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Charlotte HomeArama 08 | Giddyup!

August 20th, 2008 categories: HomeArama 2008

 
I took a ride out to the Ranch at the Palisades Sunday afternoon ~ after reading up on this year’s Charlotte HomeArama I  wanted to see for myself how things are moving along with the new homes. All I can say is Wow! First of all I had not been in the Palisades in a while — that is one amazing piece of land and the development plans are some of the most exciting & ambitious in all of Charlotte. Having said that the Lake Wylie area is growing right along with it as this Lake Suburb hits its stride in the next few years there will be a lot of happy new homeowners withing  stones throw of Lake Wylie! In five years we’ll all be looking back saying I wish I had bought a house down there when it was reasonable!

The 2008 HomeArama homes are sure to impress ~ although they are a bit out of my league it will be fun and informative to see all the new features, bells and whistles ~ I am always smitten with the pools, waterfalls and outdoor firepits. One thing for sure is this will be an equestrian friendly neighborhood — finally! Kidding aside if you have a horse (and a couple million) this would be an awesome place to consider ~ the galloping trail as it is known is a idyllic ribbon of green grass winding through the woods not 50 yards from your back door ~ very cool, very English country!

Here are a few pictures of the homes in progress and the galloping trail. Shortly I will be writing more about the three featured builders Jordan James, Persis-Nova and Anderson Custom Homes. For now sit back and dream, imagine yourself going out for a brisk gallop before the dinner bell! And make sure you save the date for Charlotte HomeArama October 4 - October 6 2008 you won’t want to miss this one!

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HomeArama 2008 coming to Charlotte’s Palisades…again!

August 12th, 2008 categories: HomeArama 2008, The Charlotte Scoop

The Palisades is one of Charlotte’s most beautiful lake communities. Nestled on the coves of Lake Wylie this planned community played host to the 2005 Charlotte HomeArama. The Charlotte Observer’s Allen Norwood reflects that at the time…“the neighborhood was so new that the entrance road asphalt was still warm and the mortar in the entry monument was still wet.” Well the pavement is cool and the mortar is now set, set for a “best ever” 2008 Charlotte HomeArama October 4-28 at the Ranch at The Palisades! Allen goes on to say…

“The soccer fields and clubhouse are in place in The Palisades, off N.C. 49 above Lake Wylie, he said, and the new Episcopal School is open. The HomeArama site is in The Ranch, a gated equestrian neighborhood inside the 1,500-acre development, and there’s a huge new commercial horse barn that will be available to any horse lovers.

“Galloping trails” ramble through The Ranch, the way 18 holes of green space might twist through a golf course community. Lots are 1 acre and average $340,000. Each lot will accommodate a two-horse stall. Medall said he expects some horse lovers to buy two or three lots to create larger estates.

He expects homes to range from 4,000 to 10,000 square feet – and the three HomeArama houses, the first in the neighborhood, are on the imposing end of that range.” (read the entire article here)

Picture of the main horse barn at the Palisades Ranch

You won’t want to miss this one so mark your calendars and make plans for the premier of the Ranch at the Palisades, TalkCharlotte you apprised of all the details and great info about discount tickets, events and builder profiles! If you’d like to tour HomeArama with one of  us we’d be happy to give you complimentary tickets!

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