225 Saranac Drive, Sunset, SC 29685 - Great Homes of South Carolina®

$4,470,000

Nestled in the foothills of the SC/NC mountains, this property offers the owner tremendous peace and serenity. Located in the most elite community in the Upstate, The Reserve at Lake Keowee, this home is a short golf cart ride from the world-class 18 hole Jack Nicklaus Signature designed golf course… Read More and exquisite dining venues and community amenities. within its gates. It is a custom-built Craftsman style 4-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom 5300 sf home on 1.76 private, wooded acres on the shores of what many consider THE most beautiful lake setting in South Carolina, Lake Keowee. The grounds are a blend of unique, sustainable landscaping with year-round beauty including dogwoods, redbuds, hydrangeas and wooded privacy. The home itself is situated to avoid a steep driveway like many mountain homes have to make walking the dogs easy. Step inside to discover soaring ceilings and exposed beams in the Great Room, complemented by sliding glass doors that draw your eyes to the shimmering lake view. The open-concept kitchen, with a french country flair is outfitted with high-end appliances—including a dual-fuel range—two dishwashers and a gas cooktop. The spacious island and quartz and granite countertops are perfect for everything from an intimate breakfast to an elaborate buffet. The living room and grand fireplace invite relaxation, while the adjoining dining area with a lake view, opens up to an expansive deck and screened-in porch, ideal for both quiet moments overlooking the beauty of Lake Keowee and for entertaining. The main floor also features a luxurious Owner's Suite with fireplace, cathedral ceiling, private deck, and custom closets. The spa-like bathroom includes a stunning shower and a beautiful water view. Take the handcrafted stairs or the elevator that services all three floors to the loft office space and a private en-suite guest room, again all with lake views. The lower level is a complete entertaining area with a spacious living room, bar sink, wine cellar, sauna, exercise room, and an additional en-suite guest room, both with direct access to the deck which has a built-in hot tub overlooking the beauty of Lake Keowee. Additional features include plenty of storage space, a second pantry, and a second laundry area. Above the three car garage (with ceiling heights tall enough to fit hydraulic lift car stackers to make it a six car garage), the guest apartment is currently used as a fantastic sports bar/man cave and music studio. It has a full bathroom including a steam shower, a private office and can also be a home gym, home theatre, apartment, studio or spacious storage area. The bathrooms throughout the home were beautifully designed by Circles and Squares Studios, showcasing stunning tile layouts. The property features four distinct outdoor seating areas, including a peaceful meditation garden, a lakeside fire pit, a mid-path dining area, and a stone bench by the water. As a resident of the Reserve, you’ll have access to over $100 million in top-tier amenities, including the Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, Practice facility, the Orchard Clubhouse with fine dining, a Fitness Center, hiking trails, Har-Tru clay tennis courts, lawn tennis, a pool and cabana, a village market, pickleball courts, and a marina. Owner may be willing to include some furniture. This is the home of all homes in The Reserve. Come see it soon. Reserve membership fee of $85,000 for purchases before 8/15/25 and $100,000 after 8/15/25. Read Less

Courtesy of Brent Downing, Keller Williams The Downing Group 864-635-1100

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Days Online

Last Updated

Feb 13, 2026

Property Type

SingleFamilyResidence

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Lot Size

1.76 Acres

Year Built

2017

MLS Number

20295005

Additional Details

Appliances & Equipment

Dishwasher, GasCooktop, Disposal, GasWaterHeater, Refrigerator, TanklessWaterHeater, PlumbedForIceMaker

Basement

Full, Finished, Heated, InteriorEntry, WalkOutAccess

Building

Built in 2017, Year Built Details: 6-10 Years, Levels: ThreeOrMore, Construction Materials: StoneVeneer

Community

CommonGroundsArea, Clubhouse, FitnessCenter, Golf, Gated, Playground, Pool, TennisCourts, TrailsPaths, WaterAccess, Dock

Cooling

CentralAir, Electric

Doors

FrenchDoors

Accessibility Features

LowThresholdShower

Exterior Features

Patio/Porch Features: Deck, FrontPorch, Porch, Screened, Barbecue, Deck, GasGrill, SprinklerIrrigation, LandscapeLights, Porch, StormWindowsDoors

Fireplaces

Gas, GasLog, Multiple, Option

Floors

Carpet, Tile, Wood

Foundation

Basement

Garage

3 spaces

Heating

Central, Electric, MultipleHeatingUnits

Home Owner's Association

Association Fee: $4,397, Fee Frequency: Annually, Fee Includes: Pools, RecreationFacilities, StreetLights, Security

Interior Features

WetBar, CeilingFans, CathedralCeilings, DualSinks, EntranceFoyer, Elevator, FrenchDoorsAtriumDoors, Fireplace, GraniteCounters, HighCeilings, BathInPrimaryBedroom, MainLevelPrimary, MultiplePrimarySuites, SmoothCeilings, ShowerOnly, SolidSurfaceCounters, Sauna, SeparateShower, SteamShower, CableTv, WalkInClosets

Laundry

WasherHookup, ElectricDryerHookup, Sink

Lot

1.76 acres, HardwoodTrees, OutsideCityLimits, Subdivision, Trees, Views, Wooded, Waterfront

Parking

Detached, Garage, Driveway, GarageDoorOpener

Pets Policy

Allowed: Yes

Pool

Community

Property

Water

Roof

Shingle, Shake, Wood

Security Features

GatedWithGuard, GatedCommunity, SmokeDetectors

Sewer

SepticTank

Taxes

Parcel Number: 4132-00-00-9642, Lot: F-24

Utilities

ElectricityAvailable, Propane, SepticAvailable, WaterAvailable, CableAvailable, UndergroundUtilities, Water Source: Public, Generator

Water Features

Water Body Name: Keowee, BoatDockSlip, DockAccess, Waterfront

Windows

Blinds, InsulatedWindows, StormWindows

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