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Inside a Georgia River House

A riverside refuge in Savannah
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This Savannah home features two full-length porches that look out onto the Vernon River.

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The cottage’s back door opens into a central hallway that travels through to the front.

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Owners Bill Fuqua and his wife, Nancy.

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Pluff mud-colored walls in the library recall the marshes outside.

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The view from the center hall and porch.

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Family photos decorate the entry.

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Savannah artist Bob Christian faux-painted a ceiling to resemble weathered cypress.

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One of Bill’s hand-built ship replicas.

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The first floor porch in the Lowcountry cottage that looks out on the dock.

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The second floor porch is where Bill and his wife spend a lot of time when the weather is nice.

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Japanese boxwoods planted near the rear entrance.

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The restored dock from which he taught his daughters to sail.

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