Franklin County
 
Many rural settings are found in Franklin County. Open fields, wooded areas and streams provide for the enjoyment of outdoor activities such as hunting and fishing, trail climbing or just the quiet reflection of nature.

Windy Gap is located between Roanoke and Smith Mountain Lake. Windy Gap offers contemporary homes on secluded, wooded lots in the $150,000 to $250,000 price range.

Shannon Forest homes are generally priced under $150,000 and offer a neighborhood environment with large lots. Located between Smith Mountain Lake and Roanoke, homes are generally 20 + years old.

Smith Mountain Lake: (shown above) Growing in stature as one of the East Coast's most desirable recreational areas, most communities are within a 30-minute drive of Roanoke. Now past its 20th year, developments concentrate on year-round living with all the amenities, including golf courses and country clubs. Not to be missed are such beautiful communities as The Waterfront, The Water's Edge, The Boardwalk, Waverly Place and Bernard's Landing.