17Oaks Plantation

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17 Oaks Plantation

17 Oaks Plantation — interior ceiling trusses and framing under construction

Celebrating Classic Southern Design

17 Oaks Plantation is a testament to the enduring beauty of historical architecture. This plantation home is a meticulously crafted replica brought to life through dedicated research and a passion for preserving the past.

Land Clearing and Construction

Entrance:A bricked gateway welcomes residents and visitors from Fort Christmas Road.
Driveway:A 400-foot oak-lined drive leads to the plantation home, nestled in the center of the hammock.
17 Oaks Plantation — rebar and steel reinforcement laid for foundation during land clearing and construction

Plantation Home

Size:Over 8,500 square feet, with 5,000 square feet designated as living space.
Skylights:Seven skylights enhance the home's charm by allowing dappled light to fill the interior.
Kitchen:Features a large kitchen with a dining area and a pantry.
Formal Areas:The dining and living areas maintain a pre-Civil War era formality.
Entertainment Suite:Includes a 1,200-square-foot space with a full bar and a deck overlooking one of the two fishponds.

Master Suites

First Floor:450 square feet with a private bath.
Second Floor:650 square feet with a private bath.
Additional Bedrooms and Baths:Two other bedrooms and three full baths, all with tiled floors. The home features natural cherry wood flooring throughout.
Carriage House / Garage:An attached four-stall structure.
Completion Date:The plantation home is scheduled to be completed by July 30, 2014.
Design Inspiration:Plans were developed after researching architecture and engineering in over 30 pre-Civil War plantations.
Location:Situated in Christmas, a rural community in Orange County.
17 Oaks Plantation — timber roof trusses and open-air framing under construction

Air-Conditioned Modules

Caretaker's Unit:1,750 square feet, with a full kitchen, 1½ baths, laundry, and storage.
Office Module:1,750 square feet, with 2 half baths and additional storage.

Construction Details

Footings:Oversized and reinforced with 3,000 lb. fiber concrete.
Concrete Block:All cells are filled solid with 3,000 lb. fiber concrete and reinforced with steel.
Knee Wall Basement:Features a French drainage system with a 4-inch pipe and drainage cloth filter laid in 1.5-inch stone.
Garage Floor:4-inch thick 3,000 lb. fiber concrete.
17 Oaks Plantation — construction scaffolding and structural work

Walls and Trusses

Exterior and Load-Bearing Walls:Constructed with 2×6 studs, 16 inches on center.
Floor and Wall Trusses:Spaced 16 inches on center.
17 Oaks Plantation — interior wall framing showing stud walls, staircase, and open floor plan under construction

Plywood

Flooring:¾ inch plywood.
Walls:½ inch plywood.
Roofing:5/8 inch plywood.
Insulation:All walls and floors are insulated for high-efficiency heating and cooling, as well as soundproofing.
Exterior Siding:12-inch hardy board siding for a historical appearance.
Windows and Doors:Energy efficient.
17 Oaks Plantation — exterior wrapped in pink insulation board with windows installed and carport visible

Interior Features

Stairways:Two interior stairways.
Second-Floor Hallway:7 feet wide with 12-foot cathedral ceilings.
Master Bathrooms and Showers:Tiled with porcelain tile.
First Floor:Features 9¼ inch crown molding and 9¼ inch baseboards throughout.
Lighting:Seven skylights on the second floor and sixty-two recessed lights.
HVAC:Three two-stage energy-efficient systems.
Progress:Construction continues toward completing the plantation home.
17 Oaks Plantation — exterior scaffolding with yellow siding and white trim nearing completion
17 Oaks Plantation — white exterior with open garage bays and scaffolding during construction

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