This perfect low-country style vacation house, on DeBordieu’s “Island Green” looks across to the Ocean from its front porches and onto a quiet Lagoon in the back from a screened dining porch. Second-floor porches, plus a widow’s walk with an amazing view of the salt marsh and of the ocean complete the scene. Porte-Maillot’s five bedrooms (with 4 ½ baths) sleep 12 in two king-sized masters, one queen, one double and one twin all with deluxe mattresses and pillows. Three bedrooms have Jacuzzi bathtubs. The front hall’s cathedral ceiling and three double French doors let in lots of Southern light to show off Porte-Maillot’s colorful furnishings, decorations and antiques collected from the owners’ peripatetic lives in South Africa, France and Italy Downstairs are an open-planned living-room, kitchen, and dining room for congenial, relaxed living. A television lounge (with VCR and DVD players) and library are upstairs. There are two cable-equipped televisions and every room has speakers connected to a central CD-player, radio and intercom. Wireless high speed Internet connection is available throughout. The large kitchen is equipped with Sub-zero fridge, Jenn-air grill, microwave, and all other modern appliances. The laundry room has a washer and a dryer. Outside you will find a hammock , a barbecue and a shower . DeBordieu is a peaceful gated community located within 17,000 acres of protected land. Situated between the coastal Highway #17 and the Atlantic Ocean, its houses border both the saltmarsh and the ocean. The wildlife in the community is impressive: alligators, pelicans, turtles (who come to nest in DeBordieu's beautiful dunes), herons...the glorious diversity of the South Carolina Low Country's native species. Enjoy crabbing and fishing in the creek, or simply watching the wildlife. DeBordieu is also a popular sea-fishing spot. The pristine sand beaches are wide, and bare of trash and people. In summer, the ocean water is wonderfully warm. The club boasts excellent facilities. Among these are a Pete Dye golf course, tennis facilities (8 clay courts), a Beach Club with a large swimming pool,a Beach Bar (serves great margaritas), a club with two restaurants and a casual café, a general store, a pizza delivery service and activities for youngsters. Most of all, Debordieu offers feeling of peace and serenity.
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