645 Lake Santee Drive, North Augusta, SC 29841 (MLS# 550139)

This updated colonial home is an absolute dream come true. Complete with its own in-ground salt water pool, custom pergola and deck, while resting on a 0.38-acre corner lot in the highly desirable Lakes & Streams neighborhood of North Augusta with direct access to the neighborhood lake park just across the street. Recent updates include new downstairs HVAC, pool liner, pool pump, pool salt cell, pool display, retaining wall, chimney cap, back deck, fence, exterior doors, porch lights and fans, siding, gutters, downstairs flooring, concrete driveway and walkways, and complete kitchen remodel. A rocking-chair front porch with ceiling fans provides a welcoming entrance and a spot to relax, with walking path to the lake across the street. Inside, the traditional colonial layout with wood floors allows flexibility and privacy between living spaces. Off the foyer, the formal dining room, with a French door to the kitchen, could also serve as a flex room. On the opposite side, a large living room features ceiling fans, access to the expansive backyard, and a cozy fireplace. A small hallway connecting the living room and kitchen includes a pantry and a half bath. The updated kitchen offers new high-end stainless-steel appliances, shaker cabinets, hardware, fixtures, granite counters, and a custom herringbone backsplash all while overlooking the backyard and pool through a bright bay window in the breakfast area. An under-stairs storage closet, laundry room, access to the 2-car garage, and a second staircase complete the first floor. Upstairs, the primary suite features a reach-in closet and an ensuite bathroom with a dual-sink vanity, whirlpool tub, and separate walk-in shower. Three additional bedrooms share a hall bath and linen closet. Outside, the highlight is the updated in-ground saltwater pool, flanked by a new deck on one side and a patio with a pergola on the other—ideal for entertaining, relaxing or Masters Tournament Rental. The landscaped backyard still offers plenty of additional space for recreation, pets, and gardening, with mature trees providing privacy along the rear of the property. Lakes & Streams offers exceptional amenities, including 100 acres of common area with sidewalks, fountains, and streetlights. The community features four HOA-managed lakes, including a beach, stocked for fishing and allowing non-motorized watercraft. A gated boat and RV storage area is also offered, along with boat dock with 4 slips, awarded on an annual lottery system. This great location just off the I-20's Exit 5, provides an easy commute to Fort Gordon, the Augusta Medical District, Augusta University, Aiken, SRS and Bridgestone. Nearby, you'll find restaurants, grocery stores, weekend farmers' markets, and attractions such as North Augusta's charming downtown, the SRP Baseball Stadium, the Augusta National Golf Club, and Augusta's Broad Street.