South Carolina lake house on Lake Keowee has a breathtaking cascading waterfall

Front exterior of shingle-style lake house with slate roof, cobblestone driveway, and stone arch entry bridge

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Fowler Interiors, in partnership with The Berry Group, has renovated this serene lake house featuring a neutral palette and layered textures that complement the fabulous views of Lake Keowee in South Carolina. The project is known as “Fort George”, a beautiful transformation that honors the home’s original character while reimagining every interior space.

The striking rustic craftsman shingle exterior, with its cedar shake siding, stone-arch entry bridge, and twig railings, was carefully preserved, while the interiors were completely reimagined as a bright, contemporary lakefront home.

The renovation encompasses a soaring living room with a vaulted ceiling and a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, a beautifully updated kitchen with coffered ceilings, a custom bunk room, a moody, dark-paneled study, a marble shower, and one of the home’s most unforgettable features, a cascading, multi-tiered waterfall flowing beneath the entry bridge.

DESIGN DETAILS

INTERIOR DESIGN Fowler Interiors
BUILDER The Berry Group

Aerial rear view of craftsman shingle lake house surrounded by colorful fall foliage with lake glimpse

What We Love About This House

What we love most about this home is how seamlessly the old and new come together. The rugged exterior feels like it has always belonged to the landscape, while the interiors surprise you with their lightness and refinement. The cascading waterfall feature is truly one of a kind, turning an everyday arrival into a tranquil experience. Despite the scale of the renovation, every room feels genuinely livable and warm rather than overly polished.

Tell Us…

What details in this Lake Keowee renovation do you find most inspiring — the cascading waterfall, the bright and airy interiors, or the moody study? Let us know in the Comments below!

Note: Be sure to check out a couple of other spectacular home tours that we have showcased here on One Kindesign in the state of South Carolina: An idyllic South Carolina lake house on the peaceful shores of Lake Keowee and This dreamy South Carolina lake house offers peaceful waterfront views.

Bright lakeside living room with soaring ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, white sofas, and a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace

Above: In the living room, the floor lamp next to the sofa is from Visual Comfort & Co.

Sun-drenched lakefront living room with vaulted ceiling, brass ring chandelier, and wall of arched windows

Open Plan Living

Open-plan dining and kitchen with coffered ceiling, gold leaf chandelier, gray island, and stone fireplace beyond

Formal dining room with gold botanical chandelier, upholstered chairs, and framed lake views beyond

Kitchen With a Built-in Banquette

Contemporary kitchen with gray island, marble countertops, coffered ceiling, and built-in breakfast nook

Above: In the kitchen, the bar stools are from Vanguard Furniture, while the pendant lights over the island are from Visual Comfort & Co. The artwork on the wall was sourced from Wendover Art Group.

Kitchen nook with built-in bench seating, light wood table, coffered ceiling, and gold fixtures

Entryway vignette with whitewashed wood sideboard, woven rattan mirror, and brass wall sconce on a stone mosaic accent wall

A Grand Staircase

Open foyer with white staircase, light oak floors, textured stone accent wall, and woven sunburst mirror

Above: The wallpaper accent wall is from Thibaut. The console table is from Modern History Furniture, while the round mirror on the wall above is from Made Goods.

Airy primary bedroom with woven headboard, lake views, round gold mirror, and sleek ceiling fan

Primary ensuite bathroom with gray cabinetry, corner soaking tub, glass shower, and mosaic tile floor

Double vanity bathroom with gray inset cabinetry, marble countertop, and large frameless mirror

Airy bedroom with lake views, gray armchairs, botanical artwork, and a sleek ceiling fan

Above: Take in the view and soak up the beauty of this perfect place to relax and unwind. The bed is from Highland House Furniture, while the ceiling fan is from Visual Comfort & Co. A pair of chairs in front of the window is from Century Furniture. The art on the wall above the bed is from Trowbridge Gallery London.

Guest bathroom vanity with dark cabinetry, brass hardware, round mirror, and textured gray wallpaper

Guest bedroom with gray tufted headboard, black nightstand, and black-and-white dog photography above the bed

Above: In this guest bedroom, the artwork on the wall was sourced from Trowbridge Gallery London. The bed is from Universal Furniture, while the nightstand is from Four Hands Furniture.

Glass-enclosed shower with dramatic gray-veined marble tile walls and hexagonal mosaic floor

Above: In the shower, the tile is from Clayton Tile, while the plumbing fixtures are from ProSource Supply.

A Moody Study With a Fireplace

Moody dark-paneled study with lake view, stone fireplace, executive desk, and brass pendant light

White staircase with dark treads and balusters, carpeted runner, and colorful koi fish artwork

Lower Level Game Room

Lower level game room with pool table, gray wet bar, botanical artwork, and view into dark study

Casual family room with large sectional, stone fireplace, and panoramic lake views through grid windows

Kid’s Bunk Bedroom

Bunk room with custom light wood built-in bunk beds over two full-size beds and wall sconces

Craftsman-style lake house exterior with cedar shake siding, slate roof, stone columns, and koi pond

Covered porch overlooking a multi-tiered stone waterfall feature with natural landscaping

Multi-story lake house viewed from the water surrounded by autumn foliage with a covered dock

PHOTOGRAPHER Inspiro 8 Studios