$3,250,000

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… Read More 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 Mountain. 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. Home is being sold fully furnished. Read Less

Courtesy of Keller Williams Unified, 704-799-3700

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Days Online

Last Updated

Oct 1, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Square Ft.

6,085

Year Built

2005

MLS Number

4420970

Additional Details

Property Access

Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road, Road Surface: Asphalt, Paved

Appliances & Equipment

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, Other equipment: Fuel Tank - Leased, Surround Sound

Basement

Daylight, Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry, Partially Finished, Storage Space, Walk-Out Access

Building

Built in 2005, Living area: 6085, Levels: Two, Construction Materials: Hardboard Siding, Stone, Wood

Community

Clubhouse, Lake Access, Outdoor Pool, Street Lights, Walking Trails

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Heat Pump, Zoned

Doors

Insulated Door(s), Sliding Doors

Exterior Features

Patio/Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Porch, Rear Porch, Screened, Side Porch, Wrap Around, Dock - Floating, Porte-cochere

Fireplaces

Fire Pit, Great Room, Propane, Wood Burning

Floors

Carpet, Concrete, Tile, Wood

Foundation

Basement

Garage

2 spaces

Heating

Central, Forced Air, Heat Pump

Home Owner's Association

Association Fee: $1,100, Fee Frequency: Annually

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

Laundry

In Basement, Laundry Room, Main Level, Multiple Locations, Sink

Lot

Level, Paved, Private, Sloped, Wooded, Views, Waterfront

Parking

Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener

Property

Elevation: 1000, Other structures: Gazebo, Long Range, Mountain(s), Water, Winter, Year Round

Roof

Architectural Shingle, Metal

Security Features

Security System, Smoke Detector(s)

Sewer

Public Sewer, Sewage Pump

Taxes

Additional parcels description:, Parcel Number: 1754826896, Assessed Value: $1.76138e+06

Utilities

Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Fiber Optics, Propane, Satellite Internet Available, Underground Power Lines, Underground Utilities, Wired Internet Available, Water Source: Public

Water Features

Water Body Name: Lake James, Boat Lift, Covered structure, Dock

Windows

Window Treatments

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