1. North Carolina
2. Morganton
3. 1831 Sandy Cove Drive

1831 Sandy Cove Drive, Morganton, NC 28655

• 4 beds |
• 4 baths |
• 4,168 sqft

Property Description

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.

Listing Status:

Active

Listing Office:

Morgan-Trace Real Estate : 828-390-5329

MLS ID:

4303843

Interior

• General: Cable PrewireCentral VacuumEntrance FoyerKitchen IslandOpen FloorplanPantrySplit BedroomStorageWalk-In Closet(s)Walk-In PantryWhirlpool
• Appliances: Convection OvenDishwasherDisposalDryerElectric RangeElectric Water HeaterExhaust FanExhaust HoodIce MakerMicrowaveRefrigerator with Ice MakerSelf Cleaning OvenWasherWasher/Dryer
• Laundry: Electric Dryer HookupInsideLaundry RoomMain LevelSink
• Basement: Basement Garage DoorExterior EntryFinishedInterior EntryStorage SpaceWalk-Out AccessWalk-Up Access
• Flooring: CarpetTile
• A/C: Heat Pump
• Heating: Heat Pump
• Fireplace: Living RoomOutsideWood BurningFireplace

Exterior

• General: Dock - FloatingOutdoor ShowerGazebo
• Style: Other
• Other Structures: PorchRear PorchPatioCovered
• Parking: BasementDrivewayAttached GarageGarage Door OpenerGarage Faces FrontGarage Faces SideGarage ShopKeypad Entry

Construction

• Roofing: Shingle
• Windows: Insulated Window(s)
• General: Site BuiltBasement

Location

• Road/Access: ConcretePaved
• HOA Amenities: 1300.0Annually
• Originating MLS: carolina
• County: Burke

Lot

• Zoning: R-11754911745
• View: Long RangeMountain(s)WaterWinterYear Round

Utilities

• Utilities: Cable ConnectedElectricity ConnectedFiber OpticsPhone ConnectedSatellite Internet AvailableUnderground Power LinesUnderground UtilitiesWired Internet Available
• Water: City
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: carolina

This listing courtesy of Morgan-Trace Real Estate