85 Cedar Bay RD, Union Hall, VA 24176

$1,895,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 8 Baths: 5.1 Square Footage: 6,596 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 55,321 Status: Active
Current Price: $1,895,000 List Date: 4/17/2026 Last Modified: 4/24/2026

Description

With a special use permit, this exceptional waterfront home presents a rare opportunity as a fully turnkey short-term rental or an effortless personal retreat--just in time for the summer season. Thoughtfully designed with generous living space across the upper, entry, and lower levels, the home offers the ideal layout to comfortably host guests while maintaining privacy throughout. The main level features multiple bedrooms and baths--an uncommon and highly desirable feature for lakefront living--along with a spacious kitchen that provides so much room for gathering and entertaining. Offered fully furnished, including linens, kitchenware, and décor (with only a few personal exclusions--see agent for details), this property is truly move-in or rental ready from day one. Tucked within a

Supplements: quiet, no-wake cove, the setting is perfect for relaxed lake days, swimming, and peaceful enjoyment of the water. The gentle approach to the shoreline enhances accessibility, while the brand-new aluminum dock creates an inviting space for lounging and lakeside living. Meticulously maintained as a second home, the property feels like new and showcases quality finishes throughout, including cherry hardwoods, tigerwood flooring, and soaring cathedral ceilings. Recent updates and features such as a 2025 whole-house generator, brand-new HVAC (being installed in May), separate heat pumps for each level, and gutter guards provide comfort, efficiency, and peace of mind. With no homeowners association, exceptional flexibility, and immediate usability, this property offers the ideal blend of investment potential and personal enjoyment in a serene waterfront setting.

More Information MLS# 926651

Contract Information

Current Price: $1,895,000 List Price: $1,895,000 List Date: 2026-04-17 Status: Active

General Property Description

Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence Residential Type: Detached Construction Status: Completed Year Built: 2011 Total Bdrm: 8 Total Bths: 5.1 Total F Baths: 5 Total H Baths: 1 Entry Above Grd Fin SQFT: 2698 Upper Above Grd Fin SQFT: 1200 Lower Below Grd Fin SQFT: 2698 Total Fnshd SqFt: 6596 Total Above Grd Fin SQFT: 3898 Grand Total Attached SQFT: 6596 Basement Y/N: Yes Prim. Covered Prking: Garage Attached # Prim Cov Spaces: 2 Total Cov'd Prk Spc: 2 Total Acreage: 1.27 Water Class: Waterfront Property Water ID: Smith Mtn Lake Length of Waterfront: 113

Location Legal Taxes

Area: 0490 - SML Franklin County Street Number: 85 Street Name: Cedar Bay Street Suffix: RD State/Province: VA Zip Code: 24176 Subdivision: Cedar Bay Municipality: Franklin County Elementary School: Glade Hill Middle School: Ben Franklin Middle High School: Franklin County

Fireplace

# Fireplaces: 1

Primary Bedrooms

Primary BR Entry Lvl: 1

Bedrooms

BR Entry Level: 3 BR Upper Level: 1 BR Lower Level: 4

Full Baths

Full Baths Entry Lvl: 2 Full Baths Upper Lvl: 1 Full Baths Lower Lvl: 2

Half Baths

Half Baths Entry Lvl: 1

Laundry

Laundry Entry Level: 1

Water Details

Number Covered Slips: 1

Property Features

Style of House: Contemporary Limited Service: Not Limited Service Lot Description: Gentle Sloping; Level Construction: Other - See Remarks; Stone Basement: Full Heating: Heat Pump Electric Cooling: Heat Pump Electric Fireplace: Living Room Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s); Ceiling Fan(s); Storage; Walk-In Closet(s) Exterior Features: Shed(s) Views: Lake Appliances: Dishwasher; Clothes Dryer; Microwave Oven (Built In); Refrigerator; Range Electric; Clothes Washer Misc Features: Paved Road Floors: Tile - i.e. ceramic; Wood Windows: Insulated Exterior Doors: French; Wood Water Description: Private Well Sewer Description: Private Septic Water Heater Type: Tank Water Htr Energy: Electric Boat Dock Desc: Stationary Water Features: Cove Water Details: Short Term Rental

Room Information

Primary Bedroom Level: Entry Level: Entry Bedroom 2 Level: Entry Level: Entry Bedroom 3 Level: Entry Level: Entry Bedroom 4 Level: Lower Level: Lower Bedroom 5 Level: Lower Level: Lower Bedroom 6 Level: Lower Level: Lower Bedroom 7 Level: Lower Level: Lower Bedroom 8 Level: Upper Level: Upper Dining Room Level: Entry Level: Entry Family Room Level: Lower Level: Lower Foyer Level: Entry Level: Entry Great Room Level: Upper Level: Upper Kitchen Level: Entry Level: Entry Laundry Level: Entry Level: Entry Living Room Level: Entry Level: Entry Recreation Room Level: Lower Level: Lower Work Room Level: Lower Level: Lower
Listing Office: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE REAL ESTATE
Last Updated: April - 24 - 2026
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