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Lakeside Living and

LOGAN MARTIN HOMES

March 2014

Covering life along Logan Martin Lake since 1994

Traveling the Coosa

STAFF

Not Your Average Fishing Trip This is the way to bow fish

Editor & Publisher Robert Jackson

By David Atchison

Art by the Water

Lakeside Living Editors Laura Nation-Atchison Jim Smothers

A Second Generation of Art in the Spradley Family Buddy Spradley continues the tradition By Laura Nation-Atchison

Advertising Director Pam Adamson

Dish It Up! With Lakeside Give It A Twist, and Call It Your Own Breads that go from morning until night

Distribution Kandi Macy

By Laura Nation-Atchison

Photography Bob Crisp Brian Schoenhals

Around the Lake You’re Invited... It’s April in Talladega Home tours, ghost stories, a block party and more

Art Direction Jennifer Mashburn

By Elsie Hodnett

Lakeside Living in Style

Graphic Design Fay Denton Jennifer Mashburn Geraldine Osburn

A Home for the Pros Mike and Pam Hendrix ‘cheat life’ living on Logan Martin By Emily McLain

Lakeside Dining

Writers

Welcoming Added Talent in the Kitchen

DAVID ATCHISON Elsie Hodnett BILL KIMBER EMILY McLAIN LAURA NATION-ATCHISON CHRIS NORWOOD

Jat Scott returns ‘home’ as chef for The Tavern By Chris Norwood

A Lakeside House With All the Trimmings 4749 Griffitt Bend Road By Bill Kimber

Logan Martin Homes Edition

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Logan Martin Homes

The Daily Home

Lakeside Agent Spotlight Building Up the Community is a Priority for Atkinson By Bill Kimber

On the Cover: Adam Bain, of Pell City, holds up two fish that were caught during the Citizens BMC Bass Tournament. Photo by Brian Schoenhals

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re you geared up? Are you on the verge of getting out the outdoor furniture, sweeping off the patio and decks and declaring that…”it’s time?” I can tell you right now that’s exactly where I am, and it won’t be long before I’m outside jamming petunias and pansies into pots and picking daffodils and dusting off my lounge chairs for some serious time outdoors. It’s that time of year for getting ready for another season of real lake time and getting the very best of all there is to lakeside living…again. Our friend Mother Nature has held us off a bit this year, but even if there’s another little “spell” or two coming our way as far as the cold goes, we all know deep down that this threat will be very over very soon. So as we enter the spring season of 2014, I know there will be lots of getting busy and getting down to the things we love the best. Getting out on the water, getting wet, dawdling along the shorelines and, well, just greeting another dose of celebration in our little piece of paradise. In my kitchen pursuits this month, I starting thinking about things on the lighter side that we can have on hand for early get-togethers, something we could whip up or pull out from the freezer when time is of the essence and we need a handy little something that will work for breakfast, brunch, a special snack for friends who stop in because of the nicer weather, things like that. So with all these things in mind, it hit me-breads. But not just the kind that accompany a meal, the kinds of breads that can be served for lots of occasions, and I ended up with some real winners. I think the Orange Pecan Bread was a true treat and was one I’d never run into before, but that Amish Cinnamon Bread… it kind of “takes the cake, too.” For a heartier bread, I ran across a Sausage and Cheese Bread that will knock your socks off and serve as one that even the most voracious of appetites won’t scoff at. And again, I always play with recipes and I’ve altered some of these according to my daring attitude toward cooking. How do you know it won’t work unless you try? My changes did, and I encourage all to doctor any of these breads to suit individual palates. Out on the water again, the paddler ran into an interesting

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craft, of all things, it was what’s called an air boat and right there in front of him one day on Logan Martin. Chad Thompson explains the workings of his boat, and that it lends itself to a kind of fishing you might not be all that familiar with. Not one to spoil the story ahead of time, I’ll just say there’s a bow involved. Then we heard news that there’s a brand new chef in the “house” at The Tavern of St. Clair, one Joseph “Jay” Scott, a St. Clair County native who has returned “home” and is at the helm in the Tavern’s kitchen. Tavern owners Doug and Jill Pope and Scott are talking about all kinds of new menu offerings they want to pursue, and with that, we’ll just say that you’ll definitely want to try the Tavern’s new specialties in the coming months and oh yes, you can count of finding your all-time favorites, too. Lakeside homeowners and real estate professionals Mike and Pam Hendrix invite you inside their dream home in the River Oaks neighborhood for a visit, and these lake lovers say they think they’ve totally found their “forever” haven on the water. You’ll hear about how they found their home and what’s great for them being Logan Martin lovers. And before I forget, we want to remind you of your friends in Talladega who extend a great big welcome to their annual April in Talladega weekend. It’s coming up April 11 and 12 and from home tours and ghost stories and luncheons and, well, too much fun to list here, we know you’ll want to be part of this special springtime ritual. And here at Lakeside Living, we once again extend our thanks for your stories and your interest, and send a great big “happy spring” to you and yours…even if we’re perhaps a little early with it, we just can’t wait!

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Chad Thompson heads out into the sunset with his airboat.

Not Your Average Fishing Trip

This

is the way to bow fish

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Story and photos by DAVID ATCHISON

am always saying you never know who or what you might see out on the water, and again, I am surprised at what I saw last week on Logan Martin Lake, part of the 631-mile Alabama Scenic River Trail. Yes, it was a boat, but not just any boat. This was what is known as an air boat. Yes, the ones you see on television, ripping nonstop through the Florida Everglades, but this bright orange airboat was out on Logan Martin Lake. It’s owner, Chad Thompson, 46, of Woodstock, said he’s only had the boat for about six months. “It’s a 1977 Aircat,” he said. The airboat was commonly used during the Vietnam conflict. The boat could run across shallow water and rice paddies without any problems. “I can cruise comfortably in six inches of water, as long as there are no rocks,” Thompson said. “In mud and grass I can be in about a half-inch of water as long as I keep moving.” Boy, that’s pretty good for a non-kayak vessel! An airboat is a flat-bottom vessel that is propelled forward by an aircraft or automotive engine. The engine

is mounted on top of the back deck of the boat, out of the water. The engine turns large fan propellers, which moves the boat forward by the sheer amount of airflow the propellers produce. The boat is guided by large rudders, directly behind the propellers. “There are no brakes,” Thompson said. “You crank the motor, you go forward. When it’s running, you’re moving. It’s been a big learning curve.” Thompson said he found the boat in back of an old Birmingham building, and he went to work restoring the vessel. The engine, he said, is a 500-cubic-inch Cadillac engine. He said the vessel will top out at about 50 mph. The engine is loud, but not too loud in my opinion. It was sort of neat, hearing and seeing Thompson crank up the airboat, but what in the world would someone want with an airboat, since we are so far away from the swamps? The logo along side the vessel says it all, “Team Final Notice Bowfishing.” It was sort of son, neat paddling Thompson and his youngest Dusty, 20, are bow through this tunnel under hunters, well I mean bow fishermen. Lake Shore Drive. There Thompson said it’s a way to spend quality time with his was farm land on

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The airboat is ideal for bow fishing. In the picture, from left, are brothers Chad and Marty Thompson.

son, as well as look after him. Bowfishing is done at night, and after being on water all night bow fishing, that drive home can be dangerous. “Someone has to drive home,” he said. “So someone in the boat is sleeping, so they can drive back.” Thompson said they generally have four or five people to go on their bow fishing outings. He said bow fishermen can only shoot non-game fish, like gar, carp, drum, buffalo and catfish. Thompson said bass fishermen like bow fishermen, because they help reduce bass predators that feed on the bass eggs. “You can’t shoot game fish at all,” he said. Thompson designed the boat specifically for bow fishing, but they can also fish from the vessel with regular fishing gear. Two bow fishermen stand on the front deck of the boat as it eases through the shallow waters along the shore. The boat has powerful lights that illuminate the water, making fish more visible from the boat. Some bows have a reel attached, but Thompson’s bow fishing reel is actually attached to the boat. He uses 250 pound test line, which is attached to an arrow that has a special gig-type point for spearing fish. “You would be surprised how many fish you will see in a 10

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night,” he said. Thompson and his son also participate in bow fishing tournaments. “It’s really getting to be a popular sport,” he said. The two will fish in a Missouri bow fishing tournament this May, and he said bow fishing tournaments are common on the Warrior River and Lake Guntersville. He said airboats are not only found in the Everglades, but elsewhere. “They use them up north a lot,” Thompson said. “I don’t know why, but they do.” He said perhaps it is because airboats can travel on top of ice, “if you have an aluminum boat.” Thompson said his boat is fiberglass, and he has to pay particular attention to rocks in shallow water. He said they adjust the poundage of their bows when bow fishing. The pull-back weights of their bows are set between 35-40 pounds. It also takes a lot of practice hitting a small target like fish, and it is also tricky because of the refraction of water. A bow fisherman must aim 6-inches to one foot below their target, depending on the depth of water the fish are in. For Thompson, it was his first trip on Logan Martin Lake in his airboat.

Marty Thompson makes a final inspection of the engine as his brother Chad gets ready to go in his 1977 Aircat airboat.

His brother, Marty, joined him. “You are kind of hunting and fishing at the same time,” he said. The two only managed to stay on the water until 10 p.m., because the temperatures were dropping below the freezing mark. “It was really too cold,” he said. In addition, the water was murky from the recent rains. Thompson said generally they bow fish from spring until fall, when the temperature is warmer. He and his brother didn’t have much luck that night, but they will probably be back for another try when the water level is up and the weather is a bit warmer. I will also return to the lake, hopefully more frequently as spring approaches and temperatures warm, so until then have a safe and wonderful time on the lake.

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Like many artists, Spradley often paints from photographs he takes himself or gets from friends. This scene is one a friend collected while traveling in England.

acclaim for his lifetime of work, and it’s just natural that the elder Spradley has had a huge influence upon his son’s ventures into the world of art, too. Spradley recalls it was probably just a natural course of things for him to pick up a pencil as a youngster, he was born into an environment that cherished art and the challenge of creating it. While Spradley dabbled in the pursuit growing up, it was really a little later in life that he knew he had the “bug,” and decided to follow his early muse. After graduating from Pell City High School, Spradley decided to enter a family business with his aunt and uncle at Kilgroe Funeral Home in Pell City. He completed the course of study required for mortuary science, and for eight years, worked in the business of helping families with the matters of making final arrangements for those who had passed away. This was a fulfilling and challenging endeavor, with Spradley supplying the help families need when a time of loss was facing them. 14

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But eventually, Spradley decided to return to his leaning toward art, and attended Jacksonville State University where he equipped himself with the art and education classes required to start what has now become close to a 25 year career in art education. Spradley says he has truly found his calling, not only is he able to create his own art, but he can inspire and encourage the understanding and techniques involved in its pursuit for young minds. “I absolutely love it,” Spradley said. “Working with elementary age children is so much fun. I get to see their ideas, encourage their individual creativity and see the ways they choose to express themselves.” His time teaching art is spent at both Eden Elementary School and Iola Roberts Elementary in Pell City, spending half the school year at one, and then the other school. Spradley said having a school system that offers art to students at the elementary school level is an outstanding opportunity, not all school systems are able to offer the exposure for children at the elementary level.

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“There are so many things that art instills in children, of course there’s the expression of images on paper, and learning how to apply techniques and teaching those tools,” he said. “But there are also the lessons of decision making and gaining the understanding that thoughts can be reflected on paper in so many ways,” he said. “It also adds to the understanding of thoughts being put on paper through writing.” Spradley keeps an art studio set up in his classroom, not only to use to instruct and demonstrate for his students during actual class time, but he’s often found there during breaks between classes or after school working on his own paintings. The youngsters at his schools are often drawn into the works in progress, and will ask their teacher how to create the effects they see on his canvases, and Spradley always obliges. 16

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“It may be something as simple as how to make a leaf appear to be realistic and how its edges curl at a certain times, but they see what I’m doing and will want to know more,” he said. And that works right into showing young minds what art is all about for the teacher. Spradley has worked in just about every medium, but here lately, his interest in working in oils has become more prevalent. He’s been doing a lot of acrylic work, he said, which can also give paintings the depth and texture that oils offer, but said he seems to be finding even more results with adding texture using oils. He’s always been drawn to the outdoors for inspiration, Spradley said, more in terms of landscapes and scenery, but these days, he said he’s become even more interested in painting the wildlife he sees outdoors.

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Spradley is pictured in one of his favorite places, his classroom at Iola Roberts Elementary School in Pell City.

The love of preserving these images is one his father is very well known for, scenes of Alabama wildlife in their natural settings, with an abundant amount of inspiration right here at home. But someday, Alabama’s natural beauty and perfect habitat for so many creatures could find itself waning as some areas do when growing and economic progress take place, and both Spradleys will have committed these offerings to permanent places with their paintings for all to recall. Another inspiration for his art is found in painting scenes that feature windows and doors, Spradley said. “I really can’t say exactly why, but they intrigue me,” he said. For Spradley, painting is as much about feeling as anything, he said. “I feel the colors, the textures, and that’s what I work to include in my art,” he said. While his father was a huge influence on his pursuit of art, Spradley said his mother was always one to encourage and support the talent he showed, along with any of his other interests as well. “I think she used the phrase ‘Just do it!’ long before it became a Nike phrase,” he said. “She was always there to support me in all of my interests.” And her encouragement continues, Spradley said, in a very big way, though she passed away two years ago. During the summer months when he isn’t teaching art in school, Spradley likes to visit art shows as much as possible and finds inspiration from other artists in his travels. “So many artists are working in so many more mediums now, and this is 18

so interesting for me,” he said. Other influences come from his father, of course, and Spradley said one of his other favorite artists is the late Normal Rockwell’s reflections of real life in America. Though he loves the inspiration of nature in his work, Spradley said there’s an attraction to producing abstract art in him as well. “Sometimes, that just takes over and I really enjoy doing abstratcts,” he said. Right now, Spradley is working on a commissioned abstract for a client, and he’s also done lots of other commissioned work, including murals for homes and also for commercial settings. Some of his favorite work has been painting biblical scenes for churches, often to reflect a backdrop for baptismals and other important inspirational

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biblical scenes. Spradley’s fulfillment as an art teacher and as an artist is the basis for his outlook on how it all came together for him in his daily life. “I feel like that’s why God has put me where I am, working with children, being an artist, I have the opportunity to have children open up to me and I can see their interest, we have a connection that I love being involved with,” he said. “And so many people don’t realize the potential that they have as artists. It’s a wonderful experience to encourage that.” Spradley’s work is often posted on his Facebook page, and is changed out as he completes pieces. For this artist, the ideas and the work continues to be the force he loves most, and one that’s likely to bring many more pieces that others will find inspiration from as well.

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Give It A Twist, and Call It Yours Breads that go from morning until night Story and Photos by LAURA NATION-ATCHISON

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altering your cooking time to suit the need. And when it comes to adding or substituting, the only limits are your own preferences. I’m certainly no queen of the kitchen, but for most of my years, I’ve always been one to try something new or different with a recipe and really, this rarely lets me down. For instance, when I first read about the Amish Cinnamon Bread we’ll talk about this month, it sounded great…but it seemed to be screaming for a little something more. What I heard running through my head was “throw in some dried cranberries and walnuts! What could it possibly hurt?” And believe me, it didn’t. This bread turned out like it was just meant to be. And I still want to make it with chopped apples…maybe raisins…what about dates? Then there’s the Sausage and Cheese Bread…sounds good, right? It has some zest on its own, you use some onion, pepper flakes and hot sauce. How about topping it with scrambled eggs and cheese, even an egg over easy? I think you get my drift. There’s not much that could go wrong here. Another I’m excited to bring is an Orange Pecan Bread that is oh so good just like it is…but top it with some orange marmalade, mandarin orange slices or…yes, this is me talking…lemon ice cream or sherbet and you’ve got a real treat at your fingertips. A little lemon zest adds to the flavor, too, just sprinkled on top. I could go on and on, and as those who know me, I do tend to. But the point here is versatility, adaptability and yumability…is that a new word I just created? While I’m just yapping away here, let me mention that I know there are folks out there with a whole lot more experience and expertise than me…and I know, too, these people aren’t ones to brag on themselves. What I’m getting at here is it’s time to tell on your friends and neighbors! I would love to visit in their kitchens and share their talents! So…if you have a pal like that, you can tell me about them and I’ll never give it up about who said it…I’ll just say something like…”I heard about your… PLEASE let’s show off some of this talent we have out there!” Remember, Lakeside Living is all about showing off our places and people and we’ve got plenty to show in both regards. So let’s get started with that Amish Cinnamon Bread… you won’t be sorry! Amish Cinnamon Bread What you need: One cup butter, softened 22

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Two cups sugar Two eggs Two cups buttermilk or milk Two tablespoons vinegar or lemon juice Four cups flour Two teaspoons baking soda For the cinnamon/sugar mixture: What you do: Mix together two-thirds of the sugar and the cinnamon. Sprinkle three fourths of this mixture on top of each pan of batter. Add remaining butter to pans and sprinkle with the last of the cinnamon topping. Bake at 360 for 45 to 50minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. cCool for 20 minuts before removing from pan. Note: I added the cranberries and walnuts, about half a cup each, into the batter before putting it into the pans. I also sprinkled in some brown sugar on top and more nuts. I can totally see adding chopped apples, sliced bananas or dates into the batter before putting into the baking pans. Orange Pecan Bread What you need: One can Pillsbury Grands eight count buttermilk biscuits One can Pillsbury Grands five count buttermilk biscuits One cup sugar One stick unsalted butter, melted Two small oranges One-and-a half cup confectioner’s sugar One half pecans, chopped One package cream cheese One dash orange extract. What you do: Spray a large bundt pan generously with cooking psray and set aside. Preheat oven to 375.Pour sugar into a small bowl. Zest both oranges and add to the sugar. Mix to combine. Reserve oranges to juice for making the glaze. Melt butter and pour a small amount into the bundt pan and spread half the pecans in the bottom. Open the cans of biscuits, and taking out one biscuit at a time, open each one and insert one tablespoon of cream cheese into the center and press to seal. Dip the biscuit in the melted butter and then dip in the sugar-orange zest mixture, coating the entire biscuit. Stand biscuit in bundt pan on its side. Repeat this with the remaining biscuits, creating a circle around the bundt pan. Pour remaining butter over the biscuits and sprinkle remaing pecans on top. Bake at 375 for 45 minutes or until biscuits are puffed and golden. Remove from oven and turn the bread out onto a serving platter.

Topping glaze What you do: Mix confectioner’s sugar with the juice from the oranges to create a glaze. You may add a dash of orange extract if desired for added flavor. Use as much glaze needed to create a glaze consistency that you like. Drizzle this mixture over the bread while it’s still warm. Best served warm, but can be served at room temperature. For a dessert, top with ice cream or whipped cream, sprinkle with brown sugar and scatter lemon or orange zest on top. (It it’s brunch time, whip up some mimosas to go along with it!).

What you do: Preheat oven to 350. Coat a nine by five inch loaf pan with cooking spray. Crumble sausage into a large skillet and cook along with onion until brown, then drain on paper towels and let cool. In a large bowl, combine eggs, cheeses, hot sauce, salt and pepper. Mix well. Add baking mix, milk and mayonnaise and stir. Add sausage and onions to the mixture and mix until just blended. Pour into loaf pan and bake for 45 to 50 minutes. Let mixture rest in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a plate to serve.

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Around the Lake

All along the April in Talladega home tours, there are hosts and hostesses who will gladly share their knowledge of the historic homes and buildings.

You’re Invited... It’s April in Talladega Home tours, ghost stories, a block party and more Story by ELSIE HODNETT Photos by BOB CRISP

istoric pilgrimages, ghost tours and plenty of good food make attending this year’s April in Talladega a must. “Although April in Talladega has been an ongoing event for the last 33 years, the Talladega Pilgrimage Council has tried to incorporate new additions to the weekend,” said Evelyn McGehee, co-chair of this year’s April in Talladega along with Donna Edmiston and Beth Lumpkin.

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“The cooking show, antique show and our ‘April on the Square’ party have given new life to the event and brought many people in to Talladega to enjoy other aspects of the town besides our charming homes,” McGehee said. The 2014 April in Talladega weekend is April 11-12. The 33rd Tour of Homes features the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Terry Hill at 607 South Street East, Dr. and Mrs. Zack Dollar at 411 Norman C. Wood Street and Mrs. Nelson G. Conover at 727 Maple Drive. Manley Manor, owned

by Mrs. Salome Manley, and the Talladega Masonic Lodge will also be featured. Home tours are available both days from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Tour guides at each home site will assist with directions and provide information about the home. There are a number of free events and events requiring tickets. Free events include Heritage Hall Museum’s presentation from “Perry Austin,” a nationally known artist; the Historic Courthouse Square with restaurants, shops, businesses and the oldest continually operating courthouse in Alabama; “April on the Square,” a fun-filled Block Party with local food, artists, vendors, inflatables and live music; an Antique Show at Townsend’s Warehouse located at 206 Coosa Street West; events and entertainment at AJ Powers Memorial Lodge on Alabama 21 in Winterboro; the Talladega Public Library Genealogy Room with “A View of the Past” and a Talking Tent with a storyteller on the lawn. Events requiring additional tickets include a Wine and Cheese Reception from 6:30 until 8 p.m. Friday at Heritage Hall Museum, The Ghosts of Talladega, presentation at Oak Hill Cemetery Tours at 5 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. Friday, Taste of Talladega Luncheons at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church at 11:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday, a cooking demonstration from Garfrerick’s Café of Oxford at 10:30 a.m. Saturday and Teas for Callie’s Kids at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Sunday. “April in Talladega is the oldest and most successful

annual event that draws upwards of 500 visitors to our city each year,” said Jason Daves, executive director of the Greater Talladega/Lincoln Area Chamber of Commerce. “April in Talladega is successful because it is truly our community working together for the betterment of our city. There are countless volunteers who make this event what it is.” Daves said there are those who serve on the Pilgrimage Council work on the event year-round, those who volunteer to help the weekend of the event and the residents who open up their beautiful homes for the public to view are vital to April in Talladega’s success. “These citizens spend months upon months of their time and money to make sure their home is truly a showcase for those attending,” he said. “This community-wide dedication is what brings people back to our town year after year.” McGehee said all proceeds from the weekend go back into the preservation and restoration of buildings in the City of Talladega. “Our history, as well as our present, is what defines us as a community and our citizens are proud to support our ‘April in Talladega’ weekend,” she said. “Come join us for a funfilled weekend—there is something for everyone.” To reserve tickets for April in Talladega events, you may contact the Greater Talladega Area Chamber of Commerce at 256-362-7095.

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Lakeside Living in Style

A Home for the Pros Mike and Pam Hendrix ‘cheat life’ living on Logan Martin Story by EMILY McLAIN Photos by BOB CRISP

t the same time this couple was entering the real estate business, they were looking for new real estate of their own. And as it turns out, the hunt was pretty simple for realtors Mike and Pam Hendrix. “This was the first and only house we looked at,” Pam

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said. Ten years ago, the Hendrixes were engaged and looking to sell each of their homes to purchase one together. Mike’s daughter’s in-laws lived in the River Oaks neighborhood of Cropwell, so Mike and Pam went to look at the area and their now-home immediately caught their eye.

Real estate professionals Mike and Pam Hendrix are thrilled with the lake home they found for themselves in the River Oaks development in Pell City.

“We got the realtor to come meet us, went inside, and we bought it the next day,” Pam said. “It all worked out.” The house had everything they wanted, so the pair – who later tied the knot at their new home – didn’t think twice about discontinuing their search. “The view was mainly what we were looking for, and something we could live in for a long time,” Pam said. “If we had looked at a hundred more houses, I think we still would have come back to this one.” It’s not hard to see why they loved the 4,000 square foot home, with a recently updated interior, a finished basement and plenty of waterfront footage. Oh, and don’t forget that view. March 2014 - Lakeside Living & Logan Martin Homes

Neutral tones poised against dramatic accents give the living room elegance and flair.

It hits you as soon as you pull into the driveway and stays there through practically every room of the house – a panoramic sight of Logan Martin. “It’s so calming, and we see a lot of wildlife,” Pam said. “The view is really what sold us on this house.” Outside, the home offers tan siding, iron lantern accents and a wraparound deck that splits into two levels in the back. Tables and chairs make the deck a favorite hangout in the warmer months. Sky-high windows surrounding the front door invite a view of water before even entering the home. Inside is a semi-open floor plan, with a foyer that shares space with the living room, and also leads upstairs, to the right, or to the master suite, on the left. The living room features a stone fireplace, a Frenchmade chandelier, a Baldwin baby grand piano (which Pam plays on occasion), all on a neutral palette with bursts of warm colors. With 20-foot ceilings and tall windows in the lake-facing wall, the room is dominated by a breathtaking sight of the water, a constantly changing piece of art. Dark wood furniture, found throughout the home, adds warmth as well as elegance to complete the space. Hardwood floors throughout were an improvement the Hendrixes made. The kitchen and dining room are adjoining. The dining 28

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room boasts a bold chandelier and a bar that connects it to the kitchen, where the homeowners have done some minor renovations. “The previous owner had done a lot of renovations to the structure, but there was still a lot left to be done when we bought it,” Pam said. Dark granite countertops had already been installed, but Mike and Pam, using their realtor expertise, knew some small changes to make to improve the look and value of the room. “We painted the cabinets and put in new stainless steel appliances,” Pam said. “Before, there was a pass-through to the breakfast nook on the other side of the oven. Mike built this wall to close that in.” The couple, who sells residential and commercial property in Talladega and St. Clair counties, also enjoys house-flipping, where they purchase a home to renovate and resell. One detail they always personalize in their renovated homes is the kitchen backsplash, and they did the same for their own home – with a specially designed tile square over the oven. “We were going to buy a piece like that already made, but they were $700, so we just made our own,” Mike said. They made the breakfast nook into a laundry room, and also have a walk-in pantry in the room. On the other side of the living room is the master

The kitchen at the Hendrix home is one that serious cooks would certainly love to find themselves in.

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A light infused sunroom is a perfect spot for enjoying the outstanding Logan Martin Lake view.

suite, where the couple has completed further renovations. The bedroom, like other rooms in the home, sticks to their traditional decorating style, adding pops of red and green in the curtains and comforter. “I tend to use a neutral wall color, like tan, and bring in color with the furnishings and accessories,” Pam said. In the master bathroom, the Hendrixes added light tan ceramic tile, a Jacuzzi tub, a built-in vanity (Pam’s favorite addition), and double sinks with dark countertops and 30

fixtures. “Even though we plan to be in this house forever, we still focused on resell elements with our renovations, and kitchens and bathrooms are always the biggest selling points,” Pam said. “A good-quality ceramic tile and nice cabinets and storage add a lot.” Off the bedroom is a sunroom that was formerly a screened-in porch. They closed in the room and made part of it into a closet space by building a partial wall. Upstairs are two bedrooms, one set up as an office, that share a bath, and

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downstairs is another two bedrooms, an updated bathroom, a fitness room and a large living room area. Tiled floors make the area perfect for coming in from outside after a day on the lake. Speaking of the lake, it is the Hendrixes absolute favorite part of their Logan Martin home. “The lake is our big thing,” Mike said. “We like to stay on the water as much as possible.” With three grandchildren – Matthew, 14; Colby, 11; and Emma, 7; and two nieces, Emily, 8,; and Lily, 3; who love they water as much as they do, Mike and Pam are gearing up for another fun summer on the lake, made easier with their variety of water toys. Their expanded dock houses a pontoon boat, a Wave Runner and floating trampoline, and Mike says their bright yellow slide acts as a defining feature. “It’s painted Mustang yellow with blue splashes on it,” he said. “Nobody else has one like that, so that’s how we tell people to find our house from the water. Look for the yellow slide.” They also frequent Pirate Island with their little visitors, and enjoy the Fourth of July fireworks from the water, as well as all of the other relaxing and special benefits that come with the lake. “We feel like we’re just cheating life by living on the lake,” Mike said. “It’s a permanent vacation.” After 10 years in their home, all the planned home improvements are marked off the list, and the couple is ready to relax (when they’re not working, of course). “We’ve got everything like we want it,” Pam said. “I think we will definitely be staying here for the rest of our lives.”

A floor to ceiling stacked stone fireplace is another special touch inside the home.

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Oh yes, it’s as good as it looks when your order arrives at The Tavern of St. Clair. Above, the ahi tuna appetizer served with Wasabi sauce.

Welcoming Added Talent in the Kitchen Jay Scott returns ‘home’ as chef for The Tavern Story by CHRIS NORWOOD Photos by BRIAN SCHOENHALS

he Tavern of St. Clair has by now a fairly lengthy history in Pell City, but even now, the next chapter is being written, according to owner Doug Pope. Pope said new chef Joseph “Jay” Scott came on board about a month ago, and was in the process of working with Pope and his wife, Jill, on a new menu.

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“We had a Beef Wellington on the menu for Valentines Day, and that went very well,” Pope said. “In fact, Valentines Day was about the best night we’ve ever had here.” Scott brings a wealth of experience with him, as well as family connections to the area. “Just about all of my family is here,” he said. “My

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Chef Joseph “Jay” Scott turns out yet another creation from the kitchen at The Tavern of St. Clair.

grandfather was Joe Black, who has a street in Coal City named after him. But my family moved to Kentucky during the coal boom, when I was about 10 years old. My parents retired and moved back here in the 1980s, so my mom, dad, aunts and uncles and cousins are all here.” Scott says he got into the business in 1986, beginning his studies at Horry-Georgetown Tech in Conway, S.C. He spent some 16 years working in and around Charleston mastering “southern creative cuisine and seafood,” as he put it. “Seafood is a big thing with me,” he explained. “I worked with a cordon bleu chef who taught me a lot. It’s a big tourism area, and people tend to stay around the same places for ever. All of the people that I worked with over the years are what I would call ‘seasoned.’ I’m 51 years old now, so I guess you could say I’m seasoned, too.” Scott also worked in Louisville, Ky., where he helped 34

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prepare meals for the chief executive officers of such major companies as UPS, Humana, Yums (owner of Taco Bell, KFC, Long John Silver’s and A&W Root Beer, among others) and Toyota. “That was the first time I ever had to take my shoes off to serve anyone,” he said. “That was neat. But we fed all kinds of CEOs, and they ate well.” Doug Pope also cited his experience at the Blue Grass Brewery in Louisville, where he mastered “upscale pub food.” Meanwhile, back in Alabama, the Popes had lost a chef to Birmingham, and began advertising the position on the internet. Scott was a natural fit. “He just started about a month ago,” Pope said. “We should have the new menu out in the next few months, and we’ve already got some great new nightly features. We’re still trying to decide which ones we want to put

The Tavern’s Beef Welington was an instant hit with diners for Valentine’s Day.

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“We’re really excited,” Pope said. Some of Scott’s favorite new items include a fried green tomato napoleon, which includes proscuito and boursin cheese over ratatouille, and a steak dian with two medallions of beef and a cognac sauce.

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Above: Brewer, Ross and Kimbrell perform at The Tavern. From left are Mark Kimbrell, Lewis Ross who played drums for the band Wet WIllie and Mark Brewer. At: left: Co-proprietor Jill Pope serves a refreshing cocktail for guests.

And then of course the old standbys will still remain. “Our most popular dish overall is the ribeye steak,” Pope said. “And come to think of it, our most popular pasta dish is the ribeye ravioli. People around here really like their steaks, so we give it to them any way we can think of. We even have a steak salad.” The new menu is not the only change in the air, he added. “We’re looking at opening up on Sundays,” Pope said. “We’ll probably be starting that around Mother’s Day.” 40

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Until then, the Tavern is open for lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays and 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. They also feature live music, and the art work on display is largely for sale. The Tavern of St. Clair is located on Cogswell Ave., past downtown Pell City. For more information, please call 205-338-8900 or visit www.tavernofstclaircom.

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A Lakeside House With All the Trimmings 4749 Griffitt Bend Road Story by BILL KIMBER Photos by BOB CRISP

he online listing of 4749 Griffitt Bend Road describes the house as a “stunning home on Lake Logan Martin. That’s a major understatement. From every angle, this custom-built brick home evokes adjectives such as stately, elegant, spectacular, luxurious, perfect and many more. Built in 2001, the all-brick house has an open floor plan with 14-foot ceilings in the living room, along with a gas log fireplace and built-in cabinets. There are three bedrooms and three baths on one and a half stories. The gourmet kitchen features stone countertops, cherry cabinets, an island with a bar sink and a spacious pantry. Appliances include a smooth-top Jenn-Air cooktop, a built-in microwave and dual ovens, and the breakfast nook offers a breathtaking view of the lake. The spacious, formal dining room features beautiful white columns. The master suite includes a sitting area with French doors leading to the covered patio and a bathroom featuring twin vanities, a jetted garden tub and a tile shower with dual shower heads.

Upstairs are two large bedrooms and a full bath, along with a bonus room that can be used as a media room or extra bedroom. Amenities throughout include recessed lighting, a sound system, bay windows, balconies, crown molding, French doors, vaulted ceilings and tray ceilings. There’s a dual heat pump system, and the unit for the main level was recently replaced. The property includes a three-car garage and a sprinkler system with a new pump that draws from the lake. There’s a large laundry room with a utility sink. Outdoors, the 52,272-square-foot lot has a long waterfront with seawall and pier, and the house has covered and open decks. “This is a great house,” said listing broker Sharon Thomas of RE/MAX Hometown Properties in Pell City. “It’s got so much room for a big family. It’s move-in ready, and now is the time to buy. There aren’t many lakefront properties like this out there,” she said. Listing price is $499,000. For more information, contact Thomas at 205-365-8875 or view the house online at http://www.sharonthomas. net/ListNow/Property.aspx?PropertyID=2269874. March 2014 - Lakeside Living & Logan Martin Homes

Lakeside Agent Spotlight

Building Up the Community is a Priority for Atkinson By Bill KimBer

elling real estate is how Greg Atkinson makes a living. Working to build up the community is how he makes a life. Atkinson is associate broker at Atkinson Real Estate, a company his uncle, Earl Atkinson, started in Sylacauga in the late 1950s. His mother, June Atkinson, is now owner and broker of the agency. “I grew up with this around me, and I’m glad I was able to get into it myself,” he said. “It’s always a good situation when you can learn about a business when you’re in school and college and make the decision to come back home and have a career.” After college, Atkinson traveled for a few years for a company that imported topaz and sapphires from Sri Lanka, selling at wholesale gem shows and industry shows. “I met a wide range of people, and that was fun,” he said. And he lived in New Orleans for a while before returning to his hometown. “It was nice seeing a lot of places while I was younger. New Orleans is nice, but I was glad to move home. There’s something about living in a small town that really makes you call it home. It’s hard to call a large city home. “Sylacauga is place where you go in the bank or store and you know people. It was culture shock down there.” He’s been back in Sylacauga and in the real estate business for 28 years, and handles residential, commercial and industrial transactions. “What I like about real estate is 44

that you get to meet a lot of different people,” he said, adding that he enjoys the challenge of matching people up with whatever type of property they need. “It’s exciting when you can help a family find a new home or help a business locate in your town or close to it.” Atkinson serves on the Talladega County Commission representing District 5, and is the chairman of the Sylacauga City Schools Foundation board of directors. He’s on the board of the Sylacauga Arts Council and is a former president of the Comer Museum board of directors. He served two terms as president of the Talladega County Board of Realtors, and also served on the Multiple Listing Service board. “I try to give back professionally and privately wherever I can, because you want your city and industry to be the best they can be,” he said. He’s proud of the money the Sylacauga City Schools Foundation grants to teachers to use in their classrooms – $56,000 last year and as much as $100,000 in years past. “You’ve got to give kids the best chance you can to get an education. The world they are growing up in is so much different from the world we grew up in. Technology plays such a part in their lives. People give to the foundation because they realize how important it is to support education.” Industries need a trained labor force, and today’s adults need welleducated leaders to take the reins of the community as they become senior citizens, he said. “We need to teach our students

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Greg Atkinson to be creative and think outside the box.” Atkinson said the real estate market has been through ups and downs, and he believes it’s now on an upturn. “We’re seeing some of the lowest interest rates we’ve ever seen. They’re expected to go up by this summer or by the end of the year at least. Now is the best possible time to buy a house, before the interest rates go up.” It’s a less wonderful time to be a seller, he said, explaining that having too many foreclosed homes on the market in recent years has decreased values across the board. A few more foreclosures are still coming onto the market, but Atkinson said he expects the inventory of foreclosures to decrease and property values to increase in the coming few years. Atkinson’s wife, Cindy, is executive director of Cheaha Mental Health Center, and they are parents to twin daughters, Anna Claire and Kate, 8. The family attends First United Methodist Church of Sylacauga. “I enjoy knowing I’ve helped somebody find the property they need,” Atkinson said. “Whether it’s a family or a commercial business or an industry, as you help people think of your town or area as their home, your town grows. You always feel good when you help somebody move into the area or move up to a bigger house as their family grows.”

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“a Foundation for Generations”

Bill Gossett

Karen Bain

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Jacque Owens

$197,000 - 185 Hitching Post Cir - BEAUTIFUL SETTING in Old Beavers Farm! 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on approx. 1.6 Acres featuring great front porch to entry, large living room for entertaining, formal dining room with hardwood floors, kitchen with antiquie white glazed cabinets, vaulted ceiling and 2-car garage. MLS #580111. Call Blair 812-5377

$590,000 - 2704 Abbott Dr. - BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED with all the characteristics wanted in a one level lake home. 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, family room with stacked stone fireplace and large dining room with another fireplace, living room and heated in-door pool for year round enjoyment. Gentle slope lot with pier and located in pretigious subdivision of Pine Harbor. MLS #586635 Call Brenda 812-4141

$177,900 - 2015 Morris Farm Dr. - 3 bedrooms, 2 bath home with large living room with fireplace, dining room and full unfinished basement. MLS #567816. Call Carl 965-4755 or Michelle 427-3222

$199,900 - 380 Oak Leaf Cr. - Fabulous master bedroom with walk-in closets, stone-tiled shower and jetted tub. Full bath upstairs with 2 large bedrooms with double door closets. Can use bonus room as 4th bedroom. Crown moulding and vaulted ceiling in living room, 2- car garage and fenced backyard. MLS #569028. Call Tina 337-8509

$448,500 - 477 Aradon Farms - QUALITY 4 bedroom, 4 bath Executive Estate with many amenities. Main level and basement parking, split bedroom design, formal living and dining room and refurbished kitchen with solid surface counter tops. Enjoy the privacy with covered patio and rock water fall. MLS #558310 Call Bill 369-7977, Jeff 405-1649 or Tony 281-1317

$279,000 - 1465 Funderburg Bend Rd. - WATERFRONT AND VIEW with this one level immaculate custom built 3 bedroom, 3 bath home that has family room with fireplace, dining room, eat-in kitchen as well as downstairs den with additional fireplace and bonus room that can serve as another bedroom. All located on two lots with (2) Mini Lots with pier just across the street. MLS #5730217 Call Brenda 205/812-4141

$419,900 - 162 Grand Way - YEAR ROUND WATER - 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home with large family room, dining room, vaulted ceilings, finished bedroom and bath in basement, covered pier, lift, seawall, boat launch and PANORAMIC VIEW. MLS #552410 Call Jenny 405-0280

$138,900 - 369 Fox Run Lane - QUIET LIVING in this 3 bedroom, 2 bath one level home in Fox Hollow with Community Pool, pavillion, underground utilities and sidewalks. Convenient to I-20, shopping and restaurants. MLS #578061. Call Liza at 246-1456

$149,000 - 5201 Lee Rd. - FULL BRICK one level 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with formal living room and den and with the possibility of a 4th bedroom and a large fenced backyard. MLS #561449. Call Nan 256/452-4761

$121,990 - 235 River Ranch Rd. - LARGE 4 bedroom, 4 bath Palm Harbor doublewide with open floor plan and located on approx. 3 ACRES. MLS #581145 Call Carey 9010652.

$369,900 - 21270 Highway 411, Springville - BEAUTIFUL home with lot of amenities.. MLS #575823. Call Bonnie 613-2229

$145,000 - 424 Court St. - COMMERCIAL PROPERTY with 2 Mini Warehouses on (2) Lots - Great potential! MLS #567823. Call Adam 369-2704

Lisa Gaither

$324,900 - 120 Eagle Point Way - EAGLE PT. ESTATES - 4 bedroom, 3.5 baths, maintenance free home with amenities of lake access, community swimming pool and tennis courts. MLS #570568 Call Mary 586-0825

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Scott Fields

Jeff Gossett

$569,900 - 127 Whispering Oak Dr. - FABULOUS 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath waterfront home that has view of the lake from all bedrooms, large family room with fireplace and formal dining room, master bedroom with sitting area and finished basement with garage. Dock and boat launch provide year round water activities. MLS #549046 Call Karen 205/473-4613

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This home is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home situated on over 4 acres. The kitchen has new countertops and a nearly new Bosch dishwasher. The living room offers plenty of room for your furniture with a freestanding gas fireplace. There is a covered front porch which is the length of the house and a large back deck with a ramp. Don't miss this very affordable property!!

1.28 acres, 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath, kithcne w/gas cooktop, double ovens and pantry, large master bedroom with a view of the lake, large master bedroom w/a view of the lake, master bath w/jetted tub, separate shower and double vanity, full finished basement w/a one car garage, separte living room, irrigation system, huge back deck, level lakefront lot, pier w/power and water. W

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355 Cherokee Rd. - Cropwell $429,500

5305 Cedar Lane Pell City - $375,000

60 Dogwood Cir. Cropwell - $169,900

5 bedroom, 4 bath, all brick home with 11 acres, full finished basement, den w/built-in entertainment shelving, office, large kitchen w/island and all appliances, sunroom, large master suite, irrigation system, gas generator, all doors handicap accessible, upstair storage that could be finished.

Adorable 1.5 story home at a great price! This home has 3 br and 2 1/2 ba. The lr has gorgeous hdwd floors, crown molding and a gas log fp. The eat in kitchen has lots of cabinets, gas stove, built in microwave, dishwasher and side by side refrigerator. The master br is located on the main level. The master ba is beautiful with custom cabinets, jetted tub and a separate shower. Upstairs are two large br with extra built in shelving and a full ba. Full unfinished basement with a two car garage. Covered front porch that is the length of the house.! There is also community water access and boat storage (per owner).

4934 Smith Trl. Pell City - $129,900

4 bedroom, 2 bath, living room w/ stack stone fireplace, den w/sunroom, full finished apartment downstairs, 2 kitchens, 2 laundry rooms. WA TE

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289 Bellbrook Dr. Cropwell - $229,900

4 bedroom, 2 bath, all brick home. Eat in kitchen with new hardwood floors, island and pantry, formal dining room, sunroom, oversized living room w/gas log fireplace, large master bedroom w/walk-in closet, new carpt in bedrooms, unfinished bonus room, 2 car garage.

220 Ellington Way Riverside - $249,900

Custom all brick home w/open floor plan, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, kitchen w/ custom cabinets, living room w/gas log fireplace, formal dining room, beautiful master bedroom and bath, built-in desk in hallway, back deck and fenced back yard.

21 River Oaks Lane - Pell City $389,900

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2649 Rabbit Branch Rd. Cropwell - $109,900

Elegant custom built all brick home, 3 bedroom, 3 bath, 1.2 acres+/-, living room w/14’ ceilings & gas log fireplace, dining room w/white columns master suite w/French doors leading to covered patio, master bath w/jetted tub & tiled shower, kitchen w/island, large pantry, & cherry cabinets, bonus room upstairs, 3 car garage, sprinkler system, new pump on pier. W

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4749 Griffitt Bend Road - Talladega $525,000

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385 Oak Leaf Cir. Pell City - $169,900

47 Coosa Island Ln - Cropwell

Fox Hollow is one of Pell City’s premier neighborhoods. There is a huge finished bonus room (or 4th br) over the 2 car garage, covered back porch, nice large lot with only one immediate neighbor, gorgeous trey ceilings throughout home, garbage disposal in the kitchen which also features tile back splash, a pantry and a built in microwave. Fox Hollow has a community pool, sidewalks and underground utilities.

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2 bedroom, 1 bath, kitchen w/breakfast bar, split bedroom design, furniture will remain, screened porch, gently slopes to water. RE

1045 Deerwood Cir. Pell City $157,700

3 Bedroom 2 Bath, Living room w/gas log fp, master w/garden tub, 2 walk in closets, upstairs is an unfinished bonus room, fenced back yard, & community pool, underground utilities and sidewalks.

365 Oak Leaf Cir. - Pell City $165,000

2703 11th Ave. N.Pell City - $179,900

Blueberry Street Pell City - $29,900

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Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home in Fox Hollow Subdivision. On the main level is a spacious dining room with beautiful archways. There is a large living room with gas log fireplace. The kitchen is perfect for a large family. There are lots of cabinets, an island, pantry and a large eating area. Also included is a large laundry room. Upstairs are two roomy bedrooms and a full bath. Do you have lots of “stuff?” There is a walk in attic that is great for storage. Outside is a covered patio which is great for grilling. Fox Hollow offers sidewalks, underground utilites and a community pool.

TONS OF ROOM IN THIS ONE. 4 bedroom, 2 bath, bonus room, living room & den, fireplaces in kitchen & living room, sunroom, more than 3,000 sq. ft., in-ground SALT water pool, pool house.

320 Oak Leaf Cir. Pell City $174,900

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Beautiful new construction in the coveted area of The Cove in Fox Hollow. This home has three br and two full ba. There is a finished bonus room upstairs that could be used as a fourth br, office or playroom. The main level and bonus room has its own HVAC unit. The living room has a beautiful corner fp with gas logs. Don’t like carpet in your living room? Don’t worry, this one will have beautiful hdwd floors. The eat in kitchen is open to include a breakfast bar and laundry closet. The master br has a large walk in closet. The master ba has a tile surround garden tub with a separate tile shower. Another pleasure is the covered back porch. Fox Hollow is a great community with underground utilities, sidewalks and a community pool.

5010 Forest Drive Pell City $990,000

4 bedroom, 4 full baths, 1 half bath on 4.91 acres +/- and 250 ft. of water frontage.

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LINCOLN $159,900. Nice wooded lake lot in gorgeous Eastland Shores Subdivision. Approx 1.37 acres, 158 ft of deep water, great view, 2 mi from I-20 @ Embry Crossroads exit. MLS#576132

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PELL CITY $219,000. Nice rustic 4BR/3BA lake home with outstanding view. Lots of space, lots of windows, large deck to enjoy the view, 2 dens with fireplaces, has building that can be turned into boathouse. MLS#536969

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VINCENT $149,900. Beautiful lake lot in nice Cumberland Coves Subdivision, partially wooded. MLS#571729

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PELL CITY $589,000. Unique custom-built home on Pine Harbor Golf Course, with Lake access, 3BR/3.5BA, open floor plan, kitchen with granite, great room with lots of windows, sunken dining with glass walls, perfect for entertaining. Amazing Foyer with 18 ft ceiling. Lots of extras, travertine & marble floors, handmade mahogany doors, solid limestone fireplace, 2-2 car garages, lifetime terracotta roof, and beautifully landscaped with 16 station irrigation system. MLS#551527 GORGEOUS LAKE ESTATE

LOGAN MARTIN LAKE PRIVATE ESTATE $1,199,000. Approx 6 acres on 1000’ waterfront with seawall. Beautiful Vanishing Edge Salt Water Pool with fountain & surrounding patio overlooking lake. One level, views of the lake from all rooms. 4BR/4.5 BA, Beautiful Dining room, Huge Gathering Kitchen with Australian Verde Fire Granite, Wet Bar, amazing cabinetry. Luxurious Master, Jet tub, Steam Shower, coffer ceilings, dressing closets, adjoining study w/ FP. Gazebo w/swing. Covered boathouse, 2 electric wenches, seaplane hangar, covered boat slip w/lift. Landscaped & wooded for privacy. A fishing HOT SPOT. Guest House with Kitchen/Living combo, bath, laundry, private deck. Playground, beach volleyball area plus 2nd boat dock, fenced yard & 2nd stone patio. MUST SEE! MLS#498718

PELL CITY $185,000. Nice 3BR/1BA on approx 1.5 acres. Spacious great room with stone fireplace & open kitchen. Basement can be 3rd BR or rec room, plus huge deck for entertaining, with extra storage. Great boating/fishing amenities, 2 piers, seawall & launch. MLS#547095

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TALLADEGA $620,000. Fantastic home on Logan Martin Lake, sits on approx. 3.38 acres with over 350 ft of waterfrontage. Perfect for large family or entertaining, this home has 4 or 5BR/3.5 BA. Amazing Master bedroom and bath with all the extras. Nice sunroom, 2 laundry rooms, terrific kitchen with solid surface coumters, large pantry & formal dining room. Multiple entertaining areas, four decks, hot tub, screened tile porch, pagoda, launch, huge pier, garden shed and garage/ workshop. MLS#549580

Cumberland Coves GORGEOUS LAKE LOTS AVAILABLE!

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buy or sell with me, and use our moving truck for free! PELL CITY $119,900. Cute country setting, nice 3BR/2BA with cedar siding, on level shaded lot. Beautiful backyard, 2 decks, hot tub. 2 living spaces, granite counters, wood-burning stove in Great room with vaulted ceilings. pella windows, 2 heat pumps, unique solar sys. heat. MLS#585536

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LINCOLN $123,900. Like new 3BR/2BA in nice neighborhood with open floor plan, level lot, private backyard, garage. MLS#573448

LINCOLN $199,900. LOGAN MARTIN LAKE access home on large lot. 3BR/3BA with hardwood floors, split bedrooms, large dining room with wainscoating, attic storage. Fenced backyard is Perfect for pool or kids’ swing set, Convenient to I-20 & Honda. Community swim area & boat launch just a golf cart ride away. Large deck, basement den and full bath. MLS#568506 PELL CITY $79,900. great little horse farm, convenient to town, on approx 5 acres, fenced & crossfenced. 2 stall barns & out buildings, fruit trees, Home has 2BR/1BA, big country front porch, huge kitchen. MLS#582110

TALLADEGA $193,000. 3BR/2BA on large corner lot with huge oak trees, great room with FP. Large master, eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, big laundry with sink, double garage, extra lot if interested. MLS# 538965. MAYS BEND $339,000. Sellers are ready to sell! beautifully designed, built out of trees that were once on the property, 3BR/2BA, Features include outside fire pit, electric boat lift with 2 ski lifts, professionally landscaped yard, elegant master, antique clawfoot tub, office, buck stove in great room, florida tile in kitchen. MLS#498700

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PELL CITY $264,900. Nice 3BR/2BA home on Logan Martin lake in nice Skyline SD. Kitchen has granite counters, hardwood floors throughout, generator in basement, new pier. MLS#587905

TALLADEGA $649,000. Nice lakefront full brick home with room for everyone has 8BR/5BA; 2BRs on main lvl, 4BRs on 2nd floor and basement with 2Brs, den, full 2nd kitchen and 2nd laundry. Most rooms have walk-out deck. Boat launch, bog covered gazebo, pier, room for 4+ boats. Attic storage, 2 septic tanks. MLS#565126

PELL CITY $109,900. Nice 3BR/2BA,recently remodeled on the inside. Large deck, full unfinished basement, large wooded level lot. MLS# 579841

LOGAN MARTIN LAKE LOT $104, 900. Great lot 126’x264’ in Clear Creek Acres with Rip Wrap Seawall and deep year round water. MLS# 478865.

PINE VIEW $147,900. Nice 3BR/2BA with family room, dining room, new roof, screened porch and fenced backyard. MLS#577672

CROPWELL $424,900. Great 4BR/4BA waterfront home sold with adjoining lot that has 3 covered RV parking spaces & storage building. Very spacious open floor plan, large open kitchen with pantry. Out of this world Master suite with huge closet & 2 sitting areas. 4th BR/Office separate from main house. 2 car garage with 4 car carport, low maintenance inside and out, 2 large decks, patio, boat launch, beautiful tile floors, MUST SEE! MLS#575269

PELL CITY $139,900. Historic downtown 3rd Ave, full brick 3BR/3BA, den, great room, family room, basement den & greenhouse. Recently refreshed & deodorized by ServPro. MLS#577666

MAYS BEND $259,900.Very unique home, Spacious & private with 4BR/2.5BA, approx. 3200 sq ft. Lake View & Lake access, salt water pool , large patio double garage with above room heated & cooled. ample parking. MLS#581810 337927

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