Overlooking the exclusive and private Lake Cherokee, this beautiful custom home with so many unique details is located in Northeast Texas. It is well located with easy access to numerous towns,14 miles south of Longview and 40 minutes east of Tyler, and 2 hours east of Downtown Dallas.
This custom built two plus story 7,188 SF home with a wood and stone exterior is a true master piece of indoor and outdoor living. From the outdoor kitchen, expansive decks, and every room of the house, there are beautiful views of the private cove and lake, as well as the manicured grounds.
Lake Cherokee is an unincorporated community with an HOA that maintains the lake as well as private security. The current owners are using it as their primary home, though there are a number of second home owners around the lake.
Residential Improvements: No detail was overlooked when the current owners designed and built this custom home to entertain family and friends, as well as house their extensive car collection. The house has 4-5 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms and 2- ½ baths. Driving along the quiet, asphalt paved street accessing numerous lakefront houses, you are greeted by a circular drive and a Porte Coche to the large warm double door entry. The home was originally built in 2012 and been well maintained by the full-time owners.
There are three climate controlled, attached parking garages, two on the main level on one on the lower level. The everyday garage is a two-car garage near the primary bedroom and off the entry. But down the hallway off the kitchen leads to a 3 level “garage- mahal”. This is a car collectors dream with every possible amenity including a car lift, 3 airjets, 3 overhead doors, built in cabinets, with a pneumatic drawer, kitchenette with washer dryer and surround sound. This garage easily holds 5 cars
Yard and Boat House:
There are two levels of numerous covered patios and seating areas overlooking the lake. At the end of the lawn is a 3-stall boathouse with which is home to jet skis and various boats and boat toys. There is a party bar on the lower level, on which the stairs lead to the upper deck giving a birds eye view of the lake and annual Fourth of July fireworks.
Other improvements:
Though not a comprehensive list, there is a Generac full house generator fed by a 1000-gallon underground propane tank., a robot mower for the yard, 5 separate HVAC units/zones and the whole house is wired for either net (CAT 5) and Sonos. There is a security system and a 6’x6’ lift in the main house for the Christmas tree.
Lake and Area Amenities:
This exclusive, private lake has no public access, and the HOA pays for a private lake patrol to ensure the security and safety of the owners. Cherokee Water Company owns the lake to supply water for municipal, industrial, and recreational purposes. The surface area totals 3,987 acres, with a capacity of 68,700-acre feet of water. Individual boat docks are permitted. Fishing and all boating activities are enjoyed on the lake and is well known for the 4th of July firework display every year. The Lake also boasts a 9-hole golf course for the owners, giving the community a resort feeling.
