Lake James Lake James, North Carolina Lakefront Real Estate

Lake James

Lake James by Crescent Communities features two of the best North Carolina Mountain lakefront communities, 1780 and Old Wildlife Club are some of the most sought-after waterfront real estate in North Carolina. Set along 6,500 acre Lake James, these communities are less than an hour from Asheville and just 90 minutes west of Charlotte. These North Carolina lakefront mountain neighborhoods feature both waterfront and interior homesites with magnificent views of the Blue Ridge mountain range, the Linville Gorge Wilderness, Lake James and the Catawba River.

The 1780 community is defined by its inspiring mountain views, lake access, and ties to the area’s rich American history. This 1,100 acre community is just a short walk or boat ride from Camp Lake James, Crescent’s new lake adventure center, and the 3,000-acre expansion of Lake James State Park.

Old Wildlife Club offers views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and an abundance of native flora and fauna including deer, red foxes, wild turkey, wood ducks, ospreys and herons. Old Wildlife Club’s first phase includes more than 150 acres with estate sized homesites ranging from one to eight acres.

Community Amenities

• North Carolina Mountain Homesites: Lake James offers waterfront, water access and interior parcels range from 2 to 18 acres with no timeframe to build
• Camp Lake James: Owners automatically become members of Camp Lake James, a lake adventure center, adjacent to 1780 and directly across the lake from Old Wildlife Club. With a full-time camp manager and activities director to organize community events, nature tours and other activities, the camp will be the place where members can begin and end their daily adventures. The Camp offers members a wide range of amenities, including a social hall with a fitness center, swimming pool and tennis courts, workout facilities, and a traditional fishing hole
• National Parks: Nearby North Carolina parks and attractions include: Pisgah National Forest, Linville Wilderness Area, Blue Ridge Parkway, Lake James State Park, South Mountains State Park, and Mt. Mitchell State Park
• Recreation: Enjoy limitless opportunities for hiking, camping, trail running and mountain biking
• Nature trails: The extensive trail system offers connections to the Over-mountain Victory National Historic Trail
• Snow skiing: The high country of western North Carolina is an attractive winter skiing destination
• Fishing: Whether you’re looking for lake, streams, or ponds Lake James and the surrounding area has it all
• Boating on Lake James: There are boat slips, canoe/ kayak expeditions, and a large array of water sports available
• Conservation: Crescent Communities collaborates with national, state and local conservation and environmental organizations to make this North Carolina mountain-lake community’s homes blend seamlessly with the natural environment that surrounds them
• Location: Lake James is ideally located just minutes away from state and national parks and a short car ride away from numerous North Carolina towns and cities. The quaint main street communities of Morganton, Marion and Valdese are also just a short drive from Lake James. Asheville, known for its thriving arts culture and the nationally renowned Biltmore Estate, is less than an hour away