Sweet Bottom Plantation No. 9 On The Battery

This is one of two Charleston style homes that Greg Mix designed in the Sweet Bottom Plantation subdivision north of Atlanta in Duluth, Georgia.

(See Sweet Bottom Website: http://gregmix.com/Batt%2013%20Sweetbottom%20Plantation.htm

The inspiration for this new home was from an old Charleston single style home at No. 9 on The Battery, right on Charleston Bay.  The Robert William Roper House was built about 1838 in Charleston, South Carolina by a prominent cotton planter. The house is an outstanding example of early 19th Century Greek Revival architecture, built on a monumental scale. It is said that Mr. Roper intended his showcase home to be the first residence seen by visitors approaching Charleston from the sea.  The house was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.

In this case the plan has been flipped and laid out inside to suit the modern lifestyle.  As you can see in the photos it contains a double spiral stairway. The three car garage is on the ground floor as well as the front entry, study, guest room and a pool bath which exist directly onto the pool area in the back yard.  The main living areas are on the next level up or the first floor.  This level includes the family room, living room, dining room, breakfast room and kitchen.  The third level or second floor contains the master suite and two additional bedrooms.

The current owners have furnished the house beautifully and built private Charleston style gardens to the side and rear.

Front Entry based on original house in Charleston, S.C.

The Gazebo in the square on The Battery in front of the home.

The Dining Room

The Kitchen

The Great Room

The view from the garden

The Family Room

The Double Spiral Stair

The view from The Garden Courtyard

The view from The Garden Courtyard

The back door to the Pool Bath

This walkway provides access from the Front Entry around to the Garden Courtyard.

The Front Elevation

The Stair at the Ground Floor

The Owners Cane collection

The Guest Room

The Pool/Guest Bath.  The door to the left leads out to the pool in the backyard.

The Back Hall with the Owners Hat Collection.

The Front Hall with the 1790's Grandfather Clock.

First Floor Level (Mid Level) Stair Landing

First Floor Level (Mid Level) Stair Landing

First Floor Level (Mid Level) Stair Landing

First Floor Level (Mid Level) Stair Landing Detail.

First Floor Level (Mid Level) Bedroom.

Master Bedroom on Second Floor (upper most level)

Master Bedroom on Second Floor (upper most level)

Master Bath

Art work and antique chest in Front Foyer.

The Dining Room

The Dining Room

The Breakfast Room

The Breakfast Room

The Kitchen

The Kitchen

The Kitchen

The Great Room Fireplace

The Front Living Room

The Front Living Room

The Stairway