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This Ultra-Lavish Chateau Brings the French Countryside to Hilton Head Island

This Ultra-Lavish Chateau Brings the French Countryside to Hilton Head Island

By Meghan Overdeep

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It’s not easy to create an old-world vibe in a new home, but the masterminds behind this sprawling French-style chateau in Bluffton, South Carolina, managed to knock it out of the park.Even though the 20,700-square-foot home was built in 2004, nearly every inch of this lowcountry estate feels like it was constructed centuries ago by French artisans. Once inside, you’ll find it easy to forget that you’re just two miles from beautiful Hilton Head Island in the heart of the prestigious Colleton River Club—not that you’d want to.Boasting six bedrooms, 11 bathrooms and 10 scenic waterfront acres, this one-of-a-kind residence is full of unique design elements, like the 1830s paneling in the Music Room originally from the Hungarian Embassy in Paris, and the Tea Room’s hand-carved mahogany mantel crafted over the span of two years. And don’t even get us started on those views!The property and its furniture (!) are headed to auction later this month. Bidding, which starts at $9,000,000, will begin digitally on December 14th via Concierge Auctions. Check out its full listing for more details, and keep scrolling for a look inside.

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Look Inside This Beautiful Home

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28 Seven Oaks Drive, Bluffton, South Carolina

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With 500 feet of shoreline, easy access to both charming Bluffton and Hilton Head Island and a prestigious Colleton River Club address, it’s safe to say this residence has it all.

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French-Style Chateau

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The beautiful home is framed by equally impressive flora. Specimen live oaks, magnolias, and palmettos dot the manicured grounds.

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Soaring Foyer

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We have to say, the terra cotta in the round foyer is very on trend!

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Formal Entryway

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On the walls, hand-painted florals add a bespoke touch.

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Music Room

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The walls of the music room are adorned with ornate 1830s paneling originally from the Hungarian Embassy in Paris. Talk about a conversation starter!

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Sunny Alcove

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Off the music room is one of the home’s numerous light-filled alcoves.

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Great Room

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Deep crimson paneling gives the cavernous great room a dramatic look.

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Water Views

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The great room affords unobstructed views of the nearby Colleton River.

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Cathedral Ceiling

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Look up in the great room and you’ll find a soaring vaulted cathedral ceiling with hand carved beams.

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Formal Dining Room

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There’s nothing cookie-cutter about the formal dining room, where three individual chandeliers and three distinct tables offer a unique setup for entertaining. It features a beautiful hand-carved Mahogany mantle with intricate detailing carved over a period of two years.

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Garden Room

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Sit back, relax, and gaze through the garden room’s oversize floor-to-ceiling windows and enjoy the home’s impeccably landscaped backyard.

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Eat-In Kitchen

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Right off the kitchen you’ll find a small seating area that's ideal for everyday meals.

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Chef’s Kitchen

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Ideal for entertaining, the home’s state-of-the-art kitchen provides two complete cooking stations with matching gas and electric cooktops.

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Backyard Entertaining

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The outside of the home is just as equipped for entertaining as the inside. The backyard boasts a pool complete with a waterfall and a stone cabana with a full kitchen and bathroom.

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Private Dock

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Your very own deep-water dock will make nautical adventures on the Colleton River a breeze.

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Charming Exterior Details

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The turreted front entrance, weathervanes, sun porch and fountains are just a few of the pieces that bring the home’s regal look together

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