Waterfront Lake Homes- Runaway Bay
If you are considering buying a waterfront home or lot, then Leesville Lake and Runaway Bay are the place to look.
Leesville Lake is the smaller and lesser known then its close neighbor Smith Mountain Lake. It does have many advantages. Prices along Leesville Lake are a bargain compared to Smith Mountain Lake. Lower prices mean lower initial investment and more potential upside in the property values. Property rates taxes are very low in the counties which surround the Smith Mountain and Leesville Lake.
One of the the major advantages of Leesville Lake is the quietness and quaintness of the lake. Its wooded shores are reminiscent of traveling down an uninhabited river or lake. Where abundant wildlife can be spotted coming to the lake to drink or flying above the water looking for prey. One of the best kept secrets of Leesville Lake is the fishing! Smith Mountain Lake drawls one of the biggest fishing tournaments in the United States but Leesville Lake is the better place to fish.
Runaway Bay is a newer development along Leesville Lake. It has many great waterfront homes along with some really nice land locked lots. Did you know all the lots have water access and those without their own dock can use the boat ramps, slips, and winter storage area. To make lake access easier, boat ramps were installed and deeded to the property owners along the streets.
Want to build a custom waterfront home? There are several lots for sale and we can help you find a builder. Below are the requirements for new homes in Runaway Bay.
For a complete list of properties for sale in Runaway Bay, visit our website findahomeinbedford.com.
Runaway Bay Building requirements
1. The lots shall be used for residential purposes only.
2. No structure shall be erected, placed, altered or permitted to remain on any lot other than
one detached, single-family dwelling and related structures incidental to the residential use of the lot.
3. The minimum total heated living space for each
single-family dwelling shall be 1600 square feet, exclusive of garages, basements, decks, porches, etc.
4. No dwelling unit shall extend more than 2 stories plus attic above the“at grade” (first-floor) level of the home (walk-out basements are excluded from the 2 story limit).
5. Seventy percent (70%) of the total roof area of all homes shall have at least an 8:12 pitch.
All Roofs shall have no less than a twelve inch overhang on all sides of the house, and be clad in architectural shingles, metal (shingle, shake, or ribbed-seam vertical panel), tile (clay or concrete), or other ARC approved material.
6. Foundations and retaining walls shall be solid brick or stone,seamless concrete, stone covered block,or stucco so as to cover any poured concrete or masonry block exposed greater than one (1) foot.
7. The following exterior materials are prohibited: asbestos shingles, aluminum siding, imitation brick or stone roll siding, exposed segmented concrete, free-form concrete, and concrete block.
8. Exterior colors shall be earth tones, pastels or neutrals to enable the dwelling to blend
harmoniously with the natural environment.
9. Only central air conditioning and heating units are approved. Window units mounted in windows or through a wall may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
10. Powered or un-powered attic ventilators are permitted as long as they are unobtrusively installed on the outside of the roof. Roof ridge ventilators are encouraged in addition to,or in lieu of, attic ventilators.
Want to build a custom waterfront home? There are several lots for sale and we can help you find a builder. Below are the requirements for new homes in Runaway Bay.
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