173 Waters Edge Drive
Nebo, NC 28761
4 bd · 4 ba · 3,103 sqft · $321/sqft
Highlights
About This Home
Move-in ready new construction home with Deeded Boat Slip #51 included! Copy and paste https://player.vimeo.com/video/1190099721 for a walk through video.
This stunning home in The Arbor at Lake James is now complete and ready for immediate enjoyment. Drawing on years of experience building multi-million-dollar custom homes, the builder delivers premium materials, superior craftsmanship, and luxurious finishes throughout.
The thoughtfully designed modern floor plan emphasizes outstanding energy efficiency, quiet comfort, and long-term durability. Standout construction features include a double-waterproofed solid concrete foundation, 2x6 exterior walls, Zip System wall and roof sheathing, James Hardie fiber cement siding, GAF Timberline HDZ architectural shingles with a 25-year warranty, R-38 open-cell spray foam in the roof deck, and R-19 fiberglass batt insulation in all exterior walls (including the garage). Additional upgrades feature Jeld-Wen premium vinyl windows, COREtec Originals 9" wide waterproof luxury vinyl plank flooring with Soft Step underlayment for warmth and sound reduction, quartz countertops, and low-maintenance Armadillo composite decking on the covered porch.
Nestled behind a gated entrance, The Arbor at Lake James is a premier active-lifestyle community offering miles of hiking trails, lakefront community space with direct lake access, a pavilion with a large fireplace, high-speed fiber internet, and optional boat storage for an additional fee. Deeded Boat Slip #51 (with power and water) is included with this property and scheduled for completion this summer, providing easy access to beautiful Lake James.
Step through the impressive 8-foot modern glass door into a spacious foyer that opens to a dramatic open-concept living area. Your eyes are drawn through the home to the large covered outdoor space overlooking the peaceful, wooded backyard.
The main-level family room features a spectacular vaulted ceiling, a sleek linear electric fireplace as the focal point, built-in cabinetry with floating lighted shelves, and a thoughtfully integrated 65" Samsung TV with Dolby Atmos sound bar. The gourmet kitchen boasts a Frigidaire Professional appliance package with 36" induction range, matching refrigerator, drawer microwave, quartz counters, and a large walk-in pantry perfect for a second prep area.
The convenient main-floor primary suite includes a tray ceiling, feature wall, glass door to the covered porch, and a spa-like bathroom with double sinks, zero-entry shower with custom glass enclosure and linear drain, freestanding tub with floor-mounted filler, and a large closet with custom wood shelving. A second main-floor bedroom offers private bath access (with pocket door), a feature wall, excellent lighting, and a Minka-Aire ceiling fan. The laundry room is thoughtfully laid out with a quartz shelf and ample cabinet storage.
The upgraded two-plus-car garage includes a Clopay Modern Steel Ultra Grain insulated door (R-19), a LiftMaster ultra-quiet belt-drive opener with myQ smart technology and battery backup, plus a premium Torginol Epoxy Flake coating on the floor.
Down the fully finished hardwood staircase, the versatile lower level features a second living area, kitchenette with full-size refrigerator, dishwasher and sink, a dedicated wine room with beverage fridge and custom lighted wine bottle rack, plus flexible space ideal for a gym, office, or additional living. This level includes two additional bedrooms and two full baths.
Smart home touches : Ecobee Wi-Fi thermostats, Ring Pro 2 video doorbell, Ring Flood camera, Satco dimmable LED recessed lighting, and Panasonic Whisper Quiet bathroom fans. Other highlights: onsite well and septic, whole-home water filter, mechanical room with floor drain and smart home panel, and an oversize concrete driveway with auxiliary parking.
A detailed builder’s highlights list is available upon request or in the attached documents.
Property Details
Interior Details
- Heating
- Central
- Electric
- Heat Pump
- Flooring
- Vinyl
- Sqftmain
- 1589
- Roomcount
- 16
- Sqftlower
- 0
- Sqftthird
- 0
- Sqftupper
- 0
- Sqftgarage
- 459
- Bedroommain
- 2
- Bedroomlower
- 0
- Bedroomthird
- 0
- Bedroomupper
- 0
- Fullbathmain
- 2
- Halfbathmain
- 0
- Fullbathlower
- 0
- Fullbaththird
- 0
- Fullbathupper
- 0
- Halfbathlower
- 0
- Halfbaththird
- 0
- Halfbathupper
- 0
- Half Bathrooms
- 0
- Bedroombasement
- 2
- Bedroomsecondlq
- 0
- Total Bathrooms
- 4
- Fullbathbasement
- 2
- Fullbathsecondlq
- 0
- Halfbathbasement
- 0
- Halfbathsecondlq
- 0
- Laundry Features
- Electric Dryer Hookup
- Laundry Room
- Main Level
- Washer Hookup
- Sqftunheatedmain
- 0
- Interior Features
- Attic Stairs Pulldown
- Built-in Features
- Drop Zone
- Entrance Foyer
- Kitchen Island
- Open Floorplan
- Storage
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Walk-In Pantry
- Wet Bar
- Mainlevelgarageyn
- 1
- Sqftunheatedlower
- 0
- Sqftunheatedthird
- 0
- Sqftunheatedtotal
- 76
- Sqftunheatedupper
- 0
- Fireplace Features
- Electric
- Family Room
- Sqfttotalpropertyhla
- 3103
- Sqftunheatedbasement
- 76
- Sqftsecondlivingquarters
- 0
- Sqftsecondlivingquartershla
- 0
Dwelling And Structure
- Architectural Style
- Transitional
Square Footage And Levels
- Levels
- One
- Above Grade Finished Area
- 1589
- Below Grade Finished Area
- 1514
Parking And Garage
- Parking Features
- Attached Garage
- Garage Faces Front
Exterior Features
- Roof
- Architectural Shingle
- Construction Materials
- Fiber Cement
- Stone Veneer
- Patio And Porch Features
- Covered
- Deck
- Front Porch
- Rear Porch
Lot And Land
- Lot Features
- Private
- Wooded
- Lot Size Units
- Acres
- Lot Size Dimensions
- 121'x355'x121'x317'
Basement And Foundation
- Basement
- Daylight
- Exterior Entry
- Finished
- Interior Entry
- Foundation Details
- Basement
Waterfront And View
- Waterfront Features
- Boat Slip (Deed) (Off Site)
Utilities
- Sewer
- Septic Installed
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected
- Fiber Optics
- Water Source
- Well
Financial Information
- Citytaxespaidto
- No City Taxes Paid
- Hoasubjecttodues
- Mandatory
Zoning And Restrictions
- Zoningspecification
- Mc Dowell
Listed by Warren Greenlee (704-576-4800) · NorthGroup Real Estate LLC (704-412-2804)
Location
- Address
- 173 Waters Edge Drive
- City
- Nebo, NC 28761
- Community
- The Arbor At Lake James
Schools
- Elementary
- Nebo
- Middle
- East McDowell
- High
- McDowell
School assignments may change. Contact the school district to confirm.
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