Shandy Hall is more than a home - it is a living chapter of American coastal history. Originally part of a 1737 land grant from King George II, the site has witnessed Revolutionary sailors, Civil War generals, and centuries of transformation. Once rumored to overlook the buried treasure of Capt. Kidd on nearby Money Island, the home stands on a wooded berm overlooking the sound, steeped in myth and legacy. A redesign by Tongue and Groove honors the old with a symmetrical façade, deep porches, a metal roof, and classic proportions, all framed by towering live oaks draped in Spanish moss. Inside, the home is entirely restructured to support contemporary life while retaining a sense of permanence and storytelling. Every detail, from millwork to materials, reflects a reverence for the past and a commitment to a new legacy - one rooted in resilience, respect, and Southern grace.

The front porch at Shandy Hall is the quintessential Southern front porch with its white columns, wooden floor and plenty of seating for guests. Shandy Hall was completely remodeled and every detail, from millwork to materials, reflects a reverence for the past and a commitment to a new legacy - one rooted in resilience, respect, and Southern grace.

A staircase at Shandy Hall in Williamson, North Carolina, showcases the designer's dedication to maintaining the home's historic charm. Every detail to reflects a reverence for the past and a commitment to a new legacy - one rooted in resilience, respect, and Southern grace.

Shandy Hall's formal dining room continues the home's interior color scheme with blue and green floral accent wallpaper and curtains. The fireplace surround has lighter blue and green tiles, and a rich, cherry wood table contrasts with the bright white walls.

One of the sitting rooms at Shandy Hall in Wilmington, North Carolina, offers a warm, neutral color palette accented with colorful pops of blue. Various shades of blue throughout the rooms tie the decor together and continue onto the home's porches.

The renovated kitchen at Shandy Hall outside Wilmington, North Carolina features white cabinets, a deep green range and copper range hood. Every detail, from millwork to materials, reflects a reverence for the past and a commitment to a new legacy - one rooted in resilience, respect, and Southern grace.

The living room at Shandy Hall in Wilmington, North Carolina, features a neutral color palette with blue accents, a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, and French doors that open onto the covered patio. Shandy Hall was renovated by River Brook Design in Alabama.

When River Brook Design renovated Shandy Hall in Wilmington, North Carolina, it was important to the designers to preserve the home's historical charm while bringing modern amenities to the property. A built-in bar with a sink and wine fridge is an easy-to-access entertaining hub to serve drinks.

The historic Shandy Hall home overlooking the Wilmington Sound in Wilmington, North Carolina, was fully restored to support contemporary life while retaining a sense of permanence and storytelling. Every detail, from millwork to materials, reflects a reverence for the past and a commitment to a new legacy - one rooted in resilience, respect, and Southern grace. Upstairs, the hall window seat overlooks the lawn and provides a great spot for reading or resting.

The primary bedroom at Shandy Hall in Wilmington, North Carolina, has a black canopy bed beneath a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams. Natural light floods the space, and the room offers ample seating with two easy chairs and a window seat.

The en-suite bathroom at Shandy Hall is the perfect blend of modern luxury and historical design elements with its cheery floral wallpaper, wood-framed shower door and brass fixtures.

One of the bedrooms at Shandy Hall in Wilmington, North Carolina, is decorated with the same blue and green shades found in the main living area and on the covered porch, but also offers a pop of rose pink with gold fixtures in a throwback to the home's history. Every detail, from millwork to materials, reflects a reverence for the past and a commitment to a new legacy - one rooted in resilience, respect, and Southern grace.

A warm, wooden four-post bed stands in a bedroom at Shandy Hall in Wilmington, North Carolina. This bedroom has lemon yellow accents, a fireplace, and access to the deck via a sliding glass door that allows natural light to flood the space.

A renovated bathroom at Shandy Hall in Wilmington, North Carolina, features floral wallpaper and antique fixtures that pay homage to the home's historical value. The home is entirely restructured to support contemporary life while retaining a sense of permanence and storytelling. Every detail, from millwork to materials, reflects a reverence for the past and a commitment to a new legacy - one rooted in resilience, respect, and Southern grace.

A set of gray bunk beds with neutral linens stands in the corner of a blue bead board bedroom at Shandy Hall outside of Wilmington, North Carolina. The property dates back to the late 1700s and has been renovated by River Brook Design to maintain the home's historical charm while bringing modern amenities and style.

A twin-size trundle bed is tucked into a window alcove with a blue bead board surround. The room is part of Shandy Hall in Wilmington, North Carolina, a living chapter of American coastal history that was recently remodeled by River Brook Design.

A bathroom at Shandy Hall in Wilmington, North Carolina, features a repurposed dresser vanity with vessel sink, a large soaking tub and vintage-style wallpaper and fixtures. Each of the design elements implemented by River Brook Design was chosen to honor the home's historical significance while bringing modern luxury.

The parlor at Shandy Hall in Wilmington, North Carolina, is painted a deep, moody blue and furnished with warm neutral furniture. The home's southern charm was carefully preserved as Tongue and Groove worked to update the home. The result was a sprawling home that reflects a reverence for the past and a commitment to a new legacy - one rooted in resilience, respect, and Southern grace.

A pool table stands in a game room at Shandy Hall, a historic Wilmington, North Carolina, home that was recently renovated by River Brook Design. The home was restructured to support contemporary life while retaining a sense of permanence and storytelling. Every detail, from millwork to materials, reflects a reverence for the past and a commitment to a new legacy - one rooted in resilience, respect, and Southern grace.

River Brook Design's renovation of Shandy Hall in Wilmington, North Carolina, included a careful preservation of the home's coastal feel and sense of history. The oversized swing on the screened-in porch is the perfect spot to read a book on summer days. The neutral and green color palette on the porch complements the neutral and blue color palette inside.

Renovations at Shandy Hall include a beautiful outdoor entertaining space with a long dining table and fire pit. Shandy Hall was entirely restructured to support contemporary life while retaining a sense of permanence and storytelling of the home's historic past.