178 Bateaux Drive, Summerville, SC 29483
Local realty services provided by:ERA Wilder Realty
Listed by: crystal brodie
Office: better homes and gardens real estate palmetto
MLS#:26014761
Source:SC_CTAR
Price summary
- Price:$495,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$202.62
About this home
Craftsman style home with 4 bedrooms, an office, loft, and beautiful gardens in Summerville. Through the canopy of mature trees, on a less traveled street, sits the storybook Craftsman style home at 178 Bateaux Drive. Years of love have been poured into this home, and it shows. From the lush Zoysia grass, to the colorful gardens and custom planter boxes, the charm of this home makes stepping in feel like a welcoming hug.Upon arrival, a large front porch greets you. It's the perfect space to escape the summer's sun, or enjoy a peaceful evening sunset.Adorned by a real wood front door with glass windows, natural light flows inside. These windows also allow the colors of the gardens to peek through, too.Engineered wood floors carry you through the entire first floor of this home, as this home has no carpet. At entry, an office sits to the right, while the living room and kitchen sit to the rear of the home.
The kitchen serves as the heart of this home. A large granite island with custom built-in wine fridge anchor the space, and the open style kitchen and living room overlook each other. Flowing seamlessly, its the perfect set up to entertain or juggle the daily multi-tasking of homework and dinner. There's also a walk-in pantry.
The kitchen offers pull out shelving in every lower level cabinet, and a tile backsplash that shines from the hardwired under cabinet lighting.
It also comes with nearly new appliances; the dishwasher was replaced in 2025, microwave in 2024, and the stove is less than 5 years in age. As an added bonus, the home will also come with the refrigerator which is a perfect fit for the space.
The current owners also upgraded the baseboards to 6 inches, added fresh paint to all of the downstairs ceilings, as well as installed plantation shutters throughout the entire home.
The living room is generous in size and overlooks the backyard. It also offers a door to the backyard, and the cutest private patio and paver walkway. And you guessed it, more gardens.
Up the oak wood staircase rests 3 of the 4 bedrooms plus a small loft.
Here, the owners suite sits to the front of the home. Very generous in size, it can easily host a king size bed and multiple dressers or a sitting area. It has the cutest bench built into the front window overlooking the front yard. The owners bath has been updated top to bottom with a new vanity, fixtures, a walk-in shower, comfort height toilet, and tile floors. It also has its own linen closet.
Down the hall sit 2 of the guest bedrooms and another updated guest bathroom.
A unique feature of this home is the FROG (finished room over garage). This room is very private, having its own private set of wood stairs just past the dining area. This room serves as the homes 4th bedroom with its own full bathroom. It could also make a great MIL suite or game room. This room has also offers side attic access- great for storage. The home also offers pull down stairs for attic access with tons of attic storage space.
Outback, the driveway is long allowing multiple cars to park, or access the rear load entry garage. There are even raised garden beds outback where the current owners successfully grow numerous veggies.
Noteworthy features and updates to this home include:
- 2 HVAC units, replaced in 2024
- New gas water heater
- Hardwired for home generator
- Comfort height toilets updated throughout
- Irrigation, with specifically placed spikes to water the flowers as well as the grass
- No carpet
- Gutters with leaf guards
- The home is under a termite bond
The owners of this home have been meticulous with its maintenance and keeping it in pristine condition. It's truly a home you must see in person to appreciate.
When you're not enjoying time on the front porch or patio, you'll be sure to enjoy time in this amenity rich, golf-cart friendly community.
With its own YMCA, hiking trails, kayak launch, dog park, numerous waters to fish, parks to play, swimming pool, picnic pavilion with gas grills, neighborhood tree house, coffee cottage, plus a historic farmhouse amenity center, this home and community offer you a beautiful life in the Lowcountry.
While school zoning should always be verified & is subject to change, it should be noted that this home is currently zoned for Sand Hill Elementary; named a 2024 Blue Ribbon School. Sand Hill is one of only 4 South Carolina schools to receive this recognition, and one of only 365 schools nationally. The home is located about 12 minutes from Sand Hill Elementary and the highly desired Rollings Middle School of The Arts, and Pinewood Preparatory.
In addition to this amazing home, there is something to be said about the community as well, because it truly is a unique and special place. Many residents jokingly say it's much like a Hallmark movie. One which they enjoy having a role in.
Zoned for highly desired DD2 schools, the Ponds is a community full of amenities and activities for all ages. Full of forest like woods with miles of trails to hike, unwind, and reconnect. This is the type of community where neighbors extend a hand to help. Where those same neighbors become friends, and grow to feel like family. If you are looking for a place to put down roots and grow, this is it. The Ponds is best known for its preserved natural beauty. Hundred year Oak trees positioned in the center of the community near the farmhouse make for some unbelievably beautiful sunsets. If you are touring the home around that time, be sure to take a few minutes to find this spot. We guarantee that you won't leave without snapping a photo or two. These Oaks also set the stage for one of the most frequently used fields in the neighborhood. In the summer months, the HOA hosts food truck Fridays each month here and brings in live music.
Neighbors walk or drive their golf carts to this field, throw a blanket down and enjoy spirits, food trucks, live music, and good company- together.
Just beside this field sits the custom built tree house. A naturesque playground built to allow all ages to climb up and into the branches of one of the hundred year old Oak trees.
The community also offers a large zero entry swimming pool, a beautiful outdoor shelter with a fire place, picnic tables and 2 large gas grills, a community fire pit, a kayak launch, numerous ponds for fishing, and an amphitheater which is often used for events such as the neighborhoods Fourth of July festival.
Other fun community activities include (subject to change):
- Numerous golf cart parades
- Annual Halloween "witch walk" (in-neighborhood food & pub crawl)
- Youth fishing tournament
- Easter egg hunt
- Bunco
- Outdoor movie nights
- Youth triathlon
- Weekly Tuesday evening food and dessert trucks
- Fall festival with costume contest
- Oyster roast & Chili cook off
- Summertime Luau with live music, dancing, and food trucks
- Ugly Sweater Stroll
- St. Patrick's Day parade and scavenger hunt
- Holiday craft festival
There are also several clubs within the community for residents to join (subject to change); a fishing club, book club, trail hiking club, gardening club, and a photography club to name a few.
The Ponds also boasts a historical farmhouse which serves as their amenity center. The farmhouse dates back to the 1830's and is said to be the third home ever constructed in The Ponds. Its beauty can be enjoyed by all as it serves as the center of the development. Another scenic spot to enjoy breathtaking sunsets. It's a sought-after event space and has served as host to the Annual DD2 Foundation's evening fundraiser and has even hosted a few weddings.
Just beside the farmhouse sits a small cottage that serves as the community coffee house. And adorable spot to stroll to each morning to enjoy the paper, read a book, or just catch up with neighbors over a cup of joe. It even offers free WiFi and is a great spot to use occasionally if you work remotely.
In addition to the endless amenities available to community residents, The Ponds is also home to one of Summerville's YMCA centers. If you've ever dreamt of being able to roll out of bed and walk to the gym or to your little ones' sports games, here's your chance!
The Ponds isn't just a place, it's a lifestyle and residents here truly treasure what it offers. We hope that you will take time to not only tour this incredible home but the community as well. Homes here move fast so we encourage you to book your showing soon....
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Home facts
- Year built:2012
- Listing ID #:26014761
- Added:2 day(s) ago
- Updated:May 24, 2026 at 01:11 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:4
- Total bathrooms:4
- Full bathrooms:3
- Half bathrooms:1
- Flooring:Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Kitchen Description:Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Wet Bar
- Living area:2,443 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Central air:Yes
Structure and exterior
- Year built:2012
- Building area:2,443 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.13 Acres
- Lot Features:0 - .5 Acre
- Architectural Style:Craftsman
- Foundation Description:Raised Slab
- Levels:2 Story
Schools
- High school:Summerville
- Middle school:Gregg
- Elementary school:Sand Hill
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$495,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$202.62
Features and amenities
- Laundry features:Laundry Room
- Amenities:Ceiling Fan(s), Ceiling Smooth, Tray Ceiling(s)
Parking
- Total parking spaces:2
- Parking description:2 Car Garage
- Garage:Yes
- Garage spaces:2
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