Nestled on a point on scenic Smith Mountain Lake in southwestern Virginia is a home designed to bring the elegance of nature into everyday experience. Placed to take advantage of magnificent views of Smith Mountain as it rises dramatically from the lake, this home offers privacy, lakeside amenities and a gracious lifestyled for the discerning buyer.

"I designed the home to be very welcoming, with a casual elegance," says Anne Cook. She and her husband Bill own the property. "I'm an interior designer and I made sure that very high quality finishes were used throughout the house."

The home features 340 feet of shoreline, broad water views, 6,700 square feet of living space, four bedrooms, four and one-half baths, two fireplaces, gourmet kitchen, sun porch, home theater, two home office/day rooms, a large family room and upper and lower two-stall garages. Exquisite detailing includes deep crowning molding, 16-foot ceilings, exotic granite, Jerusalem stone, exotic Brazilian walnut hardwood floors, thoughtfully placed arch entrances, Jurassic-period green Brazilian granite in the master bath, and numerous architectural accents. A two-boat covered boathouse, entertainment dock and terrace complement the home.

"Smith Mountain Lake is heaven on earth. We have a very strong sense of community. People from all over have discovered this beautiful place and made it home," Anne says.

"One of the things that appealed to me is that as I neared retirement, I wanted to be in a place where there are people who have come out of business and have similar educational backgrounds. Smith Mountain Lake has a large early-retirement group who stay involved in consulting and are active in the community," says Bill.

Smith Mountain Lake is surrounded by shopping, dining, healthcare and outdoor activities. It is near Roanoke, Virginia with direct flights to major U.S. cities. The Cook's home is represented by Leslie Becker, Broker of Smith Mountain Lake Properties.

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