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2024 Southern Living Idea House at Kiawah River
Open for public tours from August to December 2024, and a rare opportunity to own an unparalleled luxury residence, being offered at $5,399,000 by Dillard-Jones Custom Homes. This 4,400-square-foot waterfront home embodies the Lowcountry landscape and showcases the essence of outdoor living with a unique blend of farmhouse-inspired design, high-quality craftsmanship and Southern charm.
Designed as a collaborative effort with local creatives, the Idea House incorporates the works of Charleston-based artists including Andrea-Cayetano-Jefferson of Gullah Sweetgrass Baskets and textile designer Rebecca Atwood. Additionally, the talented team that will bring the Idea House to life includes builder Dillard-Jones, architect MHK Architecture, interior designer Allison Elebash Interiors and landscape architect DesignWorks.
Tour the Idea House
Idea Houses pull together the top interior designers, landscape architects, builders, woodworkers, and more to build and renovate dream homes from the ground up. Southern Living Idea Houses are the pinnacle of Southern home inspiration.
This year’s Idea House features shoppable experiences, allowing visitors and readers to seamlessly incorporate a piece of the Lowcountry charm into their homes.
Buy the Idea House
A rare opportunity to own an unparalleled luxury residence nestled amid the serene marshes and fertile soil of one of the Lowcountry’s most agriculturally rich sea islands at Kiawah River.
From custom hand-painted wallpaper with matching curtains, to furniture and art that was curated specifically for this home, everything in this home was designed to maximize luxury living in this beautiful coastal community.
Stay at The Bungalows at Kiawah River
These cozy, cabin-scale havens offer the perfect sanctuary for a peaceful weekend on the quiet riverfront. Our 11 one-bedroom detached cabins average 800 square feet and are ideal for a carefree romantic weekend getaway or a jumping off point for fishing adventures.
Step outside your doorstep to embark on tranquil morning strolls along the sea island trails, or simply bask by the poolside oasis of the Spring House.
Stay at The Dunlin, Auberge Resorts Collection at Kiawah River
Evoking the spirit of old-time summer retreats, The Dunlin’s 72 cottage-style guest rooms overlook the glittering Kiawah River. The main lodge is the heart of the resort where you can bird watch from a wraparound wooden porch or enjoy cocktails from a riverside pool cabana as the sun sets over the marsh savannahs.
Simple and soulful Southern cuisine lets farm-fresh ingredients shine featuring three distinct dining options, and solace can be found at the full-service spa. Farther afield, you have access to an endless array of outdoor activities from beach excursions to fly fishing.