Reservoir, MS

This morning as I walked out, no as I started to walk out, onto the balcony of my waterfront condo, I hesitated for just a moment as something unusual caught my eye.

In the water below me, I saw what looked like a large alligator with mouth wide open perched just off the rocks. Trembling, my first thought was "How am I going to get past this thing?", followed quickly by "Should I call animal control?"

Then, gathering my wits about me, I did what any serious blogger would do. I grabbed my camera!

Snap, snap! (Pun intended!)

I decided if it WAS a gator, I could quickly scamper back up the steps. Slowly, I gathered the courage to descend the staircase. After all, I'd never SEEN an alligator on this part of the reservoir, despite the heavy rains Jackson has experienced over the last several days. Anything was possible.

Can you make it out? Do you see what I saw?

OK. Here's the truth. Upon closer inspection, it wasn't an alligator at all, but a large piece (about 20 feet) of driftwood. It was realistic looking enough to get my adrenaline pumping this morning.

What do you think? Doesn't it look real to you?

UPDATE: November 11, 2008

My purpose for this post was to call to the reader's attention that Mississippi has a wonderful resource in the near-center of our state, the Ross Barnett Reservoir. I felt that potential clients searching for listings might not find this area because if searching by zip code, they would miss out on a wonderful lifestyle and place to live. Following is my original article: ~Pat Starnes

We may be missing some quality properties when searching by zip code in our MLS system, but more importantly, buyers may be missing US! Not all agents put the correct zip code into MLS, and most buyers don't know the zip codes in the outskirts of town. For instance, my office is in zip code 39232 (Flowood), my home is in 39047(Brandon), but none of these show up in the 33 zip codes listed for Jackson, MS.

The Ross Barnett Reservoir is a 33,000 acre man-made lake managed by the Pearl River Valley Water Supply District. Homes on the Reservoir show up in 39047, 39110, and 39157. The 17,000 acres surrounding the waterway is leasehold property, but not all property in this zip is leasehold.

The views of the Reservoir are truly spectacular. You can read about the waterway at http://www.rossbarnettreservoir.org.

My point is two-fold. First, to encourage Realtors to explore all zip codes and ensure the properties are listed correctly in MLS. Secondly, look what you'd be missing if you overlook 39047.

This is an actual photo, non-enhanced.

Have I interested anyone in relocating?

Welcome to Arbor Landing, one of Rankin County's newest and only "live, work, shop" developments located on the shores of the Ross Barnett Reservoir Brandon, MS. The clubhouse, pool, and marina are due to be complete the end of June 2008! A TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY.

Wow, what an exquisite development to not only visit, but imagine living in a community that when you are home you have the feeling of being on a resort vacation all the time! With wonderful views of the Reservoir, breezes, porches, balconies, southern style with a French flair!

I would like to introduce you to a wonderful cottage that can meet many needs and lifestyles. 606 ARBOR WAY, Brandon, MS is a home with many features and excellent upgrades, not to mention spectacular views from front porch!

The entry way has a foyer with a beautiful formal dining area to the left, with gorgeous chandelier and hand scraped wood floors throughout the house...in fact there is no carpet in the main house, only beautiful rich dark stained wood and tile in the bathrooms.

This Brandon MS home has great rich warm colors throughout including the kitchen with extreme upgrades on the appliances...wolf and sub-zero, with an icemaker in the laundry room. Granite counter tops on ALL surfaces in the house including the laundry room! The kitchen and living area are one large open room with a brick gas log fireplace and built-in entertainment overhead.

The Master bedroom is large with entertainment area cut out in wall, with two large windows for natural light. Open double doors into the master bath featuring glass shower, sunken Whirlpool tub, double sinks with beautiful granite counter top, extra open shelf storage, large walk in closet with sit down area.

If this house has not wowed you yet, just wait till the next feature!

A FULL STUDIO APARTMENT OVER THE GARAGE! Yes, full apartment with kitchen, granite counter tops, and bar for eating and entertaining, views of reservoir from kitchen and bathroom window! Full bath with granite counter top and large walk in closet for lots of storage! This home is move- in ready and priced to sell!

ALL BEDROOMS DOWNSTAIRS IN MAIN HOUSE.... only stairs are the ones leading to the studio apartment enclosed in the garage with a private door leading out the back of the house!

This awesome, newly constructed home is just one of many homes coming to Arbor Landing, in the beautiful City of Brandon MS.

Call Herrington Realty today to view this Brandon MS home. Our Team of experts can also show you more homes like this in the Brandon MS Area. You may also use our MLS search with confidence knowing that you are viewing all properties that are currently listed in the Jackson Metro area as a welcomed guest of the Herrington Realty Co.

cute rustic cottage with fabulous front porch!	open kitchen living area with fireplace and built in entertainment
seperate sinks, beautiful countertops	SPECTACULAR SUNSETS!
View of house from the alley entry to the garage and upstairs apartment	Apartment over the garage,full kitchen with granite countertops,bar,open area
Tub with a glass shower in the master bedroom in main house	Side patio,very private and landscaped

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WELCOME TO ARBOR LANDING....

A ROSS BARNETT RESERVOIR TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY AT ITS BEST!

This is one amazing development! Even though it's just in its first phase, the developers have decided to implement the extreme amenities for this area. That would include having the MARINA, CLUBHOUSE, and POOL complete by the end of June 2008...that's just around the corner! You just have to come out and see the quick advancements of this divine community! The next phase will include 32 TOWNHOMES built to the highest standards and equipped with elevators if desired!

109 ARBOR LANDING located in beautiful Brandon MS, has the most fabulous views of the Ross Barnett Reservoir, Brandon MS from the top balcony and front porch which both wrap around the house on the front corner! Driving up to the front of the house is a beautiful circular driveway with stones etched into the concrete and the concrete is stained giving it a rich warm invitation to the house with French country flair!

Walking into the front door you are welcomed with rich warm brown tones and a formal dining room with red walls adding some color and excitement to the home.

Down stairs features the guest bedroom in front of the house, formal dining for fabulous entertaining with views of the park and open water of the Ross Barnett Reservoir, Brandon, MS. This fabulous home has a very large living room with a brick wall and fireplace covering the entire far wall. A wet bar with storage, copper sink and lighting is next to the staircase leading upstairs. The floors throughout the whole house are dark stained heart pine floors with no carpet to keep up with. There's tile in the laundry room and bathrooms.

The kitchen has upgraded granite with rich colors to complement the dark stained cabinets. Serve as many as you can on the bar at the countertop, and then you can also have either a sitting area or more table space in the open keeping area looking out at the water. Once again the builder is staying with the upgraded wolf and sub-zero appliances including an extra refrigerator in the garage for all those extra family member visits!

The master bedroom is downstairs and has a really awesome master bathroom...rich colors with a modern flair! Great complement to many different styles... this house is comparable to houses built in the northeast...not typical for around MS! So if you are looking for a change...this just might be it!

Favorite pick of the month...this balcony by far! Going up the stairs you will walk into an upstairs entertainment area with windows and door to balcony looking at the astonishing views of the Ross Barnett Reservoir, Brandon MS. A good size closet that acts as a library with shelves to the ceiling for books and movies and CDs! Two bedrooms are located on this floor with 2 full baths...take another small staircase to the third level with large bedroom, large open windows with views of the open water and park, walk in closet and full bath with whirlpool tub! Extremely nice room!

Beautiful rustic French country style home looking out at park and resevoir!	Side view of house
FORMAL DINING ROOM WITH VIEWS OF THE RESEVOIR AND PORCH	VERY LARGE OPEN LIVING ROOM WITH BRICK FIREPLACE
VIEW OF STAIRCASE AND WETBAR IN LIVING ROOM	SPACIOUS KITCHEN WITH ALL THE BELLS AND WHISTLES..BAR,SPACE FOR KITCHEN TABLE OR SITTING AREA
VIEW OF WOLF COOKTOP, WALL OVEN, AND WARMER DRAWER!	WATCH THE SUNSET FROM THE UPSTAIRS BALCONY COVERED PORCH!
Rear view of house from the private alley entry	Outdoor kitchen and brick fireplace for perfect entertaining

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Arbor Landing, located in Brandon MS was developed by Steve and O'Hara Ezell. Steve and O'Hara have lived all over the country and have taken different ideas from various developments and brought them to Brandon MS. Arbor Landing is focused on each individual family becoming a part of the community through neighborhood parks, nature trails, clubhouse marina, pool, and monthly cookouts at the clubhouse with different themes.

The full picture of Arbor Landing on the Ross Barnett Reservoir, Brandon MS consists of approximately 250 homes including 32 exquisite town homes located around the marina. During this first phase of development 5 custom homes are now being lived in, while 3 customs are under construction and 10 or more are ready for new buyers to move in and make it home.

The town homes are almost ready for presale and the infrastructure is ready for roads to be constructed. All town homes will be 2 to 3 stories, top of the line and equipped with elevators...amenities hard to come by in this area! No expense spared, yet offered at an affordable price...Luxury at its best!

The retail and apartment space is not far off in the future. Retail space will be offered downstairs with upscale one and two bedroom apartments over the top of businesses all facing the Ross Barnett Reservoir, Brandon MS. This will offer the convenience of retail within walking distance of property owners and why not open up your own business and walk to work!

The Herrington Realty Co. and its team of devoted realtors is proud to present Arbor Landing Development, Brandon MS.

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