Low-maintenance lake retreat in gated Badin Shores Resort with screened porch
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What first grabs you at 171 Grand View Drive is the view — long-range panoramas of Badin Lake framed from the living areas and screened porch of this fully furnished 1-bedroom park model. At just 385 square feet, the home is designed for easy living: an open living/dining footprint where meals and conversations share the same front-row outlook over the water. The kitchen is compact and practical, oriented so everyday prep still comes with a view.
Step through the exterior door onto a generous screened porch that extends your living space outdoors without the bugs, making it a perfect spot for quiet mornings with coffee or evening gatherings with friends. Storage and parking are plentiful here; the property has room for several vehicles plus dedicated space for a boat — a rare convenience for weekend lake-goers and full-time residents alike.
This home sits inside Badin Shores Resort, a gated lakeside community with features that read like a classic summer destination: waterfront boardwalk, clubhouse, putt-putt, basketball courts, playgrounds, a fishing pier, sandy beach and a marked lake swim area. That amenity set transforms a compact, low-maintenance home into a full-service lake lifestyle — recreational choices are steps away rather than a drive away.
Whether you’re looking for a turnkey weekend escape or a simplified year-round residence, this property delivers a low-fuss ownership experience with high recreational upside. The seller is offering the unit furnished, so much of the work of outfitting a lake home is already done. With excellent parking and lake access within the gated community, 171 Grand View Drive is an appealing entry point to Badin Lake living.
171 Grand View Dr, New London, NC, 28127
Badin Shores Resort is a gated waterfront community on Badin Lake that delivers classic lake lifestyle amenities: a sandy beach, waterfront boardwalk, fishing pier, community clubhouse, putt-putt, playgrounds and courts. Residents enjoy easy access to swimming and boating, plus the convivial atmosphere of a resort neighborhood. New London itself provides a quieter small-town backdrop to day-to-day life while Badin Lake remains the central draw for recreation and seasonal gatherings.
Very good recreational access with community beach, fishing pier, boardwalk, lake swim area, and on-site courts and playgrounds — ideal for boating, swimming and casual outdoor play.
This listing is priced at $177,500, which aligns closely with the valuation midpoint of $177,500 and a price-per-square-foot estimate of $461 provided in the valuation data. Park-models and small, furnished lake units often see demand from second-home buyers, retirees, and investors seeking turnkey options — especially when community amenities reduce the need for private waterfront ownership. Inventory for affordable lake cottages and park models tends to be limited compared with broader suburban stock; when marketed to the right audience, these units often attract quick interest. While local days-on-market and current inventory figures for New London are not provided here, sellers of move-in-ready, amenity-rich properties in gated resort communities can expect competitive showings in season (spring through early fall). Buyers should act with up-to-date market data from the listing agent, but the combination of turnkey condition, community amenities, and boat parking make this an attractive unit for those seeking immediate access to Badin Lake recreation.