Welcome to this stunning lake view retreat, thoughtfully designed for comfort and year-round enjoyment. Offered completely furnished, this lake house combines rustic charm with modern amenities. The main level features a chef-inspired kitchen with a leathered granite island, gas range, farmhouse sink, pantry, and open dining area. The great room is anchored by a cozy wood-burning stove and expansive windows that frame sweeping, long-range water views. Step outside to a screened porch with a stone fireplace or relax on the covered and open decks which are ideal for entertaining. The main-level primary suite includes a spa-like bath and walk-in closet for convenience and privacy. Upstairs offers an additional bedroom with views, a full hall bath and a versatile loft space. The finished basement extends living space with a family room, bedroom, hall bath, and laundry. A lower-level garage provides storage for a UTV or golf cart. This provides easy access to the path leading to the private, deeded boat slips reserved only for the 8 adjacent water view lot owners. Keep your boat here year round and get out on the lake with ease. Just 15 minutes to Marion shops, restaurants and entertainment. Bear Cliff is a quiet gated community on the north side of Lake James with close proximity to Lake James State Park, Fonta Flora Trail and Pisgah National Forest.
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| Price: | 1,499,000 |
| Address: | 264 Porters Way |
| City: | Marion |
| County: | McDowell |
| State: | North Carolina |
| Subdivision: | Bear Cliff |
| MLS: | 4306026 |
| Square Feet: | 3,255 |
| Acres: | 1.86 |
| Lot Square Feet: | 1.86 acres |
| Bedrooms: | 3 |
| Bathrooms: | 4 |
| Half Bathrooms: | 1 |
| assumable: | No |
| elevation: | 1000 |
| roomCount: | 11 |
| basementYN: | yes |
| highSchool: | McDowell |
| bedroomMain: | 1 |
| carSqFtMain: | 1550 |
| bedroomUpper: | 1 |
| carAuctionYN: | no |
| carSqFtUpper: | 789 |
| ccrSubjectTo: | Yes |
| doorFeatures: | French Doors, Insulated Door(s) |
| fullBathMain: | 1 |
| halfBathMain: | 1 |
| lotSizeUnits: | Acres |
| otherParking: | basement golf cart/UTV garage only |
| fullBathUpper: | 1 |
| openParkingYN: | no |
| associationName: | Bear Cliff HOA/Robin Cole |
| bedroomBasement: | 1 |
| carHoaSubjectTo: | Required |
| cityTaxesPaidTo: | No City Taxes Paid |
| roadSurfaceType: | Gravel, Paved |
| associationName2: | Bear Cliff dock escrow/Robin Cole |
| carDeedReference: | 1384-285 |
| carPlatBookSlide: | 9/15 |
| elementarySchool: | North Cove |
| fullBathBasement: | 1 |
| taxAssessedValue: | 708420 |
| listingOfficeName: | Engel & Volkers Foothills Lake James |
| mainLevelGarageYN: | no |
| roadResponsibility: | Private Maintained Road |
| carConstructionType: | Site Built |
| carHoaSubjectToDues: | Mandatory |
| zoningSpecification: | Res |
| allowedUseCaseGroups: | IDX |
| middleOrJuniorSchool: | West McDowell |
| sqFtTotalPropertyHla: | 3255 |
| attributionTypeListing: | List Agent Email |
| belowGradeFinishedArea: | 916 |
| associationFeeFrequency: | Annually |
| associationAnnualExpense: | 710.00 |
| associationFee2Frequency: | Annually |
| specialListingConditions: | None |
| carPlatReferenceSectionPages: | 9/15 |
| carProposedSpecialAssessmentYN: | no |
