Looking for a Place on a lake

[Sunset]

OP - Consider Canada. You will get about a 30% bonus on the exchange rate right now.

While cold in winter, it is fine in Summer. Besides maybe you will find you like snowmobiling for miles in winter, or skating on the lake in winter.

[Dawg52]

Gators are not in all deep south lakes. I live in east central MS and there are gators in a large reservoir here but rarely ever hear of any in residential lakes. I live on a golf course and there is a lake in the middle of the property. No gators there and I have no problem letting my lab swim in it.

To answer the OP's question, I would look around Knoxville or Chattanooga TN. Maybe near Nashville if you want a bigger city nearby.

[corn18]

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Originally Posted by KCGeezer I’d look at Lake Lanier in Georgia. May not be in your price range depending on what you want in a waterfront property but it’s close to Atlanta and I’d be surprised if there’s any non-human gators around.

That looks very appealing! On the list.

[f35phixer]

Come on man St Mary’s Lake ��

[mpeirce]

Unless you are looking to swim, alligators aren't really a big deal.

My DF lives on a little water in central Florida and there are often alligators sunning themselves on the edge of the water. No pays them much heed, people just keep their distance.

[corn18]

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Originally Posted by f35phixer Come on man St Mary’s Lake ��

Is it still green and condemned? You know as a Redskin I cannot live anywhere near a Roughrider.

[NW-Bound]

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Originally Posted by Sunset OP - Consider Canada. You will get about a 30% bonus on the exchange rate right now. While cold in winter, it is fine in Summer. Besides maybe you will find you like snowmobiling for miles in winter, or skating on the lake in winter.

The OP may be able to find some small islands in Georgian Bay, Canada for $500K. Absolutely no gator there.

Imagine having your own island! The main drawback may be that you can only get to it with a boat. And winter will freeze your buns off.


PS. I used to dream of having a home on the Puget Sound. It's just like a big saltwater lake. The only problem is that a waterfront home is too costly for a 2nd home, particularly as I do not want to leave the Southwest where my children and larger extended family are.

No gator in the Puget Sound. And you can even get Dungeness crab by rowing out from your backyard and private beach.

[cyber888]

That eliminates Florida, South Carolina, Louisiana ... gator land. There are many lakes .. I don't know about warm .. because then you will have bugs and mosquitos for summer.

[f35phixer]

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Originally Posted by corn18 Is it still green and condemned? You know as a Redskin I cannot live anywhere near a Roughrider.

why does it have to be fresh water, living on creek with easy access to Patuxent and Bay is heaven for us. At end of year, we’ll see how MD hits our pensions🤬, then we’ll have to maybe think about Relocation!!!!

Point is think about ocean/brackish areas too.

[2018]

If you're looking in the southeast I would suggest Lake Norman (Charlotte NC) or Lake Murray (Columbia SC) as both have decent sized towns to support social activities.


Also, consider looking in the Greenville SC area as they are an up and coming area.


I'm sure our fellow members from FL will be able to suggest lots of places there.

[athena53]

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Originally Posted by mpeirce Unless you are looking to swim, alligators aren't really a big deal.

They may, however, be hazardous to small, furry pets.