From staff reports
Habersham: Traditions & Inspirations of Lowcountry Living is the focus of Historic Beaufort Foundation’s (HBF) March 16 Spring Architecture & Design Tour.
Tickets go on sale Thursday, Feb. 15, and may be purchased by calling HBF at 843-379-3331 or going online to www.historicbeaufort.org.
The spring tour, now in its ninth year, will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 16. Tickets are $60 for members of Historic Beaufort Foundation and $65 for non-members.
“Habersham is a premiere example of 21st century neighborhood planning and architectural evolution that reflects time and place, and we are honored to partner in presenting this exclusive tour,” HBF Executive Director Cynthia Jenkins said in a news release.
“We are thankful to the property owners for opening their homes to us for this tour, and to Habersham for sharing this uniquely planned and executed New Urbanism community,” she said.
Historic Beaufort Foundation is partnering with Allen Patterson Builders to present the 2024 tour, which each year celebrates the best in traditional, timeless quality and innovative contemporary residential design in the Lowcountry.
Each home on the tour was chosen for its unique design, features that speak to New Urbanism or blend with tradition to capture Lowcountry living at its finest. The event will benefit Historic Beaufort Foundation’s non-profit mission to preserve and protect Beaufort’s historic and architectural legacy.
“As the area’s only Southern Living Custom Home Builder, we are proud to co-sponsor this unique tour in Habersham to support Historic Beaufort Foundation. Our craftsmanship honors timeless architectural design and beautiful finishes in these homes,” said Allen Patterson, president of Allen Patterson Builders.
The Habersham Town Plan relates to small southern towns throughout the region. Before turning the first soil, its designers toured historic towns, neighborhoods, and civic squares. The town plan was placed in the natural landscape of live oak, pine and magnolia trees.
Designed with classical detailing and proportion, a key element of many Habersham homes is the use of large front porches. “With proper design, the front porch is not only aesthetically pleasing but serves as a social magnet and defines the streets,” Habersham leaders say.
Along with Allen Patterson Builders, sponsors include Old Town Trolley Tours and Beaufort Carts.
Historic Beaufort Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit education foundation created to preserve, protect, and present sites and artifacts of historic, architectural, and cultural interest throughout Beaufort County, South Carolina. For more information on the entity’s mission and history, please visit historicbeaufort.org and follow them on social media, including Facebook and Instagram.
