Welcome to this lovely and charming custom built cottage in the well-established and highly sought community of The Villages in St. Johns Woods. This beautiful home with an open floor plan was built by local custom builder Dan Buffington and was awarded the 2003 Charleston Builders Association Prism Award. This home features an open living concept for the kitchen, living room and dining area with vaulted ceilings in the living room and primary bedroom. Australian cypress and hickory hardwood floors are in the main living areas with travertine tile in entryway hall. The kitchen includes stainless steel appliances and a Jenn Air gas range, updated stone countertops and white custom cabinets. A vent-less gas log fireplace is featured in the dining area.The living room has custom built-ins and is adjacent to the office area which also has furniture quality custom built-ins and a desk. The primary suite is quite large and has a walk-in closet with custom built-ins that opens to the laundry room on the opposite end making laundry convenient and easy. The primary bathroom has a separate soaking tub, an adjacent stand up shower with an updated vanity and fixtures. The secondary hall bathroom has been updated with a new vanity, tile and fixtures and is shared by the two guest bedrooms, both with hardwood floors. There are numerous hall and coat closets allowing for ample storage space. The home also includes a central vacuum system; in-wall pest control system; a new gas Renai tankless water heater; Spanish Cypress furniture quality screen door; 500 square foot high-end rear deck with rail mounted planters; and Windsor true divided windows with all wood blinds. The Villages of St Johns Woods is a beautiful well-established Johns Island neighborhood with mature trees and large yards featuring a 6 acre amenity area complete with: swimming pool, walking trails, clubhouse, playground and pet area. It's conveniently located to great restaurants, shopping, and medical facilities. The beach is close by as well as downtown Charleston. This home does not require flood insurance ('X' zone).