Fort Mill Open House in English Trails

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Posted By Jo Butterworth on August 11th, 2011

Fort Mill Open House

Located in the English Trails Subdivision
Saturday August 13, 2011

2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

This incredibly priced home offers bright, open spaces in a beautiful, meticulously maintained home on a private cul-de-sac lot in English Trails.  Located in the desirable Fort Mill area, English Trails is within close proximity to Charlotte Douglas Airport for business travelers, Carolina Place Mall for shoppers, easy on/easy off I-77 and I-485 for uptown workers, and nearby Lake Wylie for fishing, boating, and swimming enthusiasts.  Not to mention the local attractions (Carowinds Amusement Park, Discovery Place, NASCAR  Hall of Fame) and local parks (Anne Close Greenway, McDowell Nature Preserve ).  This neighborhood features small town living with the big city conveniences of Charlotte.
This home has a very spacious floor plan that includes a basement for future expansion with endless possibilties (home office, rec room, craft room, secondary living for extended family members, etc.), a huge open kitchen spilling into a large great room, and a formal living room.  The luxurious master bedroom suite with abundant closet space, two large secondary bedrooms and loft are conveniently located on the second floor.  Sitting on over a half acre, this large lot opens to a wooded area in the backyard, offering tons of privacy.

This home was freshly painted in June and is move-in ready!  This community has it all – pool, active HOA, organized activities for the homeowners and Fort Mill schools.

Please come see us on Saturday August 13, 2011 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.  We look forward to showing you this fabulous home!

Fort Mill, SC Ranks as One of Fastest Growing Cities in US

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Posted By Holly on February 1st, 2010

Fort Mill, SC in York County, has been ranked one of the fastest growing cities in the US, according to BusinessWeek.com and research by the Gadberry Group, of Little Rock, AK.  Fort Mill has seen over a 90% population increase, and a 23% increase in jobs since 2000.  So what has drawn so many people to this area, which is located about 30 miles Southwest of center city Charlotte, NC?

  

Why has Fort Mill seen such exponential growth?

Companies such as Continental Tire and music distributor Muzak are located in Fort Mill, near Rock Hill, S.C., and Charlotte, N.C. Fort Mill also attracts families because of the excellent Fort Mill school system, ranked the best in South Carolina.  Fort Mill is also home to award-winning, master planned, live-work communities, like Baxter Village.

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Number of households: 10,474
Percentage Population Change: 91%  population increase since 2000.
Average Fort Mill household income: $72,090, a 23% increase since 2000.

 

Fort Mill is located about 30 miles southwest of center city Charlotte, NC, just over the NC state line along I-77. A huge draw to the area is the schools in Fort Mill, SC, which are considered the best public schools in the State of South Carolina. Many families who have jobs in North Carolina opt to buy homes in Fort Mill, SC because of its excellent school system, affordable homes and proximity to Lake Wylie recreation.

 

One of the most popular communities in Fort Mill is Baxter Village, a huge master-planned 4community with every convenience imaginable. Almost like a movie set in its perfection, Homes in Baxter Village are traditional, neo-Victorian and Craftsman style.  Baxter in Fort Mill has a town center with quaint village shops and restaurants, a community elementary school, YMCA and daycare center, public library, urgent care center, community pools, clubhouses, tennis courts and even a drive thru Starbucks at the Baxter main entrance! A never-ending list of Baxter community events helps with social bonding, yet even without them, Baxter would probably remain tight-knit. Some refer to this area as “Pleasantville”. Baxter is also close to excellent SC schools and SC golf courses.

Downtown Fort Mill is essentially a restored old mill town and 5train depot. The town was home to one of the oldest and largest textile mills in the U.S., Springs Mills. Springs was manufacturer of such iconic textile brands such as Springmaid, Wamsutta, Dundee, Wabasso, Bali, Graber, Ultrasude, and Ultraleather. The Springs family has been in control since its inception in 1887 but went public in 1966 and the family (Springs, Close and Bowles families) stills retain a major interest in the historic firm.  Homes in Fort Mill SC in the historic area are distinctly Craftsman style bunglows, many restored from the time they housed factory workers who worked in the nearby textile mills, and the streets are lined with amazing, tall trees and mature landscaping.

 

Sidewalks and walking paths in this area also connect a popular local waterfront community, Tega Cay, to downtown Fort Mill. The Anne Springs Close Greenway, parks and peach farms provide lots of open space. A popular place to buy fresh peaches, preserves and wonderful meats is The Peach Stand near Baxter Village on Hwy 160. fcFort Mill is also home to The Charlotte Knights, a triple-A baseball team affiliated with the Chicago White Sox. The Charlotte Knights baseball stadium is often referred to as the “field of dreams” because of its small town, wholesome feel with farmland in the backdrop. It is a wonderful venue for watching baseball games on a spring or summer evening. There is also a cute merry-go-round for children and fireworks after games each weekend in the summer.

 

Woodbridge Subdivision News

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Posted By Helen Adams Realty on September 14th, 2009

On Saturday, September 19th, from 2-4 PM, there will be a Neighborhood Open House featuring three great homes currently for sale.  Come tour close-in Woodbridge and see why folks love this neighborhood! The homes are located at 1730 Shagbark Rd. (MLS #881337); 2008 East Barden Rd. (MLS#877774); and 1323 Wandering Way (MLS#861002).1730-shagpark
Woodbridge is so close to the best shopping in Charlotte!

South Park Mall and Phillips Place are minutes away.  Ditto for Harris Teeter’s flagship grocery located at Morrocroft Village.  A family favorite restaurant just down Fairview Road is Brixx Pizza- wood fired pizza made to order. And don’t overlook The Fresh Market, a terrific specialty grocer.  Check out their meat department!  My son and I grilled over an open campfire a memorable Fresh Market bought rib eye we willingly carried in our backpack this Labor Day while hiking 26 miles along the Appalachian Trail in the high country surrounding Mt. Rogers, the tallest peak in Virginia.  Residents of Woodbridge don’t have travel or strain that hard to enjoy the same!

For more information on Charlotte Homes visit our website, www.helenadamsrealty.com.

Tega Cay, South Carolina

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Posted By Helen Adams Realty on July 14th, 2009

Tega Cay is a recreational waterfront community located on Lake Wylie just over the state line.  Located only 20 minutes from Uptown Charlotte, Tega Cay in York County, SC offers easy access to the airport and I 485 and I 77.  Living in Tega Cay is like being on vacation year round with its 27 hole golf course and country club, miles of walking trails, neighborhood play tega-cayparks, baseball and soccer fields, tennis and swim centers, a marina,  and beach and lake access parks.  Tega Cay home prices range from the high one hundreds to several million dollars.  Award winning Fort Mill schools and low SC taxes make Tega Cay an even more inviting place to take up residence and live the good life!

Jo Butterworth   704-267-3643

For more information please visit our website, www.helenadamsrealty.com.

Ballantyne Country Club and the 6th BCC Rally

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Posted By Helen Adams Realty on July 6th, 2009

CHARLOTTE HOMES The Ballantyne Country Club neighborhood is already buzzing with activity as planning has begun for the for the 6th Annual BCC Rally, to be held in September 2009 in support of Rally for the Cure®. Proceeds from the week long series of events will benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure, contributing to their promise to help end breast cancer forever.
Last year, Ballantyne Country Club’s Rally for the Cure® events raised over $114,000 for Susan G. Komen for the Cure; making it the #1 fund raising Rally for the Cure® event in the United States for 2008!  75% of the contribution to Susan G. Komen for the Cure remains in Charlotte, directly benefiting our community.  The remaining 25% supports research at SGK National Headquarters.
September 2009 will mark the 6th anniversary of BCC Rally supporting this cause, continuing with its two major goals: to raise funds for Susan G. Komen for the Cure and to increase awareness about breast cancer in the Charlotte community. The BCC Rally week schedule includes a  Family Day, Ladies’ Golf &Tennis Events, and special Evening Event.
Silent and Live Auctions will take place throughout the week and provide a fabulous opportunity for local businesses to support this worthwhile cause, while raising their visibility in the south Charlotte area. All supporters of BCC Rally, whether donating to the auction or offering assistance in other ways will be recognised on the BCC Rally website for a full year, and be included in the BCC Rally Directory, which will be distributed to over 1,100 households.

For information about how your business can support BCC Rally for Rally the Cure® , please contact:
www.bccrally.com
For more information about Susan G. Komen for the Cure, please contact:
www.komen.org
1-877 GO KOMEN (1-877-465-6636)

SALES ARE BLOOMING FOR SIMONINI BUILDERS AT SOUTHPARK!

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Posted By Helen Adams Realty on June 12th, 2009

CHARLOTTE HOMES Sales are blooming for Simonini Builders; they have sold 4 spec homes in the past month in their Southpark area neighborhoods of  The Conservatory and Park South Mews!

The flowers are blooming too in the gorgeous gardens of  The Conservatory, their premier gated community off Park South Drive.  You will want to see the 3 beautiful ready to move into homes that remain there!

Located just 1 mile from South Park Mall, Conservatory is a 2008 winner of national community of the year and homes are open and available to see or show Monday – Saturday from 11 to 6 and Sundays from 1 – 6, or always by Supra located at the main model.

For more information visit www.helenadamsrealty.com

One of the fastest growing areas Fort Mill, South Carolina

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Posted By Helen Adams Realty on May 22nd, 2009

CHARLTOTTE REAL ESTATE One of the fastest-growing areas of York County, SC is the Fort Mill area, which is just over the NC state line along I-77. A huge draw to the Fort Mill area is the Fort Mill school system, which is considered the best in the State of South Carolina. Many families who have jobs in North Carolina opt to buy homes in Fort Mill, SC because of its excellent school system, affordable homes and proximity to Lake Wyile recreation.ft-mill-historical-home-5-web

Fort Mill is also home to Baxter Village, a huge master-planned community with every convenience imaginable. Almost like a movie set in its perfection, Baxter Village features traditional, neo-Victorian homes among a town center with quaint village shops and restaurants, a community elementary school, YMCA and daycare center, public library, urgent care center, community pools, clubhouses, tennis courts and even a drive thru Starbucks at the Baxter main entrance! A never-ending list of Baxter community events helps with social bonding, yet even without them, Baxter would probably remain tight-knit. Some refer to this area as “Pleasantville”. Baxter is also close to good SC schools and SC golf courses.

Click here for more information on Ft. Mill or visit www.helenadamsrealty.com for information on the entire Charlotte Metro Area.

Builder Services for Charlotte, NC Metro Area

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Posted By Helen Adams Realty on May 18th, 2009

CHARLOTTE REAL ESTATE Helen Adams Realty has a reputable history in Charlotte and an exceptional knowledge of the real estate market.builder-services-11

With over three decades of new home sales experience in Charlotte, Helen Adams Realty has developed an extensive network in the real estate industry.  Our new home developments receive maximum exposure within the segments of the community most likely to generate sales.  The Helen Adams Realty name is known for providing the highest level of personal service and real estate expertise.  A partnership with our firm will ensure a successful sales process.

Helen Adams Realty understands new construction sales and marketing.
We are a leader in the industry, and our experience enables us to provide valuable market input to get the sales effort up-and-running quickly. Our years of success in marketing new home communities limits your risk, and our knowledge of the process minimizes the learning curve.

Helen Adams Realty will provide an experienced, talented sales team and support staff.

Members of our new construction team represent some of the finest real estate brokers in our company.  Their professionalism, drive and insight will enhance the sales effort for the duration of your project.

Helen Adams Realty has a proven track record in new construction sales.
Since the early 1990′s, Helen Adams Realty has successfully represented over $835 million of new construction communities in the Charlotte area. As a result, our firm has become one of the most sought-after new home representatives in the industry.builder-services-22

For more information visit our website, www.helenadamsrealty.com

Lake Wylie, South Carolina

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Posted By Helen Adams Realty on May 18th, 2009

CHARLOTTE REAL ESTATE Native Charlotteans who have been around long enough still call Lake Wylie “The River”. Lake Wylie was created in 1904 by a dam built on the Catawba River near Fort Mill, SC. The dam was rebuilt in 1924 and the lake’s surface expanded. While most of Lake Wylie lies in South Carolina in York County, the upper peninsula of Lake Wylie lies in North Carolina in Southwest Mecklenburg County and Southern Gaston County. So, depending on where you are on the lake, you could be in either North or South Carolina!lake-wylie

Today, Lake Wylie is a 12,455-acre lake with 325 miles of shoreline, ideal for boating, fishing, water skiing and residential living. Residences include lakefront condominiums, townhomes and single family homes. New, exclusive, eco-friendly developments like The Sanctuary, and The Palisades offer high-end homes with wooded lots and luxurious waterfront clubhouse amenities. Affordable single family developments like Tega Cay and The Landing are also prevalent in the Lake Wylie area, however single family waterfront homes can be quite pricey. Lakefront condominiums like Emerald Point offer a maintenance-free lifestyle with all the amenities like marinas, boat slips, tennis courts and a waterfront pool.

Click here for more information on Lake Wylie or to search all area listings at www.helenadamsrealty.com