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The Perlebachs’ favorite part about their home is the lake view. They decided on a hot tub instead of a pool.
HOMESPIRATION
‘Better than Florida’ Sand pit lake house satisfies need for life on the water
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eorge Perlebach has always dreamed of living on the water. California or Florida didn’t work
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“Whether it’s fishing, water skiing, wakeboarding or just going out for a sunset cruise on a pontoon, activities in the neighborhood always center on the lake and tie
because of professional and family ties, so
everyone together,” he says. “We have a boat, and I‘m
he and wife, Jenny, picked a third option:
sitting on the back porch, looking at that boat. I need to
stay put in Nebraska and buy a lot at the Bluewater
mow, but I’d rather go out on the boat.”
development created by Lanoha Real Estate near Valley.
JT Savoie of Lanoha Nurseries started designing
“We found the place we love the best,” George says.
the landscape even before the house was built, with an
“The sandy beaches and clear water remind us of the
emphasis on curving garden beds to contrast the sharp
Florida Keys.”
angles of the house. George said it was important that the
The retired physician grew up boating on Carter Lake, Lake Manawa and the Missouri River and wanted to enjoy that lifestyle again. Since buying the lot in the summer of 2017 and
landscape fit their residence and casual lake living. Because he didn’t know a lot about plants, he and Savoie spent a few days in a truck, driving through acres and acres of trees, shrubs and plants to determine what
constructing their home, he’s grown to love the former
would work best.
sand pit and the water enthusiasts who live around it.
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