Summertime and the Living is Easy

Did you know that Brown Haven Homes will build your forever home on your lake lot or ours? Did you know that we have premier lake property all over the southeast? Did you know that the price you’re quoted is always the price you pay? That’s the Brown Haven Price Promise.

What are you waiting for? Visit one of our design studios located in North Georgia, Western North Carolina, or South Carolina and let one of our design specialists help you choose the home design from Michelle’s curated home collection that meets the needs of you and your family. If you’re ready to leave the city - if you’re ready for easy living and relaxation - if you’re ready for a lifetime of sunrises and sunsets in the mountains - then it’s time to experience the Brown Haven difference and take the steps to begin building your new custom home today. Whether you’re looking to relocate to the shores of Lake Blue Ridge, Lake Chatuge, Lake Junaluska, or Lake Hartwell, we are eager to help you make your move. Your dream home is waiting!

The Mountains of Western North Carolina are home to some of the most picturesque lakes in the Southeast. Lake Santeelah is located in beautiful Graham County, close to the Tail of the Dragon that connects North Carolina to the Tennessee border. Rich in natural beauty, Robbinsville, North Carolina moves at a slower pace. Enjoy the cool mountain evenings sitting on your back deck while watching the fireflies light a path to the dock. Robbinsville is rich in mountain heritage and culture and offers the finest amenities in country living.

Lake Chatuge straddles the border of North Georgia and Western North Carolina and is a favorite mountain tourist destination spring through fall, offering miles of shoreline to enjoy the finest in lake living. If you’re looking for a more idyllic lifestyle, you’ll find it in the beautiful rural locations of Hiawassee, Georgia, and Hayesville, North Carolina, the two towns bordering Lake Chatuge. Water skiing, wakeboarding, and bass fishing abound in this bucolic oasis.

The famous Georgia Mountain Fair, which features regional food, music, crafts, and fun, comes two times a year to the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds located on the shores of Lake Chatuge. The Anderson Music Hall, also located in the fairgrounds, is a favorite local music venue year-round.

Looking to live the lake life, but still want to enjoy the opportunities that come with living close to a small growing city on the outskirts of Atlanta? Lake Lanier borders Hall, Forsyth, and Dawson Counties, making it accessible to several growing urban areas.

Lake Hartwell, Lake Keowee, and Lake Jocassee also offer picturesque, premiere lake property within driving distance to trendy downtown Greenville, South Carolina, as well as Spartanburg and Greer. Not to mention you’re in a great location to catch a Clemson Tigers football game in the fall!

If you’re looking for lakeside dining, The Oaks Lakeside Kitchen and Marina Station both offer lakeside dining with views for days.  Laprade’s Marina on Lake Burton is a local favorite when it comes to casual dining lakeside. The shores of Lake Lure are dotted with local eateries that come highly recommended including, but not limited to LaStrada at Lake Lure, Old Rock Cafe, Point of View, Legends on the Lake, and Tree Tops Dining Room. The Boathouse Grill, Tiger Grill, and Clemson Marina are three lakeside restaurants favored and frequented by Lake Hartwell residents.

Lake Junaluska, Lake Lure, Lake James, and Lake Adger offer the amenities of lake life, with the conveniences and cultural advantages of Asheville, North Carolina just steps away. Each of these scenic reservoirs offers mountain vistas and the best of country living and small-town charm. However, if you are a lover of the arts and music, food and breweries, farmers’ markets, and festivals, you’ll find all of it within reach. This area also offers some of the most beautiful trails in Western North Carolina, with easy access to the famous Blue Ridge Parkway.

You’ve been thinking about relocating and building your lake home for years. The time is now. Nothing is better than experiencing the beauty of these long summer days in the mountains of North Georgia, Western North Carolina, and South Carolina. Each of these regions offers the finest in country living, with urban amenities within easy driving distance.

Lake life is the best life, and a day on the lake is a day well spent. So break out the kayaks and paddleboards, crank up the grill, and get ready to watch the fireworks from the porch swing of your new Brown Haven custom home from Michelle’s curated collection. Come see us at one of our regional custom home design centers and let us show you why Brown Haven is always the right choice!