Livability on Burton

Bottom Line: Livability on Burton

By John Shivers

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Stone pavers lead from the house to the lake’s edge, where the boathouse serves as both an entertainment destination and a launching site for a day of fun on the water. This home that was I\PS[PUPZZP[LKVUHMLLZPTWSL—HJYLSV[HUKVMMLYZ comfortable parking for several cars. Harry Norman, REALTORS® Luxury Lake and Mountain Agent 1\SPL)HYUL[[YLWYLZLU[Z[OPZOVTL.43:  *VU[HJ[ 1\SPLH[JLSS VYVMÄJLMVYTVYL information and to view this property.

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