Water is the Heart and Soul of Waterways

Betsy Shanley is fast-approaching her 67th trip around the sun and is more than ready for the next chapter of life. Having done her time in a high-pressured job, she is looking forward to exchanging her daily commute and briefcase for fresh air and a kayak.

Boldly transitioning from the hustle and bustle of Washington, D.C., to the natural beauty and peace of Richmond Hill, Georgia, Shanley is crystal clear about what she’s looking for in her forever home. “It’s all about the three Ws,” smiles Shanley, “woods, water, and weather!”

As the name Waterways suggests, this Fletcher Davis master-planned community places water at the heart of its design. Five miles of lagoons weave alongside untouched nature, and numerous lakes provide ample boating opportunities and wildlife habitat. “Being near water is like coming home again,” says Shanley. She wanted natural landscapes over golf courses and a family-friendly community rather than a 55+ set-up, and Waterways checks both of those boxes.

The warmer climate was another influential factor in her decision-making process, as being able to enjoy the great outdoors and all the peace it has to offer is important to her. “The closer I get to nature, the more I feel like I’m decompressing layer after layer,” she explains.

With a wide variety of homes to choose from, Shanley is exchanging her current three-story family house with a large yard in D.C. for a much more manageable, single-level home with a double garage for plenty of storage. The yard is smaller, but being surrounded by the abundant nature of Waterways fulfills all of her outdoor living requirements. Planning to age-in-place, Shanley was guided by her realtor to find exactly what she wanted down to the last detail.

Why is Waterways above and beyond so many other communities in the area? In addition to the familyfriendly atmosphere, tranquil setting, and ideal price range, Shanley took the fact that her realtor lives in this community as a good sign. “I believe that you’ve got to bloom where you’re planted!” she declares, and Waterways is clearly the ideal setting to do just that.

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