Lake Wylie
South CarolinaWelcome to Lake Wylie
The man-made lake was first formed when the Catawba Power Company built the Catawba Dam and Power Plant near India Hook, South Carolina in 1904. This dam impounded the Catawba River and created Lake Catawba, which was utilized to create hydro-electric power. In 1905, the Catawba Power Company became part of the Southern Power Company.
In 1924, the Southern Power Company raised the level of the dam and built the new Catawba Hydroelectric Station to replace the original. This facility opened in August 1925, increasing the surface area of Lake Catawba from 668 acres (2.70 km2) to 13,400 acres (54.2 km2). The Southern Power Company was merged with Duke Power Company in 1927.
In October 1960, the power station was renamed the Wylie Hydroelectric Station, and the lake was renamed Lake Wylie in honor of W. Gil Wylie, one of the founders of the original Catawba Power Company that had created the lake and become Duke Power.
Listings
A rare opportunity to own a private waterfront estate where modern architecture, extraordinary craftsmanship and resort-style living converge. Set behind a private gate on nearly four acres in The Sanctuary, this 9,673-square-foot residence offers approximately 340 feet of Lake Wylie shoreline, a sandy beach and exceptional privacy—all within convenient reach of Charlotte Douglas International Airport and Uptown. Inside, soaring 12-foot ceilings, French oak floors and expansive collapsing glass doors create a seamless connection between the interiors, pool terrace and lake. The chef’s kitchen showcases an oversized waterfall island wrapped in illuminated Crystalita stone, a WOLF six-burner range, True custom refrigeration, double-drawer dishwashers and a full scullery with a built-in Miele coffee system. The main-level owner’s retreat is a private sanctuary with a fireplace, boutique-style illuminated closets and a spa bath featuring backlit stone, dual vanities, dual water closets, an oversized dual-entry rain shower and soaking tub. Upstairs, four additional bedrooms provide thoughtfully designed ensuite and Jack-and-Jill accommodations. Two additional bonus rooms are perfect for additional hangout spots. The finished basement is designed for recreation and wellness, offering a theater, fitness room, flexible living spaces and a wet-bar-ready studio. Additional highlights include dual laundry rooms and a quartzite drop zone with individual lockers. Above the detached garage, substantial unfinished space offers outstanding potential for a guest suite, private office, studio or additional recreation area and is pre-plumbed for future mechanical systems. Outdoors, the heated saltwater pool, outdoor bath, in-ground trampoline, sandy beach and expansive shoreline create an exceptional private resort. The screened porch with built-in heaters and a fireplace provides a comfortable, year-round setting for enjoying the peaceful lake surroundings. A remarkable Lake Wylie estate offering privacy, architectural distinction and an extraordinary lifestyle in one of Charlotte’s most sought-after waterfront communities. For more information regarding the community, visit: https://thesanctuaryatlakewylie.com/living-at-the-sanctuary/
| MLS#: | 4405841 |
| Price: | $5,225,000 |
| Square Footage: | 9673 |
| Bedrooms: | 5 |
| Bathrooms: | 6.1 |
| Acreage: | 3.9 |
| Year Built: | 2020 |
| Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Virtual Tour: | Click here |
| Listing courtesy of: | Selling Queen City Realty LLC - linacheanixon@gmail.com |
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