What Do You Need from Your Smith Mountain Lake Home?

Smith Mountain Lake is a wonderful place to live! Granted, I may be a bit prejudiced having been a resident for decades! But many people have come for a visit and found themselves moving to this little piece of heaven in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Some purchase a vacation home and others become permanent residents in our community. Determining how and when you are going to be using your home is the first step to happiness on buying in Smith Mountain Lake!


The first thing to ask yourself is what you are going to be using your home for. Is this going to be the place for a weekend getaway or is it a permanent residence? Or will it be both? Your vacation home can easily become your retirement lake home. Once you decide what you are going to use your home for, you can look at what you need from it.

What do you want from your lake home? Is private water access a must or is a community boat ramp located nearby all you really need? In Smith Mountain Lake you have a view almost anywhere you buy a home, but you can choose from mountain vistas or sparkling waterscapes! Wooded lots make for excellent privacy!

Are there activities you want to enjoy without ever leaving home? Swimming, boating and fishing are all favorite water sports people like to enjoy from their own docks. If you prefer golf to fishing, a home next to one of the award winning courses may be a better fit for you.

Sometimes it is hard to know what you want if you haven’t had the chance to live in a waterfront property before. Working with a real estate agent who knows the area is a real plus! They can help you figure out what will work best for your lifestyle! If you have questions about life on the lake, call me, Vicki Millehan! Over 18 years experience in selling waterfront properties!