Waterfront - Primary on Main

Address

5140 Beech Bluff Drive, Morganton, NC

Listing Type

Single Family

Price

$ 3,250,000

Property Attributes

ID#4420970
TypeSingle Family
Listing Status Active
CountyBURKE
CityMorganton
AreaBurke County
NeighborhoodSouthpointe
Zip28655
Style
Year Built2005
Price$ 3,250,000
Bedrooms6
Full Bathrooms4
Half Bathrooms2
Sqr Footage6085
Lot Size0.67 Acres

Data Source:

Canopy MLS

Property Description

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 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.

Elementary School	Middle School	High School
Oak Hill Elementary School	Table Rock Middle School	Freedom High School

Price History
9/3/2026	Listed $3,250,000

General Features

Living Area	6085
Sewer	Public Sewer,Sewage Pump
Heating	Central,Forced Air,Heat Pump
Cooling	Ceiling Fan(s),Central Air,Heat Pump,Zoned
Utilities	Cable Available,Electricity Connected,Fiber Optics,Propane,Satellite Internet Available,Underground Power Lines,Underground Utilities,Wired Internet Available
Roof	Architectural Shingle,Metal
Appliances	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 Refrigerato
HOA Fee	1100
Garage Spaces	2
Patio/Porch Features	Covered,Deck,Front Porch,Porch,Rear Porch,Screened,Side Porch,Wrap Around
Security Features	Security System,Smoke Detector(s)
Construction Materials	Hardboard Siding,Stone,Wood
Year Built	2005
View	Long Range,Mountain(s),Water,Winter,Year Round
Levels	Two
Property Subtype	Single Family Residence
Parcel Number	1754826896
Elevation	1000
Waterfront Features	Boat Lift,Covered structure,Dock
Community Features	Clubhouse,Lake Access,Outdoor Pool,Street Lights,Walking Trails
HOA Fee 2	176.14
Assoc Fee Paid Per	Annually
County	Burke
New Construction	No
Property Type	Residential
HOA	Yes
Subdivision Name	Southpointe
Garage Y/N	Yes
Other Structures	Gazebo
Full Baths	4
Directions	From NC 126,turn into Southpointe on Southpointe Drive and follow it through the community to Beech Bluff Drive. GPS will take you to 5140 Beech Bluff Drive; the home is on the right side of the cul-
High School	Freedom
City	Morganton
Body of Water	Lake James
Association Name	Catawba Valley Prop. Mgt
Senior Community Y/N	No
Lot Size Units	Acres
Carport Y/N	No
HOA Fee 2 Frequency	Semi-Annually
Elementary School	Oak Hill
Middle/Junior High School	Table Rock
Additional Parcels Y/N	No
Virtual Tour	https://youtu.be/hYisrWO70is
Standard Status	Active
CAR_HOASubjectTo	Required
Construction Type	Site Built
Restrictions	Architectural Review,Building,Square Feet,Subdivision
Tax Assessed Value	1761380
Virtual Tour	https://youtu.be/hYisrWO70is
Listing Terms	Cash,Conventional

Interior Features

Interior Amenities	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
Basement	Daylight,Exterior Entry,Full,Interior Entry,Partially Finished,Storage Space,Walk-Out Access
Flooring	Carpet,Concrete,Tile,Wood
Fireplace Features	Fire Pit,Great Room,Propane,Wood Burning
Basement (Y/N)	Yes
Window Features	Window Treatments
Fireplace Y/N	Yes
Above Grade Finished Area	3469
Half Baths	2
Laundry Features	In Basement,Laundry Room,Main Level,Multiple Locations,Sink
Total Bedrooms	6
Below Grade Finished Area	2616
Total Baths	6
SqFt Main	2394
SqFt Garage	653
SqFt Upper	1075
Bedroom	1

Exterior Features

Exterior Amenities	Dock - Floating,Porte-cochere
Parking Features	Driveway,Attached Garage,Garage Door Opener
Lot Features	Level,Paved,Private,Sloped,Wooded,Views,Waterfront
Water Source	Public
Lot Size Area	0.67
Foundation Details	Basement
Road Surface Type	Asphalt,Paved
Door Features	Insulated Door(s),Sliding Doors
Other Equipment	Fuel Tank - Leased,Surround Sound
Road Responsibility	Publicly Maintained Road
Main Level Garage YN	Yes