248 valley mill rd

When the owners arrive they have a tradition..."We just stand on the patio and look at the water and the view. We soak it all in and think: 'Take a deep breath. We're at the lake now.'"And with a view like this, who could blame them? Built on a point near the base of Craddock Creek, the home is nestled close to the water and offers a panorama of Smith Mountain. "Whenever we have guests arrive, and we open the door, and they look straight through to the lake, their mouths drop open.''In 2009, they hired North Carolina-based Schumacher Homes to build a custom home that would suit their needs while taking full advantage of the view. The house has four bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms in 3,500 square feet with all the main living areas facing the lake. It comfortably accommodates