lake Homes, Amenities and stories

Have You Seen the Lighthouse:

The Lighthouse at Great Bend at Butler Basin was dedicated at dusk on Saturday, July 21,2001 long before any homes were built. Work continue into the afternoon to ensure that the light was ready for dedication. At the flip of the switch, the halogen light started to rotate at a standard four revolutions per minute. For those of us there, including the Guntersville Yacht Club, it was a memorable experience, with fireworks, food, music and dance, Since July 21, it automatically comes on every evening right after sunset.
 

The lighthouse stands approximately 36 ft. 4 in. above its base, with the base adding another 5 ft. at rivers edge for a total of 41 ft. 4 in. With circular stairs going up to the working light, and a door going out onto the observation deck, it is truly a functional lighthouse. One can truly say it is the only lighthouse in Huntsville, Alabama, and to this authors knowledge, is the only lighthouse on the Tennessee River. Butler Basin's Lighthouse is listed in the Lighthouse Directory, which provides information and links for more than 12,300 of the world's lighthouses?   With restrooms on the first floor, pool equipment on the second, and a spectacular observation deck, the Great Bend lighthouse was designed for the sole enjoyment of the owners and guest of Great Bend at Butler Basin.

The association, The Great Bend Yacht Club, will be looking for one home owner to become the lightkeeper. As lightkeepers of the past, their primary duty will be to keep the light burning 365 days a year. Fortunately, you will not have to carry oil up to the light. It is somewhat automatic with only light cleaning, bulb replacement, and maintenance required. As a symbol of our yacht club, we want to be able to say that the light at Great Bend always guides our friends and love ones home at night.

The Docks and Other Amenities:

The docks are a very valuable amenity.  All homes and lots come with a 50 foot boat slip.  As Great Bend, other comparably priced lots in Huntsville can claim common amenities like a swimming pool, Gazebo, walking paths, Golf cart paths, recreation areas, etc. in a gated community.  Well, Great Bend at Butler Basin has that, but we have more in the same price range.   With every lot you get a 50 foot boat in place now with power and water. ( click to see what a boat slip on the Tennessee River is worth)   And, don't forget the Butler Basin Lighthouse.  What community can claim their own working 41'-4" Lighthouse?  If you get a chance to tour our community, take note of the old railroad structures along Railway Lane, some  built in the 1890s. Whether you are walking or riding your golf cart, you will find the five ponds and 3 water falls also add a little extra to our community.

Homes and Neighbors at Great Bend at Butler Basin:

River Homes of Butler Basin:   There are 7 homes completed and occupied, one under construction and 2, that we are aware of, ready to start soon at Great Bend at Butler Basin.  We do have one beautiful lake front home for sale.  A minimum of 2800 sq. ft. heated and cooled space  is required.  (Click to see all HOA documents).  Take special note that all the homes you see below and all the homes to be built at Great bend have building areas that are not in the flood plain.  No flood insurance is required!

Stories from Butler Basin for information and fun:

Light Bulb Man is for Real!  So are a lot of other stories at Butler Basin .       The following links are to stories and other information ...some for fun and others must read for living on the water.