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During the summertime, Smith Mountain Lake is famous for its many vacationers, water activities and relaxed, sun-kissed feel. With over 500 miles of shoreline and 22,000 acres of water, Smith Mountain Lake draws people from all over the country to enjoy its spectacular setting. Those who want to take a break from water activities can enjoy some of the local area attractions: these include wineries, berry farms and orchards, the Blue Ridge Parkway, golfing or one of the many historical locations. There’s something for each member of the family to enjoy.

Historical Places of Interest

If you are looking for some historical attractions, consider visiting the Smith Mountain Dam, Booker T. Washington Monument or the National D-Day Memorial.

The Smith Mountain Dam is a main attraction for the lake. Visitors and residents come yearly to take part in picnics, enjoy gorgeous views and even get a little education. The visitor’s center overlooks the Dam and provides hands-on exhibits to ensure your trip will be both fun and educational!

Come explore history at the Booker T. Washington Monument where trails and guided tours give you a real look into the life of America’s most prominent African American educator. You’re invited to explore buildings and reconstructions of the nineteenth century and truly see what life was like during this time.

The D-Day Memorial is a must see for visitors and residents. Complete with tour guides, the memorial holds national and historic significance and pays tribute to the men and women of World War II. Since 2001, the memorial has seen over a million visitors giving thanks to those who gave up their lives for the freedoms we enjoy today.

Breweries and Vineyards

Located along Route 122, you can find the Sunken City Brewing Company. The 8,000 square foot brewery includes a brew house, outdoor beer garden, tap room, fermentation area, and canning room. Featuring IPAs and Smith Mountain Lake’s own Dam Lager, the Sunken City Brewing Company is a favorite among residents and visitors.

As one of the oldest vineyards in Smith Mountain Lake, Hickory Hill Vineyards is history in a glass. Hickory Hill offers tours of the vineyard, wine tastings and special events for its visitors. Their locally made wines are sold throughout Smith Mountain Lake and can also be purchased at their gift shop. Voted the best winery at Smith Mountain Lake and the best place to listen to live music, Hickory Hill Vineyards is definitely a place to visit and enjoy on your next trip!

Learn more about Smith Mountain Lake by browsing my website and blog. Should you have any questions or would like to schedule a tour of our vibrant communities, do not hesitate to contact me today. I look forward to hearing from you soon and to welcoming you home to the Lake. Connect today!

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Marina Bay Condos For Sale at The Water’s Edge

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$7,950,000 721 Gobbler Ridge LN
Huddleston, VA 24104 721 Gobbler Ridge LN
Huddleston, VA 24104Listing office: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE REAL ESTATE

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$6,950,000 205 Silver Tee DR
Penhook, VA 24137 205 Silver Tee DR
Penhook, VA 24137Listing office: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE REAL ESTATE

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Buchanan, VA 24066 1066 Greyledge RD
Buchanan, VA 24066Listing office: NEST REALTY ROANOKE

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Smith Mountain Lake brings visitors from all over the country and is one of the finest places to live in the region. The beautiful scenery, gorgeous water and friendly community, attracts people of all ages. Located in southwestern Virginia, SML sits along the Blue Ridge Mountains and has spectacular views year round. Along with the exquisite scenery and an abundance of recreational activities, the area offers many signature events that showcase the best that the Lake has to offer.

Smith Mountain Lake Events

As one of the most anticipated events of the year, the Smith Mountain Lake Charity Home Tour allows visitors from all over to get an inside look at the area’s premier homes located in Smith Mountain Lake’s leading communities. Homes on the tour can range from a quaint cottage to a seven-figure lakefront mansion. Each home on the tour is unique and offers a different architectural style. Taking place in October, the Smith Mountain Lake Charity Home Tour is a fundraising event that brings thousands of visitors and volunteers to the lake while helping local charities. Rain or shine, the tour takes place and is accessible via car or boat, making it one of the most unique tours available at the Lake. Proceeds from the event go to the eight participating local charities for that year. Since its start in 1991 the Smith Mountain Lake Charity Home Tour has raised over $3.8 million for charities in the area. You don’t want to miss this!

Another anticipated event is the Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival. Complete with plenty of food, music, and of course wine, the Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival generates much excitement for the surrounding area. Wineries from all over Virginia come together to help educate and bring the love of wine to visitors. The event provides tastings and wine experts to truly develop your appreciation for wine. Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or not, this festival offers great food, live music, vendors, and artisans with unique crafts that are sure to keep a smile on everyone’s face. Try some wine there or take it home.  Either way, it’s a great way to enjoy the day, rain or shine!

Other signature events include the SML Hot Air Balloon Classic, the SML Antique & Classic Boat Show, the Dragon Boat Race and Festival and the Fall Chili and Craft Festival.

These are just a few of the many events that take place in Smith Mountain Lake throughout the year. To learn more, feel free to browse my website or contact me directly. I look forward to hearing from you and to welcoming you home to the Lake. Connect today to get started.

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It is our great pleasure to recommend Jane Sullivan Horne as a real estate professional. We first met Jane in 2010 after visiting our friends at their home on Smith Mountain Lake. They had utilized Jane as their realtor on more than one occasion and they could not say enough positive things about her.

From the beginning, it was obvious that Jane was a professional. Working around our difficult work schedules, she met with us and came to know us as individuals and not just clients. She possesses the ability to not only listen but to hear you, providing you with options which meet your specific needs. And she does so in a manner which is not intrusive to your life. While we were not ready to purchase a home in 2010, she worked with us on our timeline, never pressuring us. She made herself readily available for questions throughout the process and went to great effort to walk us through the experience of purchasing our lake home from beginning to end with no detail left unattended. She was excellent.

As a realtor, Jane is second to none. She is hardworking, talented, focused and energetic. In short, she is an estimable individual. We cannot recommend her too highly and would not hesitate to enlist her services again.

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My husband and I would, without a doubt, recommend Jane Horne as your real estate agent. We were visiting friends at The Water’s Edge and fell in love with the area. Our friends referred us to Jane and we began looking at available properties.

Jane is extremely knowledgeable about the area and made our house hunting easy and fun!

Jane was able to navigate us through the paperwork and closing process in a way that was seamless and non-stressful. This was especially appreciated because this was a second home and our permanent residence is not in Virginia.

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I met Jane 20 years ago while with friends looking to purchase lake property. I already had been involved with the lake and became impressed with The Water’s Edge community. I called on Jane about potential properties within The Waters Edge and soon made a purchase. She always followed up on my questions and put me in the right direction. Over the past 20 years I have been involved with Jane in 5 transactions within The Water’s Edge. I would highly recommend her for her expertise and ability to find the right property.

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In March of 1988 my husband, Steven, and I made our first trip to Smith Mountain Lake. We traveled with our two sons, then ages eight and eleven, about four and a half hours from just north of Washington, DC in Maryland to the lake. A friend loaned us their place to enjoy for the weekend and when we left Moneta that Sunday I said, “Let’s have the boys stay with friends next weekend so we can return to the lake and look around some more.”

The following Saturday morning we stopped for breakfast at The Corner Store, which is no longer at the corner of Rt. 122 and Rt. 616. While we were speaking with the owner we told him we were interested in looking for property at the lake, probably a condo. He made one phone call to Jane and we met her at The Waterfront. In just a few hours, knowing that we loved the lake and with the careful guidance and expertise that Jane provided us, we were signing a contract tor a condominium at Gangplank Pointe. Not knowing much at all about the area, we figured if we weren’t comfortable with our decision, we would sell the condo the following season.

I always go on instinct and am fairly conservation about investments but we had such positive feelings about Jane being a ‘people person’ and a solid individual that it made what we thought might be an enormous and complicated decision, a very smooth and well thought out undertaking with all of Jane’s knowledge and most especially her sincerity. For twenty-seven years we spent countless weekends, and an occasional week or so at Smith Mountain Lake. Needless to say, our sons enjoyed their childhood experiences as well as their adult visits to the lake. The four plus hour drive didn’t seem so long anymore.

In 2011 we moved a little further north in Maryland. During the summer of 2014 we realized that our boys had their own families now and would only visit at the lake one holiday weekend each summer. Our drive was now at least five and one half hours. We decided it was time to think about selling.

We phoned Jane, who we stayed in touch with over the years, and asked if she would consider helping us sell what had become such a big part of our lives. She immediately said that she knew how difficult a decision this must have been for us. She also said, of course, she’d help us. Once again her guidance and sensitivity came shining through. We knew it might not be a quick transaction but we thought we’d give it a try. We were pleasantly surprised that even though we listed in late July of 2014, our condo was under contract in September and settled in early October of 2014.

We consider Jane an outstanding and caring realtor and would absolutely share her name and phone number with any friend, relative, or acquaintance who might be looking to buy or sell property at Smith Mountain Lake. We truly feel that had we not met Jane that weekend in March 1988, we might never have enjoyed all those years at one of the prettiest places on earth!

With sincere gratitude to Jane Horne.

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We have worked with Jane on all three of our properties at Waters Edge over the years. She has always been the consummate professional in handling our real estate sales and purchases. Jane knows the lake properties and the market.

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We currently live in Florida. When we decided to purchase a summer home at Smith Mountain Lake we contacted Jane Sullivan Horne, through her website.

After we contacted Jane, our entire process went extremely smooth. Since we live in Florida we flew into Roanoke, Va. Jane arranged for us to stay at a beautiful Condo on the water at The Water’s Edge Country Club. This really made our experience both convenient and relaxing.

For the next several days, Jane showed us many listings that met our requirements and price point. She never pushed us with listings outside our requirement. She is very professional and patient in helping us select our new home.

In my opinion, the sign of an outstanding Agent is what she does after the sale. Jane earned an A+. From mortgage company, to home inspectors, to paper work etc, etc , Jane took care of everything and communicated very effectively.

We would highly recommend Jane Sullivan Horne if you are looking for a home in the Smith Mountain Lake Area.

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