Modern Italian Renaissance

sq.ft.

4051

Bed

4

Bath

5.5

This Modern Italian Renaissance home fits right in with the elegant style of the Heathwood neighborhood near downtown Columbia, SC. The custom details throughout the home come from around the world. The exterior is wrapped in brick veneer that is then covered again by hard coat stucco veneer. And there is a prominent stone veneer accent wall to draw attention to the entryway. It’s got a heated/cooled back porch you are about to fall in love with. And the design and luxurious materials in the foyer, kitchen, indoor/outdoor living space, and the two primary suite bathrooms (yes, his and hers separate bathrooms) are simply stunning. A view of the spacious kitchen and eat-in island with a large vaulted window that traces the line of the ceiling over the breakfast nook.

Mediterranean-style home with stucco and stone veneer finish on a sunny day. — This Modern Italian Renaissance home fits right in with the elegant style of the Heathwood neighborhood near downtown Columbia, SC. The custom details throughout the home come from around the world.

Front entry made of cast stone molded panels with cast sone tiles that cover the steps leading to the 12 foot tall dual massive mahogany doors. — The front entry cast stone molded panels and casing harken back to the stone used most commonly during the Italian Renaissance, pietra serena. And custom cast stone tiles cover the walkway, steps, and floor of the front stoop. Bolivia copper antiqued lanterns provide the lighting on the exterior of the home.

Custom gunite pool with large waterfall feature and lounge chairs on the ivory travertine pool deck near the large back porch with three arches and stucco finish.

Rear view of Mediterranean-style stucco home with large back porch and lush, landscaped back yard on a sunny day with blue sky and white clouds. — In the rear of the home, three archways continue to evoke the Italian Renaissance theme as they overlook a gorgeous turquoise custom pool. Phantom screens are available in the archways to make the outdoor living space more comfortable. And ivory travertine steps with built-in lights glide down from the porch to the custom pool deck and pool area.

A custom pool with ivory travertine pool deck and trees in the distance under a sunny sky. — This custom gunite pool has a tanning shelf on the end near the pool lounge chairs and a waterfall feature along the side near the trees. The ivory travertine pool deck is light-colored so it doesn’t absorb too much heat, keeping tender feet from getting burned on a warm summer day.

An outdoor koi pond with large ceramic vase fountain feature with natural stone border under a Mediterranean-style stucco home. — A custom koi pond and water feature with landscaping adorns this corner of the home under the breakfast nook window near the pool completes the perfection.

Massive heated and cooled back porch with wood paneling and three archways to the back yard with custom pool. — The sloped ceiling is supported by beautiful cypress wood ceiling beams. And the combination of black metal, cream tones, stone, and wood make the place feel natural and rustic.

Large back porch with sitting area near an outdoor fireplace and dining area and swing near an outdoor kitchen. Two triple pocket doors on each side of black steel and glass French doors. — Large-format floor Italian limestone tile floors make outdoor living a breeze and the entire space is covered with cypress wood paneling for a cozy feel.

A huge back porch covered with wood paneling and an outdoor kitchen all along the left wall with sink and built-in grill and huge stainless steel range hood near a padded swinging bench. — A large built-in grill takes center stage for entertaining with a powerful range hood to direct any smoke. And the outdoor kitchen is equipped with plenty of counter space for food prep, as well as an under-mounted sink for easy cleaning up.

Huge foyer with 12-foot tall mahogany doors each with 4 panels and a tile floor and wood ceiling beams. — 12-foot tall, double 4-panel wood doors create a dramatic entrance into this foyer gallery with hand-made Italian concrete molded tile floors and cypress ceiling beams.

Large Mediterranean-style foyer with hand-made Italian concrete tile and cypress wood ceiling beams and 12-foot dual mahogany front entry doors and black steel and glass floor to ceiling windows.

Large gourmet kitchen with waterfall quartz island and massive gas range with potfiller and custom range hood cover and black custom cabinet panels to cover the appliances.

Kitchen with waterfall island and vaulted ceiling covered with tongue and groove wood and black kitchen cabinets. — The kitchen boasts an asymmetrical vaulted ceiling covered with tongue and groove pickled, stained wood contrasting with the rich black custom kitchen cabinetry. Large Italian limestone tiles cover the floors.

Long luxury kitchen with vaulted ceiling covered with pickled wood that's tongue and groove, a waterfall island with two over-sized pendant lights, and black custom cabinets. — An industrial-sized stainless steel gas range and custom range hood cover grace the kitchen and a brass pot filler complete the look. And two oversized cylindrical pendant lights illuminate the expansive quartz waterfall kitchen island. Accent rope-up lighting illuminates the vaulted ceiling, as well, for extra emphasis on the cypress ceiling.

Custom waterfall sink made of quartz with large gray veining and brass faucet under a black metal window with Bermuda shutter. — A waterfall sink in the kitchen continues the veining of the quartz backsplash and counter directly into the sink for the ultimate in luxurious, customized finishes.

Large professional-style gas range with waterfall backsplash and counters under a huge range hood with custom cover.

Large breakfast nook with U-shaped custom built-in black bench under a huge black steel and glass window.

Huge breakfast nook with U-shaped custom bench and large table under two massive black steel windows and a vaulted ceiling covered with pickled wood tongue and groove. — This large breakfast nook is surrounded by black steel and glass windows and has a large U-shaped custom bench for plenty of seating. Bermuda shutters help to shade the area from too much sunlight.

Huge open living space with dining and seating areas and pecky cypress coffered ceiling and fireplace with custom built-ins on each side. — Venetian plastered walls and Italian limestone floors coordinate effortlessly with the pecky cypress wood on the ceiling and floating shelves.

Large open living and dining space with sliding glass pocket doors and cypress wood covered coffered ceiling.

Open living/dining space with table for 10 on a beautiful area rug over Italian limestone floors and with cypress coffered ceiling and doors to the back porch that create an indoor-outdoor living space.

Large fireplace with stone mantle and Venetian plaster walls and built-ins on each side with a large sitting area. — Intricately detailed custom double doors conceal built-ins on each side of the masonry, wood-burning fireplace. And the heavy, black metal chandeliers continue the Old World ambiance. Custom-designed, site-made large format stucco tiles cover the fireplace accent wall, blending in seamlessly with the decor and highlighting the stone mantle.

Fireplace accent wall covered with large format stucco tiles and custom built-in wet bar on the left and TV area on the right. — The built-ins provide a custom wet bar with floating wooden shelves and TV space.

Triple-wide pocket doors of black steel and glass on each side of French doors make this massive living space into an indoor-outdoor space with the expansive back porch. — In the grand living area, two Cantina 10-foot triple-wide unit pocket doors flank French doors, creating an extravagant indoor/outdoor living experience. The pecky cypress wood-paneled coffered ceiling adds an artistic, organic texture to this room.

A powder room with Old-World style wall tile and a sophisticated under-mounted sink with a framed mirror. — This powder room continues the Italian Renaissance style with weathered arabesque wall tile and a modern under-mounted sink with brass fixtures. And the handmade Custom tile from the foyer graces the floor in this room, as well.

Primary bedroom with full-size bed between two floor-to-ceiling black steel windows with beautiful tile on the floor and his and hers bathrooms.

A large primary bathroom with tiled floor and lengthy single vanity and sconce lighting with a separate sculptured tub and oversized shower with glass enclosure. — This is one of two primary bathrooms. Her bathroom has a gorgeous oversized shower covered with marble tile. The glass enclosure and custom shower bench complete the luxurious experience. And a beautifully sculptured tub creates a steamy getaway from the troubles of the day. Both primary bathrooms have heated towel racks for the ultimate in-home spa experience.

Marble rectangular tile in a custom shower with bronze shower heads. — Dual showerheads in bronze accentuate the marble shower wall tile and bathe the entire room with elegance.

Sculptured white bathtub with marble-tiled wall and patterned gray and white tile floor.

A primary bathroom with long single vanity with accent tile backsplash and sconce lighting in the mirror on the wall.

Grandkids' room with dual bunk beds and a private full bath.

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