Two of the three bedrooms upstairs have a pair of full glass window walls for panoramic views. To that end, they replaced walls in the living room and kitchen with 16-foot sliding glass doors to provide expansive water views. Maximizing the waterfront location was the Loudenbecks’ first priority. “On the new addition we added stone to complete that feel and to make it seem like it's been there all along.” The project included a complete gut of the two-story section of the home along with rebuilding the single-story side to make it two-story as well. “It had a natural stone exterior, very typical of the area,” says Kim. You never know what's around the corner, and I think that's part of the charm of this property.” It makes for a very unique home that is intriguing and interesting visually. “We kept the beautiful characteristics that were there and we added to it in a way that was harmonious with the original structure. Kim says she loves the fact that the home isn’t a typical “cookie-cutter” new construction. We even hauled loads of building materials up there ourselves to keep the job on track! I don't know how many miles we put on our vehicles, but now that it's done in record time, six months from start to finish, it's so worth it.” Even though it's been stressful it's been good because I've learned new things. She admits, “We've had to be way more hands on with this project than on any other we've ever done. “Trying to rebuild during Covid with all the product shortages and challenges, to say it was hard is an understatement,” says Kim. By doing it ourselves we were able to meet that deadline.” They called on subcontractors with whom they had existing relationships in Memphis for part of the work, and also used local workers from the nearby area.Īs was the case with most everything in 2020, the renovation had special complications brought on by the pandemic. Once you start, you want to get to the end result and just be able to enjoy it. Kim explains that they wanted the project moved along so it would be finished by this summer. Demo began the week of Thanksgiving, overseen by the Loudenbecks. She found out that some of the most popular features are a large gathering room, lots of places for people to sleep, a well-appointed kitchen, a covered porch and outdoor living areas, so she set about making plans to reimagine their 1,500-square-foot place into the perfect getaway spot for the family.īy October the plans were finalized to double the square footage of the home. Over the summer she reached out to other local homeowners to learn what they loved most about their lake houses. They fell in love with the historic area and neighborhood. Once they completed the purchase of the house in July 2020, the family spent the summer enjoying Pickwick Lake, as well as the hiking trails and waterfalls in the Riverton area. “I can always change a house,” says Kim, but you can’t change the location.” The 1984 ranch home checked off all the boxes they wanted for a renovation: a large lot, waterfront access and a panoramic view of the water. You rarely ever see a beautiful turnkey house that's been renovated to become the best version of a lake home,” she says.Īfter about a year of looking, the couple came across what they saw as the perfect opportunity in the Riverton, AL, area. “What I was hearing was that everyone has either a place that’s been passed down in their family for years, or a custom-built new home on the lake. After helping several clients with houses at Pickwick, Kim started to consider a home on the lake.
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