At 266 Terry Drake Road, you will enjoy the privacy of acreage along with the incredible convenience of easy access to main roads, Hampton Cove’s many dining and shopping options, Robert Trent Jones Golf Course, Publix, Lowe’s, and Jones Valley. The home is located on 4.29 peaceful acres in a Blue Ribbon School District and is within walking distance to Goldsmith-Schiffman Elementary School.

The private road, shared with two other estate homes and the circular drive, leads you to the impressive two level full brick home with Hardie plank shake accents. 

From the Southern-style front porch, you will enjoy calming views of the mountains and the pond. Through the beveled glass front door, you are welcomed into the 5,771 square foot home. The two-story foyer is highlighted by the impressive curved staircase and extensive millwork, including wainscoting, dentil, and heavy crown molding. 

Brazilian cherry hardwood flooring is found throughout the home.  The dining room has views of the pond and features the same well-crafted millwork. There is also a butler’s pantry with marble counter that connects the dining room with the kitchen. On the opposite side of the foyer, double pocket doors leads to either an executive study or additional main level bedroom with full bath.

The great room is designed around the gas fireplace and built-ins and is the perfect family gathering place. The bright kitchen features granite counters, built-in island, 6 burner gas Viking range, built-in Jenn Air refrigerator and freezer, double GE Profile ovens, built-in microwave, ice machine, and warming drawer. The kitchen also has wraparound bar seating for 6 and an incredible walk-in pantry with wood shelving, granite counter, sink, and cabinets. There is a large breakfast room with a granite pass through into the keeping room. This casual lounging space has a gas fireplace and built-in desk with upper and lower cabinet storage. Screened porches with scored concrete floors and sun shades line the back and side of the home and can be accessed by many of the main level rooms. The very large laundry and craft room is situated off of the kitchen and has a built-in sewing/writing desk, utility sink, ample counter space, and large amounts of cabinet storage. Off the keeping room near the powder bath, there is a side evening porch with a sink and fan that overlooks the third detached garage with cottage which could be converted to an apartment or pool house.

The main level owner’s suite has plantation shutters and a cozy sitting or desk area with built-ins. The master bath has two sink vanities on opposite sides of the custom tiled walk-through shower. Each side has its own private commode and walk-in closets in addition to a large linen closet. The bath is also accented by the large soaking tub. 

At the top of the curved stairs with Brazilian cherry bannister, the second level has 3 bedrooms and a bonus room. The carpeted bonus/playroom has plantation shutters, closets with wood shelving, and built-ins. Centrally located on the landing, there is a morning kitchen with granite counter, sink, mini refrigerator and freezer, microwave, built-ins. An upstairs laundry closet with room for a stackable washer/dryer as well as a craft nook and cedar closet adds to the convenience of the second level. Two of the bedrooms are connected by a Jack and Jill bathroom with granite counter and custom tiled full bath surround. One of these bedrooms has walk-in attic storage access. The third bedroom has an ensuite bath with granite counters and access to walk-in attic storage. This bath also serves as the guest bath for the upstairs. All upstairs bedrooms have carpet, plantation shutters, crown molding, ceiling fans, and walk-in closets.

The large, flat backyard is fenced and has mature trees and hedges for privacy. There is a two-car side entry garage with built-ins and a landscaping/lawnmower double door storage room.