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Serene Charleston Estate With Elegant Waterside Views

From: J.R. Kramer

This classic brick mansion boasts expansive vistas that are as generous as its architecture. A private boardwalk flanked with pink-tipped ornamental grasses, palmettos and stately old trees give the grounds a sense of place, while the flickering flames in the wrought-iron lampposts, the tawny weathered stones of the patio and the curvaceous urns that counterbalance a covered seating area and outdoor fireplace give them a sense of history.

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Photo: Patrick Brickman, Architect: Chris Rose, Pool Contractor: Blue Haven Pools, Landscape Contractor: Charleston Landscape. From: J.R. Kramer.

Pink Ornamental Grasses and Pool

Pink-tipped grasses are a beautiful way to visually transition from the house down to the swimming pool.

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Photo: Patrick Brickman, Architect: Chris Rose, Pool Contractor: Blue Haven Pools, Landscape Contractor: Charleston Landscape. From: J.R. Kramer.

Backyard With Red and White Pergola

Grasses and charming lampposts break up the view down to the pool. At one end of the pool is an inviting shady sitting area, complete with fireplace and a dining table.

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Photo: Patrick Brickman, Architect: Chris Rose, Pool Contractor: Blue Haven Pools, Landscape Contractor: Charleston Landscape. From: J.R. Kramer.

Pool and Two Urns

The grounds of this estate sit at water's edge, so the landscaping is an attractive blend of the tropical, coastal surroundings and a clipped, formal feel.

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Photo: Patrick Brickman, Architect: Chris Rose, Pool Contractor: Blue Haven Pools, Landscape Contractor: Charleston Landscape. From: J.R. Kramer.

Boardwalk and Pink Grasses

A wood boardwalk makes its way through the grasses, evoking the laid-back mood of summer beach days.

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