2312 Rice Pond Rd

Welcome to Ashland Plantation, a hidden gem tucked along the Ashley River with true deep water boat landing and large stately lots. This highly sought-after neighborhood rarely sees homes available as it offers ideal proximity to I-526, downtown Charleston, and historic plantations. This well-maintained home features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, dual laundry rooms, and a serene 16x32 in ground pool with new pump in a private, wooded backyard. Beautiful hardwood floors adorn the home and new windows offer ample light and views on the oversized impeccably maintained lot. Downstairs welcomes you with a spacious foyer, large formal dining space, office and optional downstairs walk-in laundry/ pantry space. The oversized eat-in kitchen features beautiful solid oak cabinets,Quartz countertops, under cabinet lighting and stainless-steel appliances. The large family room has a wood burning fireplace, smooth, vaulted ceilings and built-in shelving for storage. Downstairs is rounded out by a large, heated and cooled sunroom with 16 brand new windows overlooking your private oasis backyard and pool. This room can double as additional living space or provide a comfortable location for a home gym. Upstairs leads to 4 spacious bedrooms with large closets. The primary bedroom features beautiful Brazilian cherry floors and a recently updated bathroom equipped with a large walk-In spa shower, Kohler Purist plumbing, Bluetooth enabled color-changing ventilation, soft close vanity, and upgraded USB charging electrical sockets. This incredible spa suite also offers a large closet with built in storage. Rounding out upstairs, you will find a secondary laundry closet with product storage and a beautiful open-air walkway perfect for an at home library overlooking the family room. Enjoy your morning coffee on the screened in porch or enjoy the tanning deck as you take in your daily dose of Vitamin D. The backyard offers seclusion as historic property prevents any development from occurring behind the home. The pool liner was replaced in 2021 and pump in 2020. Trees were recently trimmed around the property and beautiful, hard-wired up lighting showcases the beauty of the front landscaping fully equipped with irrigation. The backyard provides concrete padding for boat storage and features a separate privacy fence to keep your boat view outside of your pool view. The two-car garage offers additional storage space beyond parking pads and is located in an aesthetically appealing manner on the side of the home. The sellers recently had the roof professionally cleaned and installed a French drain + sump pump in the crawlspace to maintain a dry property. Gas is readily available on the property if desired. Ashland Plantation is an established neighborhood with large properties, required an architect to design the homes, and an active HOA offering ample opportunities to connect and meet your neighbors including an annual oyster roast, neighborhood cook-off, and "Flamingo Fridays" at the boat dock designed for meeting and mingling with other neighbors. The neighborhood boat ramp and dock is unparalleled in West Ashley with true deep river access at all hours, water hoses for rinsing and washing boats, and a pavilion equipped with seating, electricity and fans for gatherings. A recent renovation to the tennis and pickle-ball courts now offer soft surface courts + a single basketball court. Ashland Plantation offers a comfortable, quiet area of living coupled with the convenience and charm of Charleston at your fingertips.