North Shore delivers an everyday lake lifestyle along the northern reaches of Smith Mountain Lake, blending quiet coves, golf-cart-friendly lanes, and homes with big-water views. Set in Franklin County, it offers a relaxed pace with an easy drive to jobs, airports, and culture in Roanoke. To the east, Bedford County and the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway turn weekend exploring into a tradition.
Outdoors, residents gravitate to the sandy beach, fishing pier, and picnic shelters at the county’s Smith Mountain Lake Community Park. Across the water, miles of wooded trails, boat rentals, and a guarded swim area await at Smith Mountain Lake State Park. Calm mornings are made for kayaking and paddleboarding; afternoons bring wake-sports and cruising between marinas. Daily needs are handled at Westlake Towne Center, where you’ll find groceries, services, and local dining, while readers and remote workers appreciate the programming and study spaces at the Westlake Branch Library.
Families are served by Franklin County Public Schools, with secondary students attending the expansive Franklin County High School. Healthcare is close by at Carilion Clinic Family Medicine – Westlake. Year-round, festivals, fishing tournaments, and sunset cruises keep calendars full, and quiet cul-de-sacs make evening strolls feel unhurried.
Whether you’re comparing waterfront neighborhoods or preparing to list, Agent Pronto can quickly match buyers and sellers with proven local real estate agents who know North Shore’s lakefront market inside and out.