Ebby’s house is located in one of Highlands’ older neighborhoods. The lot is approximately one hundred feet wide, and the distance from the road to the water is approximately fifty feet. The lake is in our backyard!

There are thirty-three feet of garden space on either side of the house. The east side yard is occupied mainly by a stone terrace, planters, stone stairs leading down from the upper story landing, a tall hedge to block our view of the neighboring house, a hammock, and water craft storage. The west side yard has a small, grassy area and our storage shed, with garden areas for flowers and herbs. The space beyond our property line to the west is vacant land that is not deep enough to build upon; the west side of the house, therefore, feels quite private.

The road that leads to the house is well-maintained gravel. There is room for parking two cars on the road, across from the front door, and one or two cars along the west side of the road. The lone house directly next door to us is rarely occupied but is sometimes used as a vacation rental. One of the great restaurants in Highlands, On the Veranda, which overlooks the greater part of Lake Sequoyah, is a ten-minute walk from our door.

Downstairs Bathroom Downstairs Bathroom #2 Downstairs Downstairs #2 Kitchen Kitchen #2 Upstairs Bathroom Upstairs Upstairs #2 Master Bedroom Dryden—Martin Room Woodcock Room Porch Porch #2 Patio House Front

Details

  • Two-Story Home: approximately 1,100 square feet, wood and stone construction, cedar shake siding, metal roof, eclectic furniture style. House is over fifty years old.
  • Bedrooms: three such rooms. Master bedroom has one king bed, second bedroom (the Dryden—Martin Room) has one full bed, third bedroom (the Woodcock Room) has one twin bed. There is also a full-sized sleeper-sofa in the upstairs living room.
  • Bathrooms: two such rooms. One upstairs with shower and small tub and one downstairs with six-foot “Birthday Bath”. Blow dryer, organic toiletries, and basic first aid supplies included. Bathrooms have soft, oversized cotton towels.
  • Kitchen: eat-in style with full-sized, wood-burning fireplace. Fully furnished with twenty-four-inch electric range (new in 2007) and refrigerator (new in 2005). Table can open to seat twelve. Dish and flatware service for twelve. Microwave (new in 2006); food processor; toaster; blender; electric mixer; coffee maker, mill, and filters; all cooking and baking pans and utensils; spices; kitchen linens, including cloth napkins, tablecloths, and placemats. Basic kitchen needs such as dish soap, food wraps, garbage bags, and paper towels are provided for. There is no dishwasher.
  • Laundry: stackable washer/dryer unit (new in 2002) in downstairs bathroom. Iron and ironing board.
  • Living Areas: the living room is on the upper level, and the family room is on the lower Level.