Two Ways To Live It Up At The Lake, Including The Latest From Sabado Homes
I just made up a phrase – See it until you make it. Let’s say you have a final game with moving to Costa Rica. (And if you’ve been talking to me for more than five seconds lately, you know this is mine.) As you prepare for that coastal move, you may encounter a gap near another body of water and here do you have it. You see it until you make it.
As luck would have it Jamye Montgomery from Keller Williams has two very viable options – each home is spectacular in its own way.
The first – 1835 Emma Dr. – is an absolute dream home on nearly half an acre on Cedar Creek Lake. Montgomery pointed out that this home is in a canal, so it’s on the water, but it’s also sheltered from the occasional freak East Texas storm.
It is a design and new construction Sabado houses. Sabado means Saturday in Spanish and that is very intentional by the founders Matthew McCrimmon and Bryan Wetz. This part of their business was created in the spirit of lazy Saturdays by the lake. Sabado Homes is known for its unique, clever designs (and A-frames homes!) and this one might be particularly incredible, if that’s even possible.
On the outside, deep grey-green tones blend into the surroundings and are topped by a striking deep gray composite roof. It’s a killer modern lakehouse design.
McCrimmon said they wanted to create a design that is obviously aesthetically pleasing but also lends itself to a high-performing short-term rental. And you know STR’ers are a fan of a sleek modernism that continues with the material choices inside. Lots of matte tiles and warm woods.
Another big draw? The insane pool that is SET IN THE DECK in the Outback. Lake View WHILE IN THE WATER?!? Heck and also, yes.
Montgomery said she has a long (and I guess fabulous) relationship with Sabado and they always wonder what the market really needs. Your suggestion? Two primary suites this has. It makes hosting easy and offers guests a great, big place to stay.
Your other Lake it till you make it option is at 10124 Cherokee Lane. It is already built and fully furnished with, as Montgomery puts it, furniture that fits the space perfectly.
It could be a full-time home or a weekend retreat. The place to get your Land’s End catalogs or the Instagram backdrop to make all your friends and fans jelly. (People still say jelly?? Is there a tween who reads this and can enlighten me? If so, comment below.)
The house itself has solar panels that are purchased, paid for and ready to ship. Get this — it’s not uncommon for summer bills to be zero dollars. CAN YOU IMAGINE?! Do you remember your August bill from last year? Wouldn’t zero dollars be a lot better than that?!? Like literally a hundred times better?
This one also has a dock for a boat and personal watercraft with a party deck above. Montgomery said the way the dock sits is unique, so getting there is easy.
EXTRA BENEFITS ALARM – The house is fully smart home wired. So if it becomes your second home, you can let in a housekeeper or weekend guest from afar. Comfortable.
If you’re interested in both, give Montgomery a call. She knows the area exceptionally well and is happy to explain everything to you. Montgomery has 1835 Emma Drive listed for $765,000 and 10124 Cherokee Lane for $800,000.