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.
- Heating System:
- Heat Pump
- Cooling System:
- Heat Pump
- Basement:
- Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Storage Space, Finished, Basement Garage Door, Walk-Out Access, Walk-Up Access
- Fireplace:
- Outside, Wood Burning, Living Room
- Patio:
- Patio, Covered, Porch, Rear Porch
- Parking:
- Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Keypad Entry, Basement, Garage Faces Front, Garage Faces Side, Garage Shop
- Architectural Style:
- Other
- Exterior Features:
- Outdoor Shower, Dock - Floating
- Flooring:
- Carpet, Tile
- Interior Features:
- Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry, Cable Prewire, Split Bedroom, Central Vacuum, Storage, Whirlpool
- Laundry Features:
- Laundry Room, Electric Dryer Hookup, Main Level, Sink, Inside
- Sewer:
- Public Sewer
- Utilities:
- Underground Utilities, Electricity Connected, Phone Connected, Cable Connected, Underground Power Lines, Wired Internet Available, Satellite Internet Available, Fiber Optics
- Waterfront Features:
- Dock, Boat Lift, Covered structure
- Window Features:
- Insulated Window(s)
- Appliances:
- Dishwasher, Microwave, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Hood, Washer, Washer/Dryer, Convection Oven, Self Cleaning Oven, Electric Range, Ice Maker, Refrigerator with Ice Maker
- Country:
- US
- State:
- NC
- County:
- Burke
- City:
- Morganton
- Street:
- Southpointe
- Zipcode:
- 28655
- Street:
- Sandy Cove
- Street Number:
- 1831
- Street Suffix:
- Drive
- Longitude:
- W82° 9' 56.5''
- Latitude:
- N35° 45' 18.3''
- Directions:
- Navigation brings you to the driveway. See Sign
- Zoning:
- R-1
- Elementary School:
- Oak Hill
- High School:
- Freedom
- Middle School:
- Table Rock
- Office Name:
- Morgan-Trace Real Estate
- Agent Name:
- Kevin Nadeau
- TaxAnnualAmount:
- $0
- TaxAssessedValue:
- $0
- AssociationFee:
- $0
- Accessibility Features:
- Two or More Access Exits
- Community Features:
- Clubhouse, Walking Trails, Outdoor Pool, Street Lights
- Construction Materials:
- Vinyl, Cedar Shake, Stone Veneer
- Foundation Details:
- Basement
- Garage:
- 5
- Levels:
- Split Level
- Lot Features:
- Private, Sloped, Waterfront
- Lot Size Dimensions:
- ODD
- Previous Price:
- 2599000
- Water Body Name:
- Lake James
- Water Source:
- City
- Association Fee:
- 1300
- Association Fee Frequency:
- Annually
- Association Yn:
- 1
- List Agent Mls Id:
- 70132
- List Office Mls Id:
- R08173
- Mls Status:
- Active
- Modification Timestamp:
- 2026-03-17T22:49:05Z
- Originating System Name:
- Canopy
- Special Listing Conditions:
- None
- Status Change Timestamp:
- 2026-03-17T22:47:33Z
Residential For Sale
1831 Sandy Cove Drive, Morganton, North Carolina 28655
- Property Type :
- Residential
- Listing Type :
- For Sale
- Listing ID :
- 4303843
- Price :
- $2,549,000
- View :
- Long Range,Mountain(s),Water,Winter,Year Round
- Bedrooms :
- 4
- Bathrooms :
- 4
- Half Bathrooms :
- 1
- Square Footage :
- 4,168 Sqft
- Year Built :
- 2007
- Status :
- Active
- Full Bathrooms :
- 3
- Property Sub Type :
- Single Family Residence
- Roof:
- Architectural Shingle
















































