SRQ Magazine | Home of the Year 2020

OVERALL INTERIOR DESIGN- SILVER WINNER

OLD GROVE

NAUTILUS HOMES

The Old Grove was brought to life as a forever home for a renowned musician, his former ballerina wife and their two young children. The family, having traveled to orchestral halls around the world, has very distinct architectural taste and expectations. The family purchased the 7 acres of Spanish moss–draped, riverfront landscape over 10years prior to this build. The lot was part of the Gamble Sugar plantation, built in 1840. The family drew their style inspiration from classic and traditional architecture, taking inspiration from Beaufort and Charleston, South Carolina. Designed for airiness and coolness, the “Beaufort style” incorporated elements of Georgian and Colonial architecture as well as those of Greek Revival and semitropical Spanish. They requested a home resembling the longest-standing structures in North America, such as Drayton Hall built in 1747, with the conveniences and open feel of a new build. In preparation for construction, the Nautilus team traveled to visit Drayton Hall to understand the architectural building techniques of the period to ensure the home would hold historic integrity. The home was designed and crafted to maintain the historic, traditional feel while being filled with playful and creative details such as painted striped floors, swinging diner doors, rolling ladders, antique hardware, gas lanterns, brick floors, reclaimed wood and secret doors. The home features authentic materials, including Loewen windows, Signature entry doors, Timberlane shutters, coffered ceilings, custom cabinetry and millwork creating elaborate, grand spaces. This home is exquisitely complex, while creating a sense of calm. In a time where simple, clean structures are the trend, we put care in craftsmanship and detailing with integrity. The home captures the clients’ character and will stand as a testament to their family and their passion for classical arts.

Architect: William B. Litchfield Residential Designs AIA Contractor: Ryan Perrone Builder: Nautilus Homes Interior Design: William B. Litchfield Residential Designs Kitchen Cabinets: Elite Woodwork Bathroom: Elite Woodwork, Heritage Glass Carpets and Flooring: Paramount Flooring Landscape: Hazeltine Nurseries Pool By: Fox Pools Photographer: Jessica Glynn Photography. Other: Finishing Touch Custom Painting, LLC.