On a golden afternoon on the bank of a river, the concept of time can almost cease to exist. In the absence of clocks, deadlines, and inflexible routines, the same currents and breezes that make marsh grasses dance send your life sailing along a magical course to create a lifetime of memories. That is the feeling you'll get upon arriving to 30 Rhett's Bluff Road on Kiawah Island. You truly can have it all in this extraordinary home - panoramic vistas of the diamond-sparkled Kiawah River; the inspiring scent of maritime forest pines surrounding your porches and decks; your own private deepwater dock for river cruising and rampant seafaring; easy access to one of the Atlantic Ocean's most beautiful beaches; and the social advantages of a membership option in the Kiawah Island Club. Here, in this towering cedar-shake retreat, even the walls think they're windows. Every morning, as the sun comes up, the sun-splashed river is just beyond the expansive glass in all its morning glory. Later on, as you gather around your dining banquette, the river still plays outside, begging you to bring your guests onto one of two nearby waterside porches and join the fun. Even while you are enjoying a nightcap on your circular screened porch, the sleepy river rolls on, reflecting the moonlight and creating unmatched romantic ambience. This island home has been called an architectural masterwork, and rightly so. The travertine-floored foyer sets the stage for room-after-room of luxury living space, adorned with beautiful finishes that take their inspiration from the decorative arts. From distressed pine walls to exposed beam ceilings, this home showcases the finest forest products throughout. The living room's focal point is a fireplace with a lovely marble surround and ornate antique mantel. Oversized arched cabinetry on either side turns the entire wall into an entertainment center and showcase for collectibles. The coffered ceiling with exposed wood beams perfectly captures a feeling of refined rusticity. But the real people-magnet are the transom-crowned, floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the Kiawah River. If the river creates the soul of 30 Rhett's Bluff Road, the kitchen is its undisputed heart. The exposed-beam ceiling extends skyward, and furniture-grade cabinets add a sense of warmth and comfort to every party and family gathering. A handmade, crackle subway tile backsplash, thick crown molding, wet bar, and tile flooring contribute to the sense of convenient, comfortable elegance. In addition to a Sub-Zero cabinet-front fridge and Bosch cabinet-front dishwasher, the stunning countertops feature quartzite natural stone, and the center island is complete with its own icemaker and wine fridge. The kitchen offers plenty of space for serving guests who love being in the kitchen as cooking commences. Like in the living and dining rooms, light-filled windows invite the outdoors in throughout the first-floor master bedroom. A roomy shower that reflects the tranquility of a riverside retreat separates her side of the master bath from his. Her side has both a vanity and dressing vanity, and the entire bath includes the elegance of travertine flooring. Well-appointed spaces like the first-floor guestroom also welcome anyone who comes to visit. Making your way up the beautiful staircase to the second level, a sitting room greets guests. A perfect spot for gathering or relaxing with a movie or a book, the sitting room serves as a transitional space between guest rooms. The third level has views from an even loftier perch, making it the perfect place to get away from it all. In addition to the home's fifth bedroom and a room for exercising or hobbies, this floor offers the peace and quiet of a wood-paneled office. You can also step from the picture-postcard scenery of the third-floor sitting room onto a balcony overlooking the river. There's no better place to listen to the calls of songbirds perched in nearby pines and conte
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