Light-filled 701 Ellis Oak Drive is located in a private gated community on James Island close to Downtown Charleston. This elevated marsh front home is beautifully positioned on a .93 ac corner lot. Ellis Oaks is privately tucked away from the hustle and bustle, only 4 minutes to the Peninsula of Charleston, restaurants, shopping, MUSC, Roper Hospital, Porter Gaud, and The College of Charleston. This home was constructed in 2016 with efficiency, durability, and comfort in mind which includes top-of-the-line Anderson impact grade windows, standing seam metal roof, artisan grade Hardi siding, thick crown molding, coffered ceilings and Brazilian teak flooring. It features an open floor plan with desirable amenities including a butler's pantry, media room, large office, dual laundries,and elevator shaft. The third floor acts as a 250 sqft bonus room. The 2,000 sqft garage is perfect for multiple vehicles and all your recreational items and storage. Privacy and tranquility are the key descriptive words for this home, a wonderful warm and bright family environment. The recent high-end upgrades include kitchen appliances, wet bar, icemaker, baths and fixtures, lighting, Artisan grade interior painting, professional-level whole-house internet and security system, new Audio/Video surround sound, custom Craftsman glass and wood front door, new screened porch with outdoor fireplace adjacent to the grilling deck, and re-landscaped grounds including a fenced in backyard for the little ones and pets. Ellis Oak is a sophisticated Enclave consisting of only 20 homes with a shared deep-water community dock for boating.