Friday, February 10, 2012

Cornelius Luxury Homes

       When people think of luxury real estate, homes in Los Angeles or New York City come to mind. A great thing to note, however, is that luxury homes can be found almost anywhere. For instance, did you know that there are luxuries Los Angeles style homes in Cornelius, North Carolina? As a North Carolina resident and real estate broker for Charlotte and surrounding areas I see my fair share of beautiful homes. Therefore, I chose three Cornelius luxury homes to prove that you don’t have to live in a well-known, overly expensive city to own a gorgeous home.

At just shy of $5 million, this Cornelius luxury home is not only a beautiful view from the inside but has just as a beautiful view from the outside. The four bedroom and six bathroom home has a master suite and walk-in closet any woman would love. The fully equipped kitchen would make any chef jealous with double ovens, and a cooktop gas and grill stove. The dinning room is also a sight in itself with a beautiful domed ceiling. Some other great attributes to the home include the wine cellar and wet bar that serves the house and another that serves the outside. In addition to the wet bar, the outside is also air conditioned and heated with a gorgeous view of the lake.

  
The second Cornelius luxury home I chose to highlight is about $400,000 less expensive but offers just as much, if not more, as the previous home. This European style home has five bedrooms and eight bathrooms, and a magnificent view of Lake Norman. The two-story waterfront home has a boathouse with a boatlift for easy access to the water. Even family and friends can have a waterfront view, as the guest home, which has one bedroom, a den, kitchenette, loft and boat storage, overlooks the water. Although, with such a great view, your guest may become a permanent resident. On top of the great view from the inside of the home, the outside is just as magnificent with a manicured lawn, outdoor fireplace, and a private pond that includes a waterfall.


The third Cornelius luxury home I chose, but certainly not the last in the area, is a two-story private community home. With six bedrooms and eight bathrooms, the custom waterfront home includes barrel ceilings in the dinning room, coffered ceiling in the library, a grand curved stairway, arched windows, along with a wine cellar and an elevator. The exquisite home also includes a chef’s kitchen with top of the line appliances. If the view of Lake Norman isn’t enough, an outside balcony overlooks the in-ground heated pool, with an attached hot tub. A great view of the water no matter what window you view form.


After a brief synopsis of these beautiful Cornelius luxury homes hopefully its clear that you don’t have to move to an expensive city for a luxury home. On top magnificent custom homes in a small populated town, most provide a waterfront view of one of North Carolina’s most beautiful lakes - Lake Norman.

To view more luxury homes in Cornelius, check out our video we made highlighting some that are currently on the market.



For more information visit: http://astiles.wilkinsonandassociates.com/




About Ann Stiles
Ann Stiles is a real estate broker for Wilkinson and Associates. She began by selling homes in New York and has over 29 years of experience in real estate. After relocating with her family to North Carolina in 2008 she continued her passion for real estate. She currently resides in the Trump National Golf Club Community in Mooresville, NC with her husband and five children.

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Charlotte North Carolina Real Estate

       Finding a great piece of property, the one with your dream home, can sometimes seem like an impossible feat. Do you want one with a large piece of acreage with a cute modern home, or a custom built mansion that makes you feel like royalty? A great thing about North Carolina is that you can live in the center of the city and still have all those options available. Charlotte North Carolina Real Estate comes in all shapes and sizes, which is great but can be tough to narrow down to find your perfect home.  As a relator one of the great things I love about Charlotte North Carolina Real Estate is the uniqueness they provide, therefore, I chose some of my favorites that recently stuck out.


For instance, this six bedroom and six bathroom home makes anyone that walks by stop and stare. The unique exterior architecture flows to the inside interior with high ceilings and unique curvature. The inside also provides “green” details such as reclaimed wood, solar water heater, and a green roof in the back.  If that’s not enough to grab your attention, the very modern home comes with “smarthome” features such as appliances, security cameras, and intercoms located through the luxurious Charlotte North Carolina Real Estate.


Maybe a unique architectural home isn’t for you and you instead enjoy the looks of a large, glamorous home. Maybe one with a museum feel, per say. Just in luck because the next Charlotte North Carolina Real Estate that caught my eye was one on none other than Museum Drive. The massive two-story home has the immediate presence of elegance as soon as you enter the fully red brick home. Dual staircases great you as you enter, with Brazilian cherry hardwood floors leading the way. The gourmet kitchen with granite and top end appliances including a six-burner gas cook top is any cooks dream. Other features included in the already luxurious home consist of a second living quarter for any guest that may be visiting your home, or in this case, museum.


Finally, to sum up the complete uniqueness that Charlotte North Carolina Real Estate has to offer I chose a home that reminds you of a permanent vacation. Are you someone that loves the sight of palm trees over pine trees, and water over the sight of grass? Than this Florida inspired home is calling your name. Located on the beautiful Lake Wylie, this custom home has everything from Brazilian cherry hardwood floor, a gourmet kitchen, to a two-story waterfall fountain, which extents from the foyer down to the great room.  This Charlotte North Carolina Real Estate is proof that you can have you palm trees and waterview without the humidity and ocean smell that comes with other locations.  


To view other beautiful houses in the area, check out our video on Charlotte North Carolina Real Estate. 

For more information visit: http://astiles.wilkinsonandassociates.com/




About Ann Stiles
Ann Stiles is a real estate broker for Wilkinson and Associates. She began by selling homes in New York and has over 29 years of experience in real estate. After relocating with her family to North Carolina in 2008 she continued her passion for real estate. She currently resides in the Point Lake and Golf Club in Mooresville, NC with her husband and five children.

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Davidson Real Estate


Looking for real estate in North Carolina can be overwhelming, but if you’re looking for a luxury home with lots of land Davidson real estate may be for you. While there are many cities and towns that provide nice homes on acres and acres of land, Davidson’s population is a little less than 11,000, giving a small town feel. In fact, a couple of the homes I chose to highlight are in walking distance from the downtown.

For instance, the first of the Davidson real estate I chose is a great family home located just a short walk from Davidson college and the downtown area. The four bedroom and five bathroom home includes a designer kitchen package with a large island, granite, tile, double oven and gas cooktop. On top of the to die for kitchen, the home also provides a spectacular outdoor setting with a covered back porch with an outdoor fireplace.


If being outdoors is more your style this country home could be your dream home. Adjacent to the River Run golf course and located at one of the highest points in Charlotte, this Davidson real estate has a private horse farm with multiple pastures and a six stall horse barn. The inside of the home provides a charming mountain cabin feel with tall wood ceilings located throughout the home. With fabulous sloping pastureland and tree lined private entry drive, the four bedroom and three bathroom home is perfect for any outdoors lover.


Lastly, the third Davidson real estate I chose is not a farmhouse or your traditional family home. This home, however, is an exquisite English Manor house located on 2/3 of wooded land. If the exterior of the home doesn’t grab your attention the professionally decorated inside certainly will. The four bedroom and four bathroom home comes with a lavish kitchen, custom cabinetry, granite and a huge center island. The master suite, located on the main floor, has its very own privately lavish master bathroom. Priced at just shy of a million dollars, this unique home can be found nowhere else than in gorgeous Davidson.

 
While Charlotte, Mooresville, and Cornelius real estate are great locations to buy a home, the small town feel of Davidson provides another great option. How often can you find a farmhouse or a English style home on acres of land, in the same town, and just minutes from the downtown area? In Davidson, convenience is just one of its many great attributes.

To view more Davidson real estate, take a look at our latest video that highlights some more of the beautiful homes for sale there.



For more information visit: http://astiles.wilkinsonandassociates.com/


About Ann Stiles
Ann Stiles is a real estate broker for Wilkinson and Associates. She began by selling homes in New York and has over 29 years of experience in real estate. After relocating with her family to North Carolina in 2008 she continued her passion for real estate. She currently resides in the Trump National Gold Club community in Mooresville, NC with her husband and five children.

Friday, February 3, 2012

Cornelius Real Estate

Sticking with the theme of the week this blog focuses on Cornelius real estate. Just like Mooresville, Davidson, and Huntersville, homebuyers can find plenty of gorgeous waterfront homes in Cornelius.

The first is a beautiful $1.5 million home located in the elite Peninsula neighborhood. The private community provides a clubhouse, fitness center, golf course, playground, pool and tennis court. Of course, the home itself is enough for anyone to fall in love with. The four bedroom and three bathroom home is filled with wonderful attributes including a gourmet kitchen, a detailed painted ceiling in the grand room, and a master bathroom fit for a queen. Even better is the exterior of the home, especially if you have a passion for water. With a pier, dock and beautiful landscaping a homebuyer can spend hours looking at the spectacular waterfront view.


Although, a beautiful piece of Cornelius real estate doesn’t have to cost over a million dollars to have a waterfront view. The second home I chose, for example, is a stunning waterfront home just off the main channel. The private pier with a covered slip is accompanied with a boat lift, making for easy access to the water. Inside the two-story home are spacious rooms including a kitchen with a breakfast room, a billiard room, and a morning room looking over, what else, but the gorgeous water. 


Finally, the third Cornelius real estate I chose from a list of many is a beautiful family home for a very reasonable price. Just like the first, this two-story home is located in private Peninsula community. For a little over a half a million dollars, the four bedroom, five bathroom and three car garage home is great for any family. The exterior of the home has a screened in porch with a large open patio perfect for people watching, or should I say golfer watching.

That’s three of Cornelius real estates finest, with a price range for every homebuyer.  Whether you have $2 million to spend or just a fraction of that, a beautiful waterfront or private golf course home is just around the corner.

To view more homes view our video Cornelius Real Estate



For more information visit: http://astiles.wilkinsonandassociates.com/




About Ann Stiles
Ann Stiles is a real estate broker for Wilkinson and Associates. She began by selling homes in New York and has over 29 years of experience in real estate. After relocating with her family to North Carolina in 2008 she continued her passion for real estate. She currently resides in the Trump National Golf Club in Mooresville, NC with her husband and five children.