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outh Carolina reveres itscoastal tidal rivers, its history, and its architecture.

Homes that respond to theLowcountry’s distinctive climate and landscape havelong been passed from onegeneration to the next.Withthis in mind, Jim Strickland,Dave Bryant, and Aaron Dailyof Historical Concepts designed this house to be afamily legacy.

Traditionally, houses in thisregion were set on piers andfeatured deep porches to capture breezes. From firstglimpse, our Sea Island Cottagepossesses a reassuringly familiarstance with its wraparoundporch, refined proportions,simple carpenter-detailed pillarsand railing, and standing-seammetal roof. Inside and out, thisgracious home reflects inven-tiveness within a framework of historical design.

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The symmetrical front elevation instills formality, while wide steps graciously beckon visitors to the

front porch and entrance. Simple square pillars lend the porches an air of permanence. Three large

corner porches anchor the deep wraparound veranda.

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Step inside our Sea Island Cottage in Habersham,South Carolina,

where classic design and modern amenities combine for elegant yet

relaxed family living.Our design team offers building, architectural,

and decorating ideas appropriate for today’s construction on any coast.

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Habersham developers worked with

great conscience to preserve the

natural environment yet meet the

needs of homeowners. A community

dock (top) provides access to the

Habersham Creek and the Broad River

beyond. A riverside meeting house

(middle) and a pool are designed with

neighborhood gatherings in mind.

For more information, see the Web

site habershamsc.com.

abersham is blessed witha lush Lowcountry land-scape defined by tidal

creeks, forests filled withpecan trees, and mature liveoaks dripping with Spanishmoss. Just outside of Beaufortand less than an hour fromHilton Head Island, the 283-acre community facesHabersham Creek and theBroad River.

Designed by DuanyPlater-Zyberk & Co. archi-tects and modeled after smallSouthern towns of the lasthalf of the 19th century,Habersham features a gentlycurving grid of tree-linedstreets, a plan that is deliber-ately less urban than many ofthe group’s other neighbor-hood developments. Numer-ous parks and walking pathsalong the marsh respect thenatural landscape.

“People go to Charlestonto experience a city and toHilton Head for a resort,” saysdeveloper Robert Turner.“They come to Beaufort for areal home town.”

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Choosing appropriate build-ing materials is especially

important when constructing ahome in a coastal setting. Designcodes at Habersham encouragematerials and finishes that with-stand the salt marsh environment.This version of the Sea IslandCottage is no exception—it willlook good for years to come withminimal maintenance.

“There are many new synthetic materials that are muchmore resistant to decay, pests, andthe elements of nature,” saysdeveloper Robert Turner ofHabersham Land Company,Inc.“In recent years, thesesynthetic materials have beenrefined with historically accurate proportion and scaleto fit traditional design.”

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he floor plan of our two-story Sea Island Cottagecombines time-tested elements of good design with thebest aspects of a contemporary, open plan. Historically

accurate architectural details—such as exposed beams, arch-ways, and generous framed doorways that enhance flow—define the home’s rooms.The foyer, living room, and diningroom are arranged as sequential spaces in one large area—a grand gesture that affords an engaging open-ness. French doors connect to the wide porches,allowing the house to live much larger than itsactual square footage.

THE HOUSE PLAN: Working drawingsmay be ordered by calling 800/755-1122.Costs: single set $545; five sets $645; eight sets$735; reproducible sets $1,100. Postage, handling,and applicable taxes will apply.

A REMINDER: Site conditions vary by location, so we recommend consulting a localarchitect and/or engineer before starting con-struction. Plans do not include fully engineeredframing plans, heating and plumbing plans, ormaterial quantity lists.*All plans are copyrighted.

3 BEDROOMS, 4 BATHSHEATED AREA:

2,738 square feetFIRST FLOOR:

1,584 square feetSECOND FLOOR:

1,154 square feetPORCHES:

1,097 square feetTOTAL SQUARE FEET, INCLUDING PORCHES:

3,835CEILING HEIGHT:

10 feet first floor, 9 feet second floor

TOTAL HEIGHT:Approximately 32 feet

WIDTH:65 feet

DEPTH:44 feet

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Historical Conceptsfounder and presidentJim Strickland defers to

the scale and proportions of vernacular Lowcountry architecture for the Sea Island Cottage.“We werecaptivated by historicSullivan’s Island homes withgreat corner porches andfabulous views of the water,”says Jim.“To maximize ourcorner site and the marshviews, we designed threeneat porches to anchor threecorners of the house.”

These corner porches arelarge enough to serve as trueoutdoor rooms. Interior designer Linda Woodrum selected furnishings to instilleach with a distinctive pur-pose and identity.

Off the keeping room—the casual sitting area by thekitchen—a skirted, roundtable surrounded by wickerchairs (at left) offers a spacefor enjoying everything frommorning coffee to a casualseafood supper.

Another area (shown onpage 127) anchors the mostprominent front corner,outside the living room.Outdoor-friendly wickerfurniture includes a loveseat,rocker, and armchair.Two ottomans pull up to a coffeetable for extra seating.

The third porch, off thestudy (page 146), is the mostprivate. Here, daybeds dressedwith ample pillows are posi-tioned for relaxing views ofthe sunset over the marsh.

Each corner porch measures 14 feet square,

giving the house a distinctive appearance

while providing outdoor living space. A

small deck off the kitchen features a grill

and seating area. Because it’s exposed to

the elements, the builders chose a synthetic

decking material that won’t rot, warp, or

crack. • Outdoor furniture: Lloyd/Flanders;

Siding: James Hardie Siding Products;

Shutters: J&L Shutters; Decking: Trex

Easy Care Decking.

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ecalling the grace of an older home with itsrefined proportions, the

spirit of our Sea Island Cottage unfolds as soon asyou step inside.

Wide-plank floors of sal-vaged antique heart pine andwhite walls crafted of rough-hewn pine panels hung hori-zontally instill an immediatepatina of age. Exposed beamsenhance the 10-foot ceilingsin the grand entry/living/dining room. Double-hungwindows with transoms inthe living and diningrooms—plus French doorsgoing out to the porch—open to flood the space withnatural light and fresh air.

Aligned with the front door, the stairway offers guests

an elegant first impression. Because the architecture

possesses such character, designer Linda Woodrum

let it set the tone for the interiors. A round foyer table

welcomes with white lilies. Details in the entry that

announce the fine craftsmanship throughout the

house include old wide-plank flooring as well as

sidelights and a fanlight above the paneled wood

front door. • Floors: Vintage Lumber Sales, Inc.;

Heating and cooling: Lennox Industries, Inc.

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he living and diningrooms are so warm andinviting, they didn’t

require a lot of adornmentsor decorations,” says interiordesigner Linda Woodrum.“The architecture offerswonderful patterns, rhythms,and textures; it sets a tone ofrelaxed sophistication.”

Throughout the house,the decor is simplified andrestrained. Even in thesemost dressed-up spaces, Lindarelaxes the mood and intro-duces surprises. Staggered

seating loosens up the align-ment of the living area.Askirted round table anchorsone end of the sofa; a rectan-gular table anchors the other.

With respect to the sym-metry of the large combinedroom, Linda hung water-colors in like tones by NewHampshire artist Pamela Dulong Williams above eachfireplace. Pairs of wroughtiron sconces flanking the artmimic the gentle curves of the room’s matchingchandeliers.

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Deep covered porches and tall windows provide a balance of diffused and direct

sunlight in the living room. Traditional furnishings include upholstered pieces

dressed in pale blues and off-whites. • Furniture: Lexington; Lighting: Georgia

Lighting; Windows and doors: Windsor Windows; Fireplaces and chimneys: Isokern.

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amily meals and entertaining have changed over theyears—especially at the coast.Versatility is key.With that in

mind, our dining space offers a refreshing play on convention.The round table, which easily seats six, has upholstered chairs that are equally as useful for pulling nextto the fireplace for after-dinner conversation.The round,wooden foyer table, between the dining and living spaces,also serves dual purposes. It can become an additional diningtable to accommodate extra guests, or it can be a secondaryserving table to the sideboard.

Doors on each side of the large sideboard ensure an easy traffic flow between

the dining area and the kitchen/keeping room. An iron trellis atop the sideboard

brings a focal point to the dining room end of the large combined space.

Elegant stemware and dessert bowls the color of the sea are right at home.

• Tableware: Villeroy & Boch.

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In the kitchen and adjacent keeping room, the atmosphere is informal

and inviting. Textured walls, a beaded-board ceiling, and architectural

molding add character, while an efficient layout offers practicality.

Having one undivided sink with an arched faucet accommodates large

pots. • Cabinets: Schrock Cabinetry; Appliances and cookware:

KitchenAid; Sink and faucet: Franke.

Inside and out, our Sea Island Cottage comesacross as a home that has

been enlarged and adaptedover the years. Changes inrooflines and a mix ofcladding materials enliventhe exterior, while the paintedbeaded-board ceiling andwood flooring of the porchcontinue inside the kitchenand adjoining keeping room.

“We wanted to create theillusion of an older home—one where a grandmothermight have enclosed part ofthe porch for a new kitchenwith the advent of electricity,”explains Jim Strickland.

Although such genera-tional changes could make

older homes feel chopped up,our open kitchen and keepingroom suit the way familieslive today.A two-level islandwith built-in grill/cooktopdefines an efficient work areawith attractive cabinets andconvenient, modern appli-ances.The bar-heightcounter offers a spot forquick meals and helps screencooking clutter from thekeeping room (at right).

“We incorporated openshelving along the back wallfor practical storage anddisplay of attractive dishesand glassware,” says designer Linda Woodrum. Cabinets inthe adjacent butler’s pantryprovide extra storage.

Designer LindaWoodrum (seated) and her assistant,

Susan McKinlayJohnson, designed the interiors for all three Idea Houses.

ExteriorDOVER CLIFFS165-F satin

Boy’s Bedroom WallsBLOOMING FLAX63-E flat

ShuttersLAKE GENEVA

145-B satin

Girl’s Bedroom WallsPEACOCK PLUME

100-E flat

Keeping Room/KitchenOREGON TRAIL165-C semigloss

StephenDavis, Robert Turner,developers,Habersham Land Co.

PAINT COLORS*

*Ace Hardware/Royal Paints

Liza and Brad Hill,Beaufort

Planning Group

Mark Dixon,Mother EarthLandscape

Larry Naylor, John Potter, Leo Gannon, John May, and Paul Berry Seaway Development Corp.

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he study, tucked in aback corner of the firstfloor, offers refuge for

quiet contemplation or reading.A pair of armchairs,upholstered in bold red and trimmed in blue piping,give the room a distinctivesplash of color.Their navy-and-white accent pillows,reminiscent of a sailor’scollar, add a nautical touch.

French doors are outfittedwith retractable rollingscreens to keep out insectsbut let in breezes.

With pretty views and its own full

bath, the study could be furnished

as an extra bedroom. • Screen on

French doors: Phantom Screens.

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A palette of cool blues and

whites establishes an airy

elegance in the master

bedroom. A mix of wicker,

upholstered pieces, and

painted white furniture lends

the room a cheerful spirit.

he master bedroom andauxiliary spaces (see page150) make for a charming

and efficient suite. Crispwhite painted floors and luxurious bed linens set abright, welcoming tone.

A desk positioned againsta bank of double-hung windows takes advantage of the second-floor’s vistaout to the salt marsh.

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In keeping with the light,crisp master bedroom, themaster bath features classic

white tile and cabinets. Finecraftsmanship makes the cab-inets appear more like piecesof furniture than conven-tional built-ins.

Linda chose a flexible system to take full advantageof the oversize master closet.The space accommodates notonly two wardrobes—withvaried shelves, hangingstorage, and built-in chests of drawers—but also a high-capacity washer and dryerand a wall-mounted ironing board.

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With direct access off the master

bedroom and the upstairs landing, the

closet at left doubles as a convenient

family laundry room.

• Closet: California Closets; Bath

cabinets: Decorá Cabinetry;

Faucets: Grohe.

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wo playful children’sbedrooms complete the upstairs. In the boy’s

room (above), primary colors, artwork, and acces-sories combine for a livelynautical theme.To personal-ize each twin bed, Lindaused striped linens in twocolorways: red and blue.

A white chest tucked between the beds offers extraclothes storage and displayspace for model boats andaccessories.A series of nauti-cal flags, painted by a 10-year-old, provides boldartwork. Even younger chil-dren could easily paint the

Wispy lavender, yellows, and whites define the palette in the girl’s room, while

bolder primary colors define the boy’s room. Plantation shutters adorn the wall

of windows in the boy’s room. • Paint: Ace Hardware/Royal Paints; Plantation

shutters: Hunter Douglas Window Fashions.

flags, each representing aletter of the alphabet, to spell a name or initials.

In the girl’s room (right),white trim accents the fresh lavender walls.A hand-painted chest of drawers andcheerful linens establish a decidedly feminine tone.

The girl’s bedroom is spacious enough to accom-modate a reading corner. Itlets a budding reader curl upwith a classic story in a largeoverstuffed chair; a floorlamp provides illumination.

White painted floorsthroughout the upstairs tietogether all three bedrooms.

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andscape architects Elizaand Brad Hill of Beaufort

Planning Group, work-ing alongside contractorMark Dixon of MotherEarth Landscaping, designeda landscape to complementthe home’s traditional archi-tecture and waterfront setting.

Because the house is on aprominent lot, Eliza and Bradcreated subtle boundaries todefine both the public spacesand the private grounds.

“Our goal was to showoff the house,” says Eliza,“not hide it.” For example,a fence of simple wood postand wire mesh is planted

with Carolina jessamine toscreen the parking courtfrom the side porch.

“These living fences giveoutdoor rooms a softer edgeand fill the space with won-derful fragrances,” says Mark.“This is much friendlier thana typical fence—and still provides privacy.”

“We deliberately avoideda lot of texture and bold colors in our plantings,” addsEliza.“Instead, we used native plants such as Virginiasweetspire and confederatejasmine that thrive in thesandy soil.” See some of thechoices at right.

• Viburnum suspensum

• Viburnum odoratissimum

• Loropetalum chinense

• Southern indica azaleas

• Camellia japonica

• Camellia sasanqua

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