The Sanctuary Homes with Drop Zone Interior Features

Welcome to The Sanctuary, a premier subdivision nestled in the heart of Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, North Carolina. This exclusive community offers a tranquil and luxurious living experience that is unmatched in the region.

The Sanctuary is renowned for its pristine natural surroundings, with over 1,300 acres of preserved land, including 20 miles of walking trails and a private 17-acre lake. Residents can enjoy the serenity of nature while still being just a short drive away from the vibrant city life of Charlotte.

One of the standout features of homes in The Sanctuary is the inclusion of Drop Zone Interior Features. Designed with convenience in mind, these homes offer designated spaces near the entrance, typically near the garage, where you can drop off and organize your belongings. From keys and bags to shoes and coats, the drop zone provides a dedicated area to keep everything in order and easily accessible.

The Sanctuary offers a variety of home styles and sizes to suit different preferences and needs. Whether you are looking for a cozy cottage or a grand estate, you will find a range of options to choose from. Each home is thoughtfully designed with high-end finishes and modern amenities to ensure a luxurious and comfortable living experience.

Living in The Sanctuary means enjoying a peaceful and picturesque lifestyle while still being close to all the amenities and attractions that Charlotte has to offer. From top-rated schools and shopping centers to fine dining and entertainment options, everything you need is within reach.

If you are looking for a truly exceptional living experience in Mecklenburg County, look no further than The Sanctuary. Discover the beauty and tranquility of this remarkable subdivision and find your dream home today.

Newest The Sanctuary Homes with Drop Zone Interior Features

$5,225,000

5 Beds ⋅ 7 Baths ⋅ 4405841 MLS ⋅ 9,673 SqFt. ⋅ ACTIVE Status

A private gate introduces this modern waterfront masterpiece in the prestigious Sanctuary community, where architecture, light, and water converge. A pivoting front door opens to a dramatic great room with 12’ ceilings, collapsing glass walls, French oak floors, and a linear gas fireplace—all framing panoramic wooded views of Lake Wylie. The sculptural kitchen centers on an oversized waterfall island wrapped in backlit Crystalita stone and is equipped with professional-grade appliances: WOLF 6-burner range, True custom refrigeration, pellet ice maker, double-drawer dishwashers, and a fully appointed scullery with Miele coffee system. The main-level owner’s suite is a private retreat with screened in porch, fireplace, boutique-style closets, and a spa bath featuring illuminating stone, dual vanities, dual water closets, oversized dual-entry rain shower, and soaking tub. Upstairs are four generous bedrooms with ensuite and Jack-and-Jill configurations. Flexible lifestyle spaces include a bonus room, theater-ready room, wellness/yoga room, exercise room, and wet-bar-ready studio. Dual laundry rooms and a quartzite drop zone with personal lockers add everyday ease. Resort-style outdoor living showcases a heated saltwater pool, outdoor bath, in-ground trampoline, and covered lake-view balcony with IPE flooring, heaters, fans, and gas fireplace. Dock plans previously approved by Duke Energy & HOA. Garages include a two-car attached, a framed/plumbed/wired two-car detached with carriage house plans, plus a golf-cart garage in the basement. Smart home features: Lutron controls, Emtek hardware, designer lighting, Sonos sound system. Community amenities: boat slip, tennis courts, pool, playground, fitness center and kayak storage for lease. Shopping, dining, airport, and Uptown Charlotte at your fingertips. A residence designed not just to live in—but to experience. For more information regarding the community, visit: https://thesanctuaryatlakewylie.com/living-at-the-sanctuary/

13702 Sage Thrasher Lane, Charlotte

Listing courtesy of Selling Queen City Realty LLC. linacheanixon@gmail.com

$1,798,000

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 4399864 MLS ⋅ 4,288 SqFt. ⋅ ACTIVE Status

A first offering of this custom-built Simonini home in The Sanctuary, a 1350 acre private community. Lovingly curated and cared for by the original owners, 10530 Sweetleaf Place offers extreme privacy, tucked in the middle of 5 acres and gated. Lush landscaping sets the stage, as you head down the driveway to the remote-controlled gate. The curb appeal is fantastic, with a mixture of stone, hard stucco with metal roofing accents. Inside, a foyer leads to not one, but two dedicated office options. One has built-ins with a window seat. The other, could also serve as formal dining, and has glass pocket doors. There's a drop zone/coat closet/powder room at the rear foyer, an entry from the 3-car garage with wood doors, and room for a workbench. The living room is the heart of this home, anchored by a fireplace, a wet bar, and doors to the four season porch, with its own fireplace, Eze-breeze system for year round use, and stone floor. The kitchen is a cooks dream with a spacious island, walk-in pantry, a Wolf Range, plus wall microwave/additional oven, and a sub-zero built-in refrigerator. It connects to the light-filled dining room with more built-ins, and charming window seat. The primary suite is on the main level, with a coffered tray ceiling, and impressive views to the private backyard. The bath is roomy, with soaking tub, separate vanities with storage, shower with multiple heads, and a customized walk-in closet. Main floor laundry is impressive, with room for a freezer/2nd refrigerator, plus walls of cabinetry and is bathed in morning light. Upstairs, there's a loft, along with three bedroom options, two en-suites. Bedroom four/bonus offers so much flexibility, covering 432 square feet, with custom built-ins and doors to one of two walk-in attic storages. There's also a flex room on floor two, currently used for projects/gift-wrapping. Enjoy dinner al fresco on the back composite deck, or by the stone patio with fire pit in the side yard. This estate is true retreat, where you're close to so much, but feel like you're a world away. Amenity-filled community with more than 20 miles of walking trails, multiple pools, sport courts, playgrounds, and a clubhouse with fitness center situated on the shores of beautiful Lake Wylie. Welcome home!

10530 Sweetleaf Place, Charlotte

Listing courtesy of Nestlewood Realty, LLC. bobby@nestlewoodrealty.com

$2,850,000

5 Beds ⋅ 7 Baths ⋅ 4386204 MLS ⋅ 8,016 SqFt. ⋅ ACTIVE Status

A dialogue between architecture and nature, this remarkable estate rests on 2.6 private acres where custom-crafted stone and cedar create a residence that does not simply occupy the land, it belongs to it. The home presents itself with quiet confidence, allowing the caliber of its craftsmanship and design to speak for itself. A grand foyer sets the tone, flanked by a formal dining room and private study before opening to a dramatic living room framed by walls of glass that blur the line between indoors and out. The soaring two-story chef's kitchen is designed for both culinary ambition and effortless gathering, flowing seamlessly into the breakfast room and great room, with every principal living space oriented toward the expansive stone terrace and outdoor fireplace beyond. Privately situated in its own wing, the main-level primary suite offers a true retreat for those who value comfort and seclusion, while a residential elevator connects all three levels with ease, reflecting the thoughtful design and enduring livability woven throughout the estate. Upstairs, three generously proportioned en-suite bedrooms provide private accommodations for family and guests, complemented by a dedicated media room and versatile bonus space. The lower level unfolds as a fully realized entertainment destination featuring a spacious family lounge, custom entertainment bar, temperature-controlled wine vault, private guest suite, and dedicated fitness studio or executive office, creating a self-sufficient wing ideal for extended stays. A covered patio with its own fireplace offers yet another inviting outdoor sanctuary, while elevated views from nearly every room reinforce the home's seamless connection to its extraordinary natural setting. Rarely does a home balance architectural significance, everyday livability, and natural beauty with such effortless harmony.

10930 Green Heron Court, Charlotte

Listing courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Carolinas Realty. tanya.brown@bhhscarolinas.com

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