Turnbridge Plantation: A New Lowcountry Legacy

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Turnbridge Plantation is entering a new chapter, creating a Lowcountry Home New Legacy shaped by thoughtful design, skilled craftsmanship, and stewardship. Located just north of the Georgia–South Carolina border and near Savannah, the 400-acre property includes pine forests, rice field impoundments, wetlands, brackish ponds, and salt marsh.

The plantation’s story reaches decades. Richard Schulze Sr. acquired the property in 1975 as a sporting property known for duck, dove, and snipe hunting. In 1985, Turnbridge gained recognition when Carolina Gold rice was reintroduced to the Lowcountry there. That revival helped renew interest in heirloom Southern crops and remains part of the region’s agricultural and culinary history.

Today, the property is being renewed. The original residence, constructed in the 1960s, could no longer provide the performance, resilience, or livability of a modern home. Rather than make piecemeal updates, the decision was made to remove the aging structure and build a new residence from the ground up.

Boshaw Residential is leading construction with Low Tide Designs and Indigo Design. The architectural approach respects classic Lowcountry principles, including proportion, symmetry, and a connection to the surrounding landscape. The goal is not to reproduce architecture, but to create a home that feels natural, timeless, and appropriate to its setting.

Building For Future Generations

Modern construction methods will provide structural resilience, energy efficiency, and long-term durability, important qualities in the coastal Lowcountry environment. The residence is also being designed for contemporary living, with thoughtful layouts, generous gathering spaces, and seamless connections between indoor and outdoor areas.

Inside, Indigo Design is layering timeless materials, texture, warmth, and sophistication while keeping the home welcoming.

When completed, the residence will be more than a structure on historic ground. It will continue Turnbridge Plantation’s story, demonstrating how historic landscapes and contemporary design can coexist while honoring the past and building confidently for future generations.