LAKEFRONT LIVING WITH BIG WATER VIEWS IN HOLIDAY SHORES ON LAKE JAMES! This 3 bedroom, 3 bath cottage offers beautiful lake views, direct lake access, thoughtful updates, and flexible living spaces for enjoying Lake James year round. Homes like this do not come on the market often. Holiday Shores takes you back to a time when the lake was about family, fun, and making memories that last a lifetime. From the upper driveway, an access path leads to the shoreline, where a beach area and walkway provide easy access to your personal dock. The main level features a spacious primary bedroom with a large attached bath and walk-in closet, along with hardwood flooring throughout. The living room offers a fireplace with gas logs and flows into the renovated kitchen, complete with new appliances, recessed lighting, and an open concept design. The adjoining sunroom adds another inviting space to gather, featuring a wood stove, sliding glass doors, and access to the outdoor living areas. The next level provides two additional bedrooms that share a full bath, while a separate family room and second kitchen create a flexible space for guests, extended family, or an in-law suite. Step outside to the expansive lower deck overlooking the lake, offering plenty of room for entertaining, relaxing, and taking in the water views. The lowest level is perfectly suited for lake living, with a dry basement and abundant storage for all your lake toys. Garage door access makes it easy to bring in kayaks, paddleboards, water toys, tools, and equipment. Two storage lofts provide additional space, and a wood stove adds versatility. This level offers endless possibilities for storage, recreation, or creating a fun lakeside gathering area, maybe even a lakeside bar? Home improvements include two new Trane heat pumps(2024 & 2026), whole home generator installed in 2026, radon mitigation system, and water filtration system. Outside, the covered boat dock with lift and upper deck is positioned in deep water. The dock, expansive deck, sunroom, and home all take advantage of the waterfront setting and big water views. Voluntary HOA dues, great investment opportunity, and rentals are allowed. With its deep water access, covered dock and lift, beach area, big water views, flexible living spaces, and generous lake toy storage, this Holiday Shores cottage is ready to become the setting for your next chapter of Lake James memories!
| Total Living Area: | 2410 sq. ft. |
| Garage/Parking: | Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front |
| Approx. Acres: | 0.35 |
| Living Area - Main Level: | 1232 sq. ft. |
| Living Area - 2nd Floor: | 0 sq. ft. |
| Living Area - Lower: | 1178 sq. ft. |
| Primary Bedroom: | Main level |
| Dining Area: | Main level |
| Family Room: | Basement |
| Kitchen: | Main level |
| 2nd Kitchen: | Basement |
| Living Room: | Main level |
| Laundry: | Main level |
| Sunroom: | Main level |
| Workshop: | Lower level |
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| Year Built: | 1988 |
| Taxes: | |
| Parcel #: | 19677 |
Listed by Jennifer Smith of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Blue Ridge REALTORS®
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