This South Carolina lake house on the shores of Lake Keowee is a dream retreat

Wide daytime view of lake house front with dark siding, stone accents, two-car garage, and lake visible to the left

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MHK Architecture together with the Stillwater Group has designed this gorgeous lake house overlooking Lake Keowee in the community of The Reserve at Lake Keowee, South Carolina. For the homeowners, a couple who reside in Florida, the goal for their dream retreat was to create an accessible home where they could age in place and a space to host and entertain family and friends.

From an aesthetic standpoint, they wanted a different exterior that would stand out. The home features an elevated great room with expansive windows in the front and back, providing a sight line through the house. It feels like you’re outside when spending time indoors. There is a lake room that serves as a drop room for wet clothes after a long day on the water.

DESIGN DETAILS

ARCHITECTURE MHK Architecture
BUILDER Stillwater Group

Daytime front facade of modern lake house with stone and dark siding, large glass entry, and paver driveway

Contemporary Lake House Designed for Effortless Lakeside Living

Contemporary lake house exterior at dusk with dark siding, stone accents, and glowing interior windows

What We Love About This Home

This contemporary lake house at The Reserve at Lake Keowee beautifully blends natural materials of stone, marble, slate, and wood into a cohesive and sophisticated whole. The elevated great room with its floor-to-ceiling windows creates a breathtaking sight line straight through to the lake, blurring the boundary between indoors and outdoors. From the glass-enclosed wine cellar to the outdoor kitchen and fire pit terrace, every space has been thoughtfully designed for both everyday living and effortless entertaining.

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Note: Be sure to check out a couple of other fascinating home tours that we have showcased here on One Kindesign in the state of South Carolina: Luxury lake house on the serene shores of Lake Keowee, South Carolina and Step into this stunning South Carolina lakefront home overlooking Lake Keowee.

Dusk view of lake house with curved driveway, dark exterior, and stone entry tower

A Dramatic Entry That Sets the Tone on Lake Keowee

Front entry of lake house at dusk with illuminated two-story glass foyer, stone columns, and paver courtyard

Above: The home’s entrance is a welcoming expanse of glass, wood and stone. You feel as if you’ve entered the home even before stepping through the door.

Angled night view of lake house entry with dark steel beams, warm wood ceiling, and illuminated glass foyer

Lake house entry portico at night with two-story glass facade, stone columns, wood soffit, and paver forecourt

Great Room with Soaring Ceilings and Floor-to-Ceiling Lake Views

Living room featuring a tall black steel fireplace surround, wood plank ceiling, and multi-panel lake-view windows

Above: The interior is a masterclass in how to render a contemporary design in a variety of natural materials. Stone, marble, slate and wood all play nicely together.

Vaulted great room with wood beam ceiling, two-sided stone fireplace, and floor-to-ceiling lake-view windows

Above: Central to the home, the living room features expansive views of Lake Keowee and flows effortlessly into the kitchen, dining areas and beyond.

Pair of built-in dark bookshelves with brass strip lighting, styled with books, glassware, and decorative objects

A Sculptural Brass Chandelier Anchors the Dining Room

Dining room with sculptural brass chandelier, gray upholstered chairs, and view to outdoor stone fireplace

Above: Glass bi-fold doors allow the corner of the dining space to open completely, allowing the interior and exterior living spaces to merge as one.

Open-Plan Kitchen and Dining Area Made for Entertaining

Open-plan dining and kitchen with brass chandelier, marble island, dark pendant lights, and wood beam ceiling

Chef's kitchen with gold faucets, dark range hood, marble island, and black pendant lights with gold interiors

Scullery Kitchen and Hidden Pantry

Scullery kitchen with cream cabinetry, black faucet, marble backsplash, and open pantry with pull-out drawers

Owner’s Bedroom Suite with Chaise Lounge and Lake Views

Primary bedroom with a white tufted chaise lounge beside floor-to-ceiling glass doors overlooking a lake

Owner’s Marble Spa Bathroom

Primary bathroom with marble floors, glass walk-in shower, lake view window, and warm wood vanity

Guest Bathroom with Deep Teal Tile and Warm Brass Fixtures

Guest bathroom with deep teal vertical tile shower, brass fixtures, floating wood vanity, and oval mirror

Home Gym with Glass Doors and Mirror Wall

Home gym with glass sliding doors, treadmill, weight equipment, mirrored wall, and ceiling fan

Glass Wine Cellar Elevate the Interior Details

Glass-enclosed wine cellar with wall-mounted bottle pegs and dark textured panels, framed in walnut

A Covered Outdoor Living Room with Stone Fireplace and Built-In Grill

Covered outdoor living area with stacked stone fireplace, wicker seating, and built-in kitchen with grill

Above: Tucked into the lower level’s porch, an outdoor living area featuring a wood-burning stone fireplace and outdoor kitchen are likely to become one of the favorite places to relax.

Lake-Facing Rear Exterior with Multi-Level Decks and Waterfall

Back of lake house at twilight showing two-story glass tower, covered porch, stone facade, and terraced landscaping

Above: The lake-facing back of the home features large expanses of glass on both of the stacked porches. A custom infinity pool and waterfall add tranquility to the outdoor living areas.

Lake house rear at dusk showing stacked covered porches, cascading waterfall feature, and fire bowl flanking stone wall