When most people think of summer in the mountains and summer on the lake, they have two very different places in mind. But for Western North Carolina locals, it’s just the opposite.
If the word summer makes you want to start up the boat and enjoy beautiful mountain views, we have just the thing. Explore our lakefront communities below and start your Western North Carolina lake home search today.
BILTMORE LAKE
Biltmore Lake is a thriving master-planned community in Western North Carolina. Set within more than 1,000 sustainably designed acres, its 650+ homes have attracted residents from dynamic and diverse backgrounds. Biltmore Lake’s neighborhoods connect seamlessly by miles of streets, sidewalks, trails, and common areas, each offering a unique perspective of the area’s idyllic mountain character.
Search Biltmore Lake homes to find an elegantly-imagined community all around you, rich in detail, quality, and craftsmanship.
VIEW FROM 14 LIGHT CAHILL COURT IN BILTMORE LAKE
$799,000 | MLS#: 3269782 | Just steps from the lake and trail system, clubhouse, tennis courts, swim beach, boats, and everything that Biltmore Lake has to offer.
LAKE JUNALUSKA
Lake Junaluska is centered around a beautiful 200-acre lake surrounded by 1,200 acres of rolling hills and valleys. It’s quietly nestled in Haywood County, known for its 18 peaks topping 6,000 feet, more than any other county east of the Mississippi River. The high peaks, fresh air, and stunning natural beauty are what first brought people to the area, seeking refuge from the hot summers of lower elevations. Today, Lake Junaluska is a thriving year-round community.
Search Lake Junaluska homes for properties where nature abounds, with ducks, geese, swans, a butterfly garden, and a rose walk along the path encircling the lake.
VIEW FROM 2821 S LAKESHORE DRIVE IN LAKE JUNALUSKA
$395,000 | MLS#: 3286189 | Fishing, boating, and a walking path right in the front yard—and a dock on the lake are included in this single-level property.
LAKE JAMES
At the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains, not far from the charming towns of Morganton and Marion in Western North Carolina, lies Lake James, a pristine lake fed by three rivers. The area is surrounded by ancient forest and is waiting for you to call it home. Living on the shores of scenic Lake James is a dream.
Search Lake James homes to experience #lakelife at your own speed, with planned activities, pristine shorelines, resort-style amenities, and miles of hiking trails.
VIEW FROM 840 LAKEVIEW HILLS DRIVE AT LAKE JAMES
$790,000 | MLS#: 3272914 | Enjoy life surrounded by beautiful mountains and lake views from this custom home in a private gated community!
LAKE LURE
The town of Lake Lure and its namesake water feature date to the 1920s when the Rocky Broad River was dammed to create the 720-acre lake that has become the centerpiece of a unique resort community. Today, Lake Lure provides a laid back luxury lifestyle that’s in perfect tune to its natural surroundings. The lake’s clear mountain water is home to sizable stocks of blue gill, catfish, and largemouth bass, making it a haven for anglers. Permitted residents can launch from the nicely outfitted Lake Lure Marina to enjoy water skiing, leisure cruising, speed boating, paddling, and swimming.
Search Lake Lure homes to view a unique variety ranging from the historic to the modern, from the somewhat rustic to the state-of-the-art.
VIEW FROM 203 HAWTHORNE DRIVE IN LAKE LURE
$739,000 | MLS#: 3245970 | Custom-built lakefront home on a beautiful lot with long-range mountain views and a boathouse with deck.
Begin Your Easy WNC Lake Homes Search Today!
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Let Beverly-Hanks be your first source when searching for lake homes for sale in Western North Carolina. Our expert REALTORSⓇ know our home listings as well as they know the communities around them. Contact us today to speak with a Beverly-Hanks real estate agent about buying lake homes in WNC.
