Viewing Listing MLS# 1523389

Enjoy European living in Montebello, one of Greenville's most prestigious gated communities and only a few minutes away from vibrant award-winning downtown Greenville and the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. This incredible villa boasts charm, superior finishes, curb appeal galore and is located in the gorgeous Villaggio section of the community. This unique phase of Montebello features homes with Italian architectural exteriors tucked in a lush, manicured streetscape featuring a divided main drive with numerous planters, a gorgeous custom water fountain and a large park which features a bocce ball court, putting green and pavilion ideal for get-togethers. The Villaggio also features fantastic mountain views and stunning sunsets all enjoyable from the numerous parks and sidewalks located throughout the community. The thought that went into the design and floor plan of this home are very evident as you enter the open floor plan. The interior features newly refreshed hardwood floors, 10' ceilings with decorative beams and the expansive great room/dining room and kitchen all open to the huge, covered loggia and open terrace allowing the outside area to expand the living area and allow natural light to flood the entire area with warmth. This gorgeous outside area has a curved brick wall and floor pavers, but the best part is the privacy and the mountain views!! Truly gorgeous. There is a wood burning fireplace on the terrace and a gas burning fireplace in the great room making this area an entertainer's dream. The chef's kitchen features a large island with seating for at least 4, custom cabinets, stainless steel appliances including a gas 5- burner cooktop (New), convection oven, convection microwave. dishwasher and refrigerator. Steps away is a back hallway/drop off area with beautiful built-in cabinetry with a wine refrigerator and tons of storage for the perfect pantry. Off of this area is the laundry room and the gorgeous powder room. Steps away in the back foyer is the master suite which is ideally located for privacy and has newly installed carpet. The master bath features a huge walk-in shower with multiple shower heads, a soaking tub, dual vanity sinks and a separate commode room. There are also two large custom designed walk-in closets. The lovely hardwood stairs with iron balustrades lead upstairs to a loft area that could be an ideal home office and it is located between the two large bedrooms each with their own private bathrooms. There is also TONS of walk-out attic storage in this lovely home. One area measures approx. 40 x 8! The three-car garage has a rear entry to the back alley. Other features include: newly refreshed hardwood floors in the public areas, new carpet in all bedrooms and loft area, central vacuum, new interior paint on all walls, ceilings, trim and doors. Enjoy gated community living along with the many beautifully landscaped common area parks, clubhouse, bocce ball court, putting green, stocked fishing lake, pool, playground, tennis, and all just minutes from downtown Greenville, Paris Mtn State Park, Swamp Rabbit Trail and Furman University. HOA dues are $2450 per year, Villaggio landscape dues are $1014 bi-annually. This covers: mowing, blowing, edging, shrub pruning, grass fertilization and mulch once a year.