Beautifully and thoughtfully designed by the owners themselves and custom built by YoderBuilt Custom Homes, this exceptional lakefront home features five bedrooms, and three full and one-half baths with over 4,000 square feet of living space. The first striking impression is the home’s distinctive architecture, mature landscaping, and beautifully maintained grounds. A welcoming front elevation showcases multiple rooflines, natural stone accents, as well as handsome wood garage doors and a matching wood front door. The circular driveway provides plenty of approach and parking space. As you step inside, designed to showcase its spectacular lakefront open water setting, the stunning living room features soaring vaulted wood ceilings with fir wood posts and trusses, white oak hardwood floors throughout, a beautiful stone fireplace with ambrosia maple mantel, and custom cabinetry and shelves. Custom moldings, cabinetry and trim work make this house so unique. Walls of windows capture sweeping views of the lake and surrounding landscape, creating a natural light-filled space where water is the undeniable focal point. Adjacent to the living room, the dining area is perfectly positioned along a dramatic curved wall of windows, once again capturing stunning lake views. Spacious enough to comfortably seat ten, this inviting setting is ideal for elegant dinners, holiday gatherings, and entertaining family and friends. The spacious gourmet kitchen is thoughtfully separated by a high transom and designed for everyday function and effortless entertaining, featuring a full suite of Jenn-Air stainless steel appliances. Custom cabinetry provides abundant storage, with two corner cabinets, open displays, and interior lighting that beautifully showcases the space. Leathered-finish granite countertops add texture and sophistication, while a stunning stained mahogany island offers comfortable lower seating or an expansive serving area-making this kitchen as beautiful as it is functional. Just off the kitchen, custom folding doors that match the cabinetry open to a unique pass-through pantry, designed to maximize storage, functionality, and convenience. The pantry flows directly into the spacious laundry room. Privately positioned off the living room through a charming alcove, the spacious primary suite offers a beautiful retreat with a dramatic curved wall of windows overlooking the picturesque waterfront. The generously sized walk-in closet is designed for exceptional organization, with cedar shelving and ample storage. The en-suite primary bath features craftsman board and batten walls, a soaking tub, double vanities, including a sit-down vanity area, and a walk-in tiled shower. The main-level sunroom offers year-round enjoyment, complete with a mini-split HVAC unit and a front-row seat to the ever-changing beauty of the lake. The main level also includes a guest bedroom, which could also be used as a home office, and a nicely detailed powder room. The craftsman style staircase leads to the lower level of the house, which is thoughtfully designed for both privacy and hospitality. This level includes a large den, kitchenette, three bedrooms (one with built-in bunkbeds), two full bathrooms, several private entrances to the outside, a huge storage room/workspace area with climate control, plus more spectacular views of Lake Keowee! Additional highlights include Geothermal HVAC system, an irrigation pump from the lake, pre-wired surround sound system, security system, electric generator connection outside, Hunter Douglas automatic blinds, new roof and water heater (2024), huge patio, oversized 2-car garage with a workshop. Outside a gentle walk leads to 137 feet of shoreline and a deep-water partially covered dock that features TREX flooring, electricity, boat lift, a lake ladder and seat. Come see for yourself the very best of Keowee lake living! 26′ Manitou tri-toon boat for sale separately if interested (see attached doc for more info).