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Christmas We can’t wait for work to end and the holidays to begin. There’s anticipation as we search high and low for that perfect gift for a relative who has everything.
We anticipate gathering with friends and family just for the simple pleasure of being enriched by each other’s company. Children anxiously await Christmas morning to unwrap all those wishes that required them to be extra-good all year long. We all anticipate the pure joy of a quiet, peaceful season and we hope that the qualities of this season can be carried over to the next and the next and the next. Now, the home is glimmering with Christmas lights. The tree shines brightly in the front window. The family has gathered. Laughter and ageless family tales of times gone by are told yet again. Soon the anticipation of the Christmas feast will be rewarded. It’s always good to be home for Christmas.
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14836 Brotherly Lane Charlotte, NC, 28278
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15204 Skypark Drive Huntersville, NC, 28078
11305 Warfield Avenue Huntersville, NC, 28078
109 Waterlynn Club Drive Mooresville, NC, 28117
109 Fielding Street Mount Holly, NC, 28120-9662
3510 East Sandy Trail Indian Land, SC, 29707
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4052 Arborway – $960,000
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3500 Carmel Road - $450,000
9615 Deer Spring Lane - $325,000
Brick beauty in close-in Cameron Wood. Open floor plan w/hardwoods, sunroom & bonus. Swim/tennis neighborhood.
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The work is done! Updated & freshened: Complete kitchen reno - cabinets, granite, backsplash, Bosch appliances.
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4100 Oldfield Road - $450,000
Fall makeover! Kingswood home on pretty street w/fresh paint, flooring, landscaping, plus recent roof, furnace.
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4721 Ashridge Drive - $289,000
Top to bottom, high-end renovation of post-modern ranch in great location.
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373 Fischer Road, Fort Mill Price: $473,000 Sq. ft.: 5,440 Bed/Bath: 5 beds, 3 full baths, 1 half-bath MLS: 1090379 Listing agent: Linda Hall, Century 21 First Choice, 803-548-4499 Located in Fallbrook, this twostory custom-built home offers an impressive amount of square footage – perfect for a large family. The rocking chair front porch and partial stone façade make for excellent curb appeal. Beautiful hardwood flooring and elegant crown molding extend throughout the home. The two-story great room, which flows nicely into the kitchen, is a must-see with its floor-to-ceiling windows. The chef’s kitchen features a gracious amount of cabinetry, double-ovens and a spacious island to maximize counter space.
301 Savannah Lane, Fort Mill Price: $247,900 Sq. ft.: 2,555 Bed/Bath: 3 beds, 2 full baths, 1 half-bath MLS: 3050999 Listing agent: Linda Hall, Century 21 Realty, 803-548-4499
Located in established Palmetto Plantation, this upgraded home has much in store for potential buyers. The grand foyer, with a dramatic two-story ceiling, greets visitors when they first walk through the door. Flanked by the formal dining and living areas, the hardwood entry leads into the spacious great room, breakfast nook and gourmet kitchen. The updated kitchen features a gas range, tile floors and plenty of counter space.
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