lake wylie waterfront

The Best Views: 7032 Brookview Drive

August 8, 2018 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

If you are looking for the best views on Lake Wylie in a newly remodeled space, you have to see 7032 Brookview Drive. This home has it all, amazing space upstairs, additional bedrooms and living space downstairs, a deck with million dollar views, covered patio, boathouse and more all in a great walkable location.

The home was originally built in 1977, but just underwent a major renovation. This includes a new three car garage, large enough to store cars, boats, and more. As you enter the property, the house is partially hidden behind a rise. As you approach you will see the new garage and paver patio and retaining wall.

As you enter the home, you will be amazed by the open floor plan and view all the way through and out the huge sunroom. This spacious feeling continues as you walk through the well appointed chef’s kitchen. There is a full dining room, or you can eat al fresco on the deck overlooking the water. The main floor also contains the master bedroom and bathroom as well as a half-bath.

Walk downstairs and you will find an additional living room, two bedrooms and another full bathroom. All of the bathrooms have been fully remodeled. With 3,220 square feet of living space and 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, this homes is a great value at the current list price of $899,000.

You can access the lake from the walk-out basement or from the upstairs deck. You can walk all the way down to the covered dock with boat lift. With just under an acre, you will have plenty of room to enjoy everything the lake has to offer and have room for all of your guests.

Children in the neighborhood currently attend Oakridge Elementary School, Oakridge Middle School, and Clover High School. Please verify school assignments as they can change from one school year to the next and boundaries can sometimes cut through neighborhoods.

The location of this home really has few rivals. Lake Wylie YMCA and T-Bones on the Lake are within walking distance as are many other local businesses. York Road (highway 49) is just down the road making it easy to connect with I-77 and I-485. Rivergate is just down the road for additional shopping needs. Carowinds Amusement Park, Charlotte Douglas International Airport, and Uptown Charlotte are just short trips away. Closer to home you’ll find McDowell Nature Preserve and Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens. Don’t miss your chance to own this stunning home.

Million Dollar View: 16201 Cozy Cove Road

August 1, 2018 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

Located right at the end of Cozy Cove road just past the Palisades you’ll find a truly spectacular home at 16201 Cozy Cove Road. Though not part of the Palisades, this home has an even more impressive view of beautiful Lake Wylie.

As you approach the home you see the all brick facade with side-load two-car garage. The lot is just over one acre so there is privacy from neighbors as well as room for lots of outdoor living. Relax on your beautiful sandy beach or take your boat out from one of the two covered boat lifts at the end of the pier. Relax and swim in the water from the floating dock, or just enjoy the view from the covered deck.

Inside this home rivals the outside. Enter through the front door and you will see high ceilings, columns, hardwood floors, and crown moulding. Explore through the 4,856 square feet and you will find 4 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms. The master bedroom is on the main floor as are two of the additional bedrooms. You will also see the grand kitchen, dining room, great room and light filled sunroom.

Downstairs you will find a fully finished walk out basement with a full second living quarters, billiard room, and bar. You will also find the 4th bedroom and bathroom. Walk out to take advantage of the views of Lake Wylie’s main channel.

The 20 miles to Uptown Charlotte will take you right around a half-hour if you want to see a sporting event, museum, concert, night out, or commute. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is 18 miles away and will also take right around a half-hour.

Shopping, dining, entertainment and more are close-by at Rivergate. Just a little bit further away you will have more options at I-485 or I-77, both of which are close by. This close highway access is great for feeling connected to the city when you are relaxing with your lakeside living.

This home was made for entertaining and is move-in ready. Currently priced at $1,199,000, this home won’t last long. For more information, see our full listing here.

Gorgeous Lake Living: 5350 Blue Bird Lane

August 1, 2018 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

Located on a fully wooded lot facing the main channel of Lake Wylie, you’ll find Cedar Lodge. This unique home sits on possibly the best property on the Lake. There are breathtaking views from all over the property but especially from the glassed-in porch.

When you approach the property, you will see over 300 feet of road frontage. This gives plenty of privacy from neighbors making Cedar Lodge feel like a retreat. There are 1.9 acres of property included as well as the main house, adjacent bunk house and a large garage workshop.

The main home is a 1,566 square foot home with 2 bedrooms and one bathroom built in 1975. It includes the glassed-in porch which measures 26’ x 16’. This room is truly what makes this home spectacular as you can enjoy living on the water all year round from up here. This lake house is truly a classic.

Next to the main house is a second living quarters in the form of a bunk house which has one bedroom and one bathroom. This is a great place for guests, or for the kids to stay and have separate space from parents.

For the maker in your family, there is a large garage workshop that measures 24’ by 30’. This space is perfect for all of your projects, or just for storage space for a great car.

The best part of the home however, is the over 400 feet of lake frontage. This includes a pier and boat lift as well as two private sandy beaches. The views are incredible so this property is a must see.

The location of this house is great as well. Secluded and away from it all, but close enough for a commute or a trip to Uptown. A trip to Charlotte Douglas International Airport will take around 45 minutes and Uptown Charlotte takes around

5350 Blue Bird Lane is on the South Carolina side of the lake which comes with lower South Carolina Taxes. Current listing price is $685,900.

Neighborhood Spotlight: Handsmill on Lake Wylie

July 23, 2017 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

Handsmill on Lake Wylie is a beautiful gated community that combines natural beauty with resort-style amenities. Homes are right on the lake offering exclusive access to all the activities Lake Wylie has to offer. These activities range from fishing to boating to hiking. The neighborhood even has two private marinas and boat ramp solely for residential use.

Hndsmill also offers many amenities within the neighborhood. For nature-lovers, there are many walking trails and green space to spend time in. But the centerpiece of the neighborhood is the luxurious Handsmill Club complete with a state of the art kitchen, two gathering areas, and a large outdoor patio perfect for entertaining. There are also amenities like a junior olympic swimming pool and fitness center only available to residents. For children, there is a separate playground. But while Handsmill offers seclusion and natural beauty, it also has the advantage of being within half an hour of all the activities Charlotte has to offer.

There are currently 3 homes on the market in Handsmill which represents 6 months of inventory. This means that right now there is a balanced market in the area, which is comparable York County as a whole, which also leans towards a balanced market.

In the last year the average price per square foot has slightly decreased while the average sales price of homes has stayed roughly the same.

With so many wonderful natural and community amenities, Handsmill at Lake Wylie is definitely worth checking out!

Luxury waterfront in Belmont’s Reflection Pointe

April 7, 2016 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

The Belmont community of Reflection Pointe is an upscale, gated neighborhood on the tip of the peninsula formed by the Catawba and South Fork rivers.

Screen Shot 2016-04-07 at 7.52.56 PM — This beautiful waterfront property sold in 2015.

The waterfront community is just 10 minutes south of historic downtown Belmont via Southpoint Road and has 362 home sites for your perfect custom home. You can bring in your own builder or choose from the community’s list of approved builders. There are many homes already built but also many lots available.

Reflection Pointe’s location is fantastic with only a 30 minute commute into Center City and about 25 minutes to Charlotte Douglas airport. Both Wilkinson Boulevard and I-85 can bring you to I-485 loop.

Community amenities include a freeform, lagoon-style swimming pool, clubhouse, lighted tennis courts, paved walking trails, recreation field, playground and a marina with deeded boat slips and a sandy beach.

Some of the builders that have built custom homes in the neighborhood are McSpadden Custom Homes, Rouse Builders and Yeary Homes.

Interior homes start in the $400,000s, and waterfront homes are $900,000 and up. Lots are priced from $150,000 to $450,000 for dockable waterfront and $50,000 to $100,000 for interior lots.

Three resale homes sold during the last 12 months in Reflection Pointe for an average sales price of $845,000 and $162 per square foot. Two of the homes sold were waterfront properties; one sold for $1.3 million and the other $870,000. The interior home sold for $365,000.

There are currently 8 homes listed for sale in Reflection Pointe.

Four of the properties are waterfront – 3 resale homes and 1 pre-construction home. The waterfront home list prices range from $839,000 to $1 million. Two are under contract as of April 7.

One beautiful water view resale home is listed for $850,000.

The remaining 3 homes for sale are interior resale homes and range in list price from $499,900 to $630,000.

For information regarding building lots, see the Reflection Pointe HOA web site.

Homes in the neighborhood are zoned for Gaston County’s Belmont Central Elementary, Belmont Middle School and South Point (N.C.) High School.

Lake life in Belmont’s Misty Waters

March 27, 2016 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

Misty Waters is a gated, waterfront community located along Lower Armstrong Road just before the bridge leading to South New Hope Road and the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.

The neighborhood, developed in the early 2000s, gives residents the best of both worlds being located along the waterfront of beautiful Lake Wylie and still officially in Belmont and part of Belmont’s great school system as well as Gaston County’s lower taxes.

Screen Shot 2016-03-27 at 5.39.11 PM — This Doug McSpadden custom home in Misty Waters is reminiscent of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture and combines natural stone and water in its design.

The serene, natural surroundings of the neighborhood were preserved as much as possible in developing lots for building. Additionally, the neighborhood has strict architectural guidelines for construction in keeping with the style and aesthetic of the neighborhood.

It is a short drive from Misty Waters to I-85, I-485 and Highway 74/Wilkerson Boulevard, which makes for a relatively easy commute to Uptown Charlotte for work or play. Charlotte Douglas airport is only about 30 minutes away. For everyday activities, quaint downtown Belmont is less 6 miles to the north.

Homes in Misty Waters must be at least 2,200 square feet and most are on lots of an acre.

Misty Waters has a lakefront clubhouse, swimming pool, walking trails and community boat dock/marina for residents living on interior lots. Waterfront homes have private docks and/or lifts.

Interior homes range in price from the $450,000s to $600,000, while waterfront homes are typically upward of $1 million.

Only 4 homes have sold in Misty Waters in the last 2 years. The average sales price and size of those properties was $716,875 and 4,721 square feet.

Currently, there are 4 properties listed for sale in Misty Waters. None of the properties is under contract as of March 27.

Two of the homes listed are beautiful waterfront properties.

The highest-priced home is listed for nearly $2 million and includes a guest house, dock and boat lift, and more than 6,800 square feet of living space. The other waterfront property is just under $1 million and has an indoor, heated pool, boat lift and is smaller at just under 4,600 square feet. Both are phenomenal properties!

There are also 2 interior homes listed in the $600,000s.

The neighborhood is zoned for Belmont Central Elementary, Belmont Middle School and South Point (N.C.) High School.

Misty Waters is a spectacular waterfront community that gives all residents access to the lake and the beautiful natural setting that surrounds it.

Spring means it is almost time to get on the water and enjoy lake life!!

Lakefront Living: Tips On Purchasing Lakefront Property

August 3, 2015 by David McCorkle Leave a Comment

Lakefront homes are a certain niche in real estate. Choosing to live on a lake requires a certain amount of lifestyle choices to consider. Typically, homes located on a lake are considered more valuable, which leads to a higher price tag. Even when the housing market declines, the lake housing market holds steady as the value does not decrease with the market. When considering the purchase of a lakefront home, it is important to consider many factors. Here are a few tips before purchasing lakefront property.

Location: Be conscious of where the house is located on the lake. This could include an area of the lake that is rocky or sandy, if the windows primarily face the lake, or if there is a boat launchpad nearby.
State of the Home: When looking to purchase a home on a lake, consider that there is constantly moisture in the air. Be wary of purchasing a home that has had previous damage or issues with affected wood, metal or stone that is attached to the home. Contact a home inspector for this step, if possible.
Hire the Right Realtor: The right realtor will understand what you are looking for and avoids wasting your time on properties that are not within your budget. You want a realtor you can trust to help you attain the best deal on your next home.
If you’re in need of a realtor in Lake Wylie, contact Lake Wylie Realty!

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April 29, 2015 by David McCorkle Leave a Comment