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Built in 1804, this beautiful historic home has been updated with new wiring, plumbing and central air and heat. Situated on almost 1 ½ acres in a prime south Charlotte location. Beautiful historic details accentuate the style and charm of this amazing home! [Read more...]
Exciting, impressive, warm & inviting describes this wonderful home. Formal two-story foyer greets you as you step through mahogany doors. Well designed open kitchen with hign end cabinetry, a large island and a sunny breakfast room. Spacious great room is poised for entertaining or quiet times. Dining room perfect for large or intimate moments. Office has coffered ceiling & beadboard walls. Executive owner’s suite is accented by a fireplace and built-ins. Upper level has very large secondary rooms, great closet space and a bonus/media room. Fabulous courtyard with yet another fireplace is just ideal for outdoor entertaining or cozy evenings. Partial basement storage area could be a future wine cellar. A wonderful community with sought after schools and nearby shopping.
Listing Price: $730,000
Address: 9205 Kingsmead Lane
City: Waxhaw
State: NC
ZIP: 28173
Subdivision: Kingsmead
Legal: #6Hunter Oaks PH10/BLK5
Builder: Dowd
Tax Value: 751,870
County: UnioinMLS # (if any): 2142822
Square Feet: 4,000
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3/2
Basement (full, 1/2, finished, unfinished):
None Year Built: 2003
Complete:
Tax Loc: Waxhaw
Model:
Zoning: AE4
Approx. Acres: 0.34
Lot Description:
New Construction:
HOA Fee: 738.00 Annual
HOA Phone: 704-847-3507
Rooms:
Style: Transitional
Exterior Const: Hard Stucco
Driveway: Concrete
Parking: 3 Car GarageAprx Lot Dim: 100x150
Primary Residence:
Subject to HOA: Yes
HOA Mgmt: Braesel Mgmt.
Schools: Marvin Ridge
Type: 2 Story
Foundation: crawl
Fireplace: yes/ indoor & outdoor
Laundry: 1st Floor Utility
Floors: 2
Stunning luxury condo on first level located in rear for privacy offering piece and tranquility. Very well appointed with all the finishing touches one would come to expect. Large serving bar looks out upon the living room. Beautiful fireplace & built-in’s too! Owners suite is bathed in windows with a wonderful bathroom as well. A covered terrace gives you that certain piece of heaven. Located just minutes from Dilworth, great shopping and restaurants. In addition to a short drive to uptown (10 minutes) you are also close to some of the best medical facilities in Charlotte. **Owners are also interested in a rent back for two years so this could be an ideal investment opportunity.** This well taken care of home will be a pleasure to show.
Listing Price: 325000
Address: 3246 Park Road
City: Charlotte
State: NC
ZIP: 28209
Subdivision: Parkwood Knoll
Legal: Unit 3246 U/F 830-1
Builder:
Tax Value:
County: MecklenburgMLS # (if any): 2140154
Square Feet: approx. 1650
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Basement (full, 1/2, finished, unfinished): n/a
None Year Built: 2007
Complete:
Tax Loc: Charlotte
Model:
Zoning:
Approx. Acres: n/a
Lot Description: 1st floor entry
New Construction:
HOA Fee:
HOA Phone:
Rooms:
Style: Transitional
Exterior Const: Brick and Stone
Driveway:
Parking: covered parking garageAprx Lot Dim:
Primary Residence:
Subject to HOA: yes
HOA Mgmt:
Schools:
Type: mid-rise condo
Foundation:
Fireplace: yes
Laundry: yes, in unit
Floors:
Beautiful well-maintained townhome in great area! Bright and sunny, very roomy! 9′ ceilings down, 8′ ceilings up. Fireplace in great room and functional separate office space is a must see! Lots of storage and large closets. Master suite has bath w/ double vanities and separate shower and tub. Back yard is fenced an private – a rare find for a town home! Beautiful well-maintained townhome in great area! Bright and sunny, very roomy! 9′ ceilings down, 8′ ceilings up. Fireplace in great room and functional separate office space is a must see! Lots of storage and large closets. Master suite has bath w/ double vanities and separate shower and tub. Back yard is fenced an private – a rare find for a town home!
Listing Price: 200,000
Address: 5520 Allison Lane
City: Charlotte
State: NC
ZIP: 28277
Subdivision: Stone Creek Ranch
Legal: L86 M51-508
Builder:
Tax Value: 178,200
County: MecklenburgMLS # (if any): 2136033
Square Feet: 1950
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2/1
Basement (full, 1/2, finished, unfinished): n/a
None Year Built: 2009
Complete:
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Model:
Zoning:
Approx. Acres:
Lot Description:
New Construction: n
HOA Fee:
HOA Phone:
Rooms:
Style: Transitional
Exterior Const: Brick Veneer Partial
Driveway: Concrete
Parking: 2 Car Garage, AttachedAprx Lot Dim:
Primary Residence:
Subject to HOA: yes
HOA Mgmt:
Schools: Ardrey Kell
Type:
Foundation:
Fireplace: yes
Laundry: 2nd Floor
Floors: 2
Beautiful and open floor plan designed for ease, comfort and entertaining. Large secondary bedrooms have large closets and treyed ceilings. Dining room (15×14)transitions to a most enjoyable great room and Kitchen. A very spacious and functional kitchen has plenty of cabinets and counter space for that gourmet in all of us. Covered patio just off great room for those lazy evenings is just ideal. Outstanding owners suite, bath and large walk in closet completes the look of this wonderful owners suite. Very high ceilings accentuate the main living and entertaining area. Bring you buyers and they can select colors, flooring and finishes. Ideally situated & a short walk to Colony Place Shopping Center. Builder to pay initiation at Windyrush Swim/Tennis. Minutes from Southpark and Uptown.
Listing Price: 434800
Address: 3419 Rea Forest Drive
City: Charlotte
State: NC
ZIP: 28226
Subdivision: Sheffingdell
Legal: L16 M49-363
Builder: Ashland Custom Homes
Tax Value:
County: MecklenburgMLS # (if any): 2132903
Square Feet: approx. 2800
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Basement (full, 1/2, finished, unfinished): n/a
None Year Built: 2013
Complete:
Tax Loc:
Model: Olympia
Zoning:
Approx. Acres: 0.18
Lot Description:
New Construction: yes
HOA Fee:
HOA Phone:
Rooms:
Style: Transitional
Exterior Const: Brick
Driveway:
Parking: Aprx Lot Dim:
Primary Residence:
Subject to HOA: yes
HOA Mgmt:
Schools: Myers Park
Type: Ranch
Foundation: crawl
Fireplace: yes
Laundry: utility room
Floors:
When you have those extra couple hours on the weekend and you are thinking of ways to update your house, your first thought should be the kitchen. It is definitely the part of the house that gets the most use and it is one that you should always want to show off to your family and friends.
It is the place that is the centerpiece of the house, the place that when people are buying houses, it could be the deal breaker. There are many ways to upgrade your old kitchen and add a new look to it, whether you plan on selling it or not.
This doesn’t have to be an expensive project by any means either. It can very easily be done with a tight budget, provided that you do your work in figuring out what are the best ways and best avenues in making the kitchen the highlight of your house. I am not even suggesting a project like a faucet repair or tearing out the flooring that both may take longer than you really want to spend, I’m talking quick hitters that can be done in a few hours.
Here are a few ways to upgrade your kitchen at a relatively low cost:
Re-Finish Cabinets or Paint Cabinets
One of the first things that are noticeable in the kitchen is the cabinets, and they are very noticeable when they aren’t kept up to date. If they are looking older and wearing down, an easy solution to liven up the kitchen is to simply re-finish them or re-paint them, depending on what style you have. These can be bought at a low cost at your Home Depot or Lowe’s nearby, and each store has a ton of varieties to choose from. You can go with the standard finish or if you really want to make them look new, spend the few extra bucks and add the finish that brightens them up and makes them look like you completely replaced them with new ones.
Add Bar Stools for Island
If you are always entertaining family and friends, or if you are the type of family that always eats on the run, bar stools are perfect addition to any kitchen. Not only do they add a nice welcoming feeling to your kitchen, they also provide that much needed extra sitting area when you hosting your friends or when you just want to take a load off when your baking dinner. These are very inexpensive and can go the standard wooden route or go with the ones that may be a little pricier with the backs to it. Either way, these add exactly what you need to your kitchen without breaking the bank.
Add Lighting
Whether you are in the kitchen or the family room, lighting always adds that extra appeal and value to any room. In the kitchen, it is very simple to add new light bulbs or add a simple light fixture overhead. However, depending on how you much effort and money you want to put into the kitchen, you might have to spend the extra few dollars to get what you really want. Look at home décor magazines to get ideas and figure out whether or not they fit your budget. If so, most of the lighting can be installed yourself or you can hire an electrician to do it for you.
Re-Paint the Walls
This might be the age-old trick for any room, but it definitely applies to the kitchen as well. If you don’t have tile or backsplash throughout the kitchen, the easiest way to make an upgrade to it is to simply re-paint it. My personal opinion would not be to go outlandish and paint it something other than a natural color. Paint colors go in and out of style, so be sure to check and see what the basic, but stylish, color currently is.
Author: Doug Chapman is a staff writer for HomeDaddys, a stay at home dad blog. He specializes in diapers and sippy cups, but is a successful real estate investor on the side.
**Shows like a model in every sense.** Two story foyer greets & leads to a beautiful kitchen with loads of cabinets & counter space. Granite counters, upgraded appliances and prep island as well. Open breakfast room leads to a sunny greatroom that can accomodate lot’s of furniture and is accented by a pretty fireplace. Dining room works well with this home & is ideal for large gatherings. Owners suite is quite large & has a lovely bathroom too. Secondary bedrooms are quite large and all have ample closet space as well. Neutral colors through allow you to come and decorate as one’s taste would allow. Sensational back yard has a separate 12 x 12 workshop that is wired, has a/c & heat can be used for so many purposes. Wonderful backyard that overlooks a private & serene pasture.
Listing Price: 195000
Address: 10004 Seven Oaks Dr
City: Charlotte
State: NC
ZIP: 28215
Subdivision: Seven Oaks
Legal: L122 M42-977
Builder:
Tax Value:
County: MecklenburgMLS # (if any): 2139882
Square Feet: 2790
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2.5
Basement (full, 1/2, finished, unfinished):
None Year Built: 2006
Complete:
Tax Loc: Charlotte
Model:
Zoning:
Approx. Acres: 0.26
Lot Description:
New Construction:
HOA Fee: $450 per year
HOA Phone:
Rooms:
Style: Transitional
Exterior Const: stone and vinyl
Driveway: concrete
Parking: 2 car garageAprx Lot Dim:
Primary Residence:
Subject to HOA: yes
HOA Mgmt: Kuester Management
Schools:
Type: 2 story
Foundation: slab
Fireplace: yes
Laundry: second floor
Floors: laminate, tile and carpet
Well-maintained open floor plan home with formal areas and hard wood floors. Kitchen is huge with lots of windows, cabinets and counter tops, center island and computer niche. The vaulted great room is accented by a nice fireplace & some built-in bookshelves. All of the secondary rooms are large and have great closet space. This home is located in such a great neighborhood and desirable location!
Listing Price: 345000
Address: 1900 Dugan Drive
City: Charlotte
State: NC
ZIP: 28270
Subdivision: Huntington
Legal: L54 B2 M21-448
Builder:
Tax Value:
County: MecklenburgMLS # (if any): 2113873
Square Feet: 3475
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Basement (full, 1/2, finished, unfinished): n/a
None Year Built: 1990
Complete:
Tax Loc: Charlotte
Model:
Zoning: R3
Approx. Acres: 0.44
Lot Description: corner lot
New Construction:
HOA Fee: $206 semi-annually
HOA Phone: 704-731-5560
Rooms:
Style: Transitional
Exterior Const: brick
Driveway: concrete
Parking: 2 car attached garage side-loadAprx Lot Dim: 175x72x157x60x93
Primary Residence: yes
Subject to HOA: yes
HOA Mgmt: Duvall / Cams
Schools: Elizabeth Elementary, South Charlotte Middle, Providence High
Type: 2 story
Foundation: crawl space
Fireplace: yes
Laundry: laundry room
Floors: hardwood, carpet, tile
