Welcome to 1513 Brentwood Place.
View of Front of Beautiful Home.
Great Room off Foyer
Two Story Great Room with Wall of Doors to Deck.
Great Room flowing into Dining and Kitchen.
Great Room with Vaulted Ceilings and Gas Fireplace.
Kitchen Island off Dining Room.
Dining Room with vVew of Lake.
Kitchen Island
Desk Area and Extra Prep Area/Butler Pantry off Kitchen.
Large Butler Pantry leading to Grill Deck.
Screened Porch off Kitchen and Dining Room with views of the lake.
Screened Porch off Kitchen.
Covered Porch with Beautiful Views of Lake James off Family Room and Dining Room.
Powder Room off Foyer.
Primary Bedroom
Office and Sitting Room off Primary Bedroom.
Primary Bath
Primary Bath
View of Great Room from upper level.
Secondary Bedroom on upper level
Secondary Bath on upper level.
Library area on upper level.
Sitting area on upper level.
Another Secondary Bedroom om upper level.
Large Flex Room off Secondary Bedroom can be used as a nursery, craft room, etc.
Family Room on lower level.
Wonderful Covered Porch off lower level Family Room Overlooking Back Yard and Lake
Large Covered Porch off lower level Family Room and Bar.
Bar Area on lower level.
Family Room on lower level.
Secondary Bedroom on lower level.
Secondary Bath on lower level.
Wonderful Greenhouse on lower level.
Lower Driveway to UTV Garage/Storage/Gym/Flex Room.
Storage/Gym/Flex Room off lower driveway.
Additional flex Room on lower level.
Entrance to Garage Apartment.
Inside of Garage Apartment.
Bath in Garage Apartment.
Private Double Deck Dock with 23 foot Bennington Tri-toon on New Hydraulic lLft and also a Jet Ski Dock.
View of Private Dock and Cove Area.
View from Upper Deck of Dock.
View of Home from Dock
View of Back of Home and Beautiful Landscaping.
Night vVew of Landscape Lighting.
Arial View of Fantastic Property.
Lake view of beautiful Lake James from home.
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$2,599,000

Morganton, NC 28655
Listed by Tina Hagger · Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Blue Ridge REALTORS®
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4.1
Living area
5,560 sqft
Year built
1999

About this home

ATTENTION, THIS HOME IS BEING SOLD AS A TURN KEY PROPERTY. ALL CONTENTS WILL TRANSFER WITH THE SALE INCLUDING A NEW 23 FOOT BENNINGTON TRI-TOON BOAT AND HYDRAULIC LIFT; ALONG WITH THE WINE AND LIQUAR IN THE NEW BAR AREA! Welcome to 1513 Brentwood Place, an exceptional waterfront, cul-de-sac residence on the scenic shores of Lake James! This meticulously maintained 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath Cape Cod/Arts & Crafts Style home combines timeless charm with modern luxury. Boasting an open floor plan, the residence is filled with natural light and offers breathtaking water views. The main level features the spacious primary suite, a two-story great room which opens to an expansive lake-view deck, and a gourmet kitchen equipped with stainless appliances, large island, and a generous butler pantry with additional sink, refrigerator, and beverage center. A screened porch adjacent to the kitchen and dining area provides a perfect space for outdoor relaxation. Upstairs, you'll find two sizable bedrooms, a full bath, a dedicated library, and a versatile loft area. The fully finished lower level offers a guest bedroom suite, a substantial family room with a fireplace and bar/entertainment area, a flex/game room, a beautiful greenhouse room, a wine cellar, and an additional one car garage space currently used as an exercise room. The main two-car detached garage features a finished one-bedroom, one-bath finished area above, ideal for guests or additional income potential. Recent landscaping enhancements, valued at over $140,000, beautifully complement the property's lakeside setting. Additional amenities include a circular driveway, a running brook on side of home, upper and lower garages, and ample guest parking. Key features include tankless hot water heating, a security system, vaulted ceilings, central vacuum, new roof and gutters, updated A/C units and furnaces, new charging system for electric vehicles, freshly painted interiors & exteriors, and a new $15,000 boat lift. This Lake James retreat offers an unparalleled lifestyle, blending luxurious living with the breathtaking beauty of nature. Don't miss your chance to own this exceptional slice of paradise!

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
CAR4307275
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
East Shores
Status
Active
Days on market
78
On market date
N/A
Stories
N/A
Garage spaces
3
Lot size
N/A
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Glen Alpine Elementary
3.52 mi away · Grades -1-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
329
Student:teacher ratio
14.3:1
District
Burke County Schools
Middle
Table Rock Middle
3.01 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: D (2025)
Enrollment
560
Student:teacher ratio
16.5:1
District
Burke County Schools
High
Burke Middle College
7.96 mi away · Grades 11-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.8
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: A (2025)
Enrollment
128
Student:teacher ratio
42.7:1
District
Burke County Schools

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$519,800 down
$2,079,200 loan
Principal & interest$13,486
Property tax (est.)$2,166
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated July 9, 2026.

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