One of the largest and grandest subdivisions on Lake James, The Arbor at Lake James is a beautifully-maintained neighborhood that promises a safe, secure, and stress-free environment where residents can engage socially while supporting and serving their local community. Along with manicured common areas and open spaces, there is very little noise and pollution, and you’re surrounded by some of the tallest mountains on the East Coast, including Mount Mitchell, Dobson’s Knob, and Shortoff which contributes to the overall sense of tranquility.
The Arbor at Lake James is a covenant-protected community and offers a variety amenities including boat docks (with single and double boat slips available for slip owners and their guests that may be sold, rented, or exchanged with other landowners), gated community boat storage facility for boats and trailers, an electronic gated entrance, paved roads, nearby horse trails, and a lakefront pavilion used for community activities such as Happy Hours on Fridays, Chili Dinner each October and the Lake James Clean-up each Spring. This neighborhood truly has it all!
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