2873 Ortega Dr Johns Island, SC 29455

**LOWEST PRICED HOME based on PER SqFt*** 2873 Ortega Drive in popular Swygert's Landing is located in the HEART of JOHNS ISLAND. The neighborhood was designed to be surrounded by conservation land. With 2761 sqft., 5 bedrooms, and 3 full bathrooms this home has a rustic farmhouse style with natural wood-stained cabinets and hardwood floors throughout the entire home except for the tile floors that are in the kitchen and bathrooms. The relaxing owner's suite is located on the upper level and has a spacious ensuite bathroom with double sinks, a separate shower, separate jetted tub, and a walk-in closet. The guest room is right next to the 3rd FULL bathroom on the MAIN floor, perfect for a MIL suite or for overnight guests.The spacious kitchen has wood-stained cabinetry, granite countertops, and stainless appliances. There is a dedicated laundry room, walk-in pantry, formal dining room, and a large flex room that could be a game room, theater room, home office, or playroom. Some noteworthy features include the side entry 2 car attached garage, 9+ ft. smooth ceilings, moldings, hardwood floors throughout, a large fenced-in backyard with double gate for boat storage, gutters, an outbuilding, and open concept living areas that provide great sight lines for watching children across the room and/or entertaining family and friends in a large inviting space. The home has classic coastal curb appeal with oyster blue/gray vinyl plank siding, stately black shutters, and an architectural shingled roof. There are also upper and lower front porches that provide relaxing Lowcountry breezes by day and great views of the evening sky by night. The backyard is equally impressive and enclosed by a wood-stained privacy fence that creates a barrier from unwanted wildlife as well as elevates the privacy and safety for pets and children. Everything needed to have a Lowcountry backyard experience is already in place including a large, screened porch and a patio with a cabana style shelter for an outdoor kitchen/bar making the area great for hosting outdoor dinners and/or parties. Swygerts Landing is one of the only HOA communities that will allow Boats/RVs to be stored in the yard. The sprawling grassy lawn without trees means no raking and minimal yard work allowing you more time to enjoy the space rather than maintaining it. Relax in the SWIM SPA year-round with an unobstructed view of the stars and evening sky. The walking trails lead to a tidal creek convenient for launching kayaks from the neighborhood. Other neighborhood amenities to enjoy are the community pool and play park. According to residents this is a friendly and active community of all ages. The neighborhood is conveniently located near many popular island restaurants and cafes, golf courses, marinas and boat landings, other tidal creeks for kayaking, and beaches. Downtown Charleston is a short 15- 20-minute drive, and the beautiful resort golf and beach communities of Seabrook and Kiawah islands are just 15 minutes away by car. There is a brand-new elementary school walking distance from the community that is scheduled to open for the 2024/2025 school year and designated 55 acres of the community for the school setting which includes over 20 acres of protected wetlands.