Open Spaces, Yet Minutes From City
Published Nov 03, 2008
Lake Spivey in Clayton County offers waterfront living.
Open space and inviting lakes create a restful, out-of-the-way feeling in Clayton County, but all the convenience of a big city is just a short drive away.
“The thing about Clayton County that’s different is you can sort of escape to a location away from the main arteries that sometimes you can’t do in certain parts of south Atlanta,” says Hugh Morton, president and founder of Peachtree Homes.
Permits for 3,200 single-family homes were issued in the county in 2006 and 2007, testament to the community’s growing popularity.
Morton, a past president of the Greater Atlanta Builders Association, has been building in the county since 1994. Part of the allure, he says, is that residents can find traditional suburban living in the north and rural surroundings in the panhandle.
“There’s not nearly the congestion or the problems that you get in some parts of the city,” he says.
Green space is splashed through the county as well, creating an open, inviting atmosphere. The county has recently opened several new recreation parks and operates a program encouraging businesses and individuals to donate land for public enjoyment.
Enhancing the relaxing environment of Clayton County are Lakes Spivey and Jodeco, both of which offer luxurious living along their shorelines.
“You’ve got Lake Spivey, obviously with a really top-notch quality of life,” Morton says. “You build your house, and your boat dock’s there, and you live right on the lake.”
Story by Michaela Jackson
Photo by Ian Curcio
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