By Chelsea Sherman

Angel Hough has been on the lake her whole life. Born and raised in Spotsylvania, Hough has always had a strong affection for Lake Anna, with its peaceful, small-town atmosphere and its beautiful tree-lined shores.

“Lake Anna is the perfect country setting,” says Hough. “You get all the luxuries of a rural area—lots of space, escape from the hustle and bustle of the city—but you’re still just a short car ride away from places like Richmond, Fredericksburg and Charlottesville.”

After working as a real estate assistant in high school, Hough began her career as a real estate agent. That’s how she met her husband Doug Hough, a fellow agent whose family built their home at Lake Anna in 1980.

The Houghs started their joint real estate venture in 1993. They owned their company for 11 years before joining Long and Foster.

With nearly three decades of real estate experience and a lifetime spent on the lake, the Houghs have helped countless clients find their dream Lake Anna property. Whether a client is looking to buy, sell, develop land or purchase commercial real estate, the Houghs have the expertise to see them through.

“We love meeting new people and helping them find exactly what they’re looking for,” says Angel Hough. “I grew up here, we’ve raised our kids here. It’s just a wonderful place to call home.”

For more information contact Doug & Angel Hough at 540.207.9963 or aph@lnf.com or visit www.LakeLiving.co

By Julie Matthews
Growing up in Spotsylvania County, Kristie Cooke has spent a lot of time visiting Lake Anna. She knows the lake and its communities very well, and she offers clients high quality, “whole package” customer service while assisting them with their real estate needs.

As a realtor® and Property Manager, Cooke represents home and land sellers and buyers, as well as representing homeowners as their property manager. “I believe what makes me stand out as a property manager is I offer a local presence that national or bigger companies cannot offer,” Cooke says. “I physically manage your property with ‘boots on the ground’ versus from a desk.”

Cooke takes pleasure in sharing Lake Anna’s special small-town charms and all that it has to offer, including the slower pace of “lake time” and its positive lifestyle benefits. Lake Anna’s tranquil surroundings give a sense of balance and peacefulness to its residents’ lives. Besides its relaxing, low-key atmosphere, the area offers numerous outdoor activities, and is conveniently located near the historically and culturally rich cities Fredericksburg and Charlottesville.

Along with its beauty, Lake Anna’s tight knit community is definitely a reason why it is so popular with home buyers and renters. This is apparent in Cooke’s interactions with her clients. “I genuinely care about my clients from moment one, and their best interest is what I strive for and am willing to ‘fight’ for,” Cooke says. “I don’t just have a passion for real estate, I have a passion for people. The majority of my clients become repeat customers and more importantly, they become friends.”

For more information contact Kristie Cooke at 540.287.5290 info@lakeannavirginia.com or www.lakeannavirginia.com