Lake View Homes in Western North Carolina

MLS Number 1003656

• Residential
• Bedrooms 4
• Bathroom 5
• Acreage 0.65

Located just minutes from Cashiers, this Blue Ridge Log Cabin offers a rare opportunity to complete your unique mountain retreat overlooking beautiful Lake Glenville. Approximately 80% of this new build is finished. The completed upper level features an open-concept great room with vaulted ceilings, a spacious kitchen, a primary suite with full bath, a guest bedroom with its own full bath, and an additional half bath. The lower level is already framed and designed for two additional bedrooms, two full baths, and a large bonus room, allowing the next owner to customize the finishing touches to their preferences. THE SELLER WILL DISCOUNT THE PRICE ACCORDING TO WHAT ITEMS ARE NOT FINISHED AT THE TIME OF CONTRACT. Two expansive covered rear porches capture peaceful views of Lake Glenville and the surrounding mountains, creating the perfect setting for outdoor living. An approved dock permit conveys with the property, providing the opportunity to enjoy one of Western North Carolina's most sought-after lakes. Conveniently located just a short drive from Cashiers, you'll enjoy boutique shopping, exceptional dining, nearby hiking trails, countless waterfalls, and public lake access with a boat ramp only 10 minutes away. Whether you're seeking a full-time residence, mountain getaway, or investment opportunity, this home offers the chance to finish a quality log cabin in an exceptional lake-view setting.

Listed by Philip Bradley of Cashiers Valley Real Estate LLC

MLS Number 1003358

• Residential
• Bedrooms 3
• Bathroom 6
• Acreage 0.63

Nestled on a private cove of pristine Bear Creek Lake in the gated Bear Lake Reserve, "The Mustard Seed" is an Arts & Crafts-style lakefront retreat offering sweeping long-range vistas and direct water access. The gourmet kitchen features a huge island, gas range and bar seating, plus a formal dining room. Main level living includes a large family room, screened porch and expansive wraparound decks on both levels with panoramic views of the lake and Cedar Cliff rock outcropping. Three bedrooms and three baths plus an art loft/office with inspiring lake views. Finished guest quarters on the lower level with a morning kitchen (sink, mini fridge, microwave, coffee bar) provide private space for guests or in-law living. Single attached Golf Cart/Side-by-Side Garage, Oversize Double Detached Garage with storage. Shared dock for boat, kayaks and toys. Furnishings negotiable; sale includes boat, kayaks and paddle board. Private gated mountain-lake resort with Jack Nicklaus-designed 9-hole golf, Lake Club with full-service dining, pools, lake access, tennis, fitness and more. Come see and feel the Rustic Elegance of Bear Lake Reserve!

Listed by Bernie Gilchrist of Sundog Realty

MLS Number 1003929

• Residential
• Bedrooms 5
• Bathroom 5
• Acreage 2.18

Set on more than 2 acres on the Lake Glenville side of Cullowhee, this distinctive five-bedroom, five-bathroom mountain home embraces the relaxed rhythm of Western North Carolina living, with phenomenal long-range views across rolling mountains, open pasture, and shimmering waters. The setting is peaceful and naturally beautiful, while the location offers easy access to Cullowhee and Glenville, along with the shops, dining, recreation, and amenities of Cashiers and Highlands. Inside, the home has the warmth and character of a classic timber-framed mountain retreat, with an open-concept main level featuring beamed cathedral ceilings, rich wood interiors, and a grand stone, wood-burning fireplace. Two ensuite bedrooms are located on the main level, each with access to covered portions of the deck and the expansive views beyond. The lower level houses two additional ensuite bedrooms, along with a wet bar, and a generous family room that opens to another deck - an inviting space for movie nights, game days, or relaxed gatherings. A covered, elevated walkway connects the main house to a spacious apartment above the two-car garage and workshop, complete with an open floor plan, a kitchenette, a wood-burning fireplace, and a covered, screened deck overlooking the same exceptional mountain and lake views. A spiral staircase climbs to a cozy loft, creating a versatile space for extended-stay guests, a caretaker, home office, overflow sleeping quarters, or a private retreat. The apartment's flexibility also adds appeal for those considering the property as a vacation rental. Outside, the naturally landscaped grounds invite you to settle into mountain life, with a circular driveway, a flowing water feature, a fenced dog run, a putting green, and a charming gazebo-style deck. With generous accommodations and remarkable views, this is a unique opportunity to create your own mountain retreat in Western North Carolina or explore investment potential. Jackson County Regional Airport is a short drive away, Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport is just under two hours, and Charlotte and Atlanta are both reachable by car within a few hours - making it an easy escape for cool mountain air, outdoor adventure, and time well spent.

Listed by Daniel Allen of Silver Creek Real Estate Group,Inc.

MLS Number 1003198

• Residential
• Bedrooms 4
• Bathroom 4
• Acreage 0.62

Set in the heart of Lake Toxaway's premier golf community, 516 Cherokee Trace offers an exceptional blend of comfort, convenience, with a view of Lakeside Mountain. This beautifully appointed home captures expansive vistas of the golf course, including a stunning perspective of Hole #16 and its pristine green-an ever-changing backdrop that can be enjoyed from multiple vantage points throughout the property. This 3,135 square foot residence features 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, thoughtfully designed to provide both privacy and inviting gathering spaces. The interior is being offered furnished with select exceptions, allowing for an easy transition into mountain living. Ideally located just moments from the club, this home combines accessibility with a sense of retreat. A two-car garage, along with an additional two-car carport, ensures ample parking and a covered, welcoming entrance for residents and guests alike. Whether you're seeking a full-time residence or a mountain getaway, this property delivers scenic beauty, functional design, and a coveted location within one of Lake Toxaway's most desirable settings. Membership to Lake Toxaway Country Club is based on application and availability.

Listed by Ross Hyett of Lake Toxaway Company

MLS Number 1003595

• Residential
• Bedrooms 3
• Bathroom 4
• Acreage 0.76

Picture perfect best describes this beautifully appointed, fully furnished 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath quality custom built home. Perched mid-mountain and just above the lake, this retreat blends refined mountain living with effortless access to the lake club, golf course and amenities. Thoughtfully designed across two levels, the home captures sweeping, year-round lake views while offering comfortable gathering spaces both inside and out. The main level welcomes you with an open-concept living area, with natural light pouring into the home from expansive windows that reveal the natural beauty beyond. The great room features vaulted ceilings and a natural stone gas fireplace that flow seamlessly into a spacious dining area. Your family and friends will enjoy gathering in the gourmet kitchen that includes high-end appliances and a large quartz kitchen island with the functional addition of built-in cabinets and drawers for extra storage. The primary suite is conveniently located on this level, with two walk-in closets and a full bathroom. “Wow” is all that you will say as you step outside to the show-stopping upper deck, featuring both covered and uncovered areas so you can enjoy the scenery in any season. The lower level features a living room which opens to a covered walk-out deck, two sizable ensuite bedrooms offering comfort and privacy for guests, and a versatile flex space that is currently being used as a home office/den. Outside, the property has been professionally landscaped, with a driveway that offers plenty of parking and that leads to a detached garage with ample storage for your lake, mountain and hiking accessories. The Lake Club offers fine dining, the Tap Room, the Bear n Bean store, a theater, fitness center and open and covered decks with views of beautiful Bear Creek Lake and the mountains. The Lake Club has a large, heated pool with a separate Kids pool, along with 2 hot tubs. Bear Lake Reserve's Marina offers guests access to power boats, kayaks and canoes. Up at the summit, you can enjoy the 9-hole Jack Nicklaus golf course and a driving range. Bear Lake Reserve is a very active community with many events throughout the year. Come to the mountains and enjoy the 4 seasons and all that beautiful Bear Lake Reserve has to offer either as a year-round owner or, when not enjoying your mountain getaway, make it available as a vacation rental!

Listed by John Lefner of BLR Realty LLC

MLS Number 1003467

• Residential
• Bedrooms 3
• Bathroom 4
• Acreage 2.8

This rare Tudor-style home sits on over 2 acres in a wonderfully private setting just across the street from Lake Toxaway, one of North Carolina's largest private lakes. A paved drive leads to the crest of the property, where sweeping mountain and lake views unfold - enjoyed from the primary bedroom, the living room's generous windows, and the adjoining open-air deck, while a dramatic wall of glass at the rear draws the landscaped gardens and forest beyond inside. The owners have beautifully updated the kitchen and living areas with custom soft-close solid-wood cabinets, granite countertops, a wet bar, breakfast bar seating for eight, and travertine floors. Sunny sitting areas, a formal dining room, a family room, and main-level laundry complete the picture. The upper level holds a spacious primary suite with lovely lake and mountain views, a walk-in closet, and a full bathroom with heated floors, plus two additional bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a bonus room above the garage with its own entrance. The full, high-ceilinged basement offers a complete bathroom and flexible space for a workshop, game area, or media room. Recent additions include a whole-house generator, new garage doors, a retaining wall, fresh landscaping, and numerous other updates over the past several years - a well-cared-for property in one of Western North Carolina's most coveted lake communities.

Listed by Rick Jackson of Silver Creek Real Estate Group - LG

MLS Number 1003220

• Residential
• Bedrooms 3
• Bathroom 4
• Acreage 0.62

LAKEFRONT living and mountain tranquility in this beautifully crafted 2015 home, ideally situated in Indian Lake Estates. Designed for both comfort and connection to the outdoors, this property offers stunning lake views from nearly every room and a lifestyle that's hard to match. The main level features a vaulted great room with a cozy wood-burning fireplace, creating a warm and inviting space for gathering. The open-concept kitchen and dining area showcase granite countertops, double ovens, upscale stainless appliances, and a truly unique artistic touch with custom stained-glass cabinet doors. The spacious primary suite includes private access to the expansive covered and screened porch, along with an en-suite bath and dual closets. An additional bedroom or office and powder room complete the main level. Stretching across the entire back of the home, the covered and screened porch is the perfect place to enjoy morning coffee, evening sunsets, and peaceful lake views year-round. The lower-level walk-out offers exceptional flexibility with a private guest suite, full bath, and studio space-ideal for an in-law suite, creative retreat, or potential vacation rental. Step outside and embrace the lifestyle this property offers. With private lake frontage, enjoy kayaking, fishing, swimming, and relaxing from your own dock. Surrounded by natural, mature landscaping, the property provides a sense of privacy while blending beautifully with its surroundings. Nearby hiking trails add even more opportunity to explore the outdoors. Additional features include a fenced yard for pets or play and an oversized garage for ample storage and a hot tub to relax and unwind! Full house Generac generator. Private dock with 4 kayaks. Whether you're seeking a full-time residence, mountain getaway, or investment opportunity, this lakefront property delivers the best of Western North Carolina living.

Listed by Alice Lance of BluAxis Realty

MLS Number 1003605

• Residential
• Bedrooms 3
• Bathroom 3
• Acreage 0.11

SELLER OFFERS TO PAY THE $40,000 one time non-equity buy in cost. Lake living at it best!. This direct lakefront custom built home is now available. The home features an open floor plan, vaulted ceiling, comfy living room, large stone fireplace and a upscale kitchen with large island. The primary suite and bath are on the first floor, 1/2 bath and the mud room has a second entrance so makes a great place to come into from the refreshing waters of beautiful Bear Creek Lake.The covered and open deck showcases the views of the lake and the mountains. The views from the entire home will make you feel you are living right on the water. The lower level features a den, 2 bedrooms, full bathroom and a perfect spot with a set of bunks called the "Bears Den". The lower deck allows another spot to hang out and the firepit is perfect for family to sit around and take in the evening sounds. This home comes fully furnished. Bear Lake Reserve is many amenities from the Lake Club with fine dining to the Tap Room for a Pub fare menu. The Lake Club has oversized covered and open decks to look over the large heated pool and look out over the sandy beach, marina and the calming waters of the lake and the mountains. Also the Lake Club features a kids pool with a slide and there are 2 hot tubs. Bear Lake Reserve has a 9 hole Jack Nicklaus Golf course, driving range and tennis/pickleball courts. Within the gated community we have many hiking trails to get out and enjoy all that beautiful Bear Lake Reserve has to offer in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. When not enjoying your mountain getaway consider making it available as a vacation rental.

Listed by John Lefner of BLR Realty LLC

MLS Number 1003265

• Residential
• Bedrooms 3
• Bathroom 2
• Acreage 2.97

Privacy, polish, and 2.97 usable acres minutes from Cashiers and Lake Glenville. A paved drive lined with stone walls and Japanese maples leads to this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home set on two combined lots in The Knolls of Cedar Creek, backing to a 50-plus acre tract that keeps the setting quiet. The back deck catches a peek-a-boo winter view of Lake Glenville, which sits just down the ridge with 26 miles of shoreline five minutes away. Downtown Cashiers is 10 to 12 minutes. Inside, two levels of living space read as turn-key. The main floor opens to a vaulted, knotty pine great room with a wood-burning fireplace, hardwood floors, and an updated kitchen with granite counters, stainless appliances, kitchen island, breakfast bar, and stone-tile backsplash. The eat-in dining area connects to the covered deck. The primary suite sits on the main level with a walk-in closet and jetted tub. Downstairs, a fully finished walkout lower level adds a game room sized for a pool table, a granite bar, a family room, a private office behind glass-paneled French doors, and a bonus room currently used as exercise space. A workshop, mechanical, and utility rooms tuck the systems away. Outside: front porch, covered deck, lower patio with fire pit, and gentle, landscaped grounds with mature rhododendron and native plantings. The second lot leaves room to add a guest house, garage or workshop. Starlink high-speed internet stays with the home. Recent updates touch the kitchen, baths, flooring, and basement. Listed below recent appraisal. A strong year-round home in one of the best-positioned pockets between Cashiers and Lake Glenville.

Listed by Donald Collins of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty - CA

MLS Number 1003598

• Residential
• Bedrooms 2
• Bathroom 2
• Acreage 0.35

Charming and beautifully updated, this delightful cottage at 92 Hicks Road offers the perfect mountain retreat in the sought-after Mirror Lake community. Thoughtfully renovated for modern comfort, the home features recently updated bathrooms, newly installed HVAC, and a warm, inviting atmosphere throughout. The open-concept living room and kitchen create an ideal gathering space, highlighted by a cozy fireplace and abundant natural light. Each of the two spacious bedrooms includes its own private bath, providing comfort and privacy for owners and guests alike. Outdoor living takes center stage with a large wraparound porch overlooking Mirror Lake. Whether enjoying your morning coffee, entertaining friends, or simply taking in the peaceful mountain setting, the porch offers a wonderful extension of the home's living space. With lake views and access to Mirror Lake, this property combines the charm of a classic Highlands cottage with the convenience of modern updates, all just minutes from downtown Highlands.

Listed by John Muir of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty - HF