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North Carolina lake house offers the ultimate Blue Ridge Mountains escape

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Stone and timber mountain home with dark metal roof and three-car garage at end of long driveway

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This modern mountain dream house was designed by CBB Design Firm and is beautifully perched above Lake James in Nebo, North Carolina. The community of Nebo sits along the shores of picturesque Lake James, nestled into the eastern edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains. 

This lake house combines clean architectural lines with elevated comfort. Every element—from modern lighting to the exterior design—reflects a seamless balance of function, luxury, and contemporary style. Continue below to see the rest of this spectacularly designed house, from striking curb appeal to light and airy living spaces.

Front view of stone mountain house with steep gabled metal roofs and wood garage doors

What We Love About This Home

This home turns a steep mountain lot into an advantage, stacking stone-clad garages and living space to work with the terrain instead of against it. Inside, dark walnut millwork and stacked-stone columns keep the open floor plan grounded, while walls of glass pull Lake James right into the room. The lower level seals the deal with a wine wall, a three-sided fireplace, and a home theater that make this as much a retreat as a residence.

Tell Us: What are your favorite design features in this house on Lake James? Is there anything you would change if this were your personal residence? Let us know in the Comments below; we love reading your feedback!

Note: Be sure to check out a couple of other amazing home tours that we have featured here on One Kindesign in the state of North Carolina: A serene mountainside retreat nestled amid the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains and North Carolina mountain house soaks in its peaceful forested landscape.

Aerial view of mountain lake house showing stone exterior and circular driveway with lake beyond

Entryway and Foyer Design

Entry foyer with wood front door, geometric pendant light, and stone accent column

Home Office with Custom Built-Ins

Foyer view into glass-walled home office with wood beam and stone column

Home office with built-in walnut shelving, glass-top desk, and window view of trees

Wide-angle view of home office showing wood ceiling detail, built-in shelves, and glass desk

Stone-Framed Wet Bar

Built-in wet bar niche with floating wood shelves, stone surround, and wine fridge

Full view of stone-framed wet bar with floating shelves, sink, and beverage fridge

Great Room with Vaulted Wood Ceilings

Vaulted great room with stone columns, wood ceiling, leather sectional, and lake view

Custom Italian leather upholstery, beautiful cabinetry by Chris Smith, and refined details define this home’s sophisticated design aesthetic.

Great room with cathedral wood ceiling, ring pendant lights, stone fireplace, and sectional sofa

Living room with stone fireplace, mounted TV, wood ceiling, and floor-to-ceiling windows

Wood-clad vaulted ceiling with two ring-shaped pendant lights and colorful artwork below

Great room with wood ceiling, ring pendants, stone fireplace, sectional sofa, and deck view

Wide view of living room with vaulted wood ceiling, stone columns, fireplace, and sectional

Outdoor Living Spaces and Fire Pit Patio

Covered deck with outdoor seating and fire table framed by timber archway overlooking the lake

Covered outdoor lounge with sectional sofas around a fire table and forest and lake view

Deck seating area under timber roof with sectional sofa, fire table, and tree-lined view

Covered outdoor living space with sectional sofas, fire table, ceiling fan, and grills nearby

Contemporary Kitchen Design

Kitchen with white cabinetry, dark tray ceiling, large island, and stainless refrigerator

Galley kitchen view with stainless refrigerator, white cabinets, and stone backsplash

Kitchen island with wood countertop overlooking dining nook with forest views

Kitchen with white cabinets, dark ceiling with wood trim, island seating, and dining nook

Kitchen and dining nook with pendant lighting, wood island counter, and bench seating

Cozy Dining Nook with Lake Views

Dining nook with wood table, colorful throw pillows, and geometric chandelier by window

Above: A beautifully curated dining space featuring studded chairs, vibrant pillows, and timeless elegance. Where every detail brings warmth, color, and sophistication to the table.

Dining area with wood table, geometric pendant light, and glass door to covered porch

Close-up of white kitchen cabinetry with black range hood, gas cooktop, and stone backsplash

Kitchen view into dining nook with tray ceiling, pendant light, and window seating

Butler’s Pantry and Storage

Butler's pantry with open wood shelving, glass-front cabinet, and marble countertop

Wide view of butler's pantry with shelving, skylight, and glass pantry doors

Powder Room with Bold Tile

Powder room with dark blue tile accent wall, live-edge wood vanity, and framed art

Laundry Room with Dog Wash Statio

Laundry room with white cabinetry, top-load washer, tile backsplash, and dog wash station

Dog wash station with tiled walls and handheld shower sprayer beside laundry room

Mudroom with Custom Cubbies

Mudroom with wood locker cubbies, bench seating, and walnut front door

Moody Owner’s Bedroom Retreat

Bedroom with layered wood beam ceiling detail, ceiling fan, and lake-view sliding doors

Above: The owner’s bedroom offers a moody escape, spanning 360 square feet (18 by 20 feet). The homeowner wanted the space to feel dark and moody, while inviting the outdoors inside. To bring this dream to life, the designer used mirrors to create a focal wall that anchored the bed and made the view feel like an extension of the room. Accents of Iron Ore by Sherwin-Williams were not only used in the bedroom, but can also be found in other areas of the home.

Bedroom with wood beam tray ceiling, dark accent wall, and sliding doors to deck

Above: The gorgeous bed and nightstands were custom fabricated by Taracea Furniture for this bedroom. The white oak flooring was also custom and was sourced from Canada. The monotone bedding offers a textured appearance, paired with a modern cozy wing chair in the corner. Custom wall paneling makes this room pop and enables decorative accents such as holiday wreaths and seasonal decor. Overlapping beams in the cove ceiling introduce warmth and additional texture.

Bedroom with dark accent wall, wood headboard, large windows, and lake view

Above: The chair in the corner of the room provides a cozy spot to read and enjoy a view of the lake. The chair is from Ellen Degeneres by EJ Victor. The wall sconces are from Hubbardton Forge. Designer Tip: Add mirrors to enhance your living environment. You can see reflections from the exterior, and they help to lighten up the moody areas of your home.

Cozy reading chair with round pillow in window nook overlooking the lake

Bedroom with wood beam ceiling detail, built-in cabinetry, and sliding door to covered deck

Owner’s Bathroom with Freestanding Tub

Primary bathroom with marble tile, glass shower, and freestanding tub by window

Primary bathroom with dark vanity cabinetry, marble floors, and freestanding soaking tub

Freestanding soaking tub framed by subway tile and window with wooded view

Double vanity bathroom with dark cabinetry, marble countertops, and makeup desk

Marble-tiled walk-in shower with dual rainfall shower heads and glass enclosure

Walk-In Closet with Island

Walk-in closet with center island, built-in shelving, and shoe storage

Stone Archway Art Niche

Stone-clad archway leading to illuminated art niche with ballerina painting

Guest Bedroom with Vaulted Ceiling

Bedroom with angled wood-clad ceiling, ceiling fan, and arched window nook

Floating Wood Staircase

View down open staircase with floating wood treads, black railings, and game room below

Close-up of floating wood staircase with black metal railing and glass-front treads

Lower-Level Game Room and Fireplace

Lower-level lounge with three-sided fireplace, pool table, foosball, and wine display

Basement game room with pool table, wine cellar, staircase, and sectional seating

Living area with three-sided fireplace, leather sectional, and colorful framed artwork

Game room with pool table, foosball table, wine display, bar seating, and three-sided fireplace

Leather sectional sofa facing three-sided fireplace with wine bar visible in background

Custom Wine Bar and Display

Wet bar with granite countertop, bar stools, TV, and glass wine display column

Close-up of granite bar counter with sink, wine wall, and wood cabinetry

Corner wine display cabinet with wood trim opening onto bar and kitchen area

Bar counter view with wine display, stainless refrigerator, TV, and pendant lighting

Close-up of sculptural stone-slat pendant light with wine cellar in background

Private Home Theater

Home theater with orange leather reclining seats, large screen, and movie posters

Home Gym with Forest Views

Home gym with resistance bands, exercise equipment, and large windows facing stone wall

Custom Kids’ Bunk Room

Kids' bedroom with twin bed, built-in bunk beds, and colorful artwork on dark accent wall

Above: This custom bunk room showcases how the designer can add luxury functionality to any and every space. 

Close-up of built-in bunk beds and twin bed with dark accent wall and framed artwork

Bunk room view showing window, twin bed, and ladder to upper bunk

Bunk beds with wood center column, storage drawers, and colorful landscape paintings

Close-up of bunk bed ladder and twin beds with quilted bedding and wood divider

Additional Bathrooms and Guest Suites

Compact bathroom with glass shower, floating wood vanity, and marble countertop

Bedroom with wood ceiling fan, dog bed, patterned rug, and forest-view windows

Bathroom with geometric tile backsplash wall, double vanity, and glass shower enclosure

Glass-enclosed shower with patterned tile band, chandelier, and marble surround

Close-up of bathroom vanity with marble counter, geometric tile backsplash, and towel bars

Covered Patio and Stone Terraced Hillside

 

Covered patio with wood ceiling, stone wall, curved outdoor sofa, and wooded hillside view

Curved outdoor sofa with wood-topped coffee table on covered patio overlooking stone terraced hillside

Covered patio framed by timber posts with curved sofa and distant lake view through trees

Outdoor Living Spaces and Fire Pit Patio

Close-up rear view of deck with timber-frame gable roof, outdoor seating, and lake view through glass

Covered deck with timber trusses, stone wall, and white outdoor furniture overlooking the forest

Rear exterior of contemporary home with large glass walls, covered deck, and timber accents

Rear view of home's covered deck with timber-frame gable and stone fire pit surrounded by chairs

Rear aerial view of contemporary mountain home with covered deck and stone fire pit patio

Aerial Views of the Lake House

Aerial view of stone lake house with dark standing-seam roof nestled among trees near the water

Aerial view of multi-gabled stone house on wooded lake point with mountains in distance

Aerial view of mountain lake house surrounded by forest with lake and mountains in background

PHOTOGRAPHER Tzu Chen Photography

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