As families grow and careers move them across the country from one another, they often long for a special place where they all can come together and feel at home.
One such family found that place in Lake Toxaway in 1990. The Patriarch and his wife purchased a large lot across the lake from the Greystone Inn for their vacation “Lodge.” The parents and their five children had lived in several countries around the world while they were growing up.
Their dream was to have a beautiful yet private place to gather and play together as they renew their relationships and refresh from everyday life.
The couple worked together with architect Al Platt to create a comfortable and spacious lake retreat with 6 bedroom suites.
Shortly after it was built, the family acquired the 30 acres directly across the road from The Lodge. They had Platt design a 4000 square foot post and beam “Cabin” for the overflow and extra guests. Some of the families preferred to stay at the Cabin and play at the Lodge on the lake. It also served them well for large parties.
Get-togethers like Bible studies were held on the 1,000-square-foot covered “Dog Trot” with its huge outdoor fireplace. The parents have passed away; however, the family has 35 years of treasured memories at the lake, the Country Club and the family compound.
Now that the original siblings have branched out in different directions with their own expanded families, it was time to let go of this idyllic place. It was a difficult decision and pulled at the heartstrings of so many family members. But it was the wise thing to do.
Both properties are now on the market and hopefully someday, another fortunate family will start their own legacy at Lake Toxaway.
For more information on these two separate properties call Kathy Balistreri at Balistreri Realty – Office: (828) 883-4848 or Cell: (828) 507-7058.
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