Project Details
Pointe Coupee Plantation was conceived and constructed in Palmetto Bluff between 2018–2020. The exterior architecture is largely based on Parlange Plantation in New Roads, LA. Built in 1740, Parlange is considered to be one of the finest examples of French Creole architecture in the United States. It is designated as National Historic Landmark, and the house drawings are preserved in the Library of Congress.
Pointe Coupee Plantation sits on three acres of land along the May River and features a main house of 13,000 sq. ft., an octagonal pigeonnier used as a pool and bunk house, an outdoor kitchen, an activity barn, and a 3,300 gallon cistern that collects filtered rainwater for washing clothes, showers, toilets, and garden watering.
Reclaimed material were used extensively, featuring roof slates from an 1804 Pennsylvania barn, bricks from an 1901 textile mill in Anderson, SC, beams from river dock pilings in Savannah, porch boards from an 1840 warehouse in New York City, and support timbers from a tobacco barn in North Carolina. Most of the millwork and trim profiles used to finish Pointe Coupee approximate those of Parlange Plantation.
Project Links
- Architect: RW Chambers
- Interior Design: Charles H. Chewning Interiors
- Location: Palmetto Bluff
Activity barn exterior
Reclaimed wood siding, reclaimed metal roof.
Activity barn exterior
Reclaimed wood siding, reclaimed metal roof.
Activity barn interior
Reclaimed wood walls, vaulted ceiling.
Activity barn interior
Reclaimed wood walls, custom cabinetry, vaulted ceiling.
Activity barn interior
Reclaimed wood walls, custom cabinetry, vaulted ceiling.
Activity barn interior
Reclaimed wood walls, custom cabinetry, vaulted ceiling.
Activity barn interior
Reclaimed wood walls, custom cabinetry, vaulted ceiling.
Activity barn interior
Reclaimed wood walls, custom cabinetry.
Activity barn, swimming pool, outdoor kitchen, and pigeonnier
Reclaimed brick, reclaimed metal outdoor kitchen and activity barn roofs, reclaimed slate pigeonnier roof, reclaimed wood activity barn siding.
Activity barn, swimming pool, outdoor kitchen, and pigeonnier
Reclaimed brick, reclaimed metal outdoor kitchen and activity barn roofs, reclaimed slate pigeonnier roof, reclaimed wood activity barn siding.
Activity barn, swimming pool, outdoor kitchen, and pigeonnier
Reclaimed brick, reclaimed metal outdoor kitchen and activity barn roofs, reclaimed slate pigeonnier roof, reclaimed wood activity barn siding.
Activity barn, swimming pool, outdoor kitchen, and pigeonnier
Reclaimed brick, reclaimed metal pool house and activity barn roofs, reclaimed slate pigeonnier roof, reclaimed wood activity barn siding.
Bunk room
Custom built-in bunk beds, elliptical cased couch nook, built-in dormer bench seat.
Bunk room
Elliptical cased couch nook with custom built-ins.
Dining room
Reclaimed ceiling beams, wainscoting, reclaimed heart pine flooring, elliptical arch cased opening with pilasters.
Dining room
Reclaimed ceiling beams, wainscoting, reclaimed heart pine flooring, elliptical arch cased opening with pilasters.
Dining room
Reclaimed ceiling beams, wainscoting, reclaimed heart pine flooring, elliptical arch cased opening with pilasters.
Dining room
Reclaimed ceiling beams, wainscoting, reclaimed heart pine flooring, elliptical arch cased opening with pilasters.
Dining room
Reclaimed ceiling beams, wainscoting, reclaimed heart pine flooring, elliptical arch cased opening with pilasters.
Dining room
Reclaimed ceiling beams, wainscoting, reclaimed heart pine flooring, elliptical arch cased opening with pilasters.
Dormer
Built-in reading nook bench seat, reclaimed heart pine floors, vintage wallpaper.
Dormer water closet
Beadboard paneling, reclaimed heart pine floors.
Double porches
Reclaimed brick, handmade brick columns, reclaimed porch timbers, reclaimed porch floor.
Double porches
Reclaimed brick, handmade brick columns, reclaimed porch timbers, reclaimed porch floor.
First floor main hall
Checkerboard pattern limestone tile floor, wainscoting.
First floor main hall
Checkerboard pattern limestone tile floor, wainscoting.
First floor main hall
Checkerboard pattern limestone tile floor, wainscoting.
First floor main hall
Checkerboard pattern limestone tile floor, wainscoting.
Foyer and main hall
Custom built curved staircase, custom millwork paneling, elliptical cased openings, reclaimed heart pine flooring.
Foyer and main hall
Custom built curved staircase, custom millwork paneling, elliptical cased openings, reclaimed heart pine flooring.
Foyer and main hall
Custom built curved staircase, custom millwork paneling, elliptical cased openings, reclaimed heart pine flooring.
Foyer and main hall
Custom built curved staircase, custom millwork paneling, elliptical cased openings, reclaimed heart pine flooring.
Ground level porch
Reclaimed brick, handmade brick columns, reclaimed porch timbers, reclaimed porch floor, mortise and tenon stair treads.
Ground level porch
Reclaimed brick, handmade brick columns, reclaimed porch timbers, reclaimed porch floor.
Kitchen
Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, marble countertops, paneled refrigerator, reclaimed ceiling beams, exposed hinges on the cabinets, hand-painted terracotta backsplash tile.
Kitchen
Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, marble countertops, paneled refrigerator, reclaimed ceiling beams, exposed hinges on the cabinets, hand-painted terracotta backsplash tile.
Kitchen
Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, marble countertops, paneled refrigerator, reclaimed ceiling beams, exposed hinges on the cabinets, hand-painted terracotta backsplash tile.
Kitchen
Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, marble countertops, paneled refrigerator, reclaimed ceiling beams, exposed hinges on the cabinets, hand-painted terracotta backsplash tile.
Laundry/mud room
Checkerboard pattern limestone tile floor, wainscoting, hand-painted mural on beadboard paneling.
Laundry/mud room
Checkerboard pattern limestone tile floor, wainscoting, hand-painted mural on beadboard paneling.
Living room
Shallow coffered ceiling, custom built-in bookcases, fireplace with marble surround, shiplap walls, reclaimed heart pine flooring.
Living room
Shallow coffered ceiling, custom built-in bookcases, fireplace with marble surround, shiplap walls, reclaimed heart pine flooring.
Living room
Shallow coffered ceiling, custom built-in bookcases, fireplace with marble surround, shiplap walls, reclaimed heart pine flooring.
Living room
Shallow coffered ceiling, fireplace with marble surround, shiplap walls, reclaimed heart pine flooring.
Living room
Shallow coffered ceiling, custom built-in bookcases, fireplace with marble surround, shiplap walls, reclaimed heart pine flooring.
Living room
Shiplap walls, elliptical cased openings, reclaimed heart pine flooring.
Living room
Shallow coffered ceiling, custom built-in bookcases, fireplace with marble surround, shiplap walls, elliptical cased openings, reclaimed heart pine flooring.
Living room
Shallow coffered ceiling, custom built-in bookcases, fireplace with marble surround, shiplap walls, reclaimed heart pine flooring.
Main house, pool, and pigeonnier
Reclaimed brick, roof, reclaimed slate pigeonnier roof.
Main staircase
Custom built curved staircase, custom millwork paneling, elliptical cased openings, reclaimed heart pine flooring.
Main staircase
Custom built curved staircase, custom millwork paneling.
Main staircase
Custom built curved staircase, custom millwork paneling, elliptical cased openings, reclaimed heart pine flooring.
Main staircase
Custom built curved staircase, custom millwork paneling, reclaimed heart pine flooring.
Master bathroom
Reclaimed heart pine flooring, marble counters, pedestal tub, transom windows.
Master bathroom
Reclaimed heart pine flooring, marble counters, pedestal tub, transom windows.
Master bedroom
Painted wood box beams, built-in bed nook, floating nightstands, reclaimed heart pine flooring.
Master bedroom
Painted wood box beams, built-in bed nook, floating nightstands, reclaimed heart pine flooring.
Master closet
Custom built-ins, reclaimed heart pine flooring.
Master sunroom
Brick fireplace and accent wall, beadboard ceiling, brick floors, transom windows.
Master sunroom
Brick fireplace and accent wall, beadboard ceiling, brick floors.
Media room
Custom movie theater with overhead projector and surround sound.
Outdoor kitchen interior
Reclaimed brick walls, custom reclaimed wood cabinets, outdoor kitchen.
Outdoor kitchen interior
Outdoor kitchen interior with reclaimed brick walls, reclaimed wood cabinetry, and grill.
Pigeonnier
Reclaimed brick, reclaimed slate roof.
Pigeonnier and outdoor kitchen
Reclaimed brick, reclaimed slate pigeonniere roof, reclaimed metal pool house roof.
Pigeonnier bunk room
Reclaimed brick walls, reclaimed wood walls and floors, vaulted ceiling, reclaimed timber beams, custom built-in bunk beds.
Pigeonnier bunk room
Reclaimed brick walls, reclaimed wood walls and floors, vaulted ceiling, reclaimed timber beams.
Pigeonnier bunk room
Reclaimed brick walls, reclaimed wood walls and floors, vaulted ceiling, reclaimed timber beams, custom built-in bunk beds.
Pigeonnier bunk room
Reclaimed brick walls, reclaimed wood walls and floors, vaulted ceiling, reclaimed timber beams, custom built-in bunk beds.
Pigeonnier bunk room
Reclaimed brick walls, reclaimed wood walls and floors, vaulted ceiling, reclaimed timber beams.
Pigeonnier bunk room
Reclaimed brick walls, reclaimed wood walls and floors, vaulted ceiling, reclaimed timber beams, custom built-in bunk beds.
Pigeonnier bunk room
Reclaimed brick walls, reclaimed wood walls and floors, vaulted ceiling, reclaimed timber beams, custom built-in bunk beds.
Pigeonnier bunk room
Reclaimed brick walls, reclaimed wood walls and floors, vaulted ceiling, reclaimed timber beams, custom built-in bunk beds.
Pigeonnier sitting room
Reclaimed brick walls, reclaimed wood walls and floors.
Pigeonnier sitting room
Reclaimed brick walls, reclaimed wood walls and floors.
Pigeonnier sitting room
Reclaimed brick walls, reclaimed wood walls and floors.
Pigeonnier sitting room
Reclaimed brick walls, reclaimed wood walls and floors.
Pigeonnier sitting room
Reclaimed brick walls, reclaimed wood walls and floors.
Pool, outdoor kitchen, and activity barn
Reclaimed brick, reclaimed metal pool house and activity barn roofs, reclaimed wood activity barn siding.
Powder room
Vintage wallpaper, wainscoting, vessel sink with wall-mounted faucet, reclaimed heart pine flooring.
Pump house and cistern
Pump house with a 3,300 gallon cistern for collecting filtered rainwater.
Rear exterior
Reclaimed slate roof, reclaimed brick, handmade brick columns, pool, reclaimed porch timbers, reclaimed porch floor.
Rear exterior
Reclaimed slate roof, reclaimed brick, handmade brick columns, reclaimed porch timbers, reclaimed porch floor.
Rear exterior
Reclaimed slate roof, reclaimed brick, handmade brick columns, reclaimed porch timbers, reclaimed porch floor.
Rear main entry
Reclaimed brick, handmade brick columns, reclaimed porch timbers.
Second floor covered porch
Reclaimed wood floors, headboard ceiling, plaster walls.
Second floor covered porch
Reclaimed wood floors, headboard ceiling, plaster walls.
Second floor covered porch
Reclaimed wood floors, headboard ceiling, plaster walls.
Study
Pecky cypress walls, wainscoting, reclaimed ceiling beams, reclaimed heart pine flooring, arched doors.
Study
Pecky cypress walls, wainscoting, reclaimed ceiling beams, reclaimed heart pine flooring, arched doors.
Study
Pecky cypress walls, wainscoting, relcaimed ceiling beams, reclaimed heart pine flooring, arched doors.
Study
Pecky cypress walls, wainscoting, relcaimed ceiling beams, reclaimed heart pine flooring, arched doors.
Swimming pool, outdoor kitchen, and pigeonnier
Reclaimed brick, handmade brick columns, reclaimed porch timbers, reclaimed metal roof on outdoor kitchen, reclaimed slated pigeonnier roof.
Swimming pool, outdoor kitchen, and pigeonnier
Reclaimed brick, reclaimed metal outdoor kitchen roof, reclaimed slate pigeonnier roof.