268 Sweetwater Bay DR, Penhook, VA 24137
$679,900
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
3
Baths:
3
Square Footage:
3,782
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
137,214
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$679,900
List Date:
5/08/2026
Last Modified:
5/20/2026
Description
Perched atop a breathtaking rolling landscape with sweeping views of Smith Mountain Lake, this special 3-acre retreat offers a rare blend of natural beauty, privacy, and outdoor recreation. Surrounded by pastoral scenery with 45+ acres of open pasture stretching across the front yard and over 5,000 acres of the Smith Mountain Cooperative Wildlife Management Area bordering the backyard, the setting is truly one-of-a-kind. From sunset over the lake to wildlife roaming the fields and mountains beyond, every direction offers a view worth capturing. Designed for comfortable one-level living, the home also features a full unfinished basement, providing the opportunity to nearly double the square footage and create additional living, or guest space tailored to your vision. Whether you are
Supplements: searching for a peaceful primary residence, SML retreat, equestrian escape, or that farm like living, this property delivers. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate direct access to hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking trails directly behind the property, along with a short gravel road ride to nearby horse stables. Positioned on the quieter side of the mountain with minimal hunting pressure, the property is home to thriving populations of deer, turkey, bear, and abundant small game. Adding to its long-term appeal, the property overlooks Sanctuary Bay, where luxury waterfront homes command multi-million-dollar values -- a rare neighboring influence that enhances both the prestige and future equity potential.
More Information MLS# 927363
Contract Information
Current Price: $679,900
List Price: $679,900
List Date: 2026-05-08
Status: Active
General Property Description
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Residential Type: Detached
Construction Status: Completed
Year Built: 2005
Total Bdrm: 3
Total Bths: 3
Total F Baths: 3
Entry Above Grd Fin SQFT: 1891
Total Fnshd SqFt: 1891
Total Above Grd Fin SQFT: 1891
Grand Total Attached SQFT: 3782
Total Unfin SQFT: 1891
Basement Y/N: Yes
Prim. Covered Prking: Garage Attached
# Prim Cov Spaces: 3
Total Cov'd Prk Spc: 3
Total Acreage: 3.15
Water Class: N/A
Location Legal Taxes
Area: 1690 - SML Pittsylvania County
Street Number: 268
Street Name: Sweetwater Bay
Street Suffix: DR
State/Province: VA
Zip Code: 24137
Subdivision: Sanctuary Bay
Municipality: Pittsylvania County
Elementary School: Other - See Remarks
Middle School: Other - See Remarks
High School: Other - See Remarks
Unfinished Attached SQFT
Lower Below Grd Unfin SQFT: 1891
Fireplace
# Fireplaces: 1
Primary Bedrooms
Primary BR Entry Lvl: 1
Bedrooms
BR Entry Level: 3
Full Baths
Full Baths Entry Lvl: 3
Laundry
Laundry Entry Level: 1
Property Features
Style of House: Ranch
Limited Service: Not Limited Service
Lot Description: Varied
Construction: Brick
Basement: Full
Heating: Heat Pump Electric
Cooling: Heat Pump Electric
Fireplace: Living Room
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Vacuum
Exterior Features: Deck; Garden Space; Shed(s)
Views: Lake; Sunrise
Appliances: Dishwasher; Clothes Dryer; Microwave Oven (Built In); Range Gas; Clothes Washer
Misc Features: Horses Permitted
Floors: Wood
Windows: Insulated
Exterior Doors: Fiberglass
Porch: Front Porch
Water Description: Private Well
Sewer Description: Public Sewer
Water Heater Type: Tank
Water Htr Energy: Electric
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
Level: Entry
Level: Entry
Bedroom 2
Level: Entry
Level: Entry
Bedroom 3
Level: Entry
Level: Entry
Dining Area
Level: Entry
Level: Entry
Kitchen
Level: Entry
Level: Entry
Living Room
Level: Entry
Level: Entry
Listing Office: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE REAL ESTATE
Last Updated: May - 20 - 2026
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