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Story by LindSey Wagnon • Laker fiLe photography
From one-bedroom condos to million-dollar homes with nearly
5,000 square feet, Smith Mountain Lake offers abundant options
for those looking to leave the burden of yard work and other chores
behind. If you're considering going maintenance-free, turn to pages
78-81 for a comprehensive list of communities that offer the lifestyle
with amenities, price range, contact information and more.
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Most people aspire to own their own home. However, few possessions require more time and attention, and maintaining a house and yard is no small feat. When you
add waterfrontage to the list of amenities - as with so many Smith Mountain Lake properties - the management to-do list increases significantly.
That’s why many communities across the nation and at SML have gone maintenance-free. By eliminating property chores, home owners in a maintenance-free neighborhood have more time for what they really want to do – relax, enjoy family, friends, hobbies and travel.
Bill and Barbara Mackay Vinson purchased a townhouse at Contentment Island in 2008, a getaway from their primary home in North Carolina. Barbara Vinson said along with lake access, a boathouse and dock, the maintenance-free aspect was an important benefit.
“Maintenance-free does have its perks,” she said. “It’s very nice not having to mow [grass] or trim trees and shrubs or worry about outside painting or replacing the roof. We do, of course, have monthly dues, but when we are away from home for a
Maintenance-free properties, like Bridgewater Pointe (left), offer residents freedom from the burden of yard work and other chores, allowing more time for lakeside relaxing, golf and other activities.
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weekend at the lake, it’s nice that we have time to relax, enjoy the lake and our new friends and neighbors.”
Vinson said being in a maintenance-free community has helped them cultivate new friendships. Instead of working on the neighborhood, she and other homeowners get to simply enjoy it and one another.
“We love the walking paths, which are well-maintained, and we are looking forward to more plantings of trees and shrubs in the future,” she said. “Neighborhood cookouts give us an opportunity to meet other homeowners. We have enjoyed our neighbors and we discovered we have much in common with them and have developed close friendships. We have fallen in love with The Cottages at Contentment Island and Smith Mountain Lake. It is our home away from home.“
“Maintenance-free does have its perks. It’s very nice not having to mow [grass] or trim trees and shrubs or worry
about outside painting or replacing the roof." Barbara Mackay Vinson
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Mariners Landing Resort Community and Conference Center offers residents a variety of maintenance-free options, including The Pointe (left).
While some locals are already living the maintenance-free lifestyle at SML, other s are watching the trend grow around them – and not without envy. Jiggs and Roberta Gruber built a home in Mariners Landing when the development was just gaining momentum in 1999. Roberta Gruber said when they built their house, it was only the fifth home in the community. Since then, the maintenance-free trend has become a staple at Mariners.
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“My property is not in the section with maintenance-free living. I love my home, and we are very happy here, but as I get older, the house seems to get bigger. I would like to have lawn care, irrigation and snow removal like the other sections of Mariners,” she said.
Gruber said the more time that goes by, the more she desires freedom from maintaining their property. It’s the same realization that is motivating development of more maintenance-free neighborhoods around the lake, among other property trends.
Living in a community where exterior chores are handled by a property owners' association leaves more time for sailing on Smith Mountain Lake (left). Below, Golfer's Crossing at The Water's Edge Country Club is one of many maintenance-free communities developed by The Willard Companies.
Matt White, developer and real estate manager at Mariners Landing, said making their neighborhoods maintenance-free makes sense for the residents.
“Would you rather swing a weed eater or a golf club? Would you rather drive a boat or a mower? The list goes on and on, but the responses are consistent from our home buyers: ‘We want no maintenance’,” said White. “With the volume of maintenance and landscaping work, we are able to make the monthly dues cost effective and help our homeowners achieve more time to do things they enjoy.”
Within the general real estate scope, maintenance-free living is in high demand at SML. Vicki Millehan, a real estate professional with Prudential Waterfront Properties, said she talks to clients about it on a regular basis.
“Maintenance-free living has become very desirable around the lake. Family and friends come here to relax and enjoy their surroundings and find it is easy to lock up, go and come back to a pristine yard and beautiful home,” said Millehan.
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Bernard’s Landing 775 Ashmeade Road Moneta, VA 24121
Bernard’s Landing Wayne & Cynthia Burris [email protected] 540-529-0200 bernardslanding.com
1981 Condos and townhomes Attached • 666-2,850 $200,000-$620,000 • • • • • • • • • •
The Boardwalk Scruggs Road Moneta, VA 24121
Boardwalk Cottages Cathie Daniel [email protected] 540-721-8659 thewillardcompanies.com
1996 Cottages Stand-Alone • 2,633-3,341 $569,000+ • • • • • • • •
Bridgewater Bay Bridgewater Bay Drive Moneta, VA 24121
Bridgewater Bay Ed Waters 540-484-2205 thebridgewaterbay.com
2004-Present Villas and Condos Both • 1,750-4,000 $325,000-$600,000 • • • • • • • • •
Bridgewater Pointe 100 Bridgewater Pointe Place Moneta, VA 24121
Bridgewater PointeCathie Daniel [email protected] 540-721-8659 thewillardcompanies.com
2010 Condos Attached • 1,685-2,294 $475,000 • • • • • • • • •
Contentment Island P.O. Box 41 Union Hall, VA 24176
The Cottages Vicki Millehan [email protected] 540-520-2401 vickislakehomes.com, smlcottages.com
2003 Townhomes Attached • 3556 $479,000-$599,000 • • • • • • • • • •
Downtown Moneta Celebration Avenue Moneta, VA 24121 Lyons Team Realtors [email protected] 540-297-7777 downtownmoneta.com
Celebration Square 2008 Condos Attached 800-2,200 $150,000-$400,000 • • •
Mayberry Hills 2007 Single-Family Attached 1,400-3,000 $225,000-$350,000 • • •
Mayberry Villas 2007 Townhomes Attached 1,200-1,800 $160,000-$200,000 • •
Courtyards of Mayberry 2011 Patio Homes Stand-Alone 1,600-2,800 $240,000-$300,000 • • • • • • •
The Farm Scruggs Road Moneta, VA 24121
Hammock Pointe Cathie Daniel [email protected] 540-721-8659 thewillardcompanies.com
2010 Cottages Stand-Alone • 1,950-2,936 $584,000+ • • • • • • • • •
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Bernard’s Landing 775 Ashmeade Road Moneta, VA 24121
Bernard’s Landing Wayne & Cynthia Burris [email protected] 540-529-0200 bernardslanding.com
1981 Condos and townhomes Attached • 666-2,850 $200,000-$620,000 • • • • • • • • • •
The Boardwalk Scruggs Road Moneta, VA 24121
Boardwalk Cottages Cathie Daniel [email protected] 540-721-8659 thewillardcompanies.com
1996 Cottages Stand-Alone • 2,633-3,341 $569,000+ • • • • • • • •
Bridgewater Bay Bridgewater Bay Drive Moneta, VA 24121
Bridgewater Bay Ed Waters 540-484-2205 thebridgewaterbay.com
2004-Present Villas and Condos Both • 1,750-4,000 $325,000-$600,000 • • • • • • • • •
Bridgewater Pointe 100 Bridgewater Pointe Place Moneta, VA 24121
Bridgewater PointeCathie Daniel [email protected] 540-721-8659 thewillardcompanies.com
2010 Condos Attached • 1,685-2,294 $475,000 • • • • • • • • •
Contentment Island P.O. Box 41 Union Hall, VA 24176
The Cottages Vicki Millehan [email protected] 540-520-2401 vickislakehomes.com, smlcottages.com
2003 Townhomes Attached • 3556 $479,000-$599,000 • • • • • • • • • •
Downtown Moneta Celebration Avenue Moneta, VA 24121 Lyons Team Realtors [email protected] 540-297-7777 downtownmoneta.com
Celebration Square 2008 Condos Attached 800-2,200 $150,000-$400,000 • • •
Mayberry Hills 2007 Single-Family Attached 1,400-3,000 $225,000-$350,000 • • •
Mayberry Villas 2007 Townhomes Attached 1,200-1,800 $160,000-$200,000 • •
Courtyards of Mayberry 2011 Patio Homes Stand-Alone 1,600-2,800 $240,000-$300,000 • • • • • • •
The Farm Scruggs Road Moneta, VA 24121
Hammock Pointe Cathie Daniel [email protected] 540-721-8659 thewillardcompanies.com
2010 Cottages Stand-Alone • 1,950-2,936 $584,000+ • • • • • • • • •
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LakeWatch Plantation First Watch Dr. Moneta, VA 24121
LakeWatch Plantation Pat Park [email protected] 540-580-8603 lakewatchplantation.com
2006-Present Carriage Homes Stand-Alone 2,101-2,750 $299,000 + • • • •
Lands End Dillards Hill Road Union Hall, VA 24176
Lands End Barbara Brooks [email protected] 540-420-0135 smllandsend.com
2005-2007 Cottages Stand-Alone • 2,794-3,400 $479,000 + • • • • • • •
Mariners Landing Graves Harbor Trail Huddleston, VA 24104 Matt White [email protected] 540-297-3200 marinerslanding.com
Mariners Run 2008-Present Single-Family Stand-Alone 1,200-2,400 $199,900-$350,000 • • • • • • • Optional • • •
Mariners Village 1998 Condos Attached • 1,230 $300,000-$350,000 • • • • • • • Optional • • •
Sixth Fairway Townhomes 2005-Present Townhomes Attached 2,700 $350,000-$450,000 • • • • • • • • Optional • • •
The Pointe 2004-Present Condos Attached • 300-2,300 $150,000-$450,000 • • • • • • • • • • •
Montego Bay Parkway Avenue Moneta, VA 24121
The Carriage Homes Glenda McDaniel [email protected] 540-797-2247 thelakespecialist.com
2011 Cottage-Style Homes Stand-Alone 1,800-2,300 $399,000-$450,000 • • •
Runk & Pratt SML Retirement Village 115 Retirement Dr. Hardy, VA 24101
SML Retirement Villiage Brian Runk [email protected] 434-610-0591 runkandpratt.com
2008 Cottages Stand-Alone 2,000 $269,000 • • Optional • •
Vista Pointe 6605 Smith Mountain Rd. Penhook, VA 24137
Vista Pointe Ben and Katherine Brown [email protected] 434-927-5724 vistapointe-va.com
1984 Condos Attached • 954-1,350 $239,900-$525,000 • • • • • • •
The Waterfront Country Club Anchor Drive Moneta, VA 24121 Cathie Daniel [email protected] 540-721-8659 thewillardcompanies.com
Condominiums at Fairway Bay 1985 Condos Attached 1,040 $174,900+ • • • • • • •
Townhomes at Fairway Bay 1985 Townhomes Attached • 1,800 $349,000+ • • • • • • • • • •
Gangplank Pointe Condominiums 1985 Condos Attached • 1,092 $285,000+ • • • • • • • • •
Gangplank Pointe Townhomes 1985 Condos Attached • 3,250 $664,000+ • • • • • • • • • •
Golf Villas 1998 Villas Attached 1,417 NA • • • • • • •
Section II Townhomes 1980 Townhomes Attached • 2,100 $534,900 • • • • • • • • • •
Section V Townhomes 1982 Townhomes Attached • 1,536 $299,900+ • • • • • • • • •
South Pointe Condominiums 2003-2005 Condos Attached • 1,234 $295,000+ • • • • • • • • •
Windlass Pointe Townhomes 1985 Townhomes Attached • 1,860 $299,000+ • • • • • • • • • •
The Water’s Edge Country Club Water’s Edge Drive Penhook, VA 24137 Cathie Daniel [email protected] 540-721-8659 thewillardcompanies.com
Golfer’s Crossing 2001-2003 Cottages Stand-Alone • 2,542-3,518 $539,000+ • • • • • • • • • •
Grande Villas 2007-2008 Villas Attached • 4,366-4,950 $1,449,500+ • • • • • • • • • •
Island Green Pointe 1989 Townhomes Attached • 1,850-3,292 $725,000+ • • • • • • • • • •
Marina Bay 1998 Condos Attached • 1,240 $298,900+ • • • • • • •
Village Green 2004-2007 Villas Attached 1,357-1,846 $275,000+ • • • • • • • • •
The Windward Long Island Drive Moneta, VA 24121
Craftstyle Cottage Homes Glenda McDaniel [email protected] 540-797-2247 thelakespecialist.com
2011 Arts & Crafts Stand-Alone • 1,800-5,000 $595,000+ • • • •
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LakeWatch Plantation First Watch Dr. Moneta, VA 24121
LakeWatch Plantation Pat Park [email protected] 540-580-8603 lakewatchplantation.com
2006-Present Carriage Homes Stand-Alone 2,101-2,750 $299,000 + • • • •
Lands End Dillards Hill Road Union Hall, VA 24176
Lands End Barbara Brooks [email protected] 540-420-0135 smllandsend.com
2005-2007 Cottages Stand-Alone • 2,794-3,400 $479,000 + • • • • • • •
Mariners Landing Graves Harbor Trail Huddleston, VA 24104 Matt White [email protected] 540-297-3200 marinerslanding.com
Mariners Run 2008-Present Single-Family Stand-Alone 1,200-2,400 $199,900-$350,000 • • • • • • • Optional • • •
Mariners Village 1998 Condos Attached • 1,230 $300,000-$350,000 • • • • • • • Optional • • •
Sixth Fairway Townhomes 2005-Present Townhomes Attached 2,700 $350,000-$450,000 • • • • • • • • Optional • • •
The Pointe 2004-Present Condos Attached • 300-2,300 $150,000-$450,000 • • • • • • • • • • •
Montego Bay Parkway Avenue Moneta, VA 24121
The Carriage Homes Glenda McDaniel [email protected] 540-797-2247 thelakespecialist.com
2011 Cottage-Style Homes Stand-Alone 1,800-2,300 $399,000-$450,000 • • •
Runk & Pratt SML Retirement Village 115 Retirement Dr. Hardy, VA 24101
SML Retirement Villiage Brian Runk [email protected] 434-610-0591 runkandpratt.com
2008 Cottages Stand-Alone 2,000 $269,000 • • Optional • •
Vista Pointe 6605 Smith Mountain Rd. Penhook, VA 24137
Vista Pointe Ben and Katherine Brown [email protected] 434-927-5724 vistapointe-va.com
1984 Condos Attached • 954-1,350 $239,900-$525,000 • • • • • • •
The Waterfront Country Club Anchor Drive Moneta, VA 24121 Cathie Daniel [email protected] 540-721-8659 thewillardcompanies.com
Condominiums at Fairway Bay 1985 Condos Attached 1,040 $174,900+ • • • • • • •
Townhomes at Fairway Bay 1985 Townhomes Attached • 1,800 $349,000+ • • • • • • • • • •
Gangplank Pointe Condominiums 1985 Condos Attached • 1,092 $285,000+ • • • • • • • • •
Gangplank Pointe Townhomes 1985 Condos Attached • 3,250 $664,000+ • • • • • • • • • •
Golf Villas 1998 Villas Attached 1,417 NA • • • • • • •
Section II Townhomes 1980 Townhomes Attached • 2,100 $534,900 • • • • • • • • • •
Section V Townhomes 1982 Townhomes Attached • 1,536 $299,900+ • • • • • • • • •
South Pointe Condominiums 2003-2005 Condos Attached • 1,234 $295,000+ • • • • • • • • •
Windlass Pointe Townhomes 1985 Townhomes Attached • 1,860 $299,000+ • • • • • • • • • •
The Water’s Edge Country Club Water’s Edge Drive Penhook, VA 24137 Cathie Daniel [email protected] 540-721-8659 thewillardcompanies.com
Golfer’s Crossing 2001-2003 Cottages Stand-Alone • 2,542-3,518 $539,000+ • • • • • • • • • •
Grande Villas 2007-2008 Villas Attached • 4,366-4,950 $1,449,500+ • • • • • • • • • •
Island Green Pointe 1989 Townhomes Attached • 1,850-3,292 $725,000+ • • • • • • • • • •
Marina Bay 1998 Condos Attached • 1,240 $298,900+ • • • • • • •
Village Green 2004-2007 Villas Attached 1,357-1,846 $275,000+ • • • • • • • • •
The Windward Long Island Drive Moneta, VA 24121
Craftstyle Cottage Homes Glenda McDaniel [email protected] 540-797-2247 thelakespecialist.com
2011 Arts & Crafts Stand-Alone • 1,800-5,000 $595,000+ • • • •
