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The original driveway was crusher-run gravel from 2009 through 2014 – after years of compacting the gravel with car and truck traffic, we decided to pour concrete instead of asphalt.  We noted in neighbors drives that over time grass grows into the asphalt and is very hard to maintain.  Concrete, while more expensive, gives a tight, easy to maintain edge …

The 60’ x 24’ equipment shed was built by Powell Home Builders in 2015.  The style of designed to match the existing Medium Bronze equipment building and provide extra storage for firewood, trailers, equipment or anything needing to stay out of the rain.  The foundation consists of 5” think 3,000 PSI concrete.

After several years of planning with Harrison Designs, we engaged Powell Home Builders to start construction of the main house.  The main house is a French Country design that is intended to look like three sections were built at different times.  The main building is designed to accommodate a large 30’x50’ great room, dining and kitchen area with 22’ ceiling, …

In addition to living in the country, Scott dreamed of extending horse ownership and pleasure riding to the farm.  Megan enjoyed equestrian sports in high-school.  This included buying a two year-old mare from Cooper Quarter Horses in Jefferson, Georgia in 2008.  Penny’s registered name is “Don’t Skip My Heaven” and was shired by “Don’t Skip Zip” – a champion western …

In 2011, our neighbor to the east, Beau Edwards, approached me about subdividing his 40 acres and selling 22 acres along our 40 acres at 1990.  We negotiated a price per acre and closed on the additional property.

As part of the overall farm plan, we decided a main house and guest house would be fitting for our needs. Once we were operational in the main house, we planned to regularly host family and friends at the farm.  We wanted a main house + cottage combination that was comfortable for 2 or 20+, and wanted to be able …

In 2009, we engaged a grading contractor to build a gravel drive and equipment building pad.  We engaged Eddie Mock of Pro Building Systems, a well-established commercial builder and friend from Atlanta, to design and build the Metal Equipment Storage Building.  We intentionally selected “Medium Bronze” color as we wanted a building that blended into the wooded area and would …

In the fall of 2008, I engaged Bob Smith of Smith Planning in Watkinsville to help us develop an overall land-use plan.  Since we had not done this type of work before, we felt it valuable to invest in professional advisors along the way of building our dream home and farm.  Bob performed a detailed topography survey and we created …

In 2007, Jeff and Deana Smith listed 40 acres for sale on Elder Mill Road.  The Smith’s lived in Watkinsville and planned to build a custom house on the property.  After purchasing the property in 2006, they decided a year later to stay in town and sell the property at 1990 Elder Mill Road.