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The Property

A unique home with many custom features and a light and airy floor plan, Summerscales is not just another family vacation house; it was designed and built carefully as the owners home away from home. The views from every room in the house look eastward across the lake towards Youngs Mountain. While enjoying the morning sunrise, you might see local wildlife - deer, beaver, geese, ducks, heron, fish, turtles and, on the odd occasion, bears. Go for a swim, paddle around the lake on one of our paddle boards, take one of the boats out and go fishing, take a walk or a hike, or just doze on the screened porch with a book and a glass of wine.

Bald Mountain Lake is populated by low density houses occupied by residents and holiday makers. It’s small and quiet with mainly swimmers, people fishing, and those on paddle boards and manually powered boats with the occasional electric boat with nothing more than a five-horsepower engine. Conveniently located within the Rumbling Bald Resort, all amenities are a 15 minute walk on a quiet road or just a 2- minute car ride. The resort boasts two 18-hole golf courses, mini-golf, golf cart rentals, indoor and outdoor pools, pickle ball courts, lighted tennis courts, basketball court, spa, playground, fitness room and trail, a bar and two restaurants.

Come in the front door to the foyer and you will immediately notice the beams lining the ceiling throughout the main level. On the right the vaulted ceiling of the main living room with the exposed beams and two-story fireplace with gas logs captures the eye as does the view from the windows. To the left, the chef's kitchen features a large, reclaimed wood kitchen island and dining room with views of the lake and mountains. Glass doors provide access to the deck at the back and the screened porch at the side. One side of the porch houses another dining table and large comfortable seating area.

A couple turns up the cable rail staircase takes you to the landing which overlooks the living room. Here there is a twin daybed and chest of drawers for storage. Down the hall is the primary bathroom with vaulted ceiling which offers a double vanity, large rain shower and freestanding bathtub in front of the window with a view over the lake. Further along the hall, the primary bedroom again with vaulted and beamed ceiling offers a king size canopy bed, spacious closet, chair, and storage chest.

The lower level is reached by taking the stairs from the main level. Nine- foot ceilings, large windows, and tall doorways give this level an open feel. On the lower level you will find the “Fish Room” offering two twin beds and chests for storage. Next, the “Green Room” offers a queen-sized bed and closet and dresser for storage. These bedrooms share a large bathroom offering a combination tub and shower. At the other end of the hall is the “Map Room”. This is the final bedroom which also doubles as a recreation room. It offers a queen-sized Murphy bed, sofa, TV, game table, and access to a second back deck with seating and storage area for floats and stairs down to the patio and dock. The Map Room has an en-suite shower room and large closet and dresser for storage. Also on the lower level is a fully equipped laundry room.

Amenities include: Access to the Rumbling Bald Resort, 2-storey fireplace with gas logs, chef's kitchen, gas BBQ grill, board game table with many games, library for adults and children, horseshoe pit, corn hole, 1 paddle boards, 2 kayaks, 1 canoe, various floats and noodles, outdoor dining table and chairs, highchair, pack and play, toy box, lake towels, blow dryers, soap, shampoo & conditioner, parking for up to 8+ cars.

Hurricane Helene Recovery

Our area was unexpectedly hit by Hurricane Helene in September of 2024. Fortunately, Summerscales sustained only minor damage and we made repairs quickly. Bald Mountain Lake sustained little damage and was opened within a few months after the storm. Almost all regular resort amenities remained uninterrupted after the storm and nearly all will be available in 2026 save some hiking trails which will take longer to restore. In addition, the surrounding community provides a number of high quality restaurants, shops and outdoor activities.

Lake Lure has been cleaned and access is expected to resume for the 2026 season. Chimney Rock Park has reopened for visitors and Chimney Rock Village has new stores reopening regularly. While Asheville, a common day trip destination, also sustained hurricane damage to the River Arts District and Biltmore Village, many art studios still remain and much restoration has been done. There is still a lot of art of see in Asheville and the downtown area is thriving with lots of art, bars and restaurants, and the Biltmore House and Grove Park Inn are also welcoming visitors.