When my husband, Charlie, and I purchased our lot in South Ridge Harbor in 2019, “COVID” and “supply chain” were not part of everyday conversation. Little did we know that these events would greatly affect how our dream home on Lake Martin would be built. Decisions, delays and frustration were a direct result of how the world changed during the pandemic.

After selling our townhome in The Ridge in November 2020, construction began on our lot in late December 2020. We were excited and planning the normal 10 to 12 months for the building process for our 3,400-square-foot house. The home includes four bedrooms, three full baths and two powder rooms with a loft area that will serve as an office and extra sleeping space. There is a kitchenette/bar in the basement with a large family room. We also planned a wine room off the bar area and a lake prep area in the basement, as well as storage in the back of the house. The porches run the length of the house, so there is about 1,400 square feet of outdoor living space. The upper porch will be screened, and there is a grilling area of the upper and lower porches.