Serene Charleston Estate With Elegant Waterside Views
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.
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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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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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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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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Swimming Pool and Black Lampposts
The landscaping around the swimming pool has a trim, orderly feel with a line of old-fashioned lampposts, clipped stretch of lawn and container gardens.
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Pool and Brick Mansion Exterior
Noble urns with blue-purple blooms stand at the four corners of the swimming pool. Handsome wood lounge chairs are a nice addition of texture.
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Boardwalk and Garden With Pine Needles
Pine needles are pretty groundcover for this garden, a nice layer of texture that also sets off the plants' pink, purple and green.
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Backyard and Red Roofed Cabana
Traditional charm abounds in this backyard. There are many ways to enjoy it: Take in the views from the balconies, porches or the poolside cabana. Swim in the pool or stroll on the grass.
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Covered Patio With Red Armchairs
Grab a book or a friend and head out to this relaxed patio where shade, cushy armchairs and water views await.
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Boardwalks and Covered Patio
Matching the beachy mood of the marshland outside this backyard's fence, wooden boardwalks traverse the garden and lead to the pool and a covered sitting area.
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Backyard With Black Wrought Iron Gate
A black wrought-iron fence protects the swimming pool area, but isn't at all imposing on the views out to the water.
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Photo By: Patrick Brickman, Architect: Chris Rose, Pool Contractor: Blue Haven Pools, Landscape Contractor: Charleston Landscape