Listen to the rushing waters of the stream and waterfall that encircle the house as you enter this magnificent log home. The soaring ceiling & expansive windows capture views of the surrounding trees. Brazilian walnut flooring & the floor to ceiling stone wood burning fireplace are the centerpieces of this great room. Open kitchen & dining area provide ample entertaining space. Spend cozy evenings on the screened porch with a fire or on the deck overlooking Lake James. Main level primary suite with gas fireplace & ensuite bath with large tiled shower and jet tub. Lower level has 2nd primary suite with gas fireplace, a bunk room and a 4th bedroom both share access to a hall bath with claw foot tub. A second kitchen & stone fireplace in the family room provide a cozy entertainment area with pool table & TV. Lower level patio with stamped concrete features outdoor shower, hot tub and adds a great location for outdoor dining. Enjoy a short walk down the stone stairway to the gazebo in the woods or continue on to the lake where you'll find an expansive covered gazebo & floating dock in the quiet deep water cove. Detached 2 car oversized garage has space for cars and boats. Many updates including composite decking on front, rear and breezeway decks as well as new gazebo rails, new floating dock and refurbished waterfall feature. Located on 5.73 acres, this family compound at Lake James is the place you'll want to choose to make your lake life memories. Black Forest is a gated community about 15 minutes from Marion and features a community center, lake and river camp amenity areas with picnic pavilions, fire pits, lake access and miles of hiking trails throughout the community. Offered turnkey with few exclusions.
Property Details
- Interior
- Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Garden Tub, Hot Tub, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Whirlpool
- Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Heat Pump
- Cooling Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 3.5
- Full Baths
- 3
- Half Baths
- 1
- View
- Water
- Lot Features
- Private, Rolling Slope, Wooded, Waterfall - Artificial, Waterfront
- Stories
- 1
- Lot Description
- Private, Rolling Slope, Wooded, Waterfall - Artificial, Waterfront
- Exterior Materials
- Fire Pit, Dock - Floating, Hot Tub, Outdoor Shower
- Acres
- 0.0
- Square Feet
- 3713.0
- Lot Size (sqft)
- 5.73
- Parking Features
- Circular Driveway, Driveway, Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front
- Parking
- 1
- Parking Spaces
- 2.0
- Parking Type
- Driveway
- Parking Garage Spaces
- 2.0
- Property Type
- Purchase
- Basement
- 1
- Basement Description
- Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Full, Interior Entry, Walk-Out Access
- Basement Finished
- 1
- Year Built
- 2008
- Foundation
- Basement
- Roof
- Architectural Shingle, Wood
- Sewer Information
- Septic Installed
- Utility Source
- Well
- Utility Features
- Underground Power Lines, Underground Utilities, Wired Internet Available
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Was
- Subdivision
- Black Forest
- Community Features
- Gated, Helipad, Lake Access, Recreation Area, Walking Trails, Other
- Elementary School
- North Cove
- Middle School
- West McDowell
- High School
- McDowell
- County
- McDowell
- Region
- Marion
- Zoning
- R
- Original List Price
- $2,890,000
- Days on Market (Cumulative)
- 177
- HOA
- 1
- HOA Fees
- 6070.0
Location
Legal
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Listing Office: Engel & Volkers Foothills Lake James (#CARNCM81490)
