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40 Bay Front Rd
Penhook, VA 24137 · The Waters Edge
Sold for $645,000
on Dec 23, 2025
- 4beds
- 3.5baths
- 3,602sq ft
- 0.81acres
- 1990built
Listed by Wainwright & Co., REALTORS®- Lake
About this home.
For the first time in 30 years, this inviting lake-view home is available in the highly desirable Water's Edge neighborhood. Located on a beautifully landscaped lot with mature trees, outdoor gardens, and stunning views of the lake, this property offers both privacy and natural beauty in a truly special setting.
The home exudes a charm and authenticity that's increasingly rare. The open floor plan features a soaring great room with cathedral ceilings and a
fireplace with stone hearth, flowing effortlessly into a spacious kitchen designed for both everyday living and entertaining.
A separate dining room allows for large family gathering, while the main-level primary suite includes lake views, a walk-in closet, and a calming sense of retreat. Two additional bedrooms complete the main floor. The finished walk-out lower level provides remarkable flexibility, ideal for guests or multigenerational living. It includes a full second kitchen, large recreation room with fireplace, bedroom, office, and 1.5 baths. The interior has just been freshly painted and is ready for you to move in and enjoy!
Outdoor living is just as appealing, with a screened porch, expansive deck, and patio all offering serene spaces to relax or gather with friends, surrounded by gardens and views of the lake.
Fully immerse yourself in the community by joining The Water's Edge Country Club and its renowned amenities including golf, equestrian, pool, tennis, restaurant and more. The Water's Edge golf course stands as a premier attraction of our lakefront community. This 18-hole, PGA Championship course was masterfully designed by the late R.F. Loving Jr., ASGC a nationally acclaimed golf course architect known for his visionary layouts and meticulous craftsmanship. Membership at The Water's Edge includes automatic enrollment in the prestigious McConnell Golf network. As a McConnell Golf member, you and your family gain access to an exclusive collection of private golf and country clubs across the region offering world-class amenities, championship-level courses, and a community of fellow golf enthusiasts. Current owner has an active country club membership.
Don't miss your chance to see this wonderful home.
Facts and features.
The home
- Type
- House (Single Family Residence)
- Style
- Contemporary
- Bathrooms
- 3 full, 1 half
Inside
- Basement
- Full, Walk-Out Access
- Finished basement
- 1,544 sq ft
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Interior features
- Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s)
Outside and lot
- View
- lake
- Lot setting
- Gentle Sloping
- Zoning
- RPD
Utilities
- Heating
- Heat Pump Electric
- Cooling
- Heat Pump Electric
- Water source
- Public
Community
- Subdivision
- The Waters Edge
- HOA dues
- $200 annually
- Community features
- Common Pool, Private Golf
- County
- Franklin County
The listing
- Annual tax
- $2,588 (from the listing)
- Source
- Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS® MLS #919478
Price and status history.
93
days on market
86%
of the original asking price
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2025 | Sold | $645,000 |
| Jul 24, 2025 | Listed for sale | $750,000 |
Price per square foot
Sale price per finished square foot, compared with the median of 5 houses sold in Penhook in 2025. 53% below the median.
Location.
40 Bay Front Rd, Penhook, VA 24137
Listing information
Listing courtesy of Wainwright & Co., REALTORS®- Lake.
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