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Click inside the circle to zoom in on the Roanoke Reserve cove - a winter view that
shows the mix of pines and hardwoods, elevation and proximity to main lake.
Click here for similar view in summer. Click here to view community design.
Roanoke Reserve is part of the former Senator H. B. Moseley farm on
the Roanoke River that pre-dates the creation of the lake. While the
farming “Low Grounds” adjacent to the river were flooded when the
lake was completed in 1963, the higher elevation land became premier, highly coveted Lake Gaston property — much of which has
remained in the family and undeveloped. Al and Anne Hartley
(granddaughter of Sen. Moseley) have planned Roanoke Reserve in a
manner that preserves the history, legacy, and the magic of this very special place on Lake Gaston.
 When Al and Anne Hartley began exploring possibilities of developing this beautiful, multi-generational lakefront property, they realized early on that conventional subdivision approaches would be hard for them to embrace. That would have meant clearing beautifully wooded land, opting for the maximum quantity of minimum-sized lots, and eliminating the special ambience of the environment. Doing so would have destroyed the essence of this exceptional property. Plus it was out of alignment with the Hartleys personal values and sense of stewardship for the land.
As the Lake Gaston market matured where interest in more space coupled with upscale waterfront communities began to converge, the Hartleys saw this as perfect alignment with their ideas and best use of the property. They elected to move forward making the Reserve a reality by engaging a small core team of specialized professionals to help them achieve their vision that can now be shared with a small number of like-minded buyers.
Each exclusive Roanoke Reserve property offers space and privacy for your custom year-round lake home, accessory buildings, and amenities of choice on the water and off shore — with plenty of buffer from your neighbor.
The unusually deep cove is ideal for swimming, floating, and just playing in the water — like a private oasis.
As lifestyle trends have evolved since the inception of the Reserve, so has Roanoke Reserve — in a way that continues to preserve the soul and integrity of this wonderful property and its location. The overarching themes of this evolution are 1) high quality, smaller homes, 2) smart and simple elegance, 3) easy living, 4) mixed age populations, and 5) aging in place. Beginning in 2012, in addition to the large lots for single family homes, the Hartleys are pleased to offer expanded construction possibilities of multi-family residential structures (duplex, triplex, and townhomes) as well as smaller, even clustered single-family structures with common areas that would be ideal for neighbors and friends or extended families who may want to simplify and downside together. In natural alignment with the Reserve's foundational principles of preservation and respect for the land and the environment, commitment to energy efficiency, alternative energies, and sustainability have been elevated. Concepts and ideas from Sarah Susanka's Not So Big House series are a perfect fit.
 Whether you are looking for a special place on the water to 1) create your own multi-generation family compound in a private setting with lots of space or 2) to downside and simplify in more of a community setting, there is no better place to live year-round and make that special destination to escape to relax, recharge and spend quality time with family and friends — creating priceless memories.
Elevated views connected to the shores of Lake Gaston offer simple pleasures of earth, sky, and water accented by the splendor of nature. A place to live, to love, to cherish and keep — each exclusive property provides ample space for you to breathe your own air, and to enjoy the quiet serendipity that you deserve.
If these lifestyle possibilities on the water— as well as the Roanoke Reserve environment — resonate, please get in touch. Al and Anne would welcome the opportunity to meet and spend time together on the Reserve exploring the possibilities — and even introducing you to other special places in the Lake Gaston vicinity. A visit to the winery, dinner at the Kennon House, an early morning electric boat cruise, and sunset on Polly's Point are not to be missed! Guaranteed to be a splendid day (or 2)...among friends. Essential for a fully informed decision.
Kind regards from the Hartleys.
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