Dr. John and Diane James moved into their custom home in Willow Point on Lake Martin in 1994 after an 18-month building process. The 7,000-square-foot home, with five bedrooms, 5-1/2 baths, two living areas, an office – and even an upstairs den with a fire pole – was designed by Keith Norman. The home is tucked back near the water on a deeply wooded parcel that includes the lot next door, which the couple purchased to add more privacy. The house is separated from a three-car garage with a portico. 

“Keith listened to us when we said we were tired of living in square houses. There are some rooms with 90-degree angles, just not many. Through the years, Derryl Thomas and Lock Hunter have done some renovating for us. Five years ago, Tish Fuller designed the new kitchen, and that began this phase of renovation. We have tackled some places inside, and we are working on the outside as well,” Diane James said.