1035 Writers Way, Cornelius, NC Home for Sale

Welcome home to 1035 Writers Way Cornelius, NC 28031!

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Move In Ready End Unit Townhome Shows Like a Model in Antiquity! Sought after Quartermaine floorplan is well appointed with upgrades like hardwoods on entire 1st floor, tray ceilings, waterfall staircase, gas fireplace, extra side windows, 42" maple cabinets with tile backsplash, granite tops, gas range and stainless appliances.  Upstairs you'll find two secondary bedrooms plus a nicely sized master suite, featuring a spa-like master bath.  A spacious, fenced backyard with extra landscaping, patio and 2 car garage complete this well maintained townhome. Walk to shopping & dining in the community with the greenway trail, downtown Cornelius and Davidson all just steps away.

WHY I LIKE LIVING HERE & YOU WILL TOO!

The Things We have Enjoyed Most about Living Here Are:

Access to the greenway for walking, biking & running—the greenway is right out the back door

I Enjoyed This Particular Floorplan Because:

Very little maintenance; easy to take care of & no exterior maintenance, great privacy, great storage, nice yard

Some things you may want to know are:

The swimming pool is great! Dog parks, clubhouse, pocket parks & greenway are all well-maintained by HOA - Great amenities right out your back door!

Walking distance to shops in Antiquity Commons, including the Harris Teeter, Starbucks, Crafty Burger, Pita Pit, Great Clips & dry cleaner.

Property Features

• Upgraded stone around fireplace surround
• Stainless steel appliances
• Upgraded tile in bathrooms
• Large garden tub in master bath
• Walk-in closet
• Wood floors throughout entire downstairs
• Two car garage
• Spacious backyard

Welcome Home to 17313 Shadow Bark Drive, Cornelius, NC 28031!

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A Rare Find- Cul-de-sac Home only a Short Walk to Birkdale Village! Nestled on a quiet street, this inviting Cornelius home has been recently updated w/contemporary upgrades: new laminate wood floors throughout 1st floor, refinished cabinets, marble backsplash, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, new hardware & neutral paint. Thoughtfully designed kitchen offers an island & corner window over the sink. Well maintained w/freshly painted exterior & updated systems- HVAC & roof are less than 5 years old! Enjoy wooded views from rear deck overlooking private fenced yard w/gate leading to expansive common greenspace & access to community clubhouse, pool, tennis, playground, and walking trail only steps away. Established Stratford Forest neighborhood offers prime location walkable to Birkdale Village, Whole Foods, movie theater, shopping, restaurants, popular McDowell Greenway & CATS Park and Ride. Quick access to I-77, Uptown Charlotte & Charlotte Douglas Airport - A Must See!

Welcome to 11542 Warfield Ave, Huntersville, NC 28078!

Welcome to 11542 Warfield Ave, Huntersville, NC 28078!

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Move-In Ready Ranch with a Second Floor Bonus Suite Shows Like a Model in Vermillion! Open floor plan offers thoughtful design- secondary bedrooms are separated from master suite and front living room makes ideal study or informal sitting room.  The large sunroom in the back of the home is perfect for entertaining or morning coffee. Upstairs offers spacious bonus room with full bath and walk-in closet. Well appointed with distressed hardwoods throughout first floor, tray ceilings, gas fireplace, built in shelving, granite countertops, gas range, stainless steel appliances, upgraded cascading cabinets with under cabinet lighting, tile backsplash, and spa like master bath. Enjoy outdoor living on spacious custom covered porch with extended stone patio and fenced backyard or socialize with neighbors from the front porch. Vermillion is only one mile away from I-77, hospital, dining, shopping and Downtown Huntersville. Sought after community amenities include pool, garden, parks, playground, and neighborhood restaurant- A Must See!

The Things We Have Enjoyed Most About Living Here Are: 

• The location is fantastic- we can get to Uptown Charlotte, Lake Norman, and the airport in just minutes.
• We love hanging out with our neighbors at Harvey's and enjoying brunch at Block Bistro on the weekends- both restaurants are just a short walk within our own neighborhood!  

We Enjoyed This Particular Floorplan Because:

• Open Floorplan is great for entertaining family and friends!
• One level living is great for not having to deal with steps.
• We love having the flexibility of an upstairs bonus suite.

Catching up on the day with Kay (4)

Kay talks about National Night Out happening in Cornelius, Davidson, and Huntersville. National Night Out supports crime prevention and community involvement.

Catching up on the day with Kay (3)

Kay talks about the Community Blood Center of the Carolina's and how the blood is donated!

Catching Up on the Day with Kay (2)

Kay and Brian Fisher continue their video series with Kay sharing information about Rotary Club of North Mecklenburg. Find out what is in store for members & guests at this week's meeting! 

Catching up on the day with Kay (1)

Kay and Brian Fisher talk about the new video series, where Kay will share insights into local news and events around the Lake Norman area. Kay also talks about her involvement with local service organizations. 

19012 Serenity Point Lane, Cornelius - Just Listed

Welcome home to 19012 Serenity Point Lane, Cornelius, NC!

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Why We Like Living Here and Why You Will Too!

The Things We have Enjoyed Most about Living Here Are:

• The best thing about living here is our easy access to shopping and entertainment venues like Birkdale
• We are within a 10 minute walk to Ramsey Creek Park, where there is a dog park and children’s play area and a soon-to-be beach access.
• We love the fact that we can get on a sidewalk from our house and walk miles in any direction, and we often walk to Jetton Park, to Starbucks for morning coffee, or down to Robbins Park to let our children play.
• Serenity Point is a unique neighborhood within Cornelius, with only 19 homes—it is a quiet street where children are often seen playing outdoors.
• No thru traffic and not street parking along with beautiful homes on 0.5 acre lots gives Serenity Point an advantage over other communities

We Enjoyed This Particular Floorplan Because:

• The kitchen & family room are open to one another & our quadruple sliding glass doors allow the feeling of opening up to the outdoors via the screen porch
• The oversized pantry & arrival area; allows for convenient drop zone when arriving & leaving the house
• Unfinished basement allows for ample storage area or hobby center & also is set-up for a future bedroom, bathroom & media room
• The master suite is oversized with a purposefully private spa-like bathroom which includes a cast iron claw foot tub & oversized walk-in shower
• Huge closets & easy to access walk-in attic space
• Garage was built to the dimensions of a three car garage to allow easy access around both vehicles when parked in the garage
• House is designed to exude timeless casual elegance with examples including the soapstone countertops in the kitchen, the marble countertops in the master bath, marble flooring in the powder room, finish in place hardwood floors, wood shutters, etc
• Flat, large and fenced in back yard with additional property beyond the fence line.

What Our Neighbors Are Like:

• The neighbors range in ages with some in their 30s with young children to older, retired couples
• Neighbors are friendly with one another and the atmosphere is casual

Some Things You May Want To Know Are:

• It is a home builders personal property and it is a custom plan designed by the owners with the help of an architect, specifically for this property.
• Dual fuel furnace uses electric and gas back up

Property Features:

• House is wired for intercom & home audio distribution
• Wood ceiling on first floor
• 5 1/4” crown in all rooms
• 10’ ceiling on first floor with 8’ doors on first floor
• 4’ sliding barn door in mudroom
• Custom built-in arrival center/mudroom
• Plantation shutters on windows
• Insulated garage doors
• Stacked kitchen cabinets
• 20’ ceiling on 2nd floor to cupula area
• Oversized closets throughout home with slide rail shelves
• Hardwood on second floor hall and master suite
• Oak direct set stairs
• Kohler cast iron farmhouse kitchen sink
• Kohler, wall mounted, cast iron trough sink in upstairs bathroom
• Natural gas piped grill
• Attic framed with Techshield thermalfoil OSB to reduce attic temperatures
• 11 gallon permanent tankless water heater

9316 Magnolia Estates Drive in Cornelius - Just Listed

Check out this move-in ready home in Cornelius – 9316 Magnolia Estates Drive!

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What our sellers LOVE about 9316 Magnolia Estates Drive:

The Things We have Enjoyed Most about Living Here Are:

• We love being able to walk to groceries, pizza and restaurants.
• This area is central to everything—minutes to I-77, Birkdale, Lake Norman & no less than 5 local parks
• We like the safe environment to ride bikes, especially the new sidewalk in Magnolia Estates that runs through from Publix to Liverpool.
• The neighborhood is full of mature trees that create a beautiful, serene environment.

We Enjoyed This Particular Floorplan Because:

• We love the high ceilings & open floor plan. It really lends itself to great family time & entertaining.
• We love the storage in this house! Everywhere you look, another huge closet. It helps keep us organized. The master closet is nothing short of amazing.
• The windows let in tons of natural light and keep everything bright & airy.
• We love our big yard for playing & relaxing outdoors.

What Our Neighbors are Like:

• Our neighbors are a big range of folks. There are young families, to retired couples.
• Everyone is friendly & easygoing, & people take good care of their yards & homes despite the absence of a homeowners’ association.
• Halloween & Christmas are the best in this neighborhood—lots of trick-or-treaters and Christmas lights.

Some things you may want to know are:

• No homeowners’ association fee

Property Features

• Almost every light fixture in the house has been updated—builder grade flush mounts were replaced with LED recessed lighting which looks more contemporary & is more energy efficient.
• Powder room is carrara marble
• Deck is brand new in 2015
• Kitchen appliances were purchased new in December 2012.
• Kitchen island is custom-made in 2015
• New backsplash & professionally painted cabinetry with new hardware
• New fence at the back of the property aids in privacy built in 2013.

1111 Inn Keepers Way, Cornelius - Just Listed

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The Things We have Enjoyed Most about Living Here Are:

• The neighborhood is really nice—you can walk anywhere or even ride your bike
• There are tons of restaurants within walking distance & also nice walking trails.
• The Antiquity neighborhood also has lots of activities so the neighbors can get to know each other.
• On Saturdays, you can walk to the Farmers Market in Davidson or enjoy a bike ride on the greenway.
• There is also a Ghost Walk in Davidson that is popular in October.
• You are minutes from the grocery store, nail salon or CVS to get anything you could possibly need.

We Enjoyed This Particular Floorplan Because:

• It is easy—the house & yard are built for convenience & easy living.
• The yard is small, so not much maintenance needed
• The living area & kitchen are at the back of the house, so that gives you privacy.
• I’ve never heard a peep from the neighbors through the walls, which you might think would happen in a townhome (the walls must be really insulated).

What Our Neighbors are Like:

• Neighbors are mostly to themselves, but friendly at the same time.  There are a lot of people who sit on their porch & will greet you as you walk by.
• There are lots of active people in the community, so a lot of opportunity to meet other people
• Everyone is respectful & considerate.

Some things you may want to know are:

• The neighborhood is close to many attractions & you will love being in the heart of so many places to go & things to do.

Property Features:

• Upgraded hardwood floors & fixtures
• Front room closed in & French doors added (office)
• Storm door on back
• Granite countertops in kitchen & bath
• Ceiling fans in almost every room
• Huge garden tub in master bath
• Carpet runner over hardwood steps
• Blinds in every room
• Gas fireplace

The Famous Toastery

The Famous Toastery, formerly known as Toast Café, plans a move back to Huntersville. Originally on Huntersville-Concord Road, Toast Café closed after the building became too small for business.

Its new location will be in a stand-alone building in front of Earth Fare off Gilead Road in Huntersville.  This will add to current locations of Davidson, Mooresville, Tega Cay, Ballantyne, Dilworth & Cary.  Besides re-opening in Huntersville, The Famous Toastery has plans for expanding throughout the greater Charlotte area and even Florida.  There are also current talks of franchising to even more locations in the future.

The Famous Toastery is known for its breakfast menu - available for breakfast AND lunch - and also for serving locally sourced, organic food.  Dinner is also served at each location, offering nightly specials.  Many patrons love The Famous Toastery's take on eggs - omelets, eggs any style, frittatas and more!  You can often see hungry patrons waiting in line on a Saturday or Sunday morning for brunch.  The Famous Toastery hopes to gain fans in more towns.

Burn Boot Camp

Burn Boot Camp is a "fit community of moms" - providing a great workout for women of all ages (moms or not!). There are 8 locations: Cornelius, Huntersville, Mooresville, Denver, Concord, South Charlotte, Matthews and now Durham! Some of the boot camp times offer childcare, so it is perfect for the moms who want to get a workout in but needs someone to watch her children. Your membership fee includes childcare.

Classes are offered multiple times a day, beginning at 5am. Yoga is also offered during the week.

Each workout is approximately 45 minutes and you start hard & finish hard. There is a warm-up that can consist of jumping jacks, lunges, jump squats, jumping lunges - getting your heart rate up early.

Each day focuses on different areas of the body. This week, we've focused on sprints, legs/burst finisher, and arms/core/back. Music with a great beat keeps you motivated during the workout, while the instructor walks around encouraging everyone and helping you modify the exercise if needed.

Any fitness level can participate and the instructors are very encouraging. All exercises can be modified and you complete the workout at your own fitness level. Burn Boot Camp focuses on overall fitness, developing lean muscle which burns more calories throughout the day. Over time, your body will become stronger and more fit - helping with your energy levels, posture, and overall strength.

Class participants are very friendly and encouraging of one another, making it a great workout experience. Burn Boot Camp offers a free 14 day test trial for any woman interested in giving it a try. Lauren is two weeks in and loving it!

Happy Valentine's Weekend!

Happy Valentine’s Weekend!

Whether you are single, dating, married, divorced, or a widow/widower there is the perfect home for you!   See the interesting info graphic below to see how relationships influence housing choices this valentine's weekend.  Happy Valentine's Weekend!


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2003 Bishops Court - Cornelius

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This beautiful new M/I Home is located in Antiquity in the heart of Cornelius, NC.  Antiquity is a modern community, designed for today’s lifestyle.  Here are some excerpts from the Antiquity  community website: 

“Antiquity® is a new smart-growth community 20 miles north of Charlotte immediately adjoining downtown Cornelius and Davidson Elementary School. The covered-bridge entrance reflects the at-ease, friendly feeling envisioned for this new community.

The streets inside Antiquity will be lined with more than 1,000 residences built with all ages and stages in mind, from couples and growing families to young professionals and empty-nesters. On-street parking and garages accessible only by alleyways allow residents to enjoy uninterruped sidewalks throughout Antiquity, including those leading to and around the town center.

As a nationally recognized smart-growth community, Antiquity preserves and enhances the natural and cultural resources of Cornelius and surrounding communities. Perhaps top on the list of outdoor havens is a planned 30-acre park that will surround the village. An arboretum will give residents an opportunity to memorialize special people and times with donated trees and plaques. Athletic fields will be ready for pick-up play, and just past the creek, a hike-and-bike trail will connect with the trail system in neighboring Davidson. Finally, a 2,500-seat amphitheater will be the outdoor setting for various summer performances.”

This is just a glimpse into the exciting new community ofAntiquity in Cornelius, NC.

This beautiful M/I Home features a revolutionary approach to energy efficient healthy living with their Whole Home® system.  From the M/I website:  “Whole Home is the set of green building standards that go into every new M/I home. We used Energy Star® standards as a starting point, then we added to them. The result is independently certified home that’s cost efficient, clean, green and healthy. Our Whole Home standards save you up to 30% on your energy bills every month and improve your quality of life year ‘round.”

Fresh, clean air and a healthy, energy efficient home is just the start!  This home also features:

• Energy Star Qualified® home with Whole Home® energy efficient living
• Exclusive Confidence Builder® program with 30 year structural warranty!
• Builder paid closing costs, up to 3% of purchase price when using M/I Financial®
• Crown molding throughout first floor
• Scraped hardwood floors
• Study with French doors
• Upgraded Sky Line effect maple cabinets
• Stainless steel appliances
• Great island with granite, cabinets and shelves
• Window over sink with goose neck faucet
• Granite counter tops in kitchen and master bath
• Built in kitchen desk area with under cabinet lighting
• Pendant lights in kitchen
• Recessed lighting throughout
• Dual fireplaces in master bedroom and great room
• Upgraded stair case with oak treads and metal balusters
• Second floor loft
• Large master suite with tray ceiling and crown molding
• Luxury owners bath with granite tops and separate garden tub and shower
• Large master closet
• Two nicely sized secondary bedrooms
• Hall bath with dual vanities and separate water closet and tub area
• Structured wiring
• Security system
• Move in package with blinds and stainless steel refrigerator!!
• Two car detached garage with opener
• Overlooks beautiful pocket park
• Short walk to pool
• Short walk to downtown Cornelius & Davidson!

Fall Festivals at Lake Norman

Fall Festivals at Lake Norman are on the calendar.  Beginning in late September, the Lake Norman area starts gearing up for fall and the holidays.

One of the most popular fall festivals is The Carolina Renaissance Festival.  This festival is every Saturday and Sunday from October 4th – November 23rd in Huntersville.  The Renaissance Festival is based on medieval themes and offers rides, interactive circus, pubs, arts and crafts, games of skill, and castles.  The festival is located off Poplar Tent Road in Huntersville.

This weekend LaketoberFest will take place at Bailey Road Park in Cornelius.  The event runs from 4:00-9:00 pm on Saturday, October 18th.  LaketoberFest will feature local bands, NC breweries’ beer, food trucks, and a kids zone.  Admission is free and the event proceeds will benefit Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists.

If bands, beers, and food trucks aren’t your area of interest, the Stumptown Tractor Showis also happening this weekend at Rural Hill off Neck Road.  The event is free and family-friendly!

The annual Rural Hill Sheepdog Trials and Dog Festival is November 8th-9th at Rural Hill off Neck Road.  This festival hosts agility trials, dock diving, and dog sports demonstrations (herding, etc).  If you have an interest in agility or dock-diving, this is a great event to attend.

In a upcoming post, we will highlight all of the Halloween celebrations in the Lake Norman area.  These range from trunk or treats, Halloween marches, ghost walks, and the history of All Hallow’s Eve.

Hershey’s Track and Field 2014 – Bailey Road Park

This Saturday, May 10th, are the Hershey’s Track and Field games.  These games are open to children from 9 – 14 years old and include events for all ages.  Some options are:  50/100/200 meter dash, 4×100 meter relay, long jump, and softball throw.  Hershey’s is encouraging children to be active and participate in fun events, while meeting new friends.  Hershey’s even provides fun facts and training for each event.

The games begin at 9:30 am this Saturday, at Bailey Road Park in Cornelius.  Sign-up begins at 9:00 am and you must bring your child’s birth certificate with you.

Participants can sign-up for one track event and one field event.  The winners from each event may have the chance to move to regional/state competitions with winners competing in the North American Finals in Hershey, Pennsylvania.  Participants at the North American Finals will visit Hersheypark, , HERSHEY’s CHOCOLATE WORLD attraction and Hershey’s chocolate factory.

M/I Homes Proposes Plan for New Neighborhood in Cornelius

A new neighborhood may be coming to Cornelius!  The proposed development, Avery Park, would consist of 99 homes on approximately 40 acres built by M/I Homes.  Avery Park will be located on Bailey Road across from Hough High School.  The neighborhood is described as having “integrated open space and pedestrian networks”, according to town officials.

The current zoning for that area is Rural Preservation and the proposed zoning is Neighborhood Residential. This project will be reviewed by the Cornelius Planning Board on May 21^st.

M/I Homes also has a new residential neighborhood, Brookvue, opening in Concord, located at Poplar Tent Road and Huntersville Concord Road. This development will consist of approximately 250 homes.

Celebrate Earth Day in Cornelius

Celebrate Earth Day in Robbins Park, Cornelius, this Saturday, April 26th, at 9:00 am.  Some activities include clearing a walking trail, building a butterfly garden, and a town-wide clean-up.  The butterfly garden will be built near the tennis courts and the town of Cornelius would love volunteers!

Residents are also encouraged to clean-up their roads and neighboring roads from 1:00 – 3:00 pm on Saturday as part of ‘Keep Cornelius Clean.’  Encourage your neighbors to join you – the weekend will be beautiful.  If you are unable to attend any of these celebrations, think of ways you can help reduce, reuse, recycle, and conserve.  Any work towards conservation helps!

A few ways families can celebrate Earth Day at home are:
- growing vegetables/herbs in a garden
- having rain barrels to water your yard or garden
- compost
- recycle
- use natural cleaning products
- maximize trips using your car or consider walking
- using cloth cleaning wipes instead of paper towels
- unplugging appliances when not in use
- turn lights off when not in the room
- support local agriculture by shopping at farmer’s markets, participating in CSAs
- solar power
- carpool
- use re-usable packaging
- plant trees

Real Estate Hidden Gems

This is a great graphic showing some “real estate hidden gems” your home might have that add value to your home.  We are excited that our team, Kay Fisher and Associates with Keller Williams Lake Norman- Cornelius, focuses on one of the “newest hidden gems” of real estate- Green Upgrades.

These upgrades are energy efficient and help homeowners stay healthy, save money and are good for the environment too!  As one of the few REALTORS ® in the Lake Norman area with National Associations of Realtors Green Designation, Kay Fisher says, “My team and I believe that being “green” isn’t an all or nothing.  From wanting to have a LEED certified home, to using smart technologies, to just saving money by using energy efficient products, we want to make the home buying experience as easy, cost effective and as “green” as you want to make it!”  Call us today if you want to buy a home in the Charlotte or Lake Norman area (Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson, Mooresville, Denver)! 704-363-5120.


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