There's something special about this Smith Mountain Lake home, near the dam, where the water views stretch out before you and every July 4th brings a front-row seat to the fireworks overhead. Tucked among mature trees, the property feels wonderfully private and peaceful -- the kind of place where gardens and hanging plants flourish (thanks to an automatic watering system that takes the guesswork out of it for you). The board-and-batten home itself has a warm, welcoming charm. A screened porch off the kitchen is perfect for morning coffee, and two sleeping porches -- one off the master, one upstairs between two bedrooms -- invite lazy afternoons and cool evenings by the water. Walk down the paver pathway to your own beach and double-slip dock, all set on a level, park-like lot that makes

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