747 Swanson Ave.
New Craftsman-style house on James Island matches high-end interior with vast decks, large lot
By Jim Parker Saturday, December 19, 2009
The builder of a new brick house off Fort Johnson Road is just six years removed from The Citadel.
Yet Grant Zinkon's work at 747 Swanson Ave. is notable for its appearance, which is in-line with experienced craftsmen.
The two-story home in the Eastwood neighborhood offers plenty of square footage on a half-acre lot.
Take something as basic as the front door. Rather than installing an entrance of attractive but less long-lasting wood, the builder chose solid mahogany, says Randall Sandin, broker with the Charleston Pier Partners group at Carolina One Real Estate. "It's custom-made," says Sandin, who is listing the house for $625,000.
The two-story, 2,900-square-foot-home is on a half-acre lot with a large fenced-in backyard. It is located in the existing Eastwood neighborhood on James Island.
"It's more of a Craftsman-style home - two-story brick, tapered columns, square edging," says Zinkon, who started Zinkon Development Co.
An unusual feature of the three-bedroom, three-and-a-half bath home is a room over the garage that's set up as a loft or play area. It is at the head of the first flight of stairs, giving the house a spilt-level feel. There's a walk-in closet and a bathroom, so the space could be used as a fourth bedroom, Sandin says.
A wide-open kitchen showcases pendant lighting, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances.
The second floor contains the sprawling master suite. The master bedroom has space for a sitting area and the luxurious bathroom shows off a jetted tub with fitted towel slots and separate glassed-in shower. The tub and shower surrounds are three-quarter-inch marble - Zinkon cut the pieces in the shower ceiling to fit them because they were so heavy. Two sizable guest bedrooms on the second level are served by a large bathroom.
Spotlighting the first floor is an open kitchen. The center island has a granite countertop and a base of lyptus wood, a Brazilian hardwood. Stainless appliances include a Bosch dishwasher, GE Profile refrigerator and a cooktop, oven and microwave. An eating area beside the kitchen leads to a wide wood deck in the back. The kitchen also connects to the formal dining room at the front of the house.
To the right of the foyer is a narrow storage area with a half-bath decked in bead board at the far end. There's also a cozy family room, a full bath and a side alcove that leads to a screened-in side porch for grilling.
The house has three bedrooms upstairs. This spacious bedroom has recessed lighting.
Steps lead down to a small mud room with built-in shelves for supplies. The door opens into the garage, which has one garage door but has space for two cars and also has a built-in closet.
Floors are Australian cypress, which Zinkon says he likes because it is "very knotty."
The front of the house has dormer windows, ample front porch and sizable yard.
Sandin says the home would be alluring to a "young family with one or two kids that likes the laid back James Island lifestyle." This is also an opportunity for new construction in Eastwood, an established community.
"The whole neighborhood is family friendly," he says. Kids ride bikes along the street paths, and parents tool around in golf carts.
"What's cool is the neighborhood has old dirt roads," Zinkon says. The new Sunrise Park and James Island Yacht Club are at the end of one of those roads, nudging Charleston Harbor.
Located above the garage, the bonus room can be a play area, den or even an extra bedroom.
"It's a little bit of country, large lots one-third to one acre, plenty of room," Sandin says.
The house is near the northeast tip of James Island. Proceed across the James Island Connector, taking the Harbor View Road exit. Turn right on Harbor View Road and travel to its end at Fort Johnson Road. Turn left on Fort Johnson Road and then make turn on Swanson Avenue, which is the first left. Look for 747 Swanson, which is on the left.
Reach Jim Parker at 937-5542 or jparker@postandcourier.com, photos by Leroy Burnell
Agent: Randall Sandin, rsandin@carolina.eom
Office: Carolina One Real Estate
Phone: (843) 209-9667
Philosophy: "My goal is to develop long-term relationships with my clients by giving the highest level of customer service, detailed market knowledge along with an honest and realistic analysis of market conditions. Open lines of communication are key so my clients are informed and understand their individual situations."
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