Dream Designs: Modern Elegance Meets Southern Charm Take a look at the sweeping photos and unique floor plans of this Hilton Head Island stunner for design and construction ideas to incorporate into your own home or building project. Four Floors of Elegance
To take full advantage of his site's breathtaking vistas, John Nimphius of Advanced Custom Homes, Inc., built a four-story, four-bedroom townhouse in Windmill Harbour, a 172-acre private community of 500 residences in picturesque Hilton Head, S.C. The home overlooks the centerpiece of the community, a 15-acre inland harbor. (He has since built six more and lived in two of them.)  | | | Soaring spiral staircase of entry foyer | |
An elegant spiral staircase off the foyer soars between the main living area and the bedroom level, with the master suite one floor above. Owners and guests can also reach other floors in a one-person elevator. The dining room, living room and kitchen with breakfast nook are on the main living area. French doors open from the living room and breakfast area onto a full-width covered porch at the rear of the home that, not coincidentally, overlooks the harbor. The master suite on the next level includes a 486-square-foot bedroom with two French doors opening onto another rear deck that overlooks the harbor and a breakfast bar. The master bath includes a spa tub, marble shower and his-and-her vanities. A 126-square-foot walk-in closet completes the master suite. This level also includes a laundry room and a second bedroom with private bath. The hall above the foyer leads to French doors that open to a full-width deck on the front of the home. The top floor features two more bedrooms, each with private baths, and ample attic storage space. The garage level features two bays (with room for up to three cars) and an office that opens onto a full-width patio that also overlooks the harbor. Termites and Flooding and Winds, Oh My! Nimphius did not want to rely on the area’s traditional building materials when building his home. He did not think they were substantial enough to withstand the rigors of coastal winds, floods and termites that batter the region. After researching alternative building methods, Nimphius chose to use Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF). Not only did the construction process provide the strength and termite protection he desired, it provided soundproofing and fireproofing for the seven townhouses he has built in Windmill Harbor to date.  | | Front entrance |
 | | Harbor view from master bedroom |
 | | Marble treatment in master bath |
 | Main living area | [Click for larger image] |
 | Master suite bedroom level | [Click for larger image] |
 | Fourth-floor living area | [Click for larger image] |
| Features & Specs | Nimphius Home
- Location: Hilton Head, S.C.
- Total Square Footage: 6,200
- Four-Story Townhouse
- Four Bedrooms, Each With a Private Bathroom
- Soaring Spiral Staircase
- Private, One-Person Elevator
- Multiple Front and Rear Porches, Including Full-Width Porches
- Master Suite With Breakfast Bar
- Custom Construction in Steel, Wood Frame and ICF Concrete
- Stucco Exterior Finish
- 13-Inch iForm Common Walls
- 11-Inch iForm Exterior Walls
- 3-Ton, 2-Ton and 1-1/2-Ton HVAC
- Average Utility Costs (Electric and Gas): $155 Per Month
- Asphalt Shingle Roof, 5-Inch Sprayed Foam on Underside of Roof Deck
Community: Windmill Harbour
- 172 Acres
- 500 Residences
- 15-Acre Inland Harbor
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