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5140 Beech Bluff Drive

Morganton, NC 28655
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Bed 6

Bed

Bath 6

Bath

SqFt6,085

Sqft

Acres0.67

Acre(Lot)

Some homes offer a view. This Southpointe waterfront retreat offers a panorama so broad, natural, and uninterrupted that it becomes the defining experience of the property. From the moment you enter, Lake James fills the windows and the mountain horizon stretches far beyond the water. Instead of looking across at neighboring homes, the eye travels over open lake, the forested shoreline of Lake James State Park, and layer after layer of Blue Ridge peaks. Only the slightest glimpse of another house may be visible, allowing the setting to feel private and almost untouched. The panorama encompasses many of Western North Carolina's most recognizable landmarks, including Mt. Mitchell and the Seven Sisters, Dobson's Knob, Wiseman's View, Shortoff Mountain, and, in the far distance, Grandfather Mo untain. Set on a hidden drive at the end of a quiet cul de sac, the home was designed to keep this landscape in constant view. Expansive windows and glass doors frame the water from the great room, dining area, kitchen, primary suite, and outdoor living spaces. Step onto the covered porch, screened porch, wraparound deck, or open deck and the panorama widens further. These spaces offer front row seating for mist rising from the lake, clouds gathering around Mt. Mitchell, and distant mountains fading from deep green to blue. Whether enjoying coffee at sunrise, dinner outdoors, or a quiet evening, the setting feels more like a private overlook than a neighborhood home. Inside, approximately 6,085 square feet provides the scale to host family and friends while preserving the warmth of a mountain lake retreat. The great room features soaring wood ceilings, exposed beams, rich wood floors, and a dramatic stone fireplace, all positioned to complement rather than compete with the view. The open kitchen offers a large island, generous cabinetry, gas cooking, wall oven, warming drawer, beverage and wine refrigerators, and a walk in pantry. The adjoining dining area makes the lake and mountains the backdrop for every gathering. The main level primary suite offers privacy, convenience, and a peaceful place to wake to water and mountain scenery. Two upper level bedrooms and a full bath provide comfortable guest accommodations. The daylight walkout lower level includes three additional bedrooms, two full baths, one half bath, a den, second kitchen, wet bar, play room, laundry, and storage. With six bedrooms, four full baths, and two half baths, everyone can gather comfortably while still finding a quiet place of their own. The journey to the waterfront is part of the experience. Leaving the house, you pass an outdoor shower before following a smooth, gentle path with a hand railing toward the lake. Along the way, a covered gazebo offers a wonderful place to pause, sit, and take in the remarkable view across the water, state park, and mountains. Continue to the shoreline, where a floating dock, covered structure, and boat lift make it easy to enjoy boating, swimming, paddling, and exploring Lake James. At the end of the day, return to the gazebo or porch and watch the mountains transform as the light moves across the protected shoreline and distant ridgelines. This is more than a spacious Lake James waterfront home. It is a rare vantage point where the lake, state park, and an extraordinary collection of mountain landmarks come together in one sweeping view. For buyers seeking privacy, natural beauty, and a landscape that feels almost entirely free of development, 5140 Beech Bluff Drive offers a perspective that must be experienced in person.

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Property Type : Residential

Price : $3,250,000

AD Id : 90976315

MLS Id : CAR4420970

Beds : 6

Lot Size : 0.67 Acre

Living Area Size : 6,085

Year Built : 2005

Garage : 2

County : Burke

Subdivision: Southpointe

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total Bedroom: 6

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 6 Full Baths: 4 Half Baths: 2

    Room Information

    Has Basement: Yes

    Interior Features

    Attic Stairs Pulldown, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Central Vacuum, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry, Wet Bar Roof: Architectural Shingle, Metal Appliances: Bar Fridge, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Exhaust Hood, Gas Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Refrigerator with Ice Maker, Wall Oven, Warming Drawer, Washer, Washer/Dryer, Wine Refrigerator Laundry Features: In Basement, Laundry Room, Main Level, Multiple Locations, Sink

    Roofing Information

    Architectural Shingle, Metal
  • Flooring Information

    Flooring: Carpet, Concrete, Tile, Wood Construction Materials: Hardboard Siding, Stone, Wood
  • Heating & Cooling

    Heating: Central, Forced Air, Heat Pump Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Heat Pump, Zoned WaterSource: Public

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 2005
  • Exterior Features

    Dock - Floating, Porte-cochere Construction Materials: Hardboard Siding, Stone, Wood Foundation Details: Basement Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road

  • Lot Information

    Lot Description: Level, Paved, Private, Sloped, Wooded, Views, Waterfront Lot Size Area: 0.67 acre

    Property Information

    Property Type: Residential Sub Type: Single Family Residence

  • Listing Price Information

    Original List Price:$3250000

  • Tax Information

    Tax Assessed Value: 1761380 Parcel Number: 1754826896

  • Parking Information

    Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener

    Garage Information

    Has Garage: Yes Garage Space: 2 Has Main Level Garage: Yes

    Homeowners Association Information

    HOA: $1,100.00 Annually

  • School Information

    Elementary School: Oak Hill Junior High School: Table Rock Senior High School: Freedom
  • Utility Information

    Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Fiber Optics, Propane, Satellite Internet Available, Underground Power Lines, Underground Utilities, Wired Internet Available Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewage Pump Water Source: Public
  • Location Information

    Subdivision: Southpointe City: Morganton Direction: From NC 126, turn into Southpointe on Southpointe Drive and follow it through the community to Beech Bluff Drive. GPS will take you to 5140 Beech Bluff Drive; the home is on the right side of the cul-de-sac on a hidden drive. Community pool and small clubhouse are located at the end of Lighthouse Ct on the left.
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MLS: CAROLINA #4420970 LISTED BY: Bryan Jones, Keller Williams Unified 704-799-3700 SOURCE: CAROLINA (Canopy MLS) (Listings courtesy of CAROLINA (Canopy MLS) as distributed by MLS GRID)

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