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“From the family-oriented, neighborhoodtype club to the more executive-style clubs, there really is something for everyone.” — Christine Hotham, Helen Adams Realty
To a “Tee”
No detail is left to chance in South Charlotte’s premier country clubs - story on page 6
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Waterfront H omesites with Boat Slips in Southport BarnesBluff at South HarbourVillage Homesite
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Lot 3 Lot 18 Lot 17 Lot 20 Lot 21 Lot 26
4038 Barnes Bluff Drive 4006 Barnes Bluff Drive 4008 Barnes Bluff Drive 4002 Barnes Bluff Drive 4001 Barnes Bluff Drive 4013 Barnes Bluff Drive
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$109,000 $239,000 $249,000 $289,000 $319,000 (deeded boat slip) $359,000 (deeded boat slip)
South Harbour Marina Intracoastal Waterway
Deeded Boat Slips
(Lots 21 & 26)
Barnes Bluff Gated Entrance
Sarah Smith, Broker, REALTOR®, GRI
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|Living in South Charlotte’s premier country clubs
DID YOU KNOW? The three closing holes at Quail Hollow are known as “The Green Mile” and are statistically amongst the most challenging closing holes on the PGA Tour each year.
EAT
The Porter’s House This self-proclaimed modern chophouse for the New South located in the Waverly development boasts what some consider to be the best steaks in Charlotte along with impeccable service and a welcoming, yet upscale, atmosphere. theportershouse.com
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Quail Hollow Tee off at this prestigious club where golf legends like Tiger Woods and Brian Harman are competing this weekend in the Wells Fargo Championship. quailhollowclub.com
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Lower McAlpine Creek, McMullen Creek, and Four Mile Creek greenways Running nearly six miles through South Charlotte, this horseshoe-shaped greenway runs between Rea Road and Pineville-Matthews Road and provides bikers and pedestrians an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city as they make their way along tree-lined paved, gravel and boardwalk trails. mecknc.gov
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by Julie Cooper
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hen it comes to the ultimate country club lifestyle, South Charlotte is hard to beat. Home to the prestigious Wells Fargo Championship PGA Tournament and nearby to great shopping, restaurants, Uptown and an international airport, this golfing mecca has a lot to offer. From stately homes with lush manicured yards to amenity-driven clubhouses and on-site restaurants, South Charlotte’s country clubs are a “hole-in-one” with buyers looking for an all-inclusive, resort-like lifestyle. “From the family-oriented, neighborhood-type club to the more executive-style clubs, there really is something for everyone,” says Christine Hotham with Helen Adams Realty. “Some have strong kids’ programs, swim teams and summer camps, while others host more adult or formal events like whiskey tastings and pickleball lessons. Homebuyers really enjoy the lifestyle these clubs provide by catering to all ages and interests.” From Firethorne Country Club to Providence, Piper Glen, Longview and more, there is a vast array of clubs to consider. But for Hotham, it’s all about Ballantyne. “I’ve been a member of Ballantyne Country Club since 2000, and it’s definitely my fa-
vorite,” she says. “But luckily, I have had the pleasure of playing golf and tennis at most all of the other clubs in my 18 years here and find each of them boasts something unique and special.” Quail Hollow, for example, is garnering a lot of attention this weekend with the excitement of the Wells Fargo Championship, where golf greats like Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson will be competing on its pristine 18-hole course. “The tournament is a huge draw for locals, but folks come from everywhere to spend time on the beautiful grounds, watch the players and then try out Charlotte’s hot spots in the evening,” says Cindy Barnes with Allen Tate Real Estate. “We are lucky to have an event of this caliber at our doorstep.” Residents of these premier South Charlotte clubs are also fortunate to benefit from the convenience of their location day in and day out. “Here, you get to live in a beautiful part of the city, enjoy Uptown events and be close to the airport too,” says Barnes. “Your country club, the gym, great schools and shopping centers are all around the corner. Location combined with a terrific lifestyle makes South Char-
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lotte a very appealing and smart place to buy a home.” For those concerned with traffic, Barnes says it’s really not an issue. “I recently sold a home in Ballantyne to someone who works in Uptown,” she says. “He parks at the end of the LYNX Blue Line, hops on the train and misses rush hour traffic. It’s a great asset to the community.” The Ballantyne Corporate Park also saves folks a lot of time that would alternately be spent commuting. “Many don’t even need to make the Uptown commute anymore,” says Hotham. “Snyder’s-Lance, Extended Stay America, Synchrony Financial, MetLife and many more have all put financial stakes right here, naturally bringing up all levels of job growth. Not only that, but housing, schools, restaurants and consumer businesses all benefit from the corporate park’s growth.” As for the real estate market, according to Hotham, inventory is low but sales prices are steadily increasing. “It’s a good time to buy or sell in South Charlotte,” she says. “There is a wonderful mix of housing options, in all sizes and price points—the perfect opportunity for all to find their dream home!”
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$275,000,000 Cindy Barnes Over in career sales (704) 367-7203
Lovely Challis Farm custom home w/1st floor master. Updated kitchen; new paint, carpet. Gated community w/cart access to Carmel CC. 5604 Challis View Ln - MLS# 3369414 - $675,000
CARMEL COUNTRY CLUB 5604 Challis View Lane, Charlotte, NC 28226 Price: $675,000 MLS: 3369414 Listing Agent: Cindy Barnes, Allen Tate Realtors, 704-367-7203, cindy. barnes@allentate.com
This lovely gated community boasts both lake and golf cart access to Carmel Country Club. Situated inside Challis Farm, this home boasts new paint and carpet. The quaint kitchen has an island, granite tops, newly painted cabinets, gorgeous new backsplash and new stainless gas cooktop, double ovens and dishwasher. Spacious main-level master suite. Also on first floor: beautiful study with sleek built-ins and sunroom overlooking deck and stone patio. Second floor offers bedrooms with Jack-and-Jill bath, plus loft, large cedar closet and walk-in attic.
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Executive home w/trendy updates & great floor plan. Highway 51 area; close to everything! 8700 Brownes Pond Ln - MLS# 3362520 - $650,000
Considering downsizing? Overwhelmed? If you need a place to start, call me for a practical, step-by-step approach.
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|Living in South Charlotte’s premier country clubs QUAIL HOLLOW CLUB 8413 Eagle Glen, Charlotte, NC 28210 Price: $4,500,000 MLS: 3377821 Listing Agent: Susan May, HM Properties, 704-650-7432, susanmay@hmproperties.com
Situated on the 4th fairway of Quail Hollow Club in the gated neighborhood of Seven Eagles, this Mediterranean home built by Arcadia in 2012 offers a spectacular wine room, a kitchen with two large islands, stunning views of the golf course from the veranda, an outdoor kitchen area, heated pool, hot tub and fire pit. Electric screens turn veranda into automatic screened porch. Master down with a morning kitchen, enormous custom closet and separate exercise room. Well water. Four-car garage. State-of-the-art audio/visual. Tile roof and incredible flat lot. Separate golf cart garage with pavers leading to golf course.
QUAIL HOLLOW CLUB 8204 Bar Harbor Lane, Charlotte, NC 28210 Price: $1,099,000 MLS: 3368191 Listing Agent: Susan May, HM Properties, 704-650-7432, susanmay@hmproperties.com
Elegant brick Georgian on more than an acre. Cul-de-sac lot with large private backyard. Updated kitchen with granite, stainless appliances and travertine backsplash. Master bath renovated and enlarged. Large master closet with custom shelving. Permanent stairs to attic. Updated secondary bathrooms. Four fireplaces, family room, living room and master bedroom. Gorgeous covered patio with slate flooring, beadboard ceiling and outdoor fireplace. Large bonus room.
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E X Q U I S I T E C O U N T R Y C L U B E S TAT E H o m e s $4,750,000
QUAIL HOLLOW 7430 Baltusrol Lane Charlotte NC 28210 5BR | 5.2BA | 8,088 sq. ft. 0.80 acre golf course lot Spectacular terrace views 4,500 bottle capacity wine cellar New pool & spa
$4,500,000
SEVEN EAGLES 8413 Eagle Glen Charlotte NC 28210 Gated | 5BR | 5.3BA | 8,288 sq. ft. 1 acre golf course lot | 4th fairway Mediterranean style architecture State-of-the-art audio/visual Pool | Spa | 4+ car garage
$5,250,000
QUAIL HOLLOW 7330 Baltusrol Lane Charlotte NC 28210 5BR | 6.3BA | 10,582 sq. ft. 1.13 acre golf course lot Incredible views Grand elegance throughout Elevator | Pool | 4+ car garage
SUSAN MAY BROKER / REALTOR ® TOP PRODUCER
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|Living in South Charlotte’s premier country clubs BALLANTYNE COUNTRY CLUB 11733 James Jack Lane, Charlotte, NC 28277 MLS: 3385140 Price: $885,000 Listing Agent: Christine Hotham, Helen Adams Realty, 704-607-2338, chotham@ helenadamsrealty.com
Elegant English countryside aura of stone, stucco and cedar shingle is present in this custom Ballantyne Country Club home. Open floor plan, chef’s kitchen with bar top seating and island, and fireplace, and a great room with transom windows and gas fireplace. All-glass sunroom overlooks private yard with panoramic views of the stone patio and waterfall. The master suite boasts a study, dual custom WIC and newly renovated spa bath. Other features include media/entertainment and third floor for additional living/flex space. Oversized three-car garage with storage. Newer: Roof, HVACs and new carpet.
Thinking of Selling? Look — Buyers ARE Buying! UNDER CONTRACT
9200 Skipaway Drive $909,000 - MLS # 3318758 SOLD - MULTIPLE OFFERS!
11808 Pleasant Wyatt Place MLS# 3354048
11733 James Jack Lane $885,000 - MLS# 3385140 UNDER CONTRACT BEFORE IT HIT MLS
11316 Gunpowder Point Dr. Sold - Pocket Listing
10704 Sapona Court $729,000 - MLS# 3374247 UNDER CONTRACT
11309 Catherines Mine MLS# 3367096
10401 Balch Manor Court MLS# 3348255 SOLD - MULTIPLE OFFERS!
11310 Ballantyne Crossing Ave. MLS # 3344324
CHRISTINE HOTHAM
NC & SC BROKER / REALTOR®,ASP®, SPS®
| #1 SALES LEADER - BALLANTYNE
704. 607.2338 chotham@helenadamsrealty.com | christinehotham.com
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Living in South Charlotte’s premier country clubs| THE CLUB AT LONGVIEW 410 Oakmont Lane, Waxhaw, NC 28173 Price: $2,500,000 MLS: 3376741 Listing Agents: Deb White, 704-2549437, dwhite@helenadamsrealty.com; Haven Rowland, 704-837- 1381; haven@ helenadamsrealty.com; Helen Adams Realty
Executive manor situated on 15th fairway in gated Longview Country Club. Jack Nicklaus Signature golf community. Enjoy panoramic golf course views from the master suite with access to covered patio. Other features include dramatic custom millwork, oversized moldings, impressive paneled study, domed billiard room, threecar garage with room for golf cart, plus an elevator, intercom system and generator. Spacious kitchen features large center island with top-brand appliances and temperature-controlled wine room that opens to keeping room.
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LONGVIEW ~ 8600 LONGVIEW CLUB DR ~ $2.675M MLS# 3336736 | 7BD, 8FULL & 3HALF BA | 11,279 SQFT
LONGVIEW ~ 201 OAKMONT LANE ~ $2.295M MLS# 3343479 | 5BD, 5FULL & 3HALF BA | 7,428 SQFT
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LONGVIEW ~ 200 EAGLE BEND DRIVE ~ $1.75M MLS# 3341292 | 5BD, 5FULL & 3HALF BA | 6,921 SQFT
LONGVIEW ~ 8402 GLENDEVON COURT ~ $1.19M MLS# 3375096 | 5BD, 5FULL & 1HALF BA | 5,121 SQFT
LONGVIEW ~ 224 GLENMOOR DRIVE ~$890K MLS# 3382794 | 5BD, 5FULL & 1HALF BA | 4,947 SQFT
DEB WHITE
REALTOR® / NC & SC
704.254.9437
DWhite@HelenAdamsRealty.com DebWhite.HelenAdamsRealty.com
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REALTOR® / NC & SC
704.837.1381
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|Living in South Charlotte’s premier country clubs TPC AT PIPER GLEN 6304 Glynmoor Lakes Drive, Charlotte, NC 28277 Price: $1,395,000 MLS: 3353411 Listing Agents: Ducie Stark, 704-641-5398, dstark@dickensmitchener.com; Ruth Moniz, 704-609-4846, rmoniz@dickensmitchener. com; Dickens Mitchener & Associates
Set on more than an acre, this stunning Piper Glen home offers an open floor plan flooded in natural light. Three floors plus basement offer room for everyone. Formal living/dining plus spacious great room/ kitchen/keeping room combo. Main-floor master includes dual closets and sitting room with fireplace and spa bath with heated floors. Additional features include bonus room, lower-level entertaining area with wet bar opening to outside living areas, backyard, pool with cabana and fire pit.
BALLANTYNE COUNTRY CLUB 14607 Rudolph Dadey Drive, Charlotte, NC 28277 Price: $2,390,000 MLS: 3341448 Listing Agent: Lisa Whetstone, Dickens Mitchener & Associates, 704-607-9619, lwhetstone@dickensmitchener.com
A stunning luxury estate home on the 12th hole of Ballantyne Country Club. This remarkable property offers the ultimate in luxury living with spectacular lakeside views and more than 12,000 square feet of living space. This property features a sprawling open floor plan with gourmet kitchen, master suite on the main floor and loads of space for entertaining. Extras include metal roofing, paver driveway, custom front door, second kitchen, wine cellar, exercise room, theater room, game room, in-ground pool/ spa, fire pit and more.
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1731 SHOREHAM DRIVE $1,499,900 4 BED/3.1 BATH MLS# 3375886
Clean lines, soaring ceilings & abundant natural light — these are just a few of the amazing features of this contemporary architectural masterpiece in Myers Park. The dramatic foyer with Italian marble flooring gives way to an airy, open concept floor plan featuring a gracious two-story great room, gourmet chef’s kitchen with breakfast area/keeping room and oversized dining room. Main floor includes two master suites, each with marble walk-in shower and Jacuzzi tub. New roof as of 2013, with carpet replaced in 2015. Additional features include an office with stunning fireplace and built-ins, as well as amazing sculpture garden with water features and paver patio for outdoor living. Coveted location!
7322 FAIRWAY VISTA DRIVE $1,275,000 4 BED/4.2 BATH MLS# 3376071
Come home to elegance and beauty in Stonecroft! This 4-bedroom, 4.2-bathroom home on a secluded cul-de-sac welcomes you with a dramatic two-story foyer opening to a delightful great room with fireplace, stone hearth and built-ins. Stunning gourmet kitchen features Viking 6-burner gas cooktop, Subzero fridge, Dacor double wall ovens with warming drawer, custom cabinetry, with office/built-in desk to the side. Wall of windows yields gorgeous backyard views while letting in plenty of natural light. The sprawling master suite includes wet bar/den, dual walk-in closets and spa bath. Three ensuite bedrooms upstairs, upper level bonus room, exercise room, mudroom and much more!
KATHY LANCASTER REALTOR®/BROKER 704.534.5552 klancaster@dickensmitchener.com
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CARMEL COUNTRY CLUB 4842 Carmel Club Drive, Charlotte, NC 28226 Price: $2,995,000 MLS: 3302088 Listing Agents: Dee Reid, 704281-3913, dee@ivesterjackson. com; Stacy Label, 704-302-5035, stacyl@ivesterjackson.com; Ivester Jackson Distinctive Properties
Spacious, custom Colonial estate on two acres on desirable South Charlotte (Carmel CC) golf course. Masterfully designed with elegant formal and informal spaces with Brazilian walnut floors, a large, open gourmet kitchen, and a paneled study with fireplace and balcony. Spacious owners’ retreat and guest suites, plus terraces overlooking the golf course. Lower level features home theater, wine cellar, indoor lap pool, hot tub, sauna, exercise studio and an indoor sports court (regulation squash court with basketball goal). Three-car garage.
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|Living in South Charlotte’s premier country clubs FOXCROFT SWIM & RACQUET CLUB 2205 Sedley Road, Charlotte, NC 28211 Price: $1,875,000 MLS: 3380391 Listing Agent: Patty Hendrix, HM Properties, 704-577-2066, patty@ hmproperties.com
Amazing renovated Foxcroft home on 2.36 acres next to new swim and tennis club. A special home owned by a well known Charlotte interior designer. Chef’s kitchen with marble countertops and top-of-the-line appliances. Sunroom overlooking lovely yard. Master suite boasts balcony and heated marble flooring. The second-floor family room offers 9-foot ceilings, fireplace, office, mini bar, refrigerator, ice maker and sink. Extensive moldings. Four-car garage. Irrigation front and back. Security system. Whole house audio system speakers.
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6 BR | 6.1 BA | 7,635 sq. ft.
4 BR | 4.2 BA | 6,407 sq. ft.
4 BR | 4.1 BA | 5,046 sq. ft.
$2,799,000
$2,650,000
$1,875,000
Fabulous home in the heart of Myers Park.
One of Charlotte’s most exquisite homes
Amazing renovated Foxcroft home on 2.36
Large rooms, high ceilings, chef’s Kitchen
circa 1920 situated on a magical & private
acres next to new swim and tennis club. A
with island open to Breakfast Room & Great
.83 acre fenced corner lot with 2 ponds.
truly special home owned by a well known
Room with fireplace. Screened porch. MBR
Ideal floor plan for entertaining. Formals,
Charlotte Interior Designer. Chef’s kitchen,
Suite with sitting area. Walk-in closets. 3rd
Sunroom, Study, Kitchen opens to vaulted
Sunroom, Office, & wonderful 2nd flr Family
floor Bonus Room with bar/refrigerator,
2 story Great Room w/beamed ceiling, 4
Room w/wet bar & refrigerator. Exquisite
office & full bath. Finished lower level. Pool
fireplaces. MBR Suite with sitting room,
MBR Suite w/balcony & luxury bath. Exten-
house with sitting room & 6th BR/Guest
Library, Loft, Play Room, Office. Lower level
sive moldings, 3 fireplaces, 4+ car garage,
Suite. 2 car garage, electric gate & more!
Rec Room, Media Room & wine cellar.
irrigation, security & sound systems.
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Living in South Charlotte’s premier country clubs| PROVIDENCE COUNTRY CLUB 6324 Providence Country Club Drive, Charlotte, NC 28277 Price: $774,900 MLS: 3379852 Listing Agent: Peggy Peterson, HM Properties, 704-904-6279, peggypeterson@ hmproperties.com
Gorgeous brick home with loads of updates in Providence Country Club. The open floor plan boasts architecturally designed roof lines and windows, and the stunning entryway features Clark Hall doors, abundant natural light, gleaming hardwoods and heavy crown throughout. Fully remodeled kitchen with white cabinetry, leathered marble counters, subway tile backsplash, stainless appliances, gas cooktop and oversized island. Master suite on main, updated baths, two fireplaces, circular driveway, deck, private fenced yard, golf course views, three-car garage. Roof, HVAC systems all new as of 2015.
FIRETHORNE COUNTRY CLUB
PROVIDENCE Country Club
1117 FIRETHORNE CLUB DR. 6324 PROVIDENCE CC DR.
ballantyne country club
1 1 81 4 st e ph e n s on c o urt
4 BR | 3.2 BA | 5,750 sq. ft.
5 BR | 3.1 BA | 3,827 sq. ft.
5 BR | 4 BA | 4,824 s q. ft.
$819,000
$7 74,900
$735,000
p eg gy p e t e r s o n team BROKERS / REALTORs ® Top Producer
704-904-6279
An entertainer’s dream! Stunning custom
This gorgeous brick home has loads of
Great for entertaining! The open floor plan
peggypeterson@hmproperties.com
home in Marvin situated on a .85 acre lot
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updates & is situated on a beautifully land-
features hardwood floors, custom built-ins,
close to pool & clubhouse. Open plan with a scaped corner lot w/golf course views. The
heavy moldings, arches & alcoves. Updated
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|Living in South Charlotte’s premier country clubs THE CLUB AT LONGVIEW 8500 English Turn Lane, Waxhaw, NC 28173 Price: $2,100,000 MLS: 3380941 Listing Agent: Lisa McCrossan, Ivester Jackson Distinctive Properties, 704-6200328, lisam@ivesterjackson.com
Beautiful custom Arcadia home on private cul-de-sac lot with countless upgrades. Smart home features include electric window treatments, push-of-the-button lighting and heating, and surround sound inside and out. Inviting floor plan with mainlevel master. Open kitchen with high-end appliances, large walk-in pantry. Other features include loft area, media room with bar and double stack laundry room. Separate apartment above garage. Amazing outdoor living with pool, spa, grill, kitchen and stone fireplace.
QUAIL HOLLOW CLUB 9514 Heydon Hall Circle, Charlotte, NC 28210 Price: $1,899,000 MLS: 3382035 Listing Agent: Leslie Fisher, Ivester Jackson Distinctive Properties, 704-906-4749, leslie@ ivesterjackson.com
Built by Kingswood Builders, this cul-de-sac home boasts views of Quail Hollow Country Club. The closest thing to a true Irish Pub is in the basement, complete with saloon, billiards room, game room, “snug” and hisand-her bathrooms. Many of the finishes have come from as close as local area pubs and as far away as Dublin. The main level offers an open floor plan with a gourmet kitchen, huge island, cathedral ceilings and exposed wood beams in the family room, which opens to a covered terrace that overlooks a private, wooded back yard and features a fireplace. Main-level master.
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Living in South Charlotte’s premier country clubs| PROVIDENCE COUNTRY CLUB 11814 Braid Hills Drive, Charlotte, NC 28277 Price: $739,000 MLS: 3368603 Listing Agent: Erin Haig, Ivester Jackson Distinctive Properties, 704-650-5604, erinh@ ivesterjackson.com
Estate-size corner lot with beautiful trees and a view of the golf course. Amazing location near the new Waverly & Rea Farms developments. Newly painted, new carpet, bathrooms updated and kitchen and bath cabinets refinished. Den and breakfast have views out large windows to the golf course. Master includes large sitting/office area and huge windows. Large, wood paneled private office just off foyer. PCC (a private club, membership optional) is currently completing a $3.2 Million PCC golf course renovation and renovations to pool, tennis and workout have already been completed. THE PALISADES COUNTRY CLUB 16919 Youngblood Road, Charlotte, NC 28278 Price: 1,399,000 MLS: 3374052 Listing Agents: Tracy Davis, 704-779-9750, tracy@ivesterjackson.com; Alison Smith, 704-996-6747, alisons@ ivesterjackson.com; Ivester Jackson Distinctive Properties
Perfectly located adjacent to The Palisades Golf and Country Club, this exquisite European private estate is sited on 9-plus acres. Private gated entrance, lush formal gardens, master bedroom retreat, resortstyle pool, expansive areas for entertaining, spacious cabana with sauna and wet bar, and four-plus-car garage and motor court. Private quarters on the second level complete with living room, full kitchen and bathroom. Close proximity to Lake Wylie, Charlotte Douglas Airport and SouthPark areas.
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CR Laine mixes geometric tone-on-tone tribal patterned upholstery fabrics with traditional leather to transform this living room. The sheep skin throw ties it all together / crlaine.com
Tribal Vibe
Small touches will infuse your decor with a style just right for your tribe by Vicki Payne
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lobalization is making its mark on home decor. Its influence is represented in worldly patterns, earthy colors and tons of textures. It’s not African, Southwest, Indian, Moroccan or Asian, but a combination of all these. Its traditional tribal prints, ikat designs, wide stripes and angular motifs send the mind into wanderlust.
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Unlike some fads, the tribal vibe isn’t a style replacement but a transforming opportunity for all styles. Its design basics are timeless and international, represented in rugs, pillows, wall coverings, upholstery, drapes and wall hangings all layered together with traditional, farm, industrial, contemporary and old world decors. I believe it’s impossible to really pull off this style if it is not
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Incorporating two tone blue fabrics with textures and patterns can bring an existing farmhouse style bedroom into trend / surya.com
accompanied by some of your basic and existing furnishings. What’s your tribe? It starts with color. Options fall into two categories: neutrals or brights. If you feel more comfortable in a tone-on-tone palette, you’ll find lots of muted earth tones, reddish undercurrents and intense spice colors. If bright, joyful jewel tones best represent your tribal spirit, there are plenty of design options for you—suzani textiles, ikat designs in navy or blues, intricate chinoiserie prints or hand-dyed tapestries. Be cautious when mixing colors. Every shade has a base pigment of yellow, pink, blue, etc. For example, a pinkish taupe will never work with a yellow tan—they will always look dirty. Find a fabric or paint shade you love, and build everything off that one tone. Carry the sample with you always. Before you buy anything for that room, check its color against your color swatch. You’ll never make
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a mistake. Regardless of the color path you pursue, they all have common features that identify them as tribal. Natural wood finishes, bamboo, wicker and organic threads can be woven into both color palettes. Colorful boucherouite rugs, sheepskin, Moroccan Berger flat rugs, ornate hand printed or hand dyed rugs all represent the tribal motif. Layer them over existing carpets, neutral rugs or wooden floors. Surface textures are expressed through nubby glass-cloth wall paper and hand-trolled stuccos. Wood trim is soft natural wood in tones of gray and desert gilded doors. Distressed painted surfaces should be expressed in bright blues, greens and pinks. Don’t be afraid to stack and layer rugs and pillows. It’s fun to take a neutral wicker chair or white sofa and adorn it with a combination of colors, patterns and trims. Pick rugs and pillows with two or three com-
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mon colors and then expand on them by introducing patterns and textures in coordinating colors. Put away traditional accessories and invest in tribal antiques, wood carved objects, baskets, punched tin lanterns and global travel books. Use scarfs, wraps and beads from your wardrobe in coordinating colors and patterns. Draping a textured or print scarf over a round ottoman can transform it into a Moroccan pouf. Bring in plants potted in baskets or terra-cotta olive jars. The tribal vibe is hot, and pieces can be found at every price point—but the best part of this trend is your ability to adapt it to your home’s unique style and color scheme. Aspects of this fun trend will be with us for a while, so have fun, add a few pieces or create a tribal fantasy.
Desert colors with reddish undercurrents create a space that’s warm, exotic and inviting / surya.com
Vicki Payne Donatelli is an interior designer, project coordinator and popular speaker for renovation and new construction projects. She is the host of the national PBS series “For Your Home.” Visit her blog at ForYourHome.com
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designer spotlight|
Monika Nessbach owner of Designbar
by Bethany E. Starin
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DO YOU KNOW WHAT I LOVE MOST ABOUT MY
JOB? I AM PART OF THE CREATION OF WHAT CHARLOTTE IS FOR YEARS TO COME AND THAT IS SO EXCITING.”
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German native, Monika Nessbach is engaging, has a trendy vibe and a contagious laugh and her fun designs reflect just that. Nessbach says it’s her goal to create spaces that have a WOW factor. She’s been in the Queen City for about 20 years, first as a student, then as a corporate career woman and now as a full-service interior designer/business owner. Her spaces have a modern edge, and she characteristically takes on commercial and corporate spaces. She says it thrills her to be part of a team of designers across the city helping shape what the Queen City will be for years to come. Q: What first sparked your interest in the world of design? A: “I always loved design and art and anything that’s beautiful. Right out of high school I was really interested in graphic design. But I figured because I had a knack for speaking foreign languages (speaking four languages) and loved traveling, I would go into business/languages. I moved to the United States in 1999 to get an MBA at Pfeiffer University. Halfway through my corporate career (several different roles at Continental Tire), I realized I didn’t love it. I was good at it, liked it but didn’t love it with my heart. Design is my second career after 14 years.”
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Continental Tire expanded their headquarters in Fort Mill and Nessbach designed common areas to include details such as tread patterns of original Continental tire treads and a backlit logo, which lights up at night and is installed on modular wall panels.
Q: How did you make the switch to design? A: “I was redoing my house when I realized I loved interior design and subsequently took about nine years of design classes at night while working full time. I worked on residential design projects on the side with friends. Then, I had the opportunity to be part of the Symphony Guild Designer Showcase. To do this, I had to officially have a business, so within a month and a half, I launched. The then-CEO of Continental Tire came to the designer showcase, and the next week called me into his office. He asked if I would redo his executive boardroom—and after that, be part of the design team for a 16,000-square-foot expansion. The project was featured in Design Bureau Magazine. This project gave me confidence, and after long deliberation, I left in January 2014 and started doing design full time.” Q: Do we see your German roots show up in your designs? A: “My style is very modern coming from Europe— and we love international influence. At first, I did have to tone down my modern vibe a tad. When I moved here, modern design wasn’t as popular in Charlotte but it is becoming so now. Commercial and corporate is mainly what I focus on, and for that modern design works.”
Q: How are residential and corporate spaces similar? A: “Design is so interlocking. Residential spaces are starting to use more and more commercial materials and fabrics. And in corporate design, the trend goes towards creating informal and comfortable (residentialinspired) spaces where workers want to stay and spend time—nooks and crannies where people feel at home and want to hang out.” Q: Talk about a space you created and are in love with. A: “Last summer, I designed Cantina 1511 in Uptown. There needed to be brand elements of the Park Road location but transferred to Uptown demographics. From the moment you walk in, you see the space is engaging and super fun. You see the 8-foot face of Frida Kahlo, half in pop art style and the other half as a sugar skull. Walking down into the space, you will see neon lights, oversized numbers and blue shutters for the bar front with lime yellow barstools. The private dining room is decked out in a custom cacti wallpaper and white molded dining chairs. I love that for hospitality we can think outside the box and have a little fun with it. People expect to be wowed in a new space.”
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Last summer, Nessbach designed Cantina 1511 in Uptown to be an engaging and fun space.
Q: What are your future goals? A: “I just got certified to champion projects with the city and state. Educational institution projects intrigue me because you would have to make it attractive to kids and integrate technology and think outside the box on how to engage students—I would love it.” Q: What part of the design process makes you feel most alive? A: “My favorite part of the design process is the initial design phase. I have always been a daydreamer, and dreaming does not know any frontiers or barriers. After that, I love when a project is complete and I see everything in place. It’s such an amazing feeling of accomplishment to see that your design is actually working. Do you know what I love most about my job? I am part of the creation of what Charlotte is for years to come and that is so exciting.” Q: Talk about running a business. A: “Owning a business is hard, hard work but exciting at the same time. Growing it is hard, too. The responsibility is big, but I get to create the culture and that’s what I love most. I can bring my two dogs to work and take the team out for ice cream or lunch in the middle of the day. I get to have a street artist from New York come paint a mural. It’s mine.” Q: What defines your style? A: “We are definitely not afraid to take risks with the designs. You walk into a space we designed and my goal is for people to say “wow!” and be wowed. I want to make design fun, not formal or still or unapproachable, where you feel like you can be part of the space and want to be there.”
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UNMATCHED VIEWS. UNPARALELLED LIFESTYLE. Chestnut at Blowing Rock features open and airy living spaces, natural finishes and towering windows designed to showcase breathtaking vistas.
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Five of Monika’s must-have’s for inspiration: 1. Cycling & Yoga “Without cycling or working out, I could not function. I attempt to do yoga. I suck at it, but I love it. I am also a cycling instructor. When you work a creative job it drains you, and exercising gives me energy back.” 2. Music “Music—it’s the soundtrack of our lives. I like to switch it up. I’m German, and my design assistant is of Peruvian descent, so every day somebody different picks the playlist—and it’s different every day.” 3. My dogs “They are our furry mascots and come to the office regularly. They’re named after wine, so that tells you something—Martini and Caipi.” 4. Mentor “Mentorship is big for your creativity. We meet once a month and discuss one topic per meeting or discuss things going on in my business. My personal learning curve was steep as I didn’t come from this industry. As a human we should always strive to learn.” 5. Personal Day “Taking one ‘me day’ in the month, during the week, where I turn off my phone, I don’t check emails, I’m unavailable. I use it reading or hiking, something just to clear my mind—anything but the day-to-day responsibilities. When I have a clear mind is when I come up with ideas and the big picture for my company.” CMS Executive Hallway
To learn more about Monika Nessbach and her creative spaces designed by her company, Designbar, go to designbaronline.com.
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How are ARM rates calculated? By Sabrina Karl
Adjustable rate mortgages, or ARMs, can be attractive for homebuyers who don’t expect to stay in their house for the long haul or who think interest rates The margin, on the other hand, is fixed and serves as an add-on to the index. will be lower in the future. But since plans often change, and rates are virtu- So if an ARM’s margin is 3%, and the 12-month LIBOR index is 2.25% at ally impossible to predict, it’s important to understand how ARM rates adjust. adjustment time, the new rate would be 5.25% (2.25% index + 3% margin). Each ARM has an initial period and an adjustment period. The initial period is typically 3, 5, 7 or 10 years during which the rate is fixed. But after that, the rate will change according to its adjustment period. For example, a 5/1 ARM will remain fixed for five years, then adjust every year after that.
Two more ARM terms can also come into play. One is the rate adjustment cap, which limits how much the rate can move with any one adjustment. The other is the maximum rate, which specifies the very highest it can rise over the life of the loan.
Two terms in an ARM’s fine print tell you how the new rate will be calculated: the index and the margin. The index is a market benchmark to which your rate is formally pegged. Many ARMs use the 12-month LIBOR index, but there are several others. Each ARM will name the index with which it is linked, and that index will fluctuate with market conditions.
Anyone considering an ARM will want to carefully compare different products according to index and margin rates, as well as adjustment caps and maximums, as digging into these details can help differentiate between otherwise similar-seeming ARMs.
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Lauren Alexander 704.996.3468
Matthew Alexander 704.560.2527
Giles Barker 704.322.7747
Laurie Beaty 704.993.8773
Tanya Brown 704.345.4384
Susan Freshcorn 704.989.0690
Jason Gentry 980.428.4130
Sarah Kelley 704.956.6536
Gail McDowell 704.989.6565
George McDowell 704.989.6752
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Stephanie Todd 704.904.1681
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