Listen to the rushing waters of the stream and waterfall that encircle the house as you enter this magnificent log home. The soaring ceiling & expansive windows capture views of the surrounding trees. Brazilian walnut flooring & the floor to ceiling stone wood burning fireplace are the centerpieces of this great room. Open kitchen & dining area provide ample entertaining space. Spend cozy evenings on the screened porch with a fire or on the deck overlooking Lake James. Main level primary suite with gas fireplace & ensuite bath with large tiled shower and jet tub. Lower level has 2nd primary suite with gas fireplace, a bunk room and a 4th bedroom both share access to a hall bath with claw foot tub. A second kitchen & stone fireplace in the family room provide a cozy entertainment area with pool table & TV. Lower level patio with stamped concrete features outdoor shower, hot tub and adds a great location for outdoor dining. Enjoy a short walk down the stone stairway to the gazebo in the woods or continue on to the lake where you’ll find an expansive covered gazebo & floating dock in the quiet deep water cove. Detached 2 car oversized garage has space for cars and boats. Many updates including composite decking on front, rear and breezeway decks as well as new gazebo rails, new floating dock and refurbished waterfall feature. Located on 5.73 acres, this family compound at Lake James is the place you’ll want to choose to make your lake life memories. Black Forest is a gated community about 15 minutes from Marion and features a community center, lake and river camp amenity areas with picnic pavilions, fire pits, lake access and miles of hiking trails throughout the community. Offered turnkey with few exclusions.
- Heating System:
- Heat Pump, Central, Forced Air
- Cooling System:
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric, Heat Pump
- Basement:
- Full, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Finished, Daylight, Walk-Out Access
- Fireplace:
- Great Room, Family Room, Primary Bedroom, Fire Pit, Gas Log, Propane, Wood Burning, Other - See Remarks, Porch, Recreation Room
- Patio:
- Front Porch, Covered, Rear Porch, Terrace, Deck, Screened
- Parking:
- Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Circular Driveway, Detached Garage
- Architectural Style:
- Cabin
- Exterior Features:
- Fire Pit, Hot Tub, Outdoor Shower, Dock - Floating
- Flooring:
- Wood, Tile
- Interior Features:
- Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Built-in Features, Garden Tub, Whirlpool, Hot Tub
- Laundry Features:
- Laundry Room, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
- Sewer:
- Septic Installed
- Utilities:
- Underground Utilities, Underground Power Lines, Wired Internet Available
- Waterfront Features:
- Dock, Boat Lift, Covered structure
- Window Features:
- Insulated Window(s), Window Treatments
- Appliances:
- Refrigerator, Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Electric Water Heater, Dryer, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Wall Oven, Washer, Washer/Dryer
- Country:
- US
- State:
- NC
- County:
- Mc Dowell
- City:
- Marion
- Street:
- Black Forest
- Zipcode:
- 28752
- Street:
- Nature Walk
- Street Number:
- 143
- Street Suffix:
- Drive
- Longitude:
- W82° 1' 33.8''
- Latitude:
- N35° 44' 7.7''
- Directions:
- I-40 to exit 86. North on Hwy 226. Take right on Hankins Rd and immediate left to stay on Hankins. Left on Lake James Rd, right into Black Forest. Gated community. Once inside the gate, left on Nature Walk Dr. Home on left.
- Zoning:
- R
- Elementary School:
- North Cove
- High School:
- Mc Dowell
- Middle School:
- West McDowell
- Office Name:
- Engel & Volkers Foothills Lake James
- Agent Name:
- Polly Leadbetter
- TaxAnnualAmount:
- $0
- TaxAssessedValue:
- $0
- AssociationFee:
- $0
- Community Features:
- Gated, Recreation Area, Lake Access, Walking Trails, Other, Helipad
- Construction Materials:
- Stone, Log
- Foundation Details:
- Basement
- Garage:
- 2
- Levels:
- One
- Lot Features:
- Wooded, Private, Waterfront, Rolling Slope, Waterfall - Artificial
- Lot Size Dimensions:
- irregular
- Previous Price:
- 2890000
- Video Url:
- https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/nr3guoxhwf4x6lcyo1fk9/143-Nature-Walk-Drive-V2.mp4?rlkey=m01kknbz5jtubld8b2fjp9par&st=ir60wwfm&dl=0
- Virtual Tour:
- https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/nr3guoxhwf4x6lcyo1fk9/143-Nature-Walk-Drive-V2.mp4?rlkey=m01kknbz5jtubld8b2fjp9par&st=ir60wwfm&dl=0
- Water Body Name:
- Lake James
- Water Source:
- Well
- Association Fee:
- 6070
- Association Fee Frequency:
- Annually
- Association Yn:
- 1
- List Agent Mls Id:
- pollyl
- List Office Mls Id:
- NCM81490
- Listing Term:
- Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Mls Status:
- Active
- Modification Timestamp:
- 2026-05-01T21:28:05Z
- Originating System Name:
- Canopy
- Special Listing Conditions:
- None
- Status Change Timestamp:
- 2026-03-05T18:18:40Z
Residential For Sale
143 Nature Walk Drive, Marion, North Carolina 28752
- Property Type :
- Residential
- Listing Type :
- For Sale
- Listing ID :
- 4334363
- Price :
- $2,690,000
- View :
- Water
- Bedrooms :
- 4
- Bathrooms :
- 4
- Half Bathrooms :
- 1
- Square Footage :
- 3,713 Sqft
- Year Built :
- 2008
- Status :
- Active
- Full Bathrooms :
- 3
- Property Sub Type :
- Single Family Residence
- Roof:
- Wood, Architectural Shingle
















































