If North Alabama were one big family, Hampton Cove and Owens Cross Roads would be the fancy aunt with the beautiful house.
She's the one with impeccable landscaping, appetizers served on actual platters, and a standing golf tee time. Her home looks like something out of a magazine, but she'll still kick off her shoes and sit on the porch with you.
And somehow, her hydrangeas always look better than yours.
Tucked among the mountains southeast of Huntsville, Hampton Cove and Owens Cross Roads offer some of North Alabama's prettiest scenery. With the surrounding mountains as a backdrop, even an ordinary drive to the grocery store can be a little more enjoyable.
Hampton Cove is known for its beautiful planned neighborhoods, golf course communities, and the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Hampton Cove. You'll find established homes, newer construction, and neighborhoods with amenities ranging from walking trails to pools and recreation areas.
Owens Cross Roads offers a broader mix, including established neighborhoods, newer subdivisions, beautiful custom homes, and properties with more land and breathing room.
Outdoor recreation is part of the appeal, too. The Big Cove Greenway, Hays Nature Preserve, and nearby Flint River provide opportunities to enjoy the natural surroundings.
It's an area where mountain scenery, neighborhood living, and a little country charm come together.
And that fancy aunt? She'll happily invite you over for dinner.
Just don't put your feet on the coffee table.
