Willow Point at Lake Martin: Alabama Waterfront Real Estate for the Rich and Famous

Jetsetters. Super stars and zen masters — welcome to Lake Martin Luxury waterfrontage. 82 Shady Wood, inside the gates of Willow Point, and across the road from the Willow Point airport runway, is the elaborate estate you’ve earned. Meet original owners, the Hodges. John is a retired international American Airlines pilot, with a passion for trophy hunting. His love of South Africa led to a retirement “career” as a travel consultant for African photo safaris (blue sky safari link?) This gentleman requires an opulent den with lots is wall space. More like a museum, the terrace level in this mansion is jaw-dropping.

Nancy is the always active, consummate hostess. Currently the Lake Martin University of Alabama Alumni president, Alabama football reigns supreme in the fall — arguably the best time of year at Lake Martin. Whether on the deck, in the gourmet kitchen or among the many sitting areas along the main level, entertaining is light and easy inside this estate.

Meet their growing family: Adam and his wife Madeline reside in Atlanta, where he is a wine broker, revered in Lake Martin’s finest restaurants and boutique groceries. They visit the lake often. The upstairs guest “wing” makes for a plush home-away-from-home. Every bedroom is en suite in this well-designed, abundantly built home...perfect for when the many grandchildren camp out with their cousins. Meet Dixie, the luckiest lake dog in the world. She swims his 273 feet of waterfrontage daily, lounges on the immaculate lawn, and takes pride in his gorgeous territory. John plays golf at exclusive Willow Point Country Club...where when you arrive by pontoon boat or jet ski, your clubs are loaded on the golf cart. Nancy practices yoga at the Willow Point Fitness Center, overlooking the infinity pool and private beach. It’s time for the Hodges to downsize and add a second home near the grandchildren who are tee ball champs. Is it your time to fly within the walls of 82 Shady Wood?