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I'll mention Lake Royale in Franklin County - only because I'm very familiar with it lol
I have a second home there, but it's probably too far from Raleigh (nearest city) for OP.
Our home isn't on the water, but there are plenty of lakefront homes, and a few undeveloped lots.
OP, what is your budget? What is a "large lot" to you? More than one acre? 1/2 acre? etc.
Lake Royale is reasonably priced but pretty far out. They do have quite a few low end camping lots and houses in some areas. Personally I like Lake Lure quite a bit but reasonably priced it is not!
For us, there will be ONLY TWO "criteria" in lake-home hunting:
1) Water Quality & Cleanliness
2) Water Clarity
and water level consistency.
Okay, yeah, that's um, three but, trust me, everything after those first two are just, "sprinkles on top."
Here's an idea: has anyone ever / is anyone willing to call the appropriate Division within NC Dept of Health and inquire, "What freshwater lakes within NC are on the list of those safe for a pregnant mother to consume fish (OTHER THAN Largemouth Bass) out of, at least once a week?"
I sense it is a relatively small list . . .
"To each his or her own" and all but personally, NOTHING matters to me about living on a lake if I can't swim in it at leisure, get out and go about my business or the rest of my day (that is, without having to worry about going straight to a shower) or cook and eat a fish caught out of it, at least once a week . .
Re Boss's Comment above - we are High Rock Lake waterfront residents, and the lake is nice, but definitely not clear. It's pretty muddy, at least at our end on Riverside Drive, not far from village of Southmont.
For us, there will be ONLY TWO "criteria" in lake-home hunting:
1) Water Quality & Cleanliness
2) Water Clarity
and water level consistency.
Okay, yeah, that's um, three but, trust me, everything after those first two are just, "sprinkles on top."
Here's an idea: has anyone ever / is anyone willing to call the appropriate Division within NC Dept of Health and inquire, "What freshwater lakes within NC are on the list of those safe for a pregnant mother to consume fish (OTHER THAN Largemouth Bass) out of, at least once a week?"
I sense it is a relatively small list . . .
"To each his or her own" and all but personally, NOTHING matters to me about living on a lake if I can't swim in it at leisure, get out and go about my business or the rest of my day (that is, without having to worry about going straight to a shower) or cook and eat a fish caught out of it, at least once a week . .
If you can find a lake a lake in NC with the same confluence of factors as Lake Burton not far from the NC border in Georgia....
It will turn you off to ever skiing or swimming in man-made floodings with soft muddy bottoms, and brown water.
I couldn't believe how awesome Lake Burton's firm sandy bottom was, along with being able to see your feet as you tread water in areas way over your head. The water was so clear it seemed almost drinkable, though that was 20 years ago, not sure about now.
I don't know what gives it those qualities, but I don't have any interest in ever getting in the water again at Lake Gaston on the NC/VA border, despite probably spending 10 weekends every year there until college..
If you can find a lake a lake in NC with the same confluence of factors as Lake Burton not far from the NC border in Georgia....
It will turn you off to ever skiing or swimming in man-made floodings with soft muddy bottoms, and brown water.
I couldn't believe how awesome Lake Burton's firm sandy bottom was, along with being able to see your feet as you tread water in areas way over your head. The water was so clear it seemed almost drinkable, though that was 20 years ago, not sure about now.
I don't know what gives it those qualities, but I don't have any interest in ever getting in the water again at Lake Gaston on the NC/VA border, despite probably spending 10 weekends every year there until college..
Lake Norman in Charlotte is a good one! As well as Kerr lake near Raleigh!
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