Vacation Atmosphere at Lake Forest Estates
August 4, 1973
In the cool setting of a pine tree forest about five miles northwest of Susanville, on the Eagle Lake Road, one can live in a vacation atmospheres. Near the recreation sites of Eagle Lake and Lake Almanor, Lake Forest Estates is only 10 minutes from Susanville’s business district.
As one drives through Lake Forest Estates the quiet and serenity is readily apparent. Yet there is activity in the air. A mobile home going in here, a permanent structure there. Some homes are newly finished while others are under construction.
Developed by Dean Beckett and Russell Realty, the area was first intended for vacationers, said Phil Russell of Russell Realty. “But people found it desirable for permanent homes,” he said. And the mixture of mobile homes and permanent structures soon became a reality.
There is power, phones and water available for each lot at Lake Forest. And county road crews began paving the streets last week. “The county,” said Russell, “Will be maintaining the roads.” Lake Forest Mutual Water Co. furnishes the water. Russell Realty handles sales and promotion.
At least two of the homes were partially constructed of logs from nearby trees. Yet the luxurious A-Frame structures are far from the log cabine of yesteryear. Many of the new homes have grass covered yards. Some have vegetable and flower gardens.
Some people chooes to camp on their lot but many people plan on retirement there. Others are moving their families to Lake Forest as construction of their homes is completed. School districs provide bus service for students.
Still others use their lot for what it was originally intended – vacations.
Although many lots are sold, property is still available in the forested setting for as little as $100 down, said Russell. Most lots have been sold to Californians with between 40 and 50 percent to Susanville residents. Not many lots have gone to people form out of state.
Yet along with the newly paved roads and modern homes the vacation atmosphere still persists. And whether a retiree or a commuter, a vacationer or a camper, the individual will find Lake Forest Estates an experience in serenity.
