Virginia’s Idyllic Lake Life

Over the past four decades, the world has discovered a new playground.

Its name: Smith Mountain Lake, one of the East Coast’s largest man-made lakes, a 22,000 acre, crystal-clear water wonderland set against the backdrop of the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains.

Today transformed into a major recreation area, Smith Mountain Lake’s 500-mile shoreline has come alive with the upscale communities of Waterfront Properties.  First to introduce championship golf to its residential neighborhoods, these outstanding communities provide every style of living accommodations – from townhomes, condominiums, single-family homes and prime, buildable lots – to individuals and families eager to enjoy a country club lifestyle. 

Fun opportunities burst from every direction.

At The Waterfront, The Water’s Edge and The Westlake Golf and Country Club, members can enjoy golf, tennis, swimming, horseback riding and a schedule of community dinners and dancing. Planned events also highlight activities at The Boardwalk, a New England-themed planned development of single-family homes and townhouses with croquet, walking trails, group picnics and other pleasures.  For all, there’s the water and the promise of sunny days of skiing, boating and some of the best fishing in the Middle Atlantic, with state-record-sized striped bass nearing 50 pounds.

With a central location covering key points from Maine or Florida in less than a day’s drive, the lake is attracting a wide variety of new enthusiasts … second-home owners, permanent residents, vacationers and retirees. Beside the lake itself, some of the area’s greatest draws include a moderate climate, proximity to major metropolises with outstanding medical care, cultural events, and restaurants.  In addition, an interstate system makes travel to Washington and other key cities a quick morning’s drive away.

Even more inviting, the lake offers the public many faces and price ranges.

On one hand, there are sophisticated country club settings, with condos, townhomes, single-family homes and home sites.  On the other, private, rustic retreats.  Whatever the choice, homeowners have found another reason to rejoice: high demand and consistently high appreciation of Waterfront Property’s desirable communities.

But nothing explains the beauty and allure of the area like a visit. Plan a trip now to the area, only 75 miles from Greensboro, N., 120 from Raleigh, N.C., 150 from Richmond, 190 from Charleston, W.Va., 200 from Washington, 225 from Virginia Beach and 500 from New York.  Air travel is available and will deliver passengers to the Roanoke and Lynchburg airports, each less than an hour away.

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