McDonald Architects has designed this beautiful coastal style home that is nestled on Kiawah Island, a private island community located just 21 miles south of Charleston in the temperate South Carolina Lowcountry. The rear of this home overlooks the 18th fairway of the River Course at Kiawah Island and, beyond to the serene Kiawah River.
Capitalizing on these singular views was the chief goal and starting point of our architectural plans. Toward that end, the front steps, entry, living room, covered porch, and pool all form the axial composition that faces the river.
DESIGN DETAILS: ARCHITECT McDonald Architects BUILDER Buffington Homes INTERIOR DESIGN Archetype Interior Design Studio LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Remark Landscape Architecture
Inside, three sequential barrel vaults separated by functional interior glass window walls, arched to follow the arcs of the barrel vaults, allow for optimal filtration of natural light into the core of the home. To achieve that, the office and media room were pulled forward and backward, respectively, to form a 2-story vaulted living room below in the core of the home.
Other unique attributes include the detached guest house, which is adjoined to the main home by a covered colonnade. As it’s set in the lush, wooded front yard of the property, it feels as if you’re among the trees when relaxing in the sitting room. A semi-private screened porch situated off the master suite allows the bedroom doors to open when weather permits.
At the back of the home, just off the living area, and parallel to the pool, is the spacious screened porch with its outdoor fireplace, dining, and kitchen that optimize the potential for outdoor living. Finally, window seats tucked within the two upstairs bedrooms add a dose of fun.
What We Love: This beautiful coastal style home offers its inhabitants comfortable and relaxing living spaces for everyday living and entertaining. Large windows frame soothing views of this home’s tropical surroundings while inviting one to spend time outdoors in the most incredible outdoor patio and swimming pool.
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Photos: Courtesy of McDonald Architects
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