Six exceptional homes and art collections have been selected to provide a variety of experiences:

Ø   This attractive, shingle-style home, designed by Shope, Reno and Wharton, is situated in the dunes with panoramic views of the Ocean. Beautifully decorated, the home is comfortable for entertaining family and friends of all ages. The spacious and gracious rooms are highlighted by the use of wonderful colors in natural fabrics. The result is beach house perfection.  Please click here to view house #1.

Ø    Located in the secluded Terrapin Island neighborhood, this home offers amazing views of the Kiawah River. The open floor plan creates a very livable space for a young family and is perfect for entertaining. The bluestone terrace with pool and outdoor fireplace makes the house as comfortable outside as in. A whimsical summer house with cupola is reminiscent of a lighthouse with a winding staircase up to a lovely guest room.  Please click here to view house #2.

Ø     This large shingled home occupies a narrow split of land projecting into the marsh with views of Terrapin Island and the Kiawah River. The inverted design of the house with living areas on the second floor and guest rooms on the first takes advantage of wonderful views from every room. A billiard room ,with a custom designed pool table, leads into a media room with state of the art media equipment and ample, comfortable seating. A collection of glass highlights the interiors. Please click here to view house #3.

Ø     Situated and designed to take advantage of beautiful, long golf course views, this traditional shingle style home is located in the woods among the pines in "The Settlement", Kiawah Island Club's private River Course Community. A homebuilders' award finalist, this lovely home is built with great attention to detail, and provides an inviting environment for comfortable island living.  Please click here to view house #4.

Ø      A departure from the normal Kiawah architectural designs, this magnificent contemporary home features large expanses of glass set in tall, textured stucco walls with massive chimneys for balance. The windows frame a vista of the Ocean beyond the famous Ocean Course golf course and marshlands. The interiors, beautifully designed by the owner, create living spaces which , while clean and crisp, are also warm and inviting. Sweet grass baskets by the renowned Mary Jackson bring a sense of the low country to the decor.  Please click here to view house #5.

Ø     Wrap-around porches highlight the panoramic views of this impressive home on the peninsula end of beautiful Rhett's Bluff. The open floor plan on the first floor makes use of the incredible vistas to the Kiawah River, the marsh and Bass Pond Creek. An lovely in-deck pool and outdoor fireplace provide inviting gathering places for family and friends. The home contains an eclectic art collection with many works by Canadian artists. Please click here to view house #6.

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