Beautiful Smith Mountain Lake waterfront home with gorgeous lake and mountain views, a gentle walk to the water, and an exceptional location convenient to Westlake! From the moment you enter, your eye is drawn through the Great Room to the lake beyond. The Great Room features a cathedral ceiling and double-sided gas fireplace, creating a wonderful centerpiece for this spacious lake home. Offering approximately 3,700 finished sq. ft. plus approximately 517 sq. ft. of unfinished storage, the home is decorated with 5 bedrooms and 4 full baths and features an office, family room, and two spacious primary suites with sitting areas--one on each level. Home has a 3-bedroom septic. The kitchen is designed for gathering, with extensive cabinetry, pantry, stainless steel appliances, gas range, granite countertops, and an oversized island with seating for eight. Granite continues throughout all four baths. Additional features include Andersen windows and doors, central vacuum, two heat pumps, water filtration system, HardiePlank siding, luxury vinyl plank flooring, and an oversized 624 sq. ft. 2-car garage. The lower-level family room is already plumbed for a wet bar and offers excellent potential for a kitchenette, making the lower level especially appealing for guests or extended family. There is also abundant storage, including an unfinished storage area with double exterior doors for lawn equipment and lake toys. Outside, the current owners have continued to enhance the property with new deck steps, a paver walkway, extensive landscaping, irrigation, and improvements to the dock. Enjoy two decks with composite decking and Clearview railings overlooking the lake. A gentle walk leads to the boathouse with two covered slips, including a mounted lift and automatic boat cover, electric jet ski lift, and cabana where you can relax and take in beautiful Smith Mountain views. Additional upgrades include wired for a whole-house generator, whole-house surge protector, and propane connection for the grill. Ring camera and curtains convey. Furnishings may also be available for purchase, making this an opportunity to start enjoying lake life even sooner. Despite Smith Mountain Lake's current low-water conditions, the owner reports approximately 5 feet of water at the dock currently and no difficulty using his boat throughout the year. And the location is hard to beat--approximately 10 minutes to Westlake shopping, dining and everyday conveniences, with convenient access to Rocky Mount, Roanoke and North Carolina. Spacious, beautifully maintained, extensively improved and designed for Smith Mountain lake living--324 Blue Heron Dr. is ready for its next chapter!