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21 Sweet Grass Manor | One-of-a-kind Oceanfront Home

Experience this one-of-a-kind home, a collaboration with Architect Todd O’Dell, on the beaches of Hilton Head Island abounding in curves with brilliant colors of gold, purple and red accents and a copper roof. This award-winning home has been featured locally in Hilton Head Monthly. It is the esteemed recipient of 1st Place by the American Institute of Architects and Featured in the Architects Tour of Homes.

Designed and built over several years, and now offered for the first time by the original owners who were instrumental in the naming of the street “Sweet Grass.”

Thoughtful Exterior Features

  • Separate drive-under garages (5 vehicle capacity)
  • Slate steps lead up to the iron and glass front door, which is designed to depict “sweet grass” by local artist, Joe Adams
  • Three levels of ocean-facing balcony porches with red handrails and glass panel railing
  • Ground level paver patio with seat wall sheltered by the deep dune system
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shared boardwalk to the beach
  • Irrigation system
  • Hurricane rated windows
  • House constructed of lightweight concrete block and steel – saved on energy (heating/cooling) and increases stability

21 Sweet Grass Manor, Hilton Head Island, SC Exterior

Incredible Features Throughout

  • A real attention grabber, the 3-story, angled staircase is a mixture of steel and wood treads, without risers. The ladder effect in the stairways is replicated in the ladder effect in the windows.
  • Incredible fenestration of glass and doors throughout, incorporating the ocean view as part of the design
  • Every room is uniquely designed incorporating elements that mimic nature
  • Retractable window treatments and/or plantation shutters throughout
  • 4-stop elevator
  • Built-in sound system
  • Ceiling fans

21 Sweet Grass Manor, Hilton Head Island, SC Balcony

First Floor – Guest Living

  • Entry Level
  • Impressive foyer with views straight out to the ocean over the exterior negative-edge water feature, a sitting area and powder room
  • Uniquely designed, contrasting stone tiles in curved pattern
  • On one side of the foyer is a separate guest bedroom with a curved wood ceiling, built-in murphy bed, and built-in shelves and cabinetry
  • The guest bathroom is a work of art with white tile and walls, contrasted by brightly painted mosaic accent tiles, a large walk-in shower, and a rich, solid wood, barn style door
  • Across the foyer, double pocket doors lead into the family room
  • Spacious family room featuring a wet bar, coquina stone-tile floors and sliding glass doors to a terrace/hot tub porch
  • Large en suite guest bedroom with ample space for a king-size bed, plus a partially recessed day bed niche with sconce lighting and beadboard accent wall
  • The en suite bathroom is inspired by the ocean with custom hand painted accent tiles bordering the air jet tub/shower and beadboard wainscoting, plus sconce lighting on each size of the framed mirror
  • Generously-sized office/bedroom 3 featuring exquisite ocean views and a handsome en suite bathroom with an artistic vanity, slate tile floors and shower wall
  • Guest laundry closet

21 Sweet Grass Manor, Hilton Head Island, SC Guest Suite

Second Floor – Main Level Living

  • The second level really takes advantage of the ocean sounds and views. This floor is elevated nicely over the dunes with views straight out to the beach and an ample covered terrace with a fireplace.
  • At the top of the second level landing is a magnificent dining room, unlike anything seen before, with a contemporary glass globe light fixture and artistically designed 3-dimensional wall with niches to display sculptures and other works of art
  • Between the dining room and kitchen is a full bar across from a wall of glass and sliding doors that lead out to the upper terrace
  • The curved bar features Blue Macauba Quartz, pendant lighting replicating the contemporary glass globe lighting in the dining room, plus a beverage refrigerator, cabinetry with under cabinet lighting and a round sink
  • The terrace is spacious enough for both dining and lounging by the fireplace which features a unique stone “water-fall” design
  • Bamboo flooring
  • Powder room with cobalt blue tiled accent wall and vanity top, plus an artistic glass sink signed and commissioned by Canadian artist, Renato Foti
  • Multi-sided fireplace with a surrounding glass mosaic tile hearth for enjoyment from the family room into the kitchen
  • Expansive great room surrounded by glass with cove lighting, curved pine ceiling and unique 1-blade ceiling fan
  • Opposite the second level landing, along the ocean side, is a modern media room with beautiful fireplace, volume coved wood ceiling with coved lighting, affixed movie screen, swing doors with custom push plates detecting books and music, multi-media equipment, and handsome wood built-ins

21 Sweet Grass Manor, Hilton Head Island, SC Dining Room

21 Sweet Grass Manor, Hilton Head Island, SC Terrace

21 Sweet Grass Manor, Hilton Head Island, SC Media Room

Remarkable Eat-in Kitchen

  • Blue Macauba Quartz from Brazil with complimentary blue mosaic tile backsplash in a free-flowing curved pattern
  • Viking Built-in gas cooktop and stainless steel hood surrounded by a stainless steel countertop
  • Curved island with a raised breakfast bar featuring contemporary pendant lighting
  • Even the grill porch, just off the kitchen, has a view of the ocean
  • Pine-colored cabinetry with curved pulls that mimic the curves throughout the home
  • Sub-Zero refrigerator
  • Gagganaeu Steamer and oven/warming drawer
  • Whirlpool dishwasher
  • KitchenAid microwave
  • Soft, easy-to-stand-on cork floors
  • Textured cement walls
  • Deep, walk-in pantry with additional freezer and wood shelving

21 Sweet Grass Manor, Hilton Head Island, SC Kitchen

Private Top Floor Owner’s Suite

  • The entirety of the top floor serves as the owner’s retreat, lovingly-designed in a Southwestern motif with the help of designer Charlotte Tilton
  • Five reeded, solid wood doors custom made by the builder are works of art
  • The expansive bedroom features a “morning kitchen,” double-sided fireplace (other side is sitting room) and a private upper terrace
  • The upper terrace can be accessed through sliding glass doors from the bedroom and sitting room
  • Unique sitting room with a curved hearth, decoratively carved mantle, vibrantly painted wall niches and handmade Native American sand tiles
  • Volume, curved ceilings with cove lighting that shine up and down (for when you’re reading), plus angular windows
  • Multiple, spacious closets – including a secondary laundry area
  • The angular bathroom mixes southwestern colors and textures including a jacuzzi tub with teak surround and a large walk-in shower with rain head and bench seat
  • Three separate vanities (including one make-up vanity) in two contrasting wood stains with nature-inspired iron mirrors and matching wall sconce
  • Pull-down attic stairs

21 Sweet Grass Manor, Hilton Head Island, SC Bedroom

21 Sweet Grass Manor, Hilton Head Island, SC Bathroom

21 Sweet Grass Manor, Hilton Head Island, SC Balcony

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