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TABLE of CONTENTS SPRING 2021

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Glamour Shot In Savannah Quarters, a high-drama home puts on the Ritz.

By GRACIE WILLIAMS Photography by RICHARD LEO JOHNSON

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Warm Welcome A Lowcountry respite from Northeast winters draws on calm, coastal style.

By SYLVIE BAGGETT Photography by RICHARD LEO JOHNSON

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Modern Love Sleek and bold, a new build in Palmetto Bluff beautifully bucks tradition.

By MARGARET DANIEL

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Best of Savannah HOMES Our annual, reader-voted poll of top contractors, designers and more across 78 categories.

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Pops of green enliven a neutral, texture-driven palette in this Palmetto Bluff home.

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IN EVERY ISSUE 10 Editor’s Letter 16 Contributors 115 Market Watch 120 Hello, Goodbye

THE FRONT 21 Take a Seat: Gaston Crue Lifestyle & Interiors 22 Fixtures: Spring Clean 26 Surfaces: Pattern Play 28 Makers: In the Limelight 32 In Season: Rites of Spring 34 Design Brief: And for the Lady?

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The guest bedroom of a Palmetto Bluff home, featuring Phillip Jeffries’ Bloom wallpaper.

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EDITOR’S LETTER

Not every room needs an overhaul. This corner of my 1930 home is completely original, down to the built-ins and telephone nook.

IN HIS 1878 MASTERPIECE, Anna Karenina, Leo Tolstoy wrote, “Spring is the time of plans and projects.” He has it half right. Plans?

Well, we know better by now than to count on those after the upheaval and uncertainty of the past year. But projects, yes. So many projects.

With travel largely on hold and an abundance of time at home, many of us are carrying out renovations that make the household look fresher and run more seamlessly. We’ve had months on end to identify our homes’ weak spots, and now, with springtime’s enduring themes of renewal and rejuvenation, it’s high time to shore them up. Turning design dreams into reality, though, takes a balance of inspiration and expert assistance. This HOMES issue delivers on both.

First up, the inspiration: For lovers of modern design, there’s the stunning, Palmetto Bluff residence conceived by Court Atkins Group on page 72, tempering clean, luxurious lines with the warmth of

walnut wood (in an of-the-moment twist, the homeowners watched it all come together remotely, from their primary residence in Moscow). Crave something more traditional? The stunning en-suite bathroom on page 34 from renowned architect Christian Sottile features floral wallpaper and herringbone marble floors, all punctuated with bursts of juicy, whimsical color. And for all-out glam — or maybe just a touch of it — turn to page 43.

As for the expert advice, we’ve tapped pros across interior design, construction, landscaping, real estate and more to share their industry savvy on everything from what projects are best suited to spring (page 32) to navigating a hot seller’s market in Savannah (page 115).

Of course, there’s also our annual Best of Savannah HOMES list on page 89, where you can peruse top-rated professionals across 78 categories. Their contact information is there, too, so you can observe Tolstoy’s words and start your spring project posthaste.

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A PAIR OF SWIVELING ARMCHAIRS at Gaston Crue Lifestyle & Interiors invites comfortable conversation with a friend, perhaps admiring the wistful-looking antelope perched overhead. This calming corner of the Whitaker Street shop draws on hues found in nature: tidal blue accents in the form of printed pillows and a patterned lamp; neutral brown and cream upholstery that evokes sun-dappled

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live oaks; and an impressionistic oil painting in marshy, Lowcountry tones (a hammered gold frame adds handsome shimmer). When he gets a spare moment, shop owner and namesake Gaston Crue Conley likes to sink into one of the velvet, down-filled armchairs, swiveling all the while “to keep an eye on our favorite shop dog, Birdie, the German shorthaired pointer.”

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FIXTURES

Afton grande linear lantern, available at Circa Lighting

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AERIN Loire petite chandelier, available at Circa Lighting

Capital Lighting iron wall sconce, available at Pace Lighting

Visual Comfort Rousseau chandelier, available at Circa Lighting

Spring Clean Spring is in the air — and even overhead — with fixtures that emphasize simple lines and an uncluttered appearance

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MAKERS

LEFT: A Lowcountry Originals chandelier BELOW: Majestic Palm Lantern from the 2021 collection

In the Limelight A Bluffton brand illuminates Lowcountry style nationwide Written by GRACIE WILLIAMS

WHEN THE GREAT RECESSION HIT IN 2008, many people had to get creative in a figurative sense. Becky Brackett’s approach was more literal. As owner of The Light Post, Brackett noticed her clients — designers, builders and laymen alike — were looking for custom lighting choices that simply weren’t available. She stepped up and designed her own pieces, and they were an instant hit. What started with a few oyster shell fixtures eventually grew into Lowcountry Originals, a handcrafted, artisan lighting company that bridges organic and elegant design sensibilities.

When searching for design inspiration for her collections, Brackett doesn’t have to look far, as the company’s name suggests.

“The picturesque Lowcountry landscape is certainly part of our brand,” Brackett says, noting the appeal of marsh grass, shells, palms and other natural shapes. “We built upon that story with every collection and have found that there is so much more to tell.”

Over the years, Lowcountry Originals’ popularity has expanded nationwide, inspiring the team to create different aesthetics and offer more options. Some of the variety of styles include rustic high country,

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urban modern and colonial heritage, but it all starts with a basic sketch. From there, Brackett meets with local artisans to review the design and materials, and they begin crafting prototypes. Final touches, like finishes, bobeches, candle covers and accents, follow.

“Every lighting piece is treated like a custom order,” Brackett says. “No two fixtures are alike.”

Something else that separates them from mass-produced lighting companies is their inclusion of bedswings (Brackett believes they’re the quintessential Southern luxury). “I carried around a magazine cutout of a twin bed swing on a beautiful Lowcountry porch for years,” Brackett recalls. Eventually, she created her own with pretty, customizable options like copper accents.

Brackett’s latest collection, which launched in January at AmericasMart Atlanta (one of the largest wholesale trade centers in the world), includes an assortment of timeless pieces with simple lines and organic forms, one of her favorites being the Majestic Palm Lantern — it’s the flagship piece for the 2021 collection and boasts dramatic, hand-forged steel palm leaves. But even while selling to designers, builders and architects all over the country, Brackett never forgets where it all started.

Every lighting piece is treated like a custom order.

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IN SEASON

Rites of Spring

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Azaleas aren’t the only sign of a new season.

We asked three home experts about the timely projects that can best beautify your space indoors and out.

“This time of year, check your gutters and roof, and clear them of any pine straw, leaves and other debris. Next up is your AC unit. Have you changed the filters? Are the drain lines free and clear? It goes from cold to hot quickly down here — you don’t want to be waiting for an HVAC repair when hotter days arrive.”

— Tracey Henry Tollison, owner and project manager, Tollison & Co.

“Organic fertilizers from Espoma like Bio-tone and Tomato-tone are ideal for shrubs and garden soil, respectively. Both come as an easy-to-use, gradual-release granule.”

— Ami Zipperer, president, Herb Creek Landscape Supply

“Springtime is excellent for starting shrubs and trees, because the roots will have time to establish in the milder weather before the stress of the summer heat. It’s also a wonderful time for a butterfly garden: plant lantana, buddleia and milkweed for a splash of color that attracts beautiful butterflies.”

— Ami Zipperer

“My favorite vessels are ones that can be used indoors or out. The Bau pot, available at Asher + Rye, has an industrial feel made from galvanized, powder-coated steel. We also carry a small, tabletop greenhouse made from glass and teak, which develops a lovely patina over time.”

— Erika Snayd, co-owner, Rethink Studio

“We tend to get a lot of calls this time of year for porches, whether to add a screened-in porch or spruce up an existing one. Spring is perfect for porch sitting!”

— Tracey Henry Tollison

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“The best thing to lift the spirit after a gloomy winter is to fill the home with greenery. You don’t have to start big — planting a few succulents or placing some quince branches in an oversized vessel can instantly brighten a room. I like to group arrangements in sets of three in an empty corner, or create one larger arrangement to place on a main table.”

— Erika Snayd

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And for the Lady?

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IN DISREPAIR AFTER YEARS OF NEGLECT, Monica and Garth Vernon’s new home, a charming Victorian they affectionately refer to as “the Lady,” needed more than a facelift. Eager to honor her good bones while maximizing functionality, architect Christian Sottile meticulously restored the Lady’s floor plan and incorporated a luxurious, new master ensuite, while Florida-based designer Christine Bartke allowed the home herself to guide each design decision. The result is a modern Victorian masterpiece.

Sottile carved out the light-flooded master bathroom by enclosing the home’s second-story porch. An elegant riot of color and pattern — the Lady demanded it — the room features a contemporary Chinoiserie wallpaper by MissoniHome and a custom, orchidhued vanity designed by Al Harry Furniture in Bluffton. A muted yellow hue, Dirty Martini by Sherwin Williams, adorns the ceiling, cheerily peeking through the bathroom’s transom window into the master bedroom, offering a glimpse of the glamour beyond.

Calacatta marble covers the floor in a tight, herringbone pattern and slinks up the wall, capped by a coordinating marble chair rail. A polished Vitrite soaking tub, shipped all the way from England to accommodate the room’s narrow footprint, and elegant antiquestyle hardware happily reflect light from the bathroom’s bank of windows.

To top it all off, the homeowners scoured local shops for the perfect accessories: a fauteuil armchair from Jere’s Antiques, painted and reupholstered at the behest of local designer Lily Brown, light fixtures from Circa Lighting and a glass lamp from Seventh Heaven Antiques.

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A slab’s veining and undertones should complement the larger kitchen design, says interior designer Anne Pappas.

Fantasy Island How to pick the perfect kitchen island slab Written by SARA WATSON

EQUAL PARTS PREP SPACE, dinner table, storage solution and even the occasional work-from-home desk (where coffee and snacks are always within reach), a kitchen island is a supremely practical addition to the busiest room in the house.

During a time when we need our homes to work harder than ever, adding a kitchen island is a worthy investment. And, while

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details like cabinets, paint choice and accessories all matter, really, it’s all about the slab.

“First, consider the scale of the overall space,” says Anne Pappas, owner of Anne Pappas Interiors. The ideal slab gives a 3.5- to 4-foot clearance from any other countertop spaces, allowing for optimal flow. “You’ll want to make sure you have

enough room to open an oven or a dishwasher door, but not so much room that a space feels overwhelming.” For a large island that requires multiple slabs, lay them out consecutively, so that the veining matches up at the seams, she says.

Your home’s occupants will likely influence your dream island, too, says Liezel Fourie, sales manager at MultiStone

“I think it’s OK for countertops to have natural wear over time.

There’s a real beauty to that.”

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There’s still room for natural stone, however, even if young kids are in the picture, says Pappas, who suggests selecting a hardier option like granite or quartzite.

“I think it’s OK for countertops to have natural wear over time,” she adds. “There’s a real beauty to that.”

No kids? Go for broke with Calacatta Gold marble, quarried in the Apuan Mountains near Carrara, Italy. “It has a creamy white background with beautiful gold veins,” Pappas says. “The undertones are both gray and warm, so it’s easy to build a palette around.”

Regardless of which stone you choose, you’ll want to select a slab with a smooth, even surface. Pits and fissures may be visible, particularly with natural stone, but a slab with a rough feel can indicate a lower-quality material, Pappas says.

Finally, consider how a particular slab harmonizes with other elements in the kitchen, like cabinets, countertops, backsplashes and wall color, says Fourie, who suggests building layers of color and texture by alternating tones within the same color scheme.

Make sure that the veining and pattern of the kitchen island slab relates to the scale of the space, says Liezel Fourie of MultiStone Custom Stone Countertops. “A bold vein may not look right on a smaller surface.”

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“This home is just an amazing, glamorous backdrop that allows the people of the house to be the focal point, as they should be.”

— Reshma Shah Johnson, architect and founder of SHAH Architecture + Interiors

WHEN IT COMES to coastal design philosophies, it’s easy to box it into rattan-filled spaces with weathered wooden touches for just about any home located along the Atlantic Coast from Florida to North Carolina. But when architect Reshma Shah Johnson and interior designer Christina Scharf of SHAH Architecture + Interiors met with their new clients in Savannah Quarters, their notions of what a coastal home was

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really made of were challenged.

“A lot of the imagery that the client was showing us was something very different than what we normally see,” Scharf says. “It was traditional but glamorous.”

But Scharf and Johnson also acknowledged the fine line between glam and gaudiness. “You can take glitz too far,” Scharf says. The goal, she says, was to deliver refined glamour that embodied the

clients’ sophisticated tastes. And the pair’s success in doing so is evident from the home’s threshold.

A luxurious foyer sets the tone, from the marble-tiled flooring to the imperial staircase that opens into the main living space. There’s a bit of fun, too, via geometric patterns echoed throughout the house in the golden chandeliers, patterned curtains and even the furniture placed in clusters, contrasting the open floor plan. Because of the client’s large family and love of entertaining, this setup was a necessity.

“You can’t really have a conversation with a person who’s sitting 20 feet away from you, so it’s important to tighten up seating groups,” says Johnson, who founded SHAH Architecture + Interiors.

“Even though you’re in this big space, much like a hotel, you’re still in an intimate setting,” she says of the home’s clustered seating arrangements. (The home movie theater, too, boasts an

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“[Gray] is a very relatable color. It goes with everything, especially when you’re trying to marry lots of different textures.”

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ABOVE: A powder room offers a place for guests to primp.

LEFT: High-shine finishes and mesmerizing patterns punctuate the kitchen’s serene color palette.

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Splashy lighting fixtures are found throughout the home, drawing the eye upward to further emphasize its grand scale.

Carefully curated pattern and color hint at the homeowners’ Indian heritage.

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assortment of comfy chairs to fit everyone’s needs and preferences.)

In the sitting room, gold-infused wall tiles shine against the monochromatic color scheme. Although there is often a convergence of patterns, especially in the bathroom with its golden faucets, geometric backsplash and touches of greenery and marble, there is a literal silver lining in the predominantly gray color scheme that ties it all together.

“I think it’s a very relatable color,” Johnson says. “It goes with everything, especially when you’re trying to marry lots of different textures.” Indeed, the muted palette creates a seamless flow from room to room.

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“Even though you’re in this big space, much like a hotel, you’re still in an intimate setting.”

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CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: A floating headboard anchors a tranquil, gray bedroom; intricate wallpaper in the bathroom complements the textured, gold backsplash above a double vanity.

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A dedicated prayer room features family deities and idols.

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room. Scharf and Johnson remember when the house was blessed, and 150 of the clients’ closest family and friends gathered in the home in their Saris and traditional garb. Shah and Scharf were struck by how, despite all its glamour, the dazzling home didn’t take away from the guests mingling inside. “This home is just an amazing, glamorous backdrop that allows the people of the house to be the focal point, as they should be,” Johnson says. Scharf concurs: “The people and the family are the art.”

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The Goryebs are self-proclaimed “porch people,” evident in the home’s exterior.

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COME NOVEMBER, it’s not uncommon to see flocks of Canadian geese unraveling across the cold, bright sky.

The birds overwinter in the South, exchanging sparse, Northern climates for mild, balmy ones. Many choose to take up residency in Savannah, while others stop just short in Bluffton, South Carolina. Some days, Rick and Leslie Goryeb can hear them honking along the May River from the porches of their Palmetto Bluff home.

Much like the geese, the Goryebs choose to skip out on Northern winters. “We’ve always been fond of the South,” says Leslie, a New Jersey native. “We had a house in Ocean Isle, North Carolina, for many years when our four boys were little. But once school starts and life takes over, you can’t get down there as much.” When their youngest went to college, the Goryebs knew it was time to build another home.

The pair downsized their New Jersey residence and researched the ideal locale for a their Southern escape.

Palmetto Bluff was the first stop, and when the Goryebs came to visit it was love at first sight. “I think it was a combination of the live oak trees and the architecture,” Rick says. “It was like going back in time,” Leslie adds, “like somebody had hit the pause button.”

Drawing on postcard-perfect imaginings of a Southern home, the Goryebs wanted a space that felt sophisticated yet comfortable. The surrounding nature served as inspiration for the earthy color palette and organic accents, such as the exposed wooden beams

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LEFT: A screened-in porch includes a large dining table and built-in grilling area. The home bar and large kitchen island (above) further facilitate the homeowners’ penchant for entertaining.

on the living room ceiling. “We tied in a lot of wood to keep it grounded,” Leslie says. “It serves as a common thread throughout the entire house.” That same wood also decorates the stove hood, wet bar and fireplace mantle.

Another commonality is the home’s penchant for sweeping views. As self-proclaimed “porch people,” the Goryebs were keen to maximize the sights of the surrounding landscape. With both upper and lower screened-in porches — and even an outdoor dining porch, complete with a dining table and grill — the Goryebs extended the porches as far as they could to take full advantage of the views of the adjacent park and May River. “It’s my favorite place to hang out,” Rick says. “There’s nothing else like it.”

Although the porches are Leslie’s favorite spot, too, the breakfast nook (her breakfast nook), is a close second. “I had this vision in my head that I absolutely had to have,” she says. “I wanted it to feel like an add-on that would be in an older house.”

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The nook features a round breakfast table tucked against a large, L-shaped couch, framed by six expansive windows. “It feels like its own little world — one that’s bright and light and made just for me.”

In the master bathroom, a soaking tub serves as a focal point for the room, but the placement of mirrors might also catch one’s eye. The room’s double vanities are situated to the side, right in front of a set of windows. “For the life of me,” Rick says, “I couldn’t imagine how they were going to put mirrors over the windows. But they figured it out.” Beyond the mirrors, the windows look out over live oaks and palm trees. “I love being able to take in that sight first thing in the morning,” he says.

Upon completion of the house in 2018, the Goryebs hosted a party for everyone who had a hand in building their dream home.

From the architects (Pearce Scott Architects) to the landscapers (Witmer Jones Keefer), the crew stopped by to experience the

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I love being able to take in that sight first thing in the morning.”—Rick Goryeb, homeowner

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Texture plays an important role in the home’s design, from weathered wood accents to cheerful rattan.

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fruits of their labor. “We wanted them to really enjoy the space they’d worked so hard creating, and to feel what it feels like to be a home and not a job site,” Leslie says.

Rick recalls that about 10 people piled into the breakfast nook that evening, sitting shoulder-to-shoulder. Guests remarked on how comfortable the space felt, Leslie adds. The party — ultimately, the celebration of turning a house into a home — wore on well into the night.

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The warmth of walnut wood creates an organic, natureinspired motif throughout the ultra-modern home.

IT’S SAFE TO SAY Court Atkins Group is comfortable pushing the envelope. About two years before the coronavirus pandemic turned working remotely into old hat, the ambitious, Blufftonbased team, led by principal architect William Court and director of interiors Deb Van Plew was putting the finishing touches on a luxurious, 8,500-square-foot house for a family halfway around the world. Based in Moscow, Russia, the homeowners placed their trust in Court and Van Plew, requesting only a modern interior infused with touches of green (the wife’s favorite color), no orange and plenty of space for their children to play. The rest was up to the designers. The result, a stunning home complete with a two-story porch punctuated by sets of mahogany French doors, carriage house and trellis pavilion, offers a fresh take on Lowcountry vernacular.

Inside, the home is an ultra-modern masterpiece brimming with upscale finishes. Beginning with a smooth, Venetian plaster fireplace and ending with wide swaths of French oak flooring, the interior’s strong materiality unifies the grand home and prevents it from feeling like a sterile box of “vast whiteness,” Van Plew says. As if to prove the designer’s point, just inside the front door, a grand staircase wraps around the elevator tower, clad in

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The interior’s strong materiality unifies the grand home and prevents it from feeling like a sterile box.

Both indoors and out, the home’s seating areas come with a built-in view.

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a captivating mixture of walnut and vibrant wallpaper panels faced with durable, tempered glass squares. To the left of this central staircase, the living room, anchored by the minimalist fireplace and a pair Verellen sectionals, flows easily into the other entertainment spaces. It’s all connected by custom mahogany windows and French doors emphasizing the high ceilings, with their wooden coffers, and warming the space with luxurious amounts of natural light.

Just off the living room an intimate television nook complete with a handsome walnut-clad entertainment wall, provides a cozy space for the family to lounge together while the dining area and generous screened porch offer a place for guests to gather. The home’s crowning achievement, perhaps, is the generous chef ’s kitchen, anchored by dynamic slabs of

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Blue Tides granite and handsome walnut cabinets that read like furniture in the space. Here, finger pulls replace showy hardware, motorized cabinet doors lift with a touch and electrical outlets are hidden with hand-painted face plates. Beyond, an impossibly chic pass-through pantry discreetly hides the double ovens and small appliances, ensuring the modern kitchen works hard while also maintaining its pristine appearance. For the homeowners’ growing brood and their many friends, Court carved out a spacious playroom at the top of the far stair tower near their bedrooms. Here, books and toys find their home amongst the branches of a whimsically modern tree sculpture, made by a local iron fabricator, while the room’s many windows provide dazzling views of the landscape outside. Tucked away from the lively public space and the children’s playroom, the

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The serene master suite reflects the home’s sumptuous, modern zeitgeist with its lofty ceilings and walnut wall detailing.

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An oversized platform bed features built-in side tables, flanked with Kelly Wearstler’s coveted Linden lamps.

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In the kitchen, concealed finger pulls in lieu of hardware create a streamlined look.

serene master suite reflects the home’s sumptuous, modern zeitgeist with its lofty ceilings and walnut wall detailing. A swanky morning bar (complete with refrigerated drawers) and a monumental platform bed steep the room in comfort. Behind an upscale, walnut barn door, the spacious ensuite features a gorgeous walk-in shower, soaking tub and floating vanity topped with French granite.

Striving to balance his client’s request for an ultra-modern home with the exacting demands of Palmetto Bluff’s design

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review board, Court says he and his team “gave careful consideration to how the home would be presented to the neighborhood.”

Still, it’s a stark departure from the company’s usual work in Palmetto Bluff, and Court wondered how it would be received.

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Van Plew used Lowcountry hues like tidal blue to add a touch of color in the home’s secondary bedrooms.

earned professional accolades, including the Hilton Head Area Home Builders Association awards for Best Overall Home, Best Kitchen and Best Bathroom. But even with the bountiful accolades and acclaim, Van Plew says the greatest reward came a few months after construction wrapped, when the homeowners visited for the first time. “She said she felt as if she had been there before,” recalls the designer of the wife’s reaction. “She instantly felt at home.”

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BEST ANTIQUE STORE JERE’S ANTIQUES 9 N. Jefferson St. 912.236.2815 jeresantiques.com RUNNER UP:

Seventh Heaven Antiques 3104 Skidaway Road 912.355.0835 antiquesinsavannah.com

BEST ANTIQUE MALL PICKER JOE’S ANTIQUE MALL & VINTAGE MARKET 217 E. 41st St. 912.239.4657 pickerjoes.com RUNNER UP:

Tapley’s Mercantile & Antiques 8491 Waters Ave. 912.335.2610 tapleysmercantile.com

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BEST APARTMENT COMPLEX MARINER GROVE APARTMENTS 2010 E. President St. 912.499.4179 marinergrove.com RUNNER UP:

Park + Broad Boutique Apartments 1020 East Broad St. 912.217.5529 parkandbroadapts.com

BEST APPLIANCE STORE LIVINGOOD’S APPLIANCES AND BEDDING 6700 Skidaway Road 912.352.4392 1225 E. U.S. Hwy. 80, Pooler 912.737.2076 63 Riverwalk Blvd., Okatie, South Carolina 843.379.5800 livingoodsonline.com 90

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Billy Wood Appliance 6 Marshland Road, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina 843.681.8441 billywoodappliance.com

BEST ARCHITECTURE FIRM FELDER & ASSOCIATES 2514 Abercorn St., #110 912.777.3979 felderassociates.net RUNNER UP:

Lynch Associates Architects 409 E. Liberty St. 912.349.5116 lyncharch.com

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912.238.3400 coastalbath.com

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Curry & Co. 5715 Skidaway Road 912.349.5401 currysalandi.com

BEST BATH SUPPLY COMPANY SANDPIPER SUPPLY INC. 4101 Bull St. 912.236.3351 sandpipersav.com RUNNER UP:

Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery 1275 Chatham Parkway 912.234.2211 114 Bluffton Road Bluffton, South Carolina 843.815.6080 ferguson.com

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Chem-Dry of Savannah 200 E. Montgomery Cross Road 912 352.8400 chemdryofsavannah.com

Eckard’s Flooring Design Center 29 Echols Ave. 912.355.6224 eckardsflooring.com

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BEST CHIMNEY SWEEP ANDERSON CHIMNEY SWEEPS & GAS LOG SPECIALTIES 11701 Largo Drive 912.927.7500 gaslogspecialties.com RUNNER UP:

The Chimney Guy 1204 Miller Ave., Tybee Island 912.786.6010

BEST CLOSET COMPANY CLOSET & CABINET EXPERTS LLC 7601 Waters Ave. 912.691.2626 closetspecialist.com RUNNER UP:

Closets by Design – Coastal South Carolina 7268 Investment Drive, North Charleston, South Carolina 843.225.6725 closetsbydesign.com

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BEST CUSTOM ART FRAMING COMPANY ATWELL’S ART & FRAME 2310 Drayton St. 912.238.9607 RUNNER UP:

Friedman’s Framing 1100 Eisenhower Drive, #8 912.352.9402 friedmansframing.com

BEST CUSTOM HOME BUILDER ALAIR HOMES SAVANNAH 28 E. 41st St. 912.233.7690 alairsavannah.com RUNNER UP:

Brooks Construction Group 207 Grimball Point Road 912.704.4877 brooksconstruction.com

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COASTAL SASH & DOOR CORPORATION 8422 Ferguson Ave. 912.352.3930 coastalsashanddoor.com

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Savannah Concrete Contractors 912.417.3460 savannahconcretecontractors.com

BEST COUNTERTOP COMPANY COUNTER FITTERS LLC 1026 Lynes Ave. 912.231.0103 counterfitterssav.com RUNNER UP:

Walsh Custom Surfaces LLC 2577 Nevils Denmark Road, Brooklet 912.243.5357 walshcustomsurfaces.com 94

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HomeSouth Architectural: A Guerry Lumber Company 228 Bourne Blvd.

912.748.8261 homesoutharch.com

BEST ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR BRADDY ELECTRIC 1104 E. 35th St., 912.233.1561 RUNNER UP:

Rushing Electric Co., Inc. 411 U.S. Hwy. 80 W. 912.965.0805 rushingelectric.com

BEST FABRIC COMPANY SHERRY’S HONEY POT FABRIC 7901 Waters Ave. 912.777.4532 facebook.com/sherryshoney potfabric RUNNER UP:

Measure: A Fabric Parlor 311 Whitaker St. 912.209.0942 measurefabric.com

BEST FURNITURE STORE, NEW WHELAN’S FURNITURE 12430 White Bluff Road 912.925.5604 whelanshome.com RUNNER UP:

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Tapley’s Mercantile & Antiques 8491 Waters Ave., 912.335.2610 tapleysmercantile.com

BEST GARAGE DOOR COMPANY OVERHEAD DOOR COMPANY OF SAVANNAH 129 Airport Park Drive 912.964.8459 overheaddoorofsavannah.com RUNNER UP:

Padgett Overhead Garage Doors Inc. 912.961.0479 padgettgaragedoors.com

BEST GENERAL CONTRACTOR ALAIR HOMES SAVANNAH 28 E. 41st St., 912.233.7690 alairsavannah.com

One Fish Two Fish 401 Whitaker St. 912.447.4600 onefishstore.com

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TEAK + TABLE OUTDOOR LIVING 32 Malphrus Road, Ste. #117, Bluffton, South Carolina 843.384.6585 teakandtable.com RUNNER UP:

Casual Living Fireside and Grillin’ 19 Sheridan Park Circle, Bluffton, South Carolina 843.815.8008 shoppatiohhi.com

BEST FURNITURE STORE, USED CLUTTER FURNISHINGS & INTERIORS 714 Mall Blvd., Ste. #1 912.354.7556 cluttersav.com

Robin Restoration LLC 802 E. 69th St., 912.356.3355 robinrestoration.com

ROBIN RESTORATION LLC 802 E. 69th St., 912.356.3355 robinrestoration.com RUNNER UP:

Ellsworth Design Build 1810 Mills B Lane Blvd.

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BEST “GREEN” DESIGN COMPANY GREENLINE ARCHITECTURE 28 E. 35th St. 912.447.5665 greenlinearch.com RUNNER UP:

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Canady’s Precision Air Conditioning & Heating 24 Travis St. 912.756.6688 canadys.com

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BEST HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMPANY ROBIN RESTORATION LLC 802 E. 69th St. 912.356.3355 robinrestoration.com RUNNER UP:

Ellsworth Design Build 1810 Mills B Lane Blvd.

912.308.7553 ellsworthdesignbuild.com

BEST HOME ACCESSORIES STORE ONE FISH TWO FISH 401 Whitaker St. 912.447.4600 onefishstore.com RUNNER UP:

Clutter Furnishings & Interiors 714 Mall Blvd., Ste. #1 912.354.7556 cluttersav.com

BEST HANDYMAN MR. HANDYMAN OF GREATER SAVANNAH 200 Governor Treutlen Road, Ste. #19, Pooler 912.244.7911 mrhandyman.com/greatersavannah RUNNER UP (TIE):

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BEST HARDWARE STORE ISLANDS ACE HARDWARE 318 Johnny Mercer Blvd.

912.897.1288 islandsacehardware.net RUNNER UP:

Southside Ace Hardware of Savannah 706 Mall Blvd.

912.544.6453 acehardware.com

BEST HARDWOOD FLOORING COMPANY CULVER RUG COMPANY INC. 408 Bonaventure Road 912.236.7173 708 Mall Blvd., 912.354.6232 culverrug.com

BEST HEATING/AC COMPANY BYRD HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING 4131 Ogeechee Road, Ste. #131 912.373.8447 byrdheatingandair.com

BEST HOME CLEANING SERVICE HUBBARD’S MAID SERVICE 208 E. Montgomery Cross Road, Unit F 912.961.9131 hubbardsmaidservice.com RUNNER UP:

Merry Maids of Savannah 4395 Ogeechee Road 912.209.0599 merrymaids.com/savannah Photo courtesy of ROBIN RESTORATION LLC

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912.238.3400 coastalbath.com RUNNER UP:

Linen + Line Designs and Kitchens 8413D Ferguson Ave. 912.856.3611 linenandlinedesigns.com

BEST KITCHEN SUPPLY SHOWROOM (TIE) SANDPIPER SUPPLY INC. 4101 Bull St. 912.236.3351 sandpipersav.com

FERGUSON BATH, KITCHEN & LIGHTING GALLERY 1275 Chatham Parkway 912.234.2211 114 Bluffton Road Bluffton, South Carolina 843.815.6080 ferguson.com RUNNER UP:

Livingood’s Appliances and Bedding 6700 Skidaway Road 912.330.5505 1225 U.S. Hwy. 80, Pooler 912.352.4392 63 Riverwalk Blvd., Okatie, South Carolina 843.379.5800 livingoodsonline.com

BEST LANDSCAPE DESIGN COMPANY TIDEWATER LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT 1329 Heidt Ave. 912.966.7391 tidewaterusa.com RUNNER UP:

Low Country Landscapes Inc., a sister company of Herb Creek Landscape Supply 7402 Skidaway Road 912.691.0108 herbcreek.com

BEST LAWN CARE COMPANY TIDEWATER LANDSCAPING COMPANY 1329 Heidt Ave., 912.966.7391 tidewaterusa.com

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GrassMaster Lawn Care Inc. 5 Mall Terrace, 912.354.8856 mygrassmaster.com

BEST LIGHTING SHOWROOM CIRCA LIGHTING 405 Whitaker St., 912.447.1008 circalighting.com/savannah RUNNER UP:

Pace Lighting Inc. 7 Southern Oaks Court 912.920.4090 pacelighting.com

BEST LOCAL FURNITURE MAKER AWD OF SAVANNAH INC. 22 W. Bryan St., 912.220.2335 awdsavannah.com

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Brian Rickenbacker, Rickenbacker Furniture and Repair 859.361.5882 rickenbackerfurnitureand repair.com

BEST LUMBER COMPANY GUERRY LUMBER 123 W. 44th St. 912.232.3128 guerrylumber.com RUNNER UP:

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Gaster Lumber & Hardware 15010 Abercorn St. 912.925.1100 108 U.S. Hwy. 80, Bloomingdale 912.748.7376 3051 Plantation Drive, Hardeeville, South Carolina 843.784.2000 gasterlumber.com

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GREEN FROG SLEEP CENTER 7501 Abercorn St. 912.352.4001 greenfrogsleepcenter.com RUNNER UP:

Livingood’s Appliances and Bedding 6700 Skidaway Road 912.330.5505 1225 U.S. Hwy. 80, Pooler 912.352.4392

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BEST MILLWORK COMPANY GUERRY LUMBER 123 W. 44th St. 912.232.3128 guerrylumber.com RUNNER UP:

Savannah Millwork 2606 Gregory St. 912.236.1870 savannahmillworks.com

BEST MORTGAGE/ LENDING INSTITUTION BANKSOUTH MORTGAGE 613 Stephenson Ave., #208 912.662.7685 18 W. Bryan St. 912.200.9429 banksouth.com RUNNER UP:

South State Bank 25 Bull St., Ste. #100 912.629.6500 400 Mall Blvd., Ste. A 912.629.6531 4741 U.S. Hwy. 80 E. 912.629.6590 50 Meeting St. 912.629.6600 9971 Ford Ave. 912.756.4444 southstatebank.com

BEST MOVING COMPANY TWO MEN AND A TRUCK 121 Eason Drive, Pooler 912.330.4062 twomenandatrucksavannah.com RUNNER UP:

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BEST NEW HOME BUILDER 7901 Waters Ave. 912-777-4532

ALAIR HOMES SAVANNAH 28 E. 41st St., 912.233.7690 alairsavannah.com RUNNER UP (3-WAY TIE)

• Homes of Integrity Construction Inc. 3448 U.S. Hwy. 17 S. 912.727.2920 homesofintegrityconstruction.com • Patrick Malloy Communities (Upper East River) pmcommunities.com 912.800.1885 • Tyson Custom Homes 8413 Ferguson Ave., Ste. D 912.429.5331 vantyson15.houzz.com

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HERB CREEK LANDSCAPE SUPPLY 7402 Skidaway Road 912.691.0108 3005 E. Victory Drive herbcreek.com RUNNER UP:

Hester & Zipperer 6719 Skidaway Road 912.355.1950 hesterandzipperer.blogspot.com

BEST ORGANIZING COMPANY ORCHID ORGANIZING 843.885.4571 orchidorganizing.com RUNNER UP:

House of Von 912.713.7112 houseofvon.com

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BEST OUTDOOR SHADE/AWNINGS COASTAL CANVAS PRODUCTS 1674 Chatham Parkway 912.236.2416 coastalcanvas.com

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Savannah Awnings & Outdoor Comfort 5500 White Bluff Road, Ste. F 912.227.3006 savannahawningpros.com

BEST PAINT STORE B & B PAINT CO. 102 W. Victory Drive 912.236.8246

BEST PAINTING CONTRACTOR SHARPE PAINTING INC. 912.507.1973 sharpepaintinginc.com RUNNER UP:

Chapman Painting 912.927.2345

BEST PEST CONTROL YATES-ASTRO TERMITE & PEST CONTROL 1030 Lynes Ave. 912.651.9000 yates-astro.com RUNNER UP (TIE)

• Cox Termite & Pest Control 4 Bryce Industrial Drive 912.236.0509 coxtermiteandpestcontrol.com • Ideal Pest Control 6115 Garrard Ave. 912.232.4992 idealpestcontrol.net

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SAVANNAH MAGAZINE: We’re in a pandemic, but the real estate market seems hotter than ever. What gives?

STACI DONEGAN: Our local real estate market is booming due to a combination of factors, including record-low interest rates and an influx of professionals and families moving to smaller cities that offer exceptional quality of life. We’re seeing people relocate from New York, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles — they’re all drawn to Savannah’s natural beauty, rich history and incredible housing options.

SM: What are the signs of a seller’s market?

LIZA DIMARCO: A buyer will recognize a seller’s market when inventory is low, pricing is a bit higher than expected and properties sell quickly, often with multiple offers, bids above asking price and few to no contingencies or seller’s concessions. It’s what we’re seeing for Savannah right now.

SM: Are there any certain property

characteristics buyers are clamoring for?

LD: The pandemic has given buyers time to think about what their needs are, and many people who are working from home have come to the simple conclusion that they need more space. As such, and in the Historic District in particular, buyers are after homes with carriage houses or garages, outdoor spaces and office space.

SM: Amid ample competition, how can buyers succeed in finding a home?

SD: Go into the process knowing what’s important to you. In a seller’s market with multiple bids, it’s important to look at the process objectively and not get caught up emotionally — working with a real estate agent helps. You’ll also want to have your financials buttoned up before you make an offer. That means having proof of funds ready if you’re a cash buyer, or getting a prequalification letter if you’re securing a mortgage.

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1905 Whitaker St.

206 Spanton Crescent

114 W. Liberty St.

Built in 2020, this new construction located in the heart of the Thomas Square neighborhood features high-quality cons r c ion, ne nishes an res, har woo floors an high cei ings main ho se, s carriage ho se over wo car garage arge s nny co r yar onvenien oca ion near Savannah o ege o r an esign cam s an b i ings ose o many res a ran s an sho s rice ,

Beautiful all-brick, 4-bedroom home in Westbrook at Savannah Quarters. Situated on a large private lot with a peaceful lagoon setting. Extensive moldings, bea i har woo floors an a brick screene orch irs floor inc es owner’s suite, chef’s kitchen with great storage, large living and family rooms with re aces, riva e s y o ce an grea views. Upstairs has three bedrooms, two full baths and walk-in attic storage with spray-foam insulation. Price: $644,000

Circa 1850. First time on the market since the extensive makeover of this home located in the Historic Landmark District.

All millwork was hand-planned to replicate the original. All new plumbing, electrical, roof, siding and more. The house retains its historic feel while incorporating modern amenities, such as the state-ofthe-art kitchen, a truly luxurious master bath/dressing room. The perch from top floor over ooks ci ysca e wi h ab o s sunrises/sunsets. Enchanting 1BD/1BA gar en eve , wo re aces, o en ki chen living, ground-level access to street/ courtyard. Price: $1,800,000

Stephanie Wilson-Evans C: 912.272.0010 O: 912.354.2100

Liza DiMarco

108 Waterway Drive Located in the heart of one of The Landings’ most prestigious communities in Moon River, 108 Waterway Drive is an incredible custom home on a large lot with beautiful architectural design. You will be wowed by 30-foot ceilings, new ro ean whi e oak floors, a mahogany study/library and a jaw-dropping kitchen that has just undergone an extensive renovation. There is a large screened porch, a three-car garage and so much more. Price: $1,395,000

Tommy Reese

C: 912.313.4111 O: 912.354.2100

144 Schley Ave. Three Rivers is the ultimate Savannah retreat, located on 5-plus acres with 450 feet of deep-water and marsh frontage. The home’s design is based on the historic river houses of the late 1700s and early 1800s and is built with great care. Features heart yellow pine flooring, Savnanah Grey bricks, wormy chestnut and historic door hardwares.

Three Rivers has a wonderful history of laughter, love and fun. Price: $2,500,000

Liza DiMarco

C: 805.450.3795 O: 912.233.6000

3 Oceanview Court Exceptional location across from the Tybee Post Theater, this beachfront home provides ocean breezes and panoramic views. The large deck overlooking the Atlantic Ocean leads down to a private walk to the beach.

This 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath boasts more than 3,300 square feet for ample living and entertaining space. Property has both a main house and an attached in-law suite. Price: $1,380,000

Therese McMillan C: 912.398.8054 O: 912.234.3323

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Casey Schivera

C: 912.441.7145 O: 912.234.3323

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111 Lee Blvd.

25 W. Perry St.

You’ll be welcomed into 16 Amberly Court with spectacular, unobstructed, panoramic views of Delegal Creek and the Western Marsh. This lovely 3 BD/3 BA patio home in The Landings is situated close to Sunset Park, Delegal Marina and The Palmetto Clubhouse. nsi e he ro er y, yo n an o en an wi h hear ine floors, s ain ess steel appliances and amazing natural light throughout. Get ready to relax on the back deck and enjoy those glorious sunsets. Price: $525,000

Pristine brick estate displaying sophistication from the moment you walk in, inc ing esigner floors, e ravagan mo ing an s a e y re ace in orma iving room agni cen mas er s i e with custom closet, sitting room, double grani e vani y, rio s i e shower an arge b n aw s i e wi h ki chene e accessible from main house stairwell or se ara e en rance n oy Savannah s bea i wea her re a ing by he oo an en er ain g es s in he , s are oo oo ho se o r car garage rice , ,

Exceptional opportunity to live in the heart of Savannah’s National Historic Landmark District, just steps from Forsyth Park, Bull Street, Chippewa Square, the Downtown Design District and more. Built in 1854, this grand four-story townhouse boas s high cei ings, hear ine floors, large bedrooms and period architectural details. Highlights include an elegant o b e ar or wi h win marb e re aces, large eat-in kitchen with wet bar and lush, private brick courtyard. Income-producing 1 BR/1 BA garden-level apartment and 2 BR/1.5 BA carriage house onsite have strong rental histories. Price: $1,675,000

Eileen Galves

Mary Kathryn Smith

Staci Donegan

16 Amberly Court

C: 912.346.4231 O: 912.598.3227

C: 912.247.2052 O: 912.233.6609

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120 Taylor Drive, Guyton

416 E. Bolton St.

Beautifully maintained 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom with multiple bonus rooms.

Large kitchen with two islands, granite countertops, huge walk-in pantry. Open iving ki chen ining on main floor wi h cathedral ceilings. Large master with sitting area and ensuite bathroom on he main floor i iona be room an ba hroom on he main floor a ong wi h laundry/mudroom off the garage. Three bedrooms with two full bathrooms and wo fle rooms s airs i iona o en fle s ace on he secon floor arge double lot, 7.69 acres with option to purchase adjoining lot. Price: $869,900

Located steps from Forsyth Park, this Victorian District gem features three living eve s o ry an echno ogy, floa ing heart pine stairs, two private balconies, automated lighting, alarm with security cameras, sound system, a courtyard theater over an in-ground pool, two-car garage wi h an n nishe gym o ce space upstairs (potential double STVR with rooftop terrace if converted to a guest cottage). Kitchen boasts waterfall quartz island and counters, modern cabinetry, high-end stainless appliances, gas range, live edge buffet and built-in wine fridge.

Price: $1,199,000

Rhonda Pulte

Joel Solomon

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912.604.0896 joel7676@me.com

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John-Wesley Villas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Atlanta Gas Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Keller Williams Realty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Atwell’s Art & Frame. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

The Landings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Austin Hill Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Lanier Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

AWD of Savannah Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Latitude Margaritaville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

BankSouth Mortgage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Linen + Line Designs and Kitchens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

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Livingood’s Appliances and Bedding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Bernard Williams Insurance & Financial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Liza DeMarco, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, Cora Bett Thomas Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Bonaventure Blues

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Buckingham South. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Budget Blinds of Savannah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Budget Blinds of the Coastal Empire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside front cover, 1 Century 21 Solomon Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Chatham Insurance Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Circa Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Closets by Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Clutter Furnishings & Interiors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Coastal Bath & Kitchen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Coastal Canvas Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Coastal Sash & Door Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Coldwell Banker Access Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 The Cottage Shop

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Counter Fitters LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Cowart Group Architects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Culver Rug Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Curry & Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Custom Cabinets by Williamson Millworks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38–39 Distinctive Granite and Marble/AGM Imports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Eileen Galves, The Landings Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Ellsworth Design Build . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Erica Herndon Timmons, State Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Low Country Dermatology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Lynch Associates Architects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Mary Kathryn Smith Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Mosquito Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 MultiStone | Custom Stone Countertops. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside back cover Nephrology and Hypertension Medical Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 NiteLites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 One Fish Two Fish. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Overhead Door Company of Savannah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Palmetto Shutter Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Park + Broad Boutique Apartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Pearce Scott Architects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Picker Joe’s Antique Mall & Vintage Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Pride Pools, Spas & Leisure Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Realty One Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Rodys Audio Warehouse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Sandpiper Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover Savannah Blinds Shutters and Shades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Savannah Dental. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Savannah Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Seabolt Real Estate – The Distinguished Agents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Seabolt Real Estate – The Legends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Seventh Heaven Antiques. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Felder & Associates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Sherry’s Honey Pot Fabric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Four Corners Framing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

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Friedman’s Framing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Gaston Crue Lifestyle & Interiors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Grassi Roofing

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Green Frog Sleep Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Guerry Lumber. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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Sound View Wealth Advisors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Staci Donegan, Seabolt Real Estate and Christie’s International Real Estate . . . . . . 25 Summer Breeze Senior Living. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Tapley’s Mercantile & Antiques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Thrive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Harmony at Savannah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Tidewater Landscape Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Heather Murphy Real Estate Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Tollison & Company LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Henry Plumbing Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Tyson Custom Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Herb Creek Landscape Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Upper East River . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Hultman Interiors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Vernon Donovan, State Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

J & L Glass Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Ward Architecture + Preservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

JCB Roofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Waters Construction and Concrete. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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