315 Flat Top Lake , Ghent, WV 25843(Raleigh County)

An entryway through a sunroom with a ceramic tile floor leads to the main level, where a large living room with floor-to-ceiling windows looks out on a fern and tree covered slope and a tranquil view of the lake. A fieldstone fireplace with a timber mantel, and walls finished with reclaimed barn boards give the room a rustic feeling, while built-in bookshelves and a built-in space for an entertainment center add practicality. An elevated dining area overlooks the living room and benefits from the same spectacular vista.

The attractive kitchen has cherry floors laid in an eye-catching diagonal pattern, maple cabinetry, granite countertops, a double Silgranit sink that resists stains, scratches, heat and fading, a Jenn-Air downdraft range, a Bosch dishwasher, and a Jenn-Air French Door refrigerator. Hidden from sight, a pantry at the end of the room keeps the kitchen tidy while it keeps canned goods handy.

A laundry room with a sink and shelving and a half-bath are also on this floor, which is accessible from the attached double car garage.

The home's upper level, which peeks out on the lake through treetops, contains the large master suite, which has a cathedral ceiling, a skylight and a triple closet. Connected by double pocket doors is the equally spacious tiled master bath, with sunken soaking tub/shower, a skylight and a built-in vanity. Also on this floor but separate from the master suite is a home office with two closets and two windows, one overlooking the lake.

The finished basement, with tiled floors, has a family room paneled with barn boards and a stone chimney with a hookup for a woodstove. A large bedroom and a smaller one are also on this floor, as well as a tiled bathroom with a tub/shower, and a utility room with shelving and a gas furnace. Despite the basement location of this part of the house, the family and bedrooms also offer panoramic views of the lakefront.

Special touches abound in this property. Recessed and indirect lighting keep the focus on natural light and the woods-and-water setting; the use of reclaimed boards and fieldstone contribute to the organic, rustic feeling; extra large windows invite the outdoors in; construction with 2x6-inch lumber translates into extra insulation and energy savings.

A warm and welcoming home, Flat Top Hideaway offers a tranquil setting only 12 miles from Beckley, one of West Virginia's major cities, where medical and educational facilities and shopping are readily available. Winterplace Ski Resort is just a short 5-minute drive down the road, and the New River Gorge, renown for exciting white water rafting, is in nearby Fayette County.

The Flat Top Lake is a member-owned private waterfront resort community. Owners become members of the Flat Top Lake Association, a nonprofit corporation. Members own their own property and share an undivided interest in the lake and in any community property that hasn't been sold in the 2200-acre compound. The lake covers 230 acres, with depths ranging from 5 feet in the central beach area to 37 feet near the dam. Stocked primarily with bass, bluegill and crappie, the lake is popular with fishermen and recreational boaters and jet-skiers.