Lake Communities
Lake Living
Find peace and tranquility Tellico Lake — Tennessee Tellico Lake stretches for 33 miles through the Little Tennessee River Valley in the state’s eastern mountain woodlands. Established in 1979 with the construction of Tellico Dam to control floods and create hydroelectric power, Tellico Lake today is home to resort-style communities with recreational amenities like waterfront…
Read MoreLake House – Fantasy Lake Lives
Fantasy Lake Lives For my two sisters and me, fun on the lake in the ’60s meant strapping on one of those too big, double-breasted, faded tangerine-colored life vests and getting into a canoe that our father would paddle around in a circle for 15 minutes. Well, these days fun on the lake is a…
Read MoreLake Living is the Life
Surrounded by natural beauty and an active community, retirees settling into life on the lake find exactly what they’re looking for.
Read MoreLake Living
Life on the lake is a veritable playground for adults and children alike. “We have a couple of wave runners, a sailboat and a 24′ cruising boat, not to mention kayaks, knee boards and a paddle board. We love the water, so we build somewhere to attract the family.”
Read More20 Top Walkable Cities
Walk… Dine… Explore Walk Your Way to Fitness in These Top Walkable Cities Many ask how do we postpone the aging process? That’s easy—walk. Ideal-Living has found that the number one requested amenity for resort communities is walking trails. So, we at Ideal-Living magazine have chosen some amazing cities to stroll along and take in…
Read MoreMore Than Just a Lake House
The only thing that Alan Wright and his wife, Marilyn, regret about purchasing their lake home at Lakefront Estates is not doing it sooner. “It’s a special property,” Alan says, as he talks about how both Lisa Matlack and developer Walt Dixon had a big hand in making their home feel special. From the finished walk out basement they completed with pool table and flat screen TV, to the recently screened in porch with fireplace creating a 4 season room, the house is full of special touches like these.
Read MoreTennessee Lake Living
Crystal clear water and miles of shoreline at some of the finest lakes in the nation attract many people looking for retirement destinations at or near the water’s edge. Tennessee lake living offers tranquility, a relaxing environment and innumerable outdoor recreational activities.
Read MoreThe Allure of Water – Lake Living
An almost primitive connection draws people to water_to the lakes, rivers and oceans. Maybe part of that reason is that, biologically speaking, human beings are about 70 percent water. Aesthetically speaking, however, who can resist the calming effect of watching the gentle ripples lap at the shore. The power of water to wash away concerns and leave you feeling refreshed cannot be ignored.
Read More