Hey neighbors,
This week's issue has a little bit of everything: starting with a farmhouse on Lake Sinclair that stopped me mid-scroll. Deep water, a double boathouse, two full kitchens... it's the kind of house that makes you rethink your five-year plan.
We're also introducing The Fairways at The Club, the only golf-front, boat-slip community on the lake, with two open houses coming up if you want to see it for yourself. And if you're already thinking ahead to Labor Day gatherings or a fall wedding, I've got a couple of local resources worth bookmarking.
Round it out with jazz, brunch, mahjong, and a travel seminar that might just talk you into your next trip, let's get into it.
Making Waves is brought to us by Nick Montgomery of Keller Williams Realty Lake Oconee
Today Nick's got a listing that made me stop scrolling: 110 S Cay Drive in Milledgeville.
This farmhouse is the real deal: shiplap walls, a reclaimed brick fireplace, white oak beams, and 7" European white oak floors set the tone the second you walk in. The kitchen sits lakeside with a sink in the island, quartz counters, and a walk-in pantry, and it opens to a massive covered porch built for actual living, swing, dining table, TV, the works. The waterside primary suite has a cypress ceiling and a freestanding tub, and there's a guest room and office on the main level too.
Upstairs holds two more generously sized bedrooms. Downstairs is where it gets fun — a true theater room, a second full kitchen, another bedroom and bath, and a finished patio with a new hot tub. Outside: deep water, a double boathouse, new seawall, and a built-in fire pit right at the water's edge.
5 bed, 4 bath, 5,850 square feet, 1.27 acres — listed at $2,250,000.
Reach out to Nick at (706) 816-0841 or [email protected] to see it for yourself.
The Fairways at The Club: Lake Sinclair's Only Golf-Front, Boat-Slip Community
I don't say this often, but there's genuinely nothing else like this on Lake Sinclair. The Fairways at The Club is a collection of just six townhomes, three paired-villa buildings, and it's the only development on the lake pairing a deeded boat slip with membership at The Club at Lake Sinclair. Once these six sell, the developer has confirmed there's no more room to build here. That's it.
Each home is 2,300 square feet under HVAC, three bedrooms, 3.5 baths, primary suite on the main level, with a sitting room and office rounding things out. Every unit backs up to the 9th fairway with sightlines to five greens and the lake beyond, that golf-and-water combination is genuinely hard to find around here. Starting at $850,000, homes come move-in ready with a two-car garage, gas fireplace, and a one-year social membership included (golf membership available to add).
What's really caught my attention is the concierge side of ownership… think stocking your fridge before you arrive, or shuttle service from the Baldwin County FBO. For second-home owners flying in for the weekend, that's the kind of detail that makes a place feel easy instead of like a project. It's drawing downsizers who want single-level living, retirees who want a built-in social calendar, and out-of-state buyers who want the lake within a short flight.
You can see it in person at the open house on Thursday, August 13 or Saturday, August 15. Email Jeff Allbright at [email protected] to RSVP
What's Happening at Lake Sinclair This August
Farmers markets, live music, karaoke nights, art exhibits, and yes, those Fairways at The Club open houses. Our August events guide has the full rundown of what's going on around the lake this month, updated daily so you never miss a thing. Of course, fishing from the dock is fun too!
Locally Trusted Resources
Fun In A Flash
Planning a Labor Day cookout or booking your fall wedding? Jennifer Gore and Amy Foster's locally owned photo booth is worth adding to the list. Unlimited digital photos, instant text/email sharing, and a fully customizable screen make it an easy add for a family gathering — and with wedding season booking up fast, now's the time to lock in your date for fall. Reach out to Jennifer & Amy at [email protected].
Higher Ground Active Adult Living
Coming to Milledgeville in late 2026: Higher Ground is a 55+ cottage community where the lease covers the yard work, the maintenance, and the utilities: no mortgage, no property taxes, no surprise repair bills. It's independent living alongside Fellowship Meriwether, with a resort-style clubhouse, pool, pickleball, and a full events calendar included. Reserve your cottage today.
See North America by Water & Rail
Thursday, August 13, 2026
6:00 PM 7:30 PM
I love a good travel seminar, and Russ and Meg at EZTravel always deliver. This one's about scenic rail journeys and river or coastal cruises across North America, perfect if you're the type who'd rather watch the scenery roll by than sit in an airport. Join them at Compassion Café in Eatonton for travel tips, destination ideas, and good company while you plan your next trip.
That's a wrap on this week's Making Waves. If any of these open houses or events catch your eye, I hope you'll make it out, and as always, if you've got a business or event you'd like featured, just reply to this email.
See you on the water,
Holly










