20268 Heron Circle

Escape to the mountains & the scenic 7,500 acre all sports South Holston Lake without sacrificing comfort. This custom European inspired home by Rodney Ray has served as a cherished summer retreat for years & works beautifully as a primary residence, second home, or multigenerational getaway. Nestled on a quiet 1.2 acre cul de sac lot in gated Heron Pointe, it offers mountain views & partial lake vistas just minutes from historic Abingdon, the Virginia Creeper Trail, & the Barter Theatre. Heron Pointe combines privacy with amenities: wooded lots, gated lake access, private boat ramp, & dockage. The low maintenance brick, stone, & stucco exterior presents as a single story ranch yet opens to over 5,300 sq ft of finished living space plus unfinished walk out areas ideal for a gym, workshop, or expansion. Main Level: Refinished hardwood floors throughout. The updated gourmet kitchen features Wood Mode cabinetry, Wolf, Viking, & Jenn Air appliances, a fireplace, conversation area, & breakfast nook with views. It flows into a great room with vaulted ceilings, hand hewn beams, fireplace & formal dining. A dual sided gas fireplace opens to the 16 x 24 tiled sunroom with tongue & groove walls, perfect for morning coffee or evening relaxation. Details include arched openings, columns, recessed niches, built in glass shelving, & tray ceilings. An office with floor to ceiling custom library shelving, laundry, two car garage, & large side deck complete the level. The primary suite offers walk in closets, tray ceiling, & luxury bath with walk in shower & garden tub, plus a second bedroom and full bath. Lower Level: Ideal for guests or extended family: second full kitchen, refinished hardwoods, living room with fireplace, two bedrooms (including a second primary suite with walk in closets & soaking tub bath), & 2nd laundry. Enjoy the covered back deck & 4 person jetted hot tub overlooking the private, fenced, wooded yard. Unfinished Lower Level: Finished stairway leads to extensive storage, an 18 x 6 walk in vault/storm shelter & French doors to the fenced yard. Flexible space for gym, workshop, or future living area. Fully encapsulated crawl space. A peaceful mountain & lake retreat with room to gather & grow, close to Abingdon's historic downtown, culture, & outdoor recreation. The HOA dues cover maintenance of the private boat dock/ramp, street lighting & Heron Pointe entrance sign.