Exceptional waterfront living awaits at 23 Anchor Dr. in The Arbor at Lake James, where luxury, comfort and effortless lake living come together in one remarkable turnkey package. Built in 2025 and meticulously maintained, this like-new home has been a highly successful short-term rental while offering an ideal design for full-time living. The thoughtfully crafted main-level floor plan features a spacious primary suite and secondary bedroom, each with private en-suite baths. The open-concept living area showcases a gas fireplace, granite countertops, upgraded stainless steel smart appliances with Wi-Fi connectivity, abundant natural light and seamless flow for relaxing and entertaining. The finished walkout lower level offers 2 additional bedrooms, full bath, wet bar area and second gas fireplace, creating exceptional space for family and guests. Outside, enjoy the best of Lake James from your private waterfront setting featuring over 100 feet of shoreline and tucked within a peaceful cove known for fishing and calm waters. The impressive two-tier dock features a boat lift, upper-level lounging area and diving platform, providing the perfect place to swim, relax, entertain and take in the lake views. Offered fully furnished and including the dock, boat lift, pontoon boat and jet ski, this turnkey waterfront retreat is ready to enjoy from day one. Located within the desirable gated Arbor community with walking trails, community pavilion and boat/RV storage, all that's missing-is you!
Property Details
- Interior
- Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Split Bedroom, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Other - See Remarks
- Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump
- Heating
- Heat Pump
- Cooling Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 3.5
- Full Baths
- 3
- Half Baths
- 1
- View
- Water
- Lot Features
- Sloped, Wooded, Waterfront
- Stories
- 1
- Lot Description
- Sloped, Wooded, Waterfront
- Exterior Materials
- Dock - Floating, Other - See Remarks
- Acres
- 0.0
- Square Feet
- 3262.0
- Lot Size (sqft)
- 0.82
- Parking Features
- Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side
- Parking
- 1
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- Parking Type
- Driveway
- Parking Garage Spaces
- 2.0
- Property Type
- Purchase
- Basement
- 1
- Basement Description
- Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Interior Entry, Storage Space, Walk-Out Access, Walk-Up Access
- Basement Finished
- 1
- Year Built
- 2025
- Foundation
- Basement
- Roof
- Architectural Shingle
- Sewer Information
- Septic Installed
- Utility Source
- Well
- Utility Features
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Phone Connected
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Oven, Microwave, Oven, Wine Refrigerator
- Subdivision
- The Arbor at Lake James
- Community Features
- Boat Storage, Gated, Lake Access, Picnic Area, RV Storage, Walking Trails
- Elementary School
- Nebo
- Middle School
- East McDowell
- High School
- McDowell
- County
- McDowell
- Region
- Nebo
- Original List Price
- $1,649,000
- Days on Market (Cumulative)
- 96
- HOA
- 1
- HOA Fees
- 950.0
Location
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Listed by Leslie Elliott (#CARLAELAE)
Listing Office: Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-Biltmore Park (#CARNCM10051)
