Text Jeanne de Lathouder, Photography Jessie Preza
Despite years of searching, a couple who dreamed of building a new family home never found the right lot. However, as patience is a virtue, theirs finally paid off when a spectacular four-acre property with 735 feet of water frontage land became available. The minute they saw it, they knew it was perfect. Located in Columbus, Georgia, a midsize Southern city with a charismatic Riverwalk area, the site lies just north of downtown on Lake Oliver, a picturesque body of water merging with the Chattahoochee River. Along with the charming restaurants and shopping, quaint biking and walking paths along the river as well as kayaking and rafting adventures await residents and visitors amidst the bustle of the city district.
2. This Gracious Columbus, Georgia Home Marries Historic Charm and Modern Comfort
The homeowners’ new 8,000-square-foot dwelling nestles into a neighborhood developed in the 1920s, where some of the original homes still stand today as monuments of architectural beauty from a bygone era. “We wanted this house to reflect the aesthetic of an older home that may have been built during those early days,” says interior designer Will Huff of Huff-Dewberry, an Atlanta firm he co-owns with Heather Dewberry. “We opted for a more traditional brick and stone construction rather than something painted, as we felt it would deliver a more established look for this neighborhood,” he says.
Having collaborated with the homeowners on their previous residence, Huff guided them in carefully acquiring a collection of exquisite antiques and artwork, many of which they sought to incorporate into their new home. While the architecture, designed by Jack Jenkins of Jack Jenkins Architecture in Columbus, Georgia, takes on a distinct classic character, their goal was to maintain an overall aesthetic that embodies a refined yet welcoming Southern charm. “The homeowners’ passion for gracious living is reflected in every detail, from the layered textiles to the bespoke millwork and thoughtfully curated artwork,” notes Huff…