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$6.25M ‘oceanfront oasis’ leads local market as priciest home in this SC community. Take a look

Hilton Head Island has become known for its high demand housing market and beautiful oceanfront homes.

With more people wanting to live the island life, many who choose to move to the area are opting for Hilton Head’s private neighborhood communities.

The front exterior to 38 Ensis Road on Hilton Head Island.
The front exterior to 38 Ensis Road on Hilton Head Island. Submitted

38 Ensis Road, which is a 4,988 square foot home, was recently listed for sale and is the most-expensive home on the market in the Port Royal private, gated neighborhood community.

The ‘oceanfront oasis’ is priced at $6.25 million and features five bedrooms, five bathrooms as well as one partial bathroom, a three car garage, floor-to-ceiling windows, a double staircase and a private, heated, oceanfront pool and spa.

A view of the double verandas found at 38 Ensis Road on Hilton Head Island, SC.
A view of the double verandas found at 38 Ensis Road on Hilton Head Island, SC. Submitted

“There is no other oceanfront home of this caliber listed on Hilton Head Island,” said Catherine Donaldson, Donaldson Group Principal Partner. “38 Ensis was expertly renovated in 2020, so you will see coveted modern finishes throughout and a state-of-the-art kitchen ready for immediate entertaining. It’s a showstopper.”

As you set foot through the front entrance, guests will view the double staircase and the living room’s floor-to-ceiling doors and windows, which are used to display the residence’s beachside views and bring an abundance of natural light into the home.

A view of the elaborate double staircase and floor-to-ceiling windows found at 38 Ensis Road on Hilton Head Island, SC.
A view of the elaborate double staircase and floor-to-ceiling windows found at 38 Ensis Road on Hilton Head Island, SC. Submitted

“From the moment you enter through the grand doorway, your eye is pulled to the ocean,” Donaldson said.

The oceanfront home is also being offered fully furnished to potential buyers.

Included in the five bedrooms within the home is a second-floor owner’s suite, which features access to the veranda, walk-in closet with custom built-ins, an attached study and a spa-like ensuite bathroom with a slipper tub and walk-in, marble shower.

A view of the second floor owner’s suite found at 38 Ensis Road on Hilton Head Island, SC.
A view of the second floor owner’s suite found at 38 Ensis Road on Hilton Head Island, SC. Submitted
A view of the second floor veranda found at 38 Ensis Road on Hilton Head Island, SC.
A view of the second floor veranda found at 38 Ensis Road on Hilton Head Island, SC. Submitted

As for the back of the residence, once you pass the first floor back porch, complete with a paneled ceiling accompanied by outdoor ceiling fans, this property features a private, oceanfront heated pool and spa.

A poolside view found at 38 Ensis Road on Hilton Head Island, SC.
A poolside view found at 38 Ensis Road on Hilton Head Island, SC. Submitted

In addition, the back of the home features private beach access, which is a high value on the island.

A view of the beach access path found at 38 Ensis Road on Hilton Head Island, SC.
A view of the beach access path found at 38 Ensis Road on Hilton Head Island, SC. Submitted

This story was originally published January 5, 2023 at 8:00 AM.

Sarah Claire McDonald
The Island Packet
Sarah Claire McDonald worked as a Service Journalism Reporter for The Island Packet and Beaufort Gazette. She specialized in writing audience-focused, unique, spotlight stories about people, places and occurrences in the Lowcountry. Originally from the Midwest, Sarah Claire studied news media, communications and English at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, where she graduated in 2021.
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