Modern Lifestyles SUMMER 2015 | Page 29

FA S H I O N | H O M E | L E I S U R E | D I N I N G | T R AV E L | C U LT U R E made the southeast portion of the lake much more accessible for watercraft. The finger of the lake where Long Cove is located is itself the size of Lake Athens, and holds some of the deepest, calmest, clearest water on Cedar Creek, more coveted features of recreational lakes. Texas lakes are prone to drought, and Cedar Creek has seen the worst. But this side of the lake has the geography to keep water levels higher even during the worst five-year droughts. For one, this is the southern end, the dam is here, and water is always naturally flowing downward. This end is closer to Athens, which enjoys a rolling natural terrain of hills that slope into the lake. By car, homeowners enter a gated community, then proceed down a two-mile entry road winding through forest and meadows, passing by fishing ponds and over a 100 year old one-way iron bridge. The wooded surroundings offers a sense of privacy and seclusion, which combined with the on-site concierge service, makes owning a lake home far less of a chore, which is a basic premise of the development. The Waterside Cottages are turnkey lakefront homes, offered in seven different floor plans and a “low country meets Hill country” architectural style –with customized finishes and the “Seaside”