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1831 Sandy Cove Drive

Morganton, NC 28655

MLS#: 4303843

$2,549,000

Status: Active
Listing number: 4303843
Listing provided by: Morgan-Trace Real Estate
Listing agent phone: None
Last update: a month ago
On site: 6 months ago
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Property

Beds

4

Full Baths

3

1/2 Baths

1

Year Built

2007

Sq.Footage

4,168

Custom lakefront home on Lake James. Located in the highly sought-after SouthPointe neighborhood in Morganton, NC. This builder's own custom home was thoughtfully designed and built to maximize water views, lake access, and entertaining space. This property offers one of the rarest features on the lake, a gently sloping walkable approach to the shoreline and dock, on the main channel. Amazing outdoor entertaining features include not just one 16'x36' covered cedar porch overlooking the lake from above, but also another 16'x36' bluestone patio with a large wood-burning fireplace, plus an outdoor shower with a private changing area. The main level features two bedrooms with en-suites, two home offices for work or study spaces, both of which have closets and could be used as bedrooms. The living room features a beautiful wood-burning stone fireplace to relax by. Both levels have full kitchens, two bedrooms, and dining areas inside or out. Take a walk down to the private over-the-water gazebo and dock, which were replaced in 2025; the dock has two slips, one of which has a boat lift. on a .59-acre lot with approximately 275 ft of waterfront. Plenty of parking outside and in, the home has two garages, with a total of 5 bays. 2 on grade and 3 more under. With its variety of outdoor living spaces, this home provides numerous opportunities to enjoy lake life. whether relaxing on the cedar porch, gathering around the fireplace on the bluestone patio, or entertaining on the water's edge in the gazebo. Designed for comfort and connection, it's a home that's ideal for large or private gatherings and year-round enjoyment. The owner wishes to take all calls personally. Please call the owner to set up all showings.

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Other Interior Features

    Central Vacuum, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)

  • Total Bedrooms

    4

  • Bathrooms

    3

  • 1/2 Bathrooms

    1

  • Above Grade Finished Area

    2536.0

  • Basement YN

    YES

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    Heat Pump

  • Fireplace YN

    YES

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Heat Pump

  • Pet friendly

    N/A

Exterior

  • Garage

    Yes

  • Garage spaces

    5

  • Construction Materials

    Stone Veneer

  • Other Exterior Features

    Dock, Outdoor Shower

  • Parking

    Basement, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Garage Faces Side

  • Patio and Porch Features

    Covered, Patio, Porch, Rear Porch

  • Pool

    No

  • Waterfront YN

    YES

  • View

    Mountain(s), Water

Area & Lot

  • Lot Features

    Private, Sloped, Waterfront

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

  • Architectural Style

    Other

Price

  • Sales Price

    $2,549,000

  • Sq. Footage

    4, 168

  • Price/SqFt

    $611

HOA

  • Association

    Yes

  • Association Fee

    $1,300

  • Association Fee Frequency

    Annually

  • Association Fee Includes

    N/A

School District

  • Elementary School

    Oak Hill

  • Middle School

    Table Rock

  • High School

    Freedom

Property Features

  • Accessibility Features

    Therapeutic Whirlpool

  • Association Amenities

    Trail(s)

  • Senior Community YN

    NO

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

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Custom lakefront home on Lake James. Located in the highly sought-after SouthPointe neighborhood in Morganton, NC. This builder's own custom home was thoughtfully designed and built to maximize water views, lake access, and entertaining space. This property offers one of the rarest features on the lake, a gently sloping walkable approach to the shoreline and dock, on the main channel. Amazing outdoor entertaining features include not just one 16'x36' covered cedar porch overlooking the lake from above, but also another 16'x36' bluestone patio with a large wood-burning fireplace, plus an outdoor shower with a private changing area. The main level features two bedrooms with en-suites, two home offices for work or study spaces, both of which have closets and could be used as bedrooms. The living room features a beautiful wood-burning stone fireplace to relax by. Both levels have full kitchens, two bedrooms, and dining areas inside or out. Take a walk down to the private over-the-water gazebo and dock, which were replaced in 2025; the dock has two slips, one of which has a boat lift. on a .59-acre lot with approximately 275 ft of waterfront. Plenty of parking outside and in, the home has two garages, with a total of 5 bays. 2 on grade and 3 more under. With its variety of outdoor living spaces, this home provides numerous opportunities to enjoy lake life. whether relaxing on the cedar porch, gathering around the fireplace on the bluestone patio, or entertaining on the water's edge in the gazebo. Designed for comfort and connection, it's a home that's ideal for large or private gatherings and year-round enjoyment. The owner wishes to take all calls personally. Please call the owner to set up all showings.

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