CHARLOTTE REAL ESTATE The Cotswolds on Walker, a condominium conversion in 2003 of rustic apartments built in the 60’s, has kept its laid-back attitude as a quiet retreat in a location midway between Uptown and South Park.
The 11-building brick complex was developed among trees on 4.8 acres off Walker Road in Cotswold, a few blocks from the stores, restaurants and services clustered around Sharon Amity and Randolph roads.
Walker Road gets its name from an original horse farm called Walker Stables that used to be at the intersection of Walker and N. Sharon Amity.  Old-time Charlotte folks may remember the birthday pony rides back in the days. Many a kid became an unfortunate member of “the dusty bottoms club” if they didn’t hold on tight enough!
As part of the conversion, the developer made significant repairs and improvements while retaining the classic “Old Campus” exteriors. This is one of Charlotte’s select few all-brick condo complexes built on crawl space foundations (instead of on concrete slab) and that still have solid hardwood flooring. During the renovation, some of the unit’s floors damaged beyond repair were replaced by carefully matching the original oak.  There is no substitute for the richness and warmth of beautifully finished wood floors!
Most of the condo homes are townhome style, with two bedrooms and a full bath up. The bedroom dimensions are generous, and the master has a walk-in closet.  The living room is a big, boxy “shotgun” style with exterior doors front and back. This particular listing, 4323-D Walker Rd., includes a private fenced-in patio garden.
The kitchens are well laid-out and efficient.  All the cabinets, appliances and counters have been remodeled.
The landscaping is very pretty; each building nestled under a canopy of mature oaks and pines. The full size pool is surrounded by a two-tier deck with plenty of room for entertaining.
Cotswold Village Shops are close by. Originally known as Cotswold Mall, it was Charlotte’s first suburban mall. Cotswold is emerging as one of the nicer areas for living and shopping. Many 50′s and 60′s homes are being remodeled and sold. The area is neighbored by Randolph Park, Echo Hills, Grier Heights, Myers Park, Oakhurst, Providence Park, Sherwood Forest, and Wendover/Sedgewood.

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