Lake Wylie Real Estate

Lake Wylie, City Guide

Lake Wylie Community

Charlotte workers who like to get away from the bustle of in-town life after a long day at work might want to consider the resort-like lifestyle found in the Lake Wylie area, which starts in the southwest corner of Mecklenburg County and extends across the S.C. state line into York County and northward into Gaston County.

The community of Lake Wylie – on S.C. 49 just across the Buster Boyd Bridge – is not an incorporated city, but a collection of neighborhoods and businesses around the lake’s 327-mile shoreline. The lake was created in 1904 and named for Dr. W. Gill Wylie, who helped persuade his patient, J.B. “Buck” Duke, to dam the Catawba River to generate hydroelectric power. The move sparked a wave of textile manufacturing in Mecklenburg, Gaston and York counties.

Today, the residents of this area have come together in lieu of a city government to preserve and improve the vacation atmosphere that comes with living on the lake. The Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce has been a strong force in this unincorporated area, rallying to bring businesses to the area, regulate growth and acquire government dollars for infrastructure improvements.

Lake Wylie Education

• The Art Institute of Charlotte
  Three LakePointe Plaza
  2110 Water Ridge Parkway
  Charlotte, NC 28217
  704-357-8020
  www.aich.artinstitutes.edu

• Belmont Abbey College
  100 Belmont-Mt. Holly Road
  Belmont, NC 28012
  888-BAC-0110
  www.belmontabbeycollege.edu

• Brookstone College of Business
  8307 University Executive Park
  Suite 240, Charlotte, NC 28262
  704-547-8600
  www.brookstone.edu

• Davidson College
  North Main Street
  Davidson, NC 28036
  704-894-2000
  www.davidson.edu

• Gaston College
  201 Highway 321 South
  Dallas, NC 28034
  704-922-6200
  www.gaston.cc.nc.us

• Johnson & Wales University
  901 West Trade St., Suite 175
  Charlotte, NC 28202
  866-598-2427
  www.jwucharlotte.org

• King’s College
  322 Lamar Avenue
  Charlotte, NC 28204
  704-372-0266
  www.kingscollegecharlotte.edu

• Montreat College
  School of Professional and Adult Studies
  4135 South Stream Blvd. Suite 200
  Charlotte, NC 28217
  800-436-2777
  www.montreat.edu

• Pfeiffer University at Charlotte
  4701 Park Road
  Charlotte, NC 28209
  704-521-9116
  www.pfeiffer.edu

• University of North Carolina at Charlotte
  9201 University City Blvd.
  Charlotte, NC 28223
  704-687-2000
  www.uncc.edu

• University of South Carolina – Lancaster
  476 Hubbard Drive
  Lancaster, SC 29720
  803-313-7000
  http://usclancaster.sc.edu

• Winthrop University
  701 Oakland Avenue
  Rock Hill, SC 29733
  803-323-2191
  www.winthrop.edu

• Central Piedmont Community College
  1201 Elizabeth Avenue
  Charlotte, NC 28235
  704-330-2722
  www.cpcc.edu
  

• Johnson C. Smith University
  100 Beatties Ford Road
  Charlotte, NC 28216
  704-378-1000
  www.jcsu.edu

• Queens University of Charlotte
  1900 Selwyn Avenue
  Charlotte, NC 28274
  704-337-2200
  www.queens.edu

• York Technical College
  452 South Anderson Road
  Rock Hill, SC 29730
  803-327-8000
  www.yorktech.com

Lake Wylie Housing

River Hills, on S.C. 49, is one of the most established neighborhoods in the area, with homes ranging from condominiums to mansions worth well over $2 million. The neighborhood of cedar and cypress-framed homes includes a gated entry, tree-lined streets, an 18-hole golf course, tennis courts and a covered-slip marina.

Tega Cay, another established upscale lakeside community, is off I-77 and Gold Hill Road on a peninsula of Lake Wylie in South Carolina. The neighborhood was begun in the 1970s and was originally modeled after a Polynesian resort. It includes a 27-hole golf course and marina.

The Mecklenburg side of the lake is seeing major growth through the development of the Palisades, the Sanctuary and Berewick.

Endorsed by Audubon International for maintaining the natural beauty of the land, the Sanctuary is spread out over 1,300 acres near McDowell Park. The development features lots ranging from two to more than 13 acres. Twenty miles of nature trails traverse through the community, which also offers 200 acres of natural areas. The Camp is the Sanctuary’s lakefront community center with swimming pools, tennis courts, a fitness center, kids’ room, playground, picnic areas and boating center. Homesites at the Sanctuary range from $300,000 to $2 million, and 20 million-dollar homes are available.

Berewick covers 1,050 acres in southwest Charlotte and is a mixed development of offices, shops and multifamily housing in its town center, with single-family home nearby.

South of N.C. 49, the Palisades is a 1,500-acre development with a Nicklaus Design championship golf course, country club, equestrian center, soccer complex and trails. Homes at the Palisades range from the $300s to more than $2 million.

Located a mere 20 minutes from Charlotte, The Landing offers a peaceful atmosphere of nature and waterfront living in addition to its walking trails and park. The Shoppes at the Landing is a mixed-use development of retail and townhomes.

There is plenty of new construction on Gaston County’s Belmont peninsula, including Reflection Pointe, a waterfront development that features a clubhouse, pool, tennis courts, trails and boat slips.

Lake Wylie Lifestyle

This beautiful area spans three counties – York, Mecklenburg, and Gaston – and is known for its fun-loving and relaxed lifestyle. Life on Lake Wylie focuses on recreation. Residents are sure to find their neighbors fishing, sailing and water skiing any day at the lake.

Lake Wylie News

1. Writer to hold dolphin clinic at Concord mall - Charlotte Observer

   Writer to hold dolphin clinic at Concord mall Angler and fishing writer/editor George Poveromo will conduct a special clinic Tuesday at Bass Pro Shops/Outdoor World at Concord Mills.Poveromo, the host of "World ...

   
   
2. Lake evacuation plan passes test - Rock Hill Herald

   Evaluators found no flaws with Lake Wylie's disaster plan and commended emergency crews for their professionalism Tuesday after a mock evacuation on the lake.

   
   
3. Funeral home to begin serving at Wylie Sunday - Lake Wylie Pilot

   Even Brian and Lisa Hall don't want you to need their business. But because people do, they'll be there."It's not a place that you want to be, but it's a necessity," said Lisa Hall, co-owner of the new M.L. ...

   
   
4. Hayes, Gullick earn praise from S.C. School Boards Association - Rock Hill Herald

   By Jessica Schonberg jschonberg@heraldonline.com Updated 05/13/08 - 1:12 AM Two York County legislators are being recognized by the S.C. School Boards Association for their commitment to public schools.

   
   
5. Flint Hill residents will honor vets Sunday - Rock Hill Herald

   By Mary Jo Balasco The Herald Updated 05/13/08 - 1:16 AM The Flint Hill Memorial Association will have a community event to honor veterans at 2 p.m. Sunday at Flint Hill Baptist Church, 269 Flint Hill St., Fort ...

   
   
6. Plans for new Duke Energy nuclear plant in S.C. spark controversy over water use - Rock Hill Herald

   Water will be a likely font of controversy as Duke Energy moves toward building a new nuclear plant, its first in two decades, 40 miles southwest of Charlotte.

   
   

Lake Wylie Recreation

On the Mecklenburg County side of Lake Wylie is McDowell Park, located on N.C. 49 just as you approach the bridge. The park offers a sweeping view of some of the most scenic areas of Lake Wylie accessible by car. The 1,108-acre, county-operated nature preserve offers hiking, camping and a nature center with educational programs for kids and adults.

Camp Thunderbird, a YMCA-operated summer environmental camp, attracts hundreds of school-age children for fun and learning.

If you plan to go boating or skiing, check the safety regulations imposed by the Lake Wylie Marine Commission. Among other things, the rules require a third person aboard each boat pulling a skier (the third person serves as an observer) and set restrictions on blood-alcohol content for water skiers.

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden is located on 450 acres on South New Hope Road in Gaston County. The property is the former home of Daniel Stowe, a textile businessman who gave the property, along with $14 million, to establish an endowment to develop the garden. Currently, 110 acres have been developed, but operators have plans to develop the entire property into one of the premier gardens of its kind in the country. The garden features a grand, 13,500-square-foot visitors’ pavilion and themed gardens filled with plants that thrive in Piedmont soil and weather, accented with a dozen sparkling fountains and canals. The garden is open seven days a week.

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