Lake Country Visitor & Newcomer Guide 2009 - (Page 38) 38 Homes come in all sizes and prices from condos to resort homes. Confidence is soaring about the future of the nationally recognized “micropolitan” hub of Roanoke Rapids – just ask Belk, Starbucks, HarleyDavidson and many others. has turned into a route down to beautiful homes on the lake.” New homes are being built on Lake Gaston, says Sunset Realty’s Mark Austin. “There’s construction all around the lake.” Many buyers prefer this lake, Austin says. “One thing about Lake Gaston is they control the level of this lake. It only varies by one foot.” Still, people who want to see more trees around the shoreline opt to live on Buggs Island Lake/Kerr Reservoir, David Williams says. “People who like the natural settings try to come here. It’s a very natural shoreline.” Living on the water also includes the Roanoke River. River’s Edge subdivision in Roanoke Rapids combines city conveniences and country pleasures on the banks of the Roanoke River. “It will delight the homeowner desiring the convenience of being in the center of everything and the homeowner wanting to escape to the natural beauty of the trail and river,” says Jodie Barrett, River’s Edge. ‘PLENTY TO CHOOSE FROM’ Just a few miles from the waterfront, small towns like Boydton, South Hill, Littleton and Roanoke Rapids are attracting new residents, including many retirees. South Hill developments like Beaver Creek – a town home project with dozens of spacious Southern Virginia ⁄ Northern North Carolina’s Lake Country
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