The Reserve at Lake Keowee - Lakefront Homes Are A Happy Place
Across America, there is a growing demand for lakefront homes in the Carolinas. Let’s face it. People love the water. And while this has driven up home prices a bit, it’s not too late to find one-of-a-kind lakefront homes built by the top Lake Keowee builders. On a recent visit to Western South Carolina, we visited The Reserve at Lake Keowee again, a gated community with luxury homes on the shores of Lake Keowee. We toured several of the Lake Keowee homes for sale while revelling in the scenic beauty. Here residents are surrounded by lush green forest, manicured hiking trails, and sports amenities such as golf, tennis and fitness. Several of the homes had breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the lake. The lakefront community has its own market square with a cozy post office general store and cafe.
This Lake Keowee home for sale caught our eye right away:
311 South Cove, Sunset SC 29685 - Upon entering this 4 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom lakefront estate, we immediately noticed the 14 foot ceilings and solid cedar beams. The floors are laid with Australian Cypress hardwood, and the Great Room has custom built-ins to display your prized possessions. The kitchen is a gourmet delight featuring a Viking cooktop and large granite island, while the screened porch opens up to a spacious covered deck for entertaining family and friends.
With the master suite on the main level, there are 2 more bedrooms and 2 full baths, as well as an additional room for an office, a pool table/recreation room, a snacking kitchen/bar, stone fireplace, a custom wine cellar and a workshop. The guest suite above the garage has one bedroom and one full bath, perfect for weekend guests. For those who enjoy boating, the home has boat dock in place with a lift.
If you love the tranquility of waterfront living, with sweeping scenic views, this Lake Keowee property at The Reserve is a must see. Other wonderful features of the home include:
- Hot Tub/Spa
- Wet Bar
- Built-in Bookcases
- French Doors
- Multiple Fireplaces
- Insulated Windows
- A Full Basement
Described between 4500-4999 square feet, on a .87 acre wooded lot, and constructed by one of the most reputable Lake Keowee builders, this home is listed for $1,520,000 and seems like a bargain at around $300 a square foot.
In The Reserve at Lake Keowee, home prices range from $500,000 to over $3 million, but you get much more than the home of your dreams when you live in The Reserve. When you buy a Lake Keowee property there, you gain access to a number of a top-notch amenities, including:
• An 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course
• The 20,000 square-foot Orchard House, overlooking the Great Lawn, featuring men's and women's locker rooms with card rooms, a pro shop, dining with lounges, and a full-service bar
• A Tennis and Fitness Center with lighted, outdoor Har-Tru courts, Nautilus fitness equipment, free weights, an aerobics area, and locker rooms
• Volleyball, basketball, pickleball, and badminton courts, horseshoe pits, canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, soccer fields, a spacious covered picnic area and 5+ miles of private hiking trails
• Two pool pavilions – one with fun water features and the other with water fountains and a jetted hot tub
• A 200-wet slip marina on Lake Keowee
• The lakeside Village Center with a community market, post office, and dining options
Life By The Lake
Living on Lake Keowee, residents at The Reserve enjoy boating, fishing, swimming, canoeing, and other water sports. The lake's surface covers 18,372 acres, and collects waters from the Keowee River and Little River, and flows out into the larger Savannah River. Marine life in the lake includes largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass, as well as crappie, bluegill, yellow perch, catfish, brown trout and rainbow trout. Besides the activities mentioned, it is also a popular spot for those who love to water ski. Water temperatures in the summer range from 75 to 78 degrees, with winter water temperatures ranging from 45 to 50 degrees - which makes Lake Keowee the perfect place for active waterfront living. Throughout the year, there is always something fun to do on or around the water. This is where families make memories to last a lifetime.
If you would like to explore Lake Keowee homes for sale at The Reserve built by some of the top Lake Keowee home builders, this is a smart time to look before the summer kicks in. Residents at The Reserve enjoy mild, four-season climate, with an average temperature of 72 degrees and average low of around 49 degrees. Given the mild temperatures, outdoor activities are enjoyed here all throughout the year. Plan a visit to the Upstate now to tour lakefront homes and amenities.
