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Smith Mountain Lake, VA

Smith Mountain Lake occupies over 500 miles of shoreline and holds the title for being the largest manmade lake in the entire state of Virginia. The lake was initially “created” to generate electricity and to assist in managing the flow of water from streams nearby. Set in the rural area of the Blue Ridge mountains, the region exudes tranquility and breathtaking views that cannot be found in many places. It’s no wonder that people flock to this naturally beautiful jewel throughout the seasons.

A wide variety of water sports are a daily existence in Smith Mountain Lake. Skiing, fishing, boating and other recreational activities are prominent here throughout the year. The warm temperature of the water allows residents and visitors to enjoy swimming for over 6 months out of the year.

Taking into account all of the beauties Smith Mountain Lake has to offer, the price for real estate is relatively low in comparison to other similar locations. Park-like yards, waterfront views, boat docks and charming touches are some of the luxuries that properties have in this area.

Though many people are pleased to call Smith Mountain Lake their primary residence, others have opted to purchasing property to be used as a vacation home of rental. It has increasingly become a very popular place for visitors to come for vacation or retreats, therefore property owners are seeing large scale returns on their investments.
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