After years of just visiting Lake Martin, Montgomery natives Jack and Kem Anderson bought their home here in 2005. In 2018, they began a two-year renovation that doubled their footprint and transformed their cabin into a space that accommodates their growing family.
“We loved our cabin and our location in Windermere, but we needed more space for our parents, children and grandchildren to visit. When COVID-19 hit last year, we decided to move to the lake full-time, so we are happy we were already into the renovation. This will be our forever home,” Kem Anderson said.
Remarkable Renovations Collection
Anderson Home
An oil-rubbed bronze fire pit on the deck provides the perfect spot for relaxation
- Kenneth Boone
An iron sculpted heron fountain original to the house remains at the entry to the home after renovation
- Kenneth Boone
Lounge chairs on the dock allow for relaxing evenings with beautiful sunsets over Lake Martin
- Kenneth Boone
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