
Listen to the rushing waters of the stream and waterfall that encircle the house as you enter this magnificent log home. The soaring ceiling & expansive windows capture views of the surrounding trees. Brazilian walnut flooring & the floor to ceiling stone wood burning fireplace are the centerpieces of this great room. Open kitchen & dining area provide ample entertaining space. Spend cozy evenings on the screened porch with a fire or on the deck overlooking Lake James. Main level primary suite with gas fireplace & ensuite bath with large tiled shower and jet tub. Lower level has 2nd primary suite with gas fireplace, a bunk room and a 4th bedroom both share access to a hall bath with claw foot tub. A second kitchen & stone fireplace in the family room provide a cozy entertainment area with pool table & TV. Lower level patio with stamped concrete features outdoor shower, hot tub and adds a great location for outdoor dining. Enjoy a short walk down the stone stairway to the gazebo in the woods or continue on to the lake where you’ll find an expansive covered gazebo & floating dock in the quiet deep water cove. Detached 2 car oversized garage has space for cars and boats. Many updates including composite decking on front, rear and breezeway decks as well as new gazebo rails, new floating dock and refurbished waterfall feature. Located on 5.73 acres, this family compound at Lake James is the place you’ll want to choose to make your lake life memories. Black Forest is a gated community about 15 minutes from Marion and features a community center, lake and river camp amenity areas with picnic pavilions, fire pits, lake access and miles of hiking trails throughout the community. Offered turnkey with few exclusions.
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| Price: | 2,890,000 |
| Address: | 143 Nature Walk Drive |
| City: | Marion |
| County: | McDowell |
| State: | North Carolina |
| Subdivision: | Black Forest |
| MLS: | 4334363 |
| Square Feet: | 3,713 |
| Acres: | 5.73 |
| Lot Square Feet: | 5.73 acres |
| Bedrooms: | 4 |
| Bathrooms: | 4 |
| Half Bathrooms: | 1 |
| assumable: | No |
| elevation: | 1000 |
| roomCount: | 15 |
| basementYN: | yes |
| highSchool: | McDowell |
| bedroomMain: | 1 |
| carSqFtMain: | 1927 |
| carAuctionYN: | no |
| ccrSubjectTo: | Yes |
| doorFeatures: | Insulated Door(s), Sliding Doors |
| fullBathMain: | 1 |
| halfBathMain: | 1 |
| lotSizeUnits: | Acres |
| carSqFtGarage: | 896 |
| openParkingYN: | no |
| attributionName: | Polly Leadbetter |
| bedroomBasement: | 3 |
| carHoaSubjectTo: | Required |
| cityTaxesPaidTo: | No City Taxes Paid |
| roadSurfaceType: | Gravel, Paved |
| carDeedReference: | 1338/489 |
| carPlatBookSlide: | 9/44 |
| elementarySchool: | North Cove |
| fullBathBasement: | 2 |
| taxAssessedValue: | 1403770 |
| listingOfficeName: | Engel & Volkers Foothills Lake James |
| lotSizeDimensions: | irregular |
| mainLevelGarageYN: | yes |
| roadResponsibility: | Private Maintained Road |
| carConstructionType: | Site Built |
| carHoaSubjectToDues: | Mandatory |
| zoningSpecification: | R |
| allowedUseCaseGroups: | IDX |
| middleOrJuniorSchool: | West McDowell |
| sqFtTotalPropertyHla: | 3713 |
| attributionTypeListing: | List Agent Email |
| belowGradeFinishedArea: | 1786 |
| associationFeeFrequency: | Annually |
| associationAnnualExpense: | 6070.00 |
| specialListingConditions: | None |
| carPlatReferenceSectionPages: | 9/44 |
| carProposedSpecialAssessmentYN: | no |
