Inside a Georgia River House

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

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

Owners Bill Fuqua and his wife, Nancy.

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

The view from the center hall and porch.

Family photos decorate the entry.

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

One of Bill’s hand-built ship replicas.

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

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

Japanese boxwoods planted near the rear entrance.

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