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Lake Martin Concrete Sea Wall Construction Part 3
To get this footage for Part 3 of the seawall construction project at Water’s Edge on Lake Martin, I braved some pretty harsh weather. Let’s just say it has been cold this week at the lake. I know my job looks glamorous – lapel mic and all – but I do, at times, suffer for my art. If I help just one lake lover learn more about concrete seawall construction, though, it’s worth it.
The seawall around the huge peninsula at Water’s Edge is almost complete. Since Alabama Power lowers the water level of Lake Martin by about 10 feet every winter, it provides a great opportunity to build and repair docks and seawalls. Henderson & Coker construction of Alex City started from scratch on this one, and now this property is safe from the natural erosion that happens at the lake’s shoreline.
For more sea wall construction: Concrete Sea Wall Construction Part 1 and Concrete Sea Wall Construction Part 2.
I end this video standing beside the waterfront home for sale at Lot 2 of Water’s Edge. If you have not had a chance to see these homes, you really need to. Lot 1 and Lot 2, Water’s Edge are for sale now. We are finishing up the dock plans and work, but other than that, they are good to go. Water’s Edge gives you a unique opportunity to buy a Lake Martin waterfront home that is technically a foreclosure, but, in reality, is a brand spanking new home. These homes were designed by the award-winning Jones Pierce Architects of Atlanta.
So many times when looking at Lake Martin foreclosed homes, I see the typical wear, tear, and sometimes downright abuse that can happen with foreclosures. At Water’s Edge, when the bank foreclosed on these lots, there were only concrete slabs. So the bank finished them from the ground up, and they did it with the help of experts in vacation home design and construction. Wade Wilmeth is the contractor who executed Bryan Jones’ design. Anybody familiar with Wade’s extensive work around Lake Martin and sterling reputation will know the quality of the homes without even walking into them.
Where else will you get this big water view, this close to the water, on this side of the lake, with brand new, well designed construction, and at least 3 bedrooms – for this price??
I get asked all the time, “Are there still deals on Lake Martin?” I’m telling you now, these are not deals – they are steals.
Contact me here, or give me a call at 334 221 5862 to come by and see them. It is well worth the trip.
Related Videos:
Water’s Edge on Lake Martin, Lot 1
Water’s Edge on Lake Martin, Lot 2
Lake Martin Concrete Sea Wall Construction, Part 2
From the shores of beautiful Lake Martin – here’s the second installment of the concrete seawall construction video series at Water’s Edge. In the first video we watched Henderson and Coker Contractors pour the footings, and in this video we watch them set and fill the forms for the seawall.
During the summer, when the lake is at full pool, we rarely stop to think about what is under the surface. In this case – a lot of carefully planned rebar and concrete. This sea wall will protect the huge peninsula portion of Water’s Edge from erosion for years to come.
Stay tuned for the next installment in this series . . . at this point, your guess is as good as mine about exactly what will happen in the next phase of seawall construction.
If you’re unfamiliar with Water’s Edge, check out some of these video tours below. Give me a call if you’d like to see the homes at Water’s Edge, or any property in the Lake Martin MLS.
Announcing Water’s Edge on Lake Martin
Water’s Edge Architect’s Notes: Interior Spaces
Water’s Edge Architect’s Notes: Exterior Features
Enter For Free Weekend At Lake Martin By Water’s Edge
How would you like to enter to win a free weekend stay at a waterfront home on Lake Martin?
Yes!! It’s true. Fill out the form linked below and you will be entered to win a free stay at a very nice 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom lake home at Water’s Edge on Lake Martin.
CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT THE ENTRY FORM
No entries will be accepted after 10 PM Central time on Wednesday, July 28th.
The winner will be announced the next day.
Some pics of the home:
And:
The home where you stay if you win is normally rented out on this site, but the developers of Water’s Edge have approved this free weekend to a lucky winner! You will have to sign a rental agreement, but if you behave, your security deposit is returned, and you will have spent a weekend at a cool Lake Martin home for free!!
WHEN: Free weekend will be Thursday, August 5 – Monday August 9, 2010
DEADLINE: Everyone must enter by 10 PM central time Wed. July 28, 2010
HOW TO ENTER: You must fill out THIS FORM.
MORE INFO ON RENTAL HOUSE: See THIS LINK
WINNER ANNOUNCED: Thursday July 29, 2010
If you are having difficulty with the form you can email me at promo [at] lakemartin voice dot com. I will walk you through filling it out.
WHY: Water’s Edge is celebrating the soon to be completion of their two waterfront homes for sale:
Lot 1 Water’s Edge – $589,000
Lot 2 Water’s Edge – $569,000
They each have 3 beds and 3 baths, and are sitting literally on the water’s edge. The view is stunning – jaw dropping even – you can see for miles, from its spot at the end of Coosa 20. You can see much of Parker Creek, the old Veazy’s Marina, Willow Point, and all the way to Sand Island.
The free weekend rental home is not one of the new ones, it is out on the end of the “island” portion that almost touches other side of the lake near the old Veazy’s marina. The new homes are side by side, and face down the big water, in a general southeast direction.
Obviously, the purpose of all of this is to draw attention to the two new homes that will be complete soon. I have been working on this project for a while now and I am really excited about the homes.
I think they are an awesome deal, new homes that are custom designed by Bryan Jones of Jones Pierce Architects in Atlanta. Bryan created this design from the ground up to take advantage of the view and the terrain here. This is NOT your typical spec home that is shoe-horned into a site. Wade Wilmeth is our builder. He has a tremendous amount of well earned respect around Lake Martin for doing things the right way.
To top it all off, Aliant Bank is creating some special financing for qualified buyers.
So if you’ve ever wished for a free weekend rental of a waterfront home on Lake Martin, here’s your big change. Please only enter once per person or I will just disqualify you. Please spread the word!
Good luck!!
