This all brick ranch home sits on .89 acres with a bold creek along the left property line.  Very little maintenance and very close to Main Street.  Just across from Sertoma Field where October Fest is held, all the summer sports: softball, t ball, soccer and you can even see the cross country team training if you get up early enough. Sertoma Field has a 1.3-mile walking trail, disc golf and is a great place to take the kids to play on the swings and slides or to take a book to read beside the creeks.This home is 2700 sf and includes a formal dining room as well as a den with a fireplace.  The attached garage hold 3 cars and the detached shop/garage has a half bath room for workshop tools as well as a garage door so you can put your toys all inside. 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths and 2 half ... 07/25/2021

Keowee Massage Therapy has moved to a new location at 106 Ram Cat Alley in the Historic District of Seneca, SC. Amy Huller has been a licensed massage therapist since 2005. She explains that massage is not a luxury, but rather an important contribution to health and wellness. Aromatherapy is also a part of what Amy does with essential oil massages being available as well. Call for an appointment at 843-364-6845 and become a fan of her Keowee Massage Therapy business page on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/keoweemassagetherapy/Watch the interview Sharalyn had with Amy at her new location. Keowee Massage TherapyIf you, or someone you know, would like to have your business, organization or event spotlighted on our parkbench.com/seneca website for free, please contact Sharalyn Kluke at 8... 05/09/2019

The rare opportunity to own a home on Lake Jocassee is now here! Known as the Lake Tahoe of the East, Lake Jocassee is a mountain lake known for its cool, clear waters, even in late July, thanks to its own micro-climate. With limited homes and property available, you'll find privacy in abundance. The home features breathtaking views of the lake from nearly every point, thanks to the floor to ceiling windows. When you first see the home from shore, you'll note the three car garage and workshop. Step through the custom carved front door into paradise! The floor to ceiling windows in the living room give you a breath taking view of the lake. Enjoy the view with a cozy fire in the double sided fireplace. The master bedroom enjoys more great views of the lake, a spacious walk-in closet, bath... 10/11/2018

Here is a sneak peak at the GORGEOUS new listing that the Blue Line Team is about to list! With incredible views of the lake and the mountains, you WON'T want to miss this opportunity! It is located on Lake Jocassee and there is not a huge inventory on this beautiful lake! Keep an eye out for it to be listed soon!! For more information, contact the Blue Line Team 864-990-1224 for more information!  09/28/2018

The Foothills Care Center in Seneca, South Carolina has come a long way under the leadership of Kelly Ross. Check out my interview with Kelly on Sunday, August 18th, 2018. You can learn even more about their organization from their website.      08/24/2018

 Chattooga Lake is a 42 acres private lake in a gated community. The lake was built 1958, in the mid 80’s when the name was changed to Chattooga Lake. Chattooga Lake is an emerald green lake fed by 5 streams and 3 springs for a cold lake with trees that overhang the road that circles the lake. Peace and tranquility abound in the community. Making this the perfect place to build your very own rustic cabin, or purchase your dream lake home, 800 sf min. A perfect location on a private mountain lake located in the heart of Sumter National Forest and nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Chattooga Lake is known for great fishing, kayaking, Stand Up Paddleboarding and the beauty of the mountain ridge that surrounds it. Some have said it has the feel of the Adirondacks. Make mo... 08/15/2018

 Cherokee Lake This week I want to talk to you about Cherokee Lake, located in Tamassee, SC. This beautiful private lake has 220-Acres that is fed by 5 mountain streams & springs for a consistent water level. There is good fishing. This lake was built in the 50’s and is the largest private lake in Oconee County. The area is bordered on 2 sides by Sumter National Forest. Enjoy some natural beauty; magnificent mountain views, sunrises, and sunsets depending on the location of your home on this lake. Many lakefront lots have a gentle slope to the water. Combining the Lake and Mountains as a natural attraction. You can choose to water ski, or tube all day, but sorry NO jet skis allowed on this lake.  As a private lake, it does have Restrictions. If you plan to build it must be a minimum 900... 08/08/2018

Join us for the Oktoberfest 5K on Saturday, October21st at 9:00 a.m. Check out the website for details. Sharalyn Kluke of Keller Williams is a Diamond Sponsor and supporting the Rotary Club's charities.  10/20/2017

Road Trip Time, Pack the Car--Octoberfest in Walhalla SC German beer and music will be in Walhalla October 20-22nd.  This is an annual event that brings lots of visitors to our area.Main Street will have arts and crafts all day Saturday.  The festival with rides, food, and fun will be at Sertoma Field.  You can buy a weekend pass or just a daily one.Check out this article from the SC Tourism Guide about Walhalla and the surrounding area.  Come for the weekend, you will enjoy all the fun and things we have planned for you to do. 10/15/2017

Lake Size House Restriction Boats Becky 95 Acres none no restrictions Chattooga 45 acres 800 sf no restrictions Cherokee 222 acres 900 sf no restrictions Cheohee 40 acres 1200 sf no gasoline engines Fiddler's Cove 35 acres 1650 sf 35 hp Mountain Springs 16 acres 1500sf canoe/kayak only White Water Lake 75 acres none 75 HP Mountain Rest 50 acres 1000 sf no restrictions  As you can see we have several private mountain lakes in our area, and these are just a few.  I love selling on these lakes as each has a different flavor and feel.If you are looking for great fishing go no further than Fiddler's Cove, Whitewater Lake or Lake Becky.  Want to ski or tube all afternoon, look at Lake Cherokee.  If you want peace and quiet--Mountain Springs or Lake Cheohee.If you are looking to be on the Mou... 03/06/2017

Do you ever look at the numbers for performance in the MLS and get depressed.  We are not up to the 10th yet the mls is showing 15,000,000 in sales. 58 agents have had a pay day so far. 1 agent over $1,000,000 and 5 have had sales over $500,000.I look at the numbers and wonder where I went wrong?  I do all the calls and cards and parties to be seen, but I do not have a sale on the books yet. Why did I not plan better?I need to pick myself up, stop looking at others and look to my data base and see what I can mine out....or I could just go play in the snow and start over tomorrow. Snow in our area of SC is seldom--2 or 3 times a winter.  2-4 inches average.  Here today, gone tomorrow. We have a silly scale for snow...3 flakes all goverment offices close, 10 flakes the stores will be out ... 01/08/2017

This colorful photo is of me enjoying the fall splendor in October of 2013 in Oconee County, South Carolina.The 2016 Oktoberfest in the little German city of Walhalla will take place October 21-23 this year. The Chamber of Commerce has a website dedicated to the the event so that vendors can get information about costs and locations of space rentals. The website also gives a list of accomodations for visitors to the area that weekend.If you want to know the schedule and locations of the activities, carnival rides, dancers, bands, crafts, etc. visit one of these sites: http://walhallaoktoberfest.webs.com/https://walhallaoktoberfest.com/photos http://www.walhallachamber.com/event-868255http://www.funtober.com/oktoberfest/southcarolina/http://www.upcountrysc.com/events/Walhalla-Oktoberfest... 10/05/2016

If you own a lot at Lake Keowee and would like to build a home, you may want to look at our pre-planned and pre-priced floor plans from the Lakeside Legacy Collection. The Juniper has been a popular floor plan with our clients. We have three 3D tours that allow you to "walk through" the homes on your tablet or computer from the comfort of your home. Click on the link to view the floor plan drawing for The Juniper in the Lakeside Legacy Collection.This is a three car garage version is of The Juniper that was built in Moonlight Bay. There are two versions of The Juniper that can be found at Laurel Ridge. Here's a link for Juniper II and Juniper III. If you want to learn more about CORE General Contracting, Inc. visit their website at www.CoreGC.usAnd if you don't yet own a Lake Keowee wat... 09/21/2016

The 55th South Carolina Apple Festival in Westminster, South Carolina begins its festivities on Saturday, August 27th, 2016 at 7 p.m. with a pageant being held at West Oak High School. Many events occur over the days and last until Sunday, September 10th. These events include a Rotary Golf Tournament on Tuesday, September 6th. The Chattooga River Float is on Wednesday, September 7th. Many other activities take place such as an apple baking contest, quilt show, classic car show, rodeo, arts & crafts shows and much more. Check out some of these website links below for more detailed schedules.   City of Westminster Festivals & Events55th Annual South Carolina Apple Festival EventsPhotos of the 2015 Apple FestivalDiscover South CarolinaFacebook Page for the South Carolina Apple Festival  08/21/2016

Lot #25 Talons Ridge Road, Seneca, SC  29642 Land for Sale in Seneca SC  This is a rare chance to design your dream getaway! Imagine enjoying your own retreat in the beautiful gated subdivision of The Talons at Lake Keowee. This 3 acre lot is only a few minutes from Stamp Creek Landing and all of the amenities at High Falls Country Park.This lot is located in the large wooded interior home site of The Talons where mature trees quietly stand guard over your peaceful surroundings. You will love the privacy!  Lot #25 Talons Ridge Road has wooded 3.17 acres within short walk to the lake’s edge. Limited only by your imagination, build your two-story home to maximize on the views and wonderful lake breezes. There are endless possibilities!The Talons at Lake Keowee is a lakefront subdivision a... 06/25/2016

Our Lake Keowee Real Estate team met at lot 21 to see the progress of the newest construction home at The Cottages at Riverbirch, The Mulberry is the largest of three floor plans at 2705 finished square feet. This is the second home of the series to be built in the community. The first home built was on lot 24, the medium sized model at 2588 finished square feet, called The Sassafras.Check out the big Keowee views from the covered porch. A covered dock is in place already. This is the Lake Keowee Real Estate team, very proud and happy to see the community planning finally coming to fruition. Reah Smith created a YouTube video that shows the shoreline at Riverbirch and gave me permission to share it.For more information, pricing and availability at The Cottages at Riverbirch, contact Sha... 05/29/2016

Since a past year's Lake Keowee Bucket List blog post had so many visits, I thought I'd make a new list for the summer of 2016 and share it with you. If you are looking for things to do this summer on or around the Lake Keowee area, I've shared some great ideas and included some website links for more ideas. There's fun for all ages at Lake Keowee!   1.  Spend the day on and in Lake Keowee!  Swim, boat, water ski, fish, dive - you have a lot of options. Launch your boat at one of the Lake Keowee public access areas. Rent a boat from Lake Keowee Marina. Pontoon, deck, Boston Whaler, or Supra Wake boats are available for full or half day use. Water toys such as kayaks, canoes, paddle boards, and wate rbikes are also available for rent. Check out the Lake Keowee Marina website for pricing ... 05/19/2016

The agents at Lake Keowee Real Estate are really excited about our first sale and construction at our newest Crescent Community on Lake Keowee, The Cottages at Riverbirch.  This is a list of available lots at The Cottages at Riverbirch community.     My clients, Barbara & Rob, chose their lot on September 6, 2015. They purchased lot 24 at Riverbirch on November 4, 2015.  CORE General Contracting, Inc. began construction of The Sassafras floor plan immediately.   To receive your own information packet for The Cottages at Riverbirch, please send your mailing address to Sharalyn Kluke at Lake Keowee Real Estate. Call or text 864-888-7195 or email SharalynOnKeowee@gmail.com    If this concept is not for you, I can help you with a more customized idea for your new construction home on Lake K... 11/15/2015

Homes for sale in Tamassee Salem, SC Why do people live here? Tamassee Salem is in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, elevations are around 1000 feet.  The hills are rolling and beautiful in the fall of the year.  ½ the National Forest in Oconee is in this area, so when buying you are close or sometimes even border with USA Lands.  This area is where you go for recreation, privacy and quiet. Looking for a home in Tamassee Salem,SC? Interested in finding homes for sale in Tamassee Salem, SC?  Click this link to view the homes in this area of Oconee SC. What's the Neighborhood Like? This is a rural area; most home sites are 2-5 acres with many large land tracks of over 100 acres.  The homes are mixed, but well maintained.  Inside this section we have Whitewater Lake, Cherokee Lake... 11/04/2015

Homes for sale in Mountain Rest, SC.Why do People Live Here?Mountain Rest is a mountain community in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains.  There are 5 private lakes in this area and they are surrounded by National Forest (USA Lands). The elevation of this community is just over 1600 feet, so the winters have snow and the summers are milder than the lower elevations.Looking for a Home in Mountain Rest, SC?The link is long so just click to go to the webpage.  All the current listings will show up on this list.What’s the community like?The community is made up of families, young and old, retirees and single people who work in the area.  There are gated communities and rural farms. This area is unregulated so there are nice homes and even some areas where people have their campers pe... 11/04/2015