Old Mill Lake provides a unique opportunity to conceive, design and build your personal country retreat. Homesites encompass a range of sizes, topography and views, appealing to many tastes. While architectural diversity and innovation are encouraged, the Architectural Guidelines ensure that homes respect the land--that they are an extension of the countryside, not an intrusion upon it. These Guidelines are not meant to limit one's creativity; rather, they provide the framework from which your dream can grow. It's the difference between a simple purchase and an inspired decision so that your dream may become a reality. Our goal at Old Mill Lake is to develop a real community that can improve with time. Old Mill Lake is a community with distinct neighborhoods and distinctive homes that reflect a variety of lifestyles. Aesthetic integrity will be preserved by the well-established design criteria defining many of the elements that are integral to our goal. These Guidelines are designed to promote a high level of design quality to foster compatibility between the homes and guide character and form. Together, these key components comprise an essential part of the community's image.