Welcome to your private wooded retreat on 1.24 acres! This spacious 4-bedroom, 3-bath home offers a desirable split bedroom design, new flooring, an updated kitchen with granite countertops, cathedral ceilings, and a striking floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace. Enjoy peaceful wooded views from the expansive back deck, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The finished lower level provides additional living/game room space with a cozy wood burning stove, back patio, hot tub, and the 4 th bedroom (storage room). Located in a neighborhood that allows short-term rentals, this property offers excellent flexibility as a full-time residence, weekend getaway, or investment opportunity. Hemlock Shores also has a private community boat ramp for property owners that include picnic areas and a shelter. The expansive back deck overlooks the wooded lot and the peaceful backdrop of Beaver Dam Creek, providing a relaxing place to enjoy morning coffee, outdoor dining, or quiet evenings surrounded by nature. A gravel road on the property provides easy access via golf cart or vehicle to the home's private dock area offering a great spot to relax, enjoy a campfire and gaze at the stars. This home is truly a gem in the Smith Mtn. Lake area.