Day Beds, a Fire Pit and a Pizza Oven Add to This Palmetto Bluff Home’s Spacious Backyard
This Palmetto Bluff home stretches its wings with three outdoor areas designed for relaxation and entertaining
Story by Barry Kaufman + Photo by Anne Caufmann
If the inside of this Palmetto Bluff home by Pearce Scott Architects strikes a balance between California contemporary and classic coastal, its outdoor spaces are unapologetically Lowcountry. First the classic screened porch set in tabby and Savannah brick. Given the wide footprint of the home, this space is allowed to stretch and create three distinct outdoor living areas: a fireside sitting area, a “napping area” with hanging day beds and the outdoor kitchen with pizza oven. Phantom screens running the length of the patio lift up and away, creating a unified space that stretches from the windows to the water. And there’s plenty to see along the way.
One of the first elements added to the outdoor space, and indeed one of the first things built on the property, was the wooden patio that sits halfway down the slope to the water.
“Before we’d even started construction, when we had the permit for the dock, the wife asked that we build this so she could tan,” said architect Evan Goodwin. “They eventually added a kettle fire pit.”
Swing into relaxation On the screened porch, a hanging daybed offers the perfect spot to nap, read or simply enjoy the breeze. Savannah brick floors and a rustic fireplace anchor the space in classic Lowcountry style, while modern furnishings keep it fresh and comfortable.
That makes one of two on the rear of the property, the other a more traditional Lowcountry brick design, shaded by the boughs of tall pines. Yes, that makes two fire pits. But in a space like this, where a double lot allows for a breathtaking expanse of land along the banks of an inland waterway, why not take advantage?
“There are a lot of different places to gather in groups back here, which is a lot of fun and great for entertaining,” added Evan. “Even the screened portion; when you retract those screens, you have this absolutely massive patio to enjoy.”
