the Sanctuary
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Charlotte, North Carolina Communities

the Sanctuary: A beautiful NC private community in Charlotte, North Carolina featuring real estate with amenities that include: gated entrance, golf course, sports facilities, recreation, homestyles.

Those fortunate enough to be able to live anywhere they wish choose the lifestyle and natural surroundings that are the Sanctuary, one of the most exclusive lake communities in the entire Southeast. This luxurious private community offers spacious wooded and waterfront parcels directly along Lake Wylie, perfect for creating private preserves on 2 to 13+ acre family compounds.

Just 187 fortunate families will reside in this 1,300 acre nature reserve community which features seven miles of lakefront shoreline. Land preservation and environmental sensitivity are priorities at the Sanctuary, where only twenty percent of the available land will be built upon and residents are encouraged to utilize green building practices. This impeccable private retreat is located just 20 minutes from uptown Charlotte and is easily accessible from I–485 and I–77.

Homesites start from the $200’s; custom homes start from $1 million

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COMMUNITY AMENITIES

Homesites: Dubbed “Private Preserves” due to their size, homesites range from 2 to over 13 acres, with up to five separate structures allowed.
Homes: the Sanctuary’s builders are encouraged to build green with a variety of techniques such as using renewable–resource lumber farms, ENERGY STAR–rated appliances and low–e glass windows.
Lake Wylie: This 12,000 acre recreation lake offers superb fishing and boating of all kinds.
The Camp: The heart of the community is this 17–acre waterfront recreational amenity area which features a family activities center, The Lodge, three family–friendly swimming pools, six tennis courts (including 2 lit), an amphitheater and boating center.
The Lodge: The John James Audubon Lodge includes a fitness center, kids’ room and kitchen facilities.
Boating Center: Explore Lake Wylie by canoe, kayak or the community’s 22 foot deck boat
Nature Trails: Over 20 miles of walking and biking trails lead to private meditation areas and wilderness parks.
Golf Course: Residents of the Sanctuary are given the opportunity to become equity golf members of the nearby Ballantyne Country Club.
Preservation: Only 20 percent of the community’s 1,300 acres will be developed. The Sanctuary is the first community to earn the Audubon International’s Three Diamond certification.
Location: World–class restaurants, professional sports and shopping in uptown Charlotte and SouthPark is just 20 minutes away, and it’s a short 15 minute drive to the Charlotte Douglas International airport.