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This two-story cottage offers plenty of places for visiting with friends or finding a peaceful retreat. The main level is comprised of a wraparound porch -- both screened and open. Inside, a great room encompasses a seating area, dining nook, and kitchen. The master suite looks onto the potting shed and walled garden, and two bedrooms share the upstairs. "This house not only defines the Lowcountry style, but the entire Habersham community," says interior designer Barbara Yergens

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