charlotte neighborhoods: Charlotte Neighborhoods--Wesley Oaks - 05/09/12 10:39 PM
Wesley Oaks, a Charlotte neighborhood with a rural setting and great access to community amenities.
Do you like the idea of living in an area where you can enjoy open spaces and picturesque horse farms?  But you worry that living in an area with a country atmosphere will mean that you’ll have a long drive to the grocery store and other shopping and services.  You can have both at Wesley Oaks, a Charlotte neighborhood located in the Wesley Chapel area of Union County.
The Wesley Oaks neighborhood is adjacent to the Wesley Chapel Commons shopping center where you can find two … (0 comments)

charlotte neighborhoods: Charlotte Neighborhoods--Brandon Oaks - 02/28/12 11:52 PM
Brandon Oaks, a Charlotte neighborhood with affordable homes and resort-style amenities.
Where can you find a Charlotte neighborhood with affordable homes and resort-style amenities?  Check out Brandon Oaks, a neighborhood located in the Union County NC town of Indian Trail in the southern region of Charlotte.
Brandon Oaks is Indian Trail’s largest community with eighteen distinct neighborhoods.  Built from the mid-1990s and with a few home sites still available, Brandon Oaks has homes from the low $100,000s to over $300,000.  A series of walking trails and sidewalks connect the neighborhoods in the community.
A variety of home styles is available in … (0 comments)

charlotte neighborhoods: Charlotte Neighborhoods--The Chimneys of Marvin - 02/07/12 05:35 AM
The Chimneys of Marvin, a Charlotte neighborhood adjacent to highly-regarded schools.
Would you like to live in a neighborhood where your children could walk to school for their entire school career?  If so, consider The Chimneys of Marvin where neighborhood streets pass by three highly-regarded Union County schools.  Sandy Ridge Elementary is adjacent to the neighborhood with some homes across the street from the school.  The Marvin Ridge Middle and Senior High complex is across the road from the community.
The Chimneys of Marvin, a master-planned community with two villages and an amenity center, offers new homes and resales.  Most of … (0 comments)

charlotte neighborhoods: Charlotte Neighborhoods--Lawson - 02/04/12 01:55 AM
Lawson, a Charlotte neighborhood where history is preserved.
Lawson doesn’t have historical houses.  It’s the land itself where Lawson lies among 500 acres of rolling woodlands that has a history.  In 1701, an English naturalist named John Lawson followed an ancient trail of the Waxhaw Indians to discover the area.  In the mid-1700s, a thriving settlement was located here where five roads met at Five Forks.  The land was also the site of a 19th century mill called Howard’s Mill.
These historical sites are preserved in Lawson’s common areas, which encompass nearly a third of this master-planned community.  Miles of walking … (0 comments)

charlotte neighborhoods: Charlotte Neighborhoods--Brighton Park - 01/29/12 02:24 AM
Brighton Park, a great walkable neighborhood with big front porches and gingerbread trim.
Do you like the idea of living in a Charlotte neighborhood where every home has a big front porch and there are sidewalks and parks where residents can meet and gather?  If so, you might love living in Brighton Park, a newer compact neighborhood in the heart of Mint Hill NC.  Mint Hill is a small, low-density town on Charlotte’s eastern edge.  Brighton Park was designed to add vitality to Mint Hill’s downtown.
You can find a cottage, a bungalow or a traditional two-story home in Brighton Park.  … (0 comments)

charlotte neighborhoods: Charlotte Neighborhoods--Brookhaven - 01/14/12 03:01 AM
Walk your children to school from Brookhaven.
Brookhaven, a Charlotte neighborhood in Union County, is next door to Antioch Elementary School.  Three villages make up this 500-home neighborhood of Craftsman-style two-stories and larger brick luxury homes.  Heated area of the homes can be as low as 3000 square feet and go over 5000 square feet in the larger homes.  Some basement homes are available.
Brookhaven amenities are the heart of the neighborhood.  A 7000 square foot Residents Club has meeting, lounging, media and kitchen facilities.  An Aquatics Park offers a water slide, a lazy river and water geysers.  Pathways through the … (0 comments)

charlotte neighborhoods: Charlotte Neighborhoods--Callonwood - 01/10/12 12:36 AM
Resort-style living and location, location, location.
Callonwood is a Charlotte neighborhood where you can enjoy both of these.  The Callonwood Amenity Center with clubhouse and pool with waterslide is the centerpiece of the community.  The Callonwood Residents Park provides additional outdoor amenities, including sports fields and a picnic grounds with playground.
You can’t beat Callonwood’s location just minutes from historic downtown Matthews with its farmers market, library, restaurants and community festivals.  All of South Charlotte’s shopping destinations are easily reached via nearby I-485.  Add the fact that Callonwood is in Union County NC where you can find lower property taxes and … (1 comments)

charlotte neighborhoods: Charlotte Neighborhoods--Shannamara - 01/07/12 09:13 AM
What features would you choose for your dream home and neighborhood?  Would the perfect Charlotte neighborhood for you have a golf course running through it?  Would it have an active homeowners association with activities and amenities for young and old?  Would it be located with convenient access to shopping and I-485?
Would your dream home have the upscale features found in custom-built homes?  Would it have a golf course view or a private wooded setting on a generous lot?
If these features describe the perfect Charlotte neighborhood, take a look at Shannamara.  Shannamara is a golf course community located in the … (0 comments)

 
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