225 Castlebury Dr

This Lake Carolina residence delivers comfortable scale and thoughtful updates across 3,290 square feet. From the moment you step into the open foyer, the home reads as an elevated version of everyday living: a formal dining room for holiday gatherings flows toward a family-focused main level where engineered hardwood floors create continuity and warmth.

The kitchen is the house’s defining feature — an updated chef’s space anchored by an oversized island with deep pot drawers on one side and additional storage cabinetry on the other. White shaker, soft-close cabinets with interior pull-outs, timeless quartz counters, stainless steel appliances and a designer backsplash make the layout as functional as it is stylish. The island invites casual dining and social cooking while nearby built-ins and a double-sided gas fireplace give the family room and adjacent sunroom a cozy, connected feel.

Flexibility is built in: a large downstairs bedroom with an adjacent full bath (granite counters and a dramatic above-mount black glass sink) accommodates guests or multigenerational living without sacrificing privacy. Upstairs, an expansive primary suite easily fits a king bed plus a sitting area; the primary bath pairs a beautifully tiled shower with a freestanding soaking tub, double granite vanities and tile floors for a spa-like routine.

Outdoor living continues the home’s easy-care ethos. A lush, fenced backyard features an extended grilling patio and mostly perennial plantings designed to return year after year, delivering seasonal interest with minimal upkeep. Practical systems include central A/C and an attached two-car garage. Built in 2005 and updated with modern finishes, this home balances move-in readiness with spaces primed for personalization.

Living here means access to Lake Carolina’s award-winning amenities — the lake, resort pools, parks, miles of walking trails and a community town center — so weekends can be spent on water, trails, or at neighborhood events. For buyers seeking a roomy, well-updated single-family in one of Columbia’s most amenity-rich communities, 225 Castlebury Drive is a standout.