1195 Old Wildlife Club Drive Unit #89 is a rare Lake James opportunity: a thoughtfully built two-bay "Garagemahal" perched on approximately 2.07 acres with expansive long-range water views and Blue Ridge mountain vistas. The living quarters above the garage were designed to showcase the panorama — vaulted ceilings and a wall of windows create a living room that frames the lake like a landscape painting. The open-plan kitchen includes built-in cabinetry and granite counters that make the compact footprint efficient for everyday use and entertaining.
The Garagemahal is the star of the property: one bay is extra-long to accommodate a boat, lake toys, or a generous workshop, and the upper-level living space provides immediate, comfortable accommodation while you plan or build a larger lakeside residence. Outdoor living is prominent here — a broad Trex deck spans the building's main level for unobstructed vistas, and a covered patio and firepit area below provide sheltered relaxation spots that look out across Lake James. A short UTV ride gives access to an easy-to-reach, year-round boatslip included with the property, plus membership access to Camp Lake James amenities (pool, fitness center, tennis/pickleball courts, dining, marina and social events).
Practical details matter: the property was built in 2017 with low-maintenance Hardy siding and stone foundation, includes generous storage and an upstairs washer/dryer, and sits on a sloping parcel that offers privacy and an easy future build site. The living space today is ideal as a primary weekend retreat, full-time small-footprint residence, or premium short-term rental; long-term owners will appreciate the ability to enlarge the footprint or construct a custom dream home to fully capitalize on the views and acreage.
This offering combines immediate usability with development optionality in one of the most sought-after view corridors on Lake James. Early showings are available — buyer advisories include confirming septic/well capacity and title verification of the boatslip and Camp Lake James access prior to closing.