Lake View Homes in Western North Carolina

MLS Number 1003251

• Residential
• Bedrooms 4
• Bathroom 6
• Acreage 3.32

An extraordinary and uniquely distinct opportunity to own three exceptional properties within the prestigious Lake Toxaway Estates. Together, these offerings totaling 3.32 acres total create an unparalleled legacy estate with expansive lakefront, multiple homesites, and outstanding amenities in one of Western North Carolina's most coveted mountain communities. The centerpiece, 1957 Cold Mountain Road, is a remarkable waterfront residence designed for both grand entertaining and relaxed mountain living. The home features 4 bedrooms and 5 & 1/2 baths; highlighted by a dramatic great room with a massive stone fireplace, soaring beamed cathedral ceilings, and an impressive wall of windows that captures breathtaking lake views. A chef's kitchen is equipped with Viking ovens and range, dual dishwashers, and a large center island ideal for gathering. The lower-level family room offers a one-of-a-kind pizza oven, creating the perfect setting for casual entertaining. Additional features include a sauna, elevator, whole-home generator, circular drive, expansive landscaping, and generous covered porches designed to embrace the natural beauty of the surroundings. The property also includes two boathouses with docks and a paved cart path leading directly from the home to one of the boathouses. Ideally positioned across the lake from the Marina, Country Club, and Golf Course, the setting combines privacy with exceptional convenience. Also included is 1923 Cold Mountain Road, consisting of 2 1/2; lots totaling 1.278 acres with the flexibility to subdivide. This exceptional lakefront parcel features a paved drive, boathouse, and docks, offering tremendous potential for an additional residence, guest retreat, or future investment opportunity. Completing the offering is Lot 50N, a 1.37-acre parcel located across Cold Mountain Road from the other properties. Easily developable or marketable as a separate homesite, this parcel adds even greater flexibility and long-term value to this rare multi-property offering. This is a truly extraordinary chance to create a private family compound, investment portfolio, or legacy estate in the heart of Lake Toxaway.

Listed by Kenneth McCall of Lake Toxaway Company

MLS Number 1002775

• Residential
• Bedrooms 6
• Bathroom 6
• Acreage 6.24

Windy Hill Lodge is an extraordinary mountain retreat set on 6.3 private acres at approximately 3,850 feet elevation within a gated community bordered by National Forest on three sides. The property offers sweeping long-range views across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia, including iconic vistas of Whiteside, Yellow, Shortoff, and Big Terrapin Mountains, Rabun Bald, and the waters of Lakes Jocassee, Keowee, and Hartwell. Residents also enjoy access to a private 22-acre park with trails and the pristine Whitewater River, creating a rare combination of privacy, natural beauty, and outdoor recreation. This exceptional home-designed for hosting and extended stays, with exceptional flexibility beyond traditional bedroom count-features six well-appointed bedrooms and thoughtfully designed living areas that “sleep like a much larger home.” The upper level includes a custom bunk lounge with built-in sleeping niches and a whimsical treehouse-inspired hideaway, while the lower level offers a spacious flex studio with exterior access, full bath, and daybeds-ideal for guests, wellness, or private quarters. The expansive great room showcases a soaring 26-foot cathedral ceiling with exposed beams, rich oak floors, and a Tennessee fieldstone fireplace. Windows frame breathtaking mountain views and fill the home with natural light, while doors open to a covered porch with stone fireplace and outdoor dining-perfect for cool evenings and sunsets. The chef's kitchen suits entertaining and everyday living with granite countertops, large island, butler's pantry, and premium Dacor, GE Monogram, and KitchenAid appliances. A stand-alone bar with ice maker and refrigerator adds to the gathering appeal. The main-level primary suite is a private sanctuary with mountain and lake views, see-through gas fireplace, jetted tub, oversized steam shower, dual water closets, and cedar dressing room. Also on the main level are a guest bedroom with bath and a paneled library with fireplace. Upstairs includes a private guest suite with bath, sitting area, and wet bar. The lower level also provides two guest bedrooms with private baths, exercise and craft rooms, safe room, and a third garage with workshop. Additional features include a whole-house generator, central vacuum, four-zone HVAC, emergency water storage, mature landscaping, and extensive stonework-a rare opportunity to enjoy flexible, luxurious mountain living in the Blue Ridge.

Listed by Grace Battle of Cashiers Sotheby's International Realty

MLS Number 1003264

• Residential
• Bedrooms 4
• Bathroom 6
• Acreage 0.94

On the shores of Lake Glenville, Deer Run Cottage emerges as poetry written in timber and native stone, a love letter to the landscape that holds it. The main level unfolds with the kitchen, dining room, and living room merging against the backdrop of mountain and lake views. Through floor-to-ceiling windows, the lake becomes a piece of art that changes with every hour and every season. On the main floor, the primary bedroom with its fireplace-feels like sleeping inside a painting. Wake to water, sleep to stars, dream to the gentle percussion of waves finding the shore. Three distinct outdoor spaces grace the main level, each with its own personality. The covered porch whispers of long dinners and longer conversations. The open deck calls to sun worshippers and star gazers. The screened sleeping porch off the primary suite promises afternoon naps. The upper level holds two rooms: one with a queen bed and a bathroom with a clawfoot tub, and a bonus room with its window seat. The lower level bedrooms open like jewelry boxes onto the lakefront porch. Four bedrooms, two flex rooms, and five and half baths allow space for family and friends to gather or scatter as mood and moment demand. Numbers cannot capture the real equation: how a building becomes a feeling, how architecture becomes memory, how a cottage becomes the place dreams are made of. From the private dock, to the sandy beach, or separate stone steps to a wading rock perfect for children or dogs, cool summer afternoons come alive with the thrill of lake adventures. Whether you're paddling across the pristine waters, taking the boat out for a sunset cruise, or simply diving into the crystal-clear depths, Lake Glenville becomes your personal playground at this elevated paradise. Deer Run Cottage understands human nature: we need both connection and solitude, grandeur and intimacy, civilization and wilderness. Here, morning coffee tastes better, because gazing at the view has replaced screen time. Sleep comes easier because the water sings lullabies through open windows. In a world of manufactured experiences, Deer Run Cottage offers something increasingly rare: authenticity. Luxury that whispers rather than shouts, elegance that simply exists rather than poses, beauty that rewards attention rather than demands it. Some places you visit. Some places visit you back. Deer Run Cottage belongs to the latter. Come see for yourself! *Broker is relation to Seller*

Listed by Ben Love of Keller Williams Great Smokies

MLS Number 1003105

• Residential
• Bedrooms 4
• Bathroom 4
• Acreage 2.89

Welcome to an extraordinary lakefront estate on Lake Toxaway, Western North Carolina's largest private lake, offering an unmatched blend of luxury, privacy, and future potential. Spanning 2.89 acres across two addresses, 905 Cold Mountain Road and 92 Mallard Point, this rare property features two beautifully appointed homes, three additional buildable lots, multiple boat slips, and a full set of architectural plans by nationally recognized architect Dawn K. Sherry. Her vision takes full advantage of the sweeping lake and mountain views, creating an inspiring opportunity for a true legacy home. The waterfront main home offers four bedrooms and four bathrooms, along with expansive lake-facing decks perfect for entertaining and a private boathouse. Just steps away, the fully renovated guest home provides a charming retreat with three bedrooms and two and a half baths. It features hardwood floors throughout, a spacious sunroom with panoramic lake views, a large covered porch, and an attached carport. Whether used as a guest residence, rental, or temporary living space while building, it delivers comfort and elegance with unobstructed views of the lake and surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains. Set in a quiet, secluded cove on Lake Toxaway, the estate also includes a large cleared lawn, a basketball court, and multiple boat slips along a stone seawall. With three additional buildable lots included, the property offers exceptional flexibility for expansion, investment, or creating a multi-generational compound. Buyers are drawn to Lake Toxaway for its peaceful waters, rich legacy, and exclusive atmosphere. The lake spans 640 acres with 14 miles of shoreline and is reserved exclusively for property owners. The area's prestige is further elevated by the nearby Lake Toxaway Country Club, which offers golf, tennis, fine dining, and more by invitation only. Whether you are seeking a turnkey lakefront lifestyle, the foundation for a custom build, or a one-of-a-kind family retreat, this exceptional estate on Lake Toxaway delivers the best of mountain and waterfront living in one of the Southeast's most coveted lake communities in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Listed by Mitzi Rauers and Judith Michaud of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty

MLS Number 1003249

• Residential
• Bedrooms 4
• Bathroom 6
• Acreage 0.68

Set along the pristine shores of Lake Toxaway, this exceptional custom home offers a rare blend of luxury, comfort, and breathtaking natural beauty. Featuring 4 spacious bedrooms with 5 full baths and 1 half bath. The residence is thoughtfully designed to capture stunning lake views from nearly every angle. At the heart of the home, a grand great room showcases a striking stone wood-burning fireplace, soaring beamed cathedral ceilings, and a dramatic wall of windows that frame panoramic views of the water. The chef's kitchen is equally impressive, equipped with a Viking oven and range, multiple dishwashers, a generous island, and even a built-in pizza oven-perfect for entertaining family and guests. Designed for both relaxation and convenience, the home includes a private sauna, elevator access, and a whole-home generator for peace of mind. Outside, a circular drive provides easy access, while expansive lakeside porches invite you to unwind and take in the serene surroundings. The property's extensive docking and boathouse, connected by a paved cart path from the home, make enjoying lake life effortless. Ideally located across lake from the Club, golf course, and marina, this residence offers the ultimate Lake Toxaway lifestyle-where refined living meets the tranquility of the mountains.

Listed by Kenneth McCall of Lake Toxaway Company

MLS Number 1002068

• Residential
• Bedrooms 4
• Bathroom 5
• Acreage 5.04

This nicely furnished custom home in the Meadow Ridge section of Lake Toxaway Estates sits on a double lot totaling over 5 acres and is turn key, waiting on you. Watch gorgeous sun rises to the east while also overlooking incredible mountain and lake views. With special attention to design, this one of a kind home features reclaimed wood floors with radiant heat, stacked stone fireplaces and accent walls, main level living and so much more. The exquisite design elements including arched beams and doors, make this home both cozy and inviting. The primary suite boasts a stone fireplace and large walk in closet. Each bedroom has an en-suite bath. Enjoy the views from nearly every room in the house. With a large porch complete with its own fire place, you can relax and take in the vista. The lot is nicely landscaped and also includes a nature trail for you to enjoy. It is also convenient to the playground and Meadow Ridge Pavilion. This home was completed in 2025 and is perfect for the discriminating buyer looking for that special place to call home. Property has a whole house 26KWgenerator with an automatic transfer switch and a 10 year extended warranty.

Listed by Amy Fisher of Fisher Realty Brevard

MLS Number 1000461

• Residential
• Bedrooms 4
• Bathroom 5
• Acreage 6.35

Nestled in the prestigious Summer Hill community overlooking the serene waters of Lake Glenville, this custom-built residence epitomizes refined mountain living. Set on two expansive lots to ensure privacy, the home offers breathtaking 180-degree views of the shimmering lake and majestic surrounding mountains from nearly every room. Beautiful vistas for as far as you can see. Enjoy boating, a day at the beach with private docks and sand, or fishing in the clear, fresh waters of Lake Glenville. The great room serves as the heart of the home, featuring soaring vaulted ceilings and a grand stone fireplace that frames the panoramic vistas. Adjacent, the gourmet kitchen is a chef's dream, equipped with a gas range, central island, and premium French-door refrigerator, all complemented by rich cabinetry and elegant countertops. The main-level primary suite provides a tranquil retreat with a screened sleeping porch ideal for enjoying the cool mountain evenings. The ensuite bath boasts a steam shower, jetted soaking tub, dual vanities with ample storage, and heated flooring for ultimate comfort. Designed for seamless indoor-outdoor living, the home features multiple screened porches and expansive open decks, perfect for savoring the crisp mountain air and captivating lake views throughout the seasons. The lower-level deck is an entertainer's delight, hosting a welcoming hot tub and an outdoor fireplace for gatherings under the stars. The residence's lower level caters to guests and entertainment, offering three spacious guest suites, a generous family room with a dedicated game area, a convenient kitchenette, and a private office. An impressive home theater with plush seating and state-of-the-art surround sound promises exceptional cinematic experiences. Starting with the drive through this well-maintained community and continuing up the private 300-foot entrance, you will know you have arrived at a very special home. Since the last ownership, extensive landscaping and many improvements have made this one of the most complete homes available inside and out. Residents of Summer Hill enjoy deeded lake access, a community dock, a charming outdoor pavilion, and gated security. Recent upgrades to the home include a Cummins generator, lush landscaping, and modern railings, enhancing both functionality and aesthetic appeal. Embrace a serenity, elegance, and natural beauty lifestyle in one of Lake Glenville's most coveted communities.

Listed by Jochen Lucke of Silver Creek Real Estate Group,Inc.

MLS Number 1002620

• Residential
• Bedrooms 3
• Bathroom 6
• Acreage 1.23

If you're looking for lakefront property with panoramic views of pristine Lake Glenville and the mountains beyond, look no further! Situated on a large, gently sloping lot tucked behind the gates of Summer Hill, this home features a private boat dock accessed via a stairway, both of which were replaced in 2023 with composite material for easy maintenance. This quintessential lake house is incredibly spacious, ideal for large family get-togethers. Inside, the main level features a primary ensuite bedroom and two ensuite guest rooms. In addition to being a convenient layout, the split floor plan affords privacy when friends or family visit. Between the bedrooms, the open floor plan boasts a large eat-in kitchen with an island, a dining room, and a living room featuring a stacked-stone, wood-burning fireplace. A deck with both covered and uncovered areas spans the entire back of the house and offers sweeping views of Lake Glenville, the highest-elevation lake east of the Mississippi River. Kick back, relax, and watch the world go by while cozied up beside another stacked-stone fireplace. On the lower level, there are two additional bonus rooms, two bathrooms, and a large living area for both adults and kids to gather and play ping pong or games, complete puzzles, or watch TV. Another expansive deck spreads across the length of the house. For convenience, laundry rooms are located on both levels. And, for added peace of mind, the current owners installed a generator and encapsulated the crawlspace with a whole-house dehumidifier. This must-see home is being sold turnkey, so all you have to do is move in, start enjoying lake life, and make memories for years to come!

Listed by Chuck Self of Silver Creek Real Estate Group,Inc.

MLS Number 1001402

• Residential
• Bedrooms 4
• Bathroom 6
• Acreage 112

Opportunities like this don't come around every day! Owned by the same family for generations, now ready for the next chapter! Imagine living in a log cabin perched on a hill with breathtaking views of Lake Glenville, framed by the Blue Ridge Mountains. From this incredible vantage point, the home is nestled within approximately 112 acres of peaceful privacy. Designed for outdoor living, it features wraparound decking, a large grassy yard, and a patio with a fire pit. Relax on the deck and watch boats on the lake or gather with loved ones for cozy evenings by the fire. Inside, the traditional log cabin charm is highlighted by oversized windows that reveal the natural beauty of your surroundings. A stone fireplace adds warmth to the inviting great room. An upstairs loft and additional living space downstairs provide ample room to spread out and entertain guests. In addition to the exceptional views, the expansive property features pond and stream frontage. Direct access to Jenkins Lake is the perfect spot to add a dock for fishing or simply as a launching pad for your pups to enjoy the cool, refreshing water. For those looking to build a custom creation, this home is a great starting point for constructing a dream home on the property, with an excellent, flat building site located just above the house. The site is just one of many on the property, offering privacy, a usable yard, and breathtaking long-range views of the mountains and lake. Located just minutes from downtown Cashiers, this large tract of land offers endless possibilities. Whether creating a family compound, exploring development opportunities with potential homesites providing stunning views, or enjoying it as a private mountain retreat, the property delivers unmatched versatility. And with a successful vacation rental history, the home provides an immediate opportunity. It is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, complete with hiking and UTV trails within the private property, easy access to Lake Glenville, and the cozy town of Cashiers. The home has two boat slips at Cedar Point that are not included but could be purchased. The possibilities of this property are truly limitless!

Listed by Kathryn Nicholson of Silver Creek Real Estate Group,Inc.