Welcome to your private retreat on Lake Murray!! Located in a protected, quiet cove, this quality custom-built home offers 6 bedrooms and 3.5 baths with an ideal multigenerational layout, including a full lower-level kitchen. Upon entering this home you will appreciate the current owner's attention to detail as pride of ownership shows throughout. The main level features a Great Room with soaring ceilings, a generously sized Master Suite with a large sitting room that overlooks the lake. There is also a kitchen with an eat in area, a dining area, two more bedrooms, an additional full and half bath , and a laundry room. Moving to the lower level, there is a large living area/Rec room, three additional bedrooms, a full bath, and a second kitchen.  Designed for entertaining, your family and friends will enjoy the large great room, screened porch, deck, and patio all overlooking the pool and lake. There is also a lakeside fire pit for relaxing evenings. The large (approx. 3/4 acre lot) provides privacy and a nice setback from the road. The long driveway, which is double width in some areas, provides an extensive parking area. The epoxied 2 car garage has an 18' door and is oversized with an approximate depth of 25'.  Extensive recent updates include new flooring, a saltwater pool, hot tub, whole-house generator, tankless water heater, composite dock and decking, water treatment system and so much more. Please ask the listing agent for a complete list. This home also has many smart home features like the security system, sprinklers, HVAC, generator, water treatment, lighting and more. Living in the Oaks affords its residents use of the community pool, boat ramp and boat/RV storage lot. All of this and more located within the sought after Chapin Schools area and within minutes to shopping, highways and downtown Columbia. Disclaimer: CMLS has not reviewed and, therefore, does not endorse vendors who may appear in listings.