There are properties designed simply to live in… and there are properties designed for the way people truly want to live. Hidden beyond a winding quarter-mile paved driveway, tucked deep within 21 private wooded acres between Waxhaw, Monroe, and Lancaster, this remarkable estate was created as a place to gather, retreat, celebrate, and reconnect.
Long before you reach the home, the outside world begins to disappear. Towering hardwoods line the drive, creating a sense of arrival that feels increasingly rare in this rapidly growing region where finding 20+ private acres has become almost impossible. As the trees open, the home emerges; warm, inviting, and intentionally designed to blend luxury with comfort rather than formality.
The current owners reimagined the home in 2024, thoughtfully transforming it into a destination for everyday living and unforgettable moments of entertaining. Their vision was not simply to renovate rooms, but to create spaces where people naturally gather; where holidays spill from the kitchen into the great room, where conversations continue long after dinner on the screened porch, and where summer weekends revolve around swimming, grilling, games, and laughter under the lights of the backyard retreat.
At the center of the home is the stunning Sara Lynn Brennan designer kitchen and scullery, equal parts showpiece and workspace. Custom cabinetry, premium Thermador appliances, handcrafted finishes, quartz surfaces, layered lighting, and furniture-style islands create a space that feels sophisticated yet welcoming. Open sightlines into the great room and outdoor living areas allow the cook to remain part of every conversation, football game, birthday celebration, or quiet evening by the fire.
Walls of windows and sliding glass doors blur the line between indoors and out, drawing your attention to the backyard oasis that feels more like a private resort tucked into the woods. Designed for connection and entertaining, the outdoor spaces include a heated saltwater gunite pool, travertine terraces, outdoor kitchen, pergola lounge, firepit gathering area, giant chess board, game spaces, and winding trails through the trees. Whether hosting large celebrations or enjoying peaceful mornings with coffee overlooking the pool, every space was designed to be experienced and shared.
The home itself balances openness with privacy. The main-level primary suite offers tranquil views of the backyard and pool, while guest bedrooms, flexible living spaces, and a private upper-level office and retreat provide room for work, wellness, hobbies, or quiet escape. The walk-out basement with separate entrance and additional unfinished heated space offers incredible flexibility for multi-generational living, recreation, future expansion, or guest accommodations.
What makes this property special is not simply the acreage, the renovations, or the amenities; it is the feeling the property creates. It is the kind of place where all spend summers outdoors instead of inside, where friends linger late into the evening around the firepit, where holidays become traditions, and where privacy, nature, and luxury coexist in a way that is becoming increasingly difficult to find.
This is more than a home. It is a retreat, a gathering place, and a legacy property designed for the moments that matter most.
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$1,950,000
9717 Lancaster Hwy, Waxhaw, NC 28173
4beds
4,134sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2007
21.4 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$472/sqft
$4,574 Estimated rent
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Julie Breedlove 704-661-9619,
Premier Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with:
Gina Lorenzo
COMPASS
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4371188
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Features: Central Vacuum, En Suite Bathroom, Tray Ceiling(s)
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Features: En Suite Bathroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Basement
Bathroom full
- Features: Central Vacuum, Garden Tub
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Features: Built-in Features
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Features: Built-in Features
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Features: Built-in Features
- Level: Basement
Other
- Level: Basement
Dining area
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Open Floorplan
- Level: Main
Flex space
- Features: Built-in Features
- Level: Upper
Great room
- Features: Built-in Features, Central Vacuum, Coffered Ceiling(s), Open Floorplan
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Central Vacuum, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Walk-In Pantry, Wet Bar, See Remarks
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Features: Built-in Features, Central Vacuum, Drop Zone
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Basement
Other
- Features: Built-in Features
- Level: Main
Office
- Features: Built-in Features
- Level: Upper
Office
- Features: Built-in Features
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Central, Electric, Heat Pump, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Bar Fridge, Microwave, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Hood, Ice Maker, Induction Cooktop, Oven, Refrigerator with Ice Maker, Self Cleaning Oven, Wall Oven, Wine Refrigerator, Other
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Mud Room, Inside, Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Drop Zone, Soaking Tub, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry, Wet Bar, Total Primary Heated Living Area: 3370
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
- Doors: French Doors, Insulated Door(s)
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
- Basement: Daylight,Exterior Entry,French Drain,Full,Interior Entry,Partially Finished,Storage Space,Walk-Out Access,Walk-Up Access
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
- Fireplace features: Fire Pit, Gas, Gas Log, Great Room, Outside, Propane
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,370
- Total interior livable area: 4,134 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,370
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 7
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Keypad Entry, Garage on Main Level
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Uncovered spaces: 4
- Details: 3 car garage and plenty of additional parking
Features
- Levels: 1 Story/F.R.O.G.
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Fire Pit, Gas Grill, In-Ground Irrigation, Outdoor Kitchen, Storage, Other - See Remarks
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Fenced, Heated, In Ground, Outdoor Pool, Salt Water
- Has spa: Yes
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 21.4 Acres
- Features: Level, Paved, Private, Rolling Slope, Wooded
Living quarters
- Secondary living space: 764 sqft
- Secondary features: Exterior Connected,Interior Connected,Separate Entrance,Separate Living Quarters
Details
- Additional structures: Gazebo, Greenhouse, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 05101054
- Zoning: RA-40
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Surround Sound
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Hardboard Siding, Shingle/Shake, Stone
- Foundation: Permanent, Slab
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2007
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Fiber Optics, Propane, Underground Power Lines, Underground Utilities
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Radon Mitigation System, Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Waxhaw
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $472/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,173,100
- Annual tax amount: $922
- Date on market: 5/30/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 5 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Concrete, Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/26/2026 | Sold | $1,950,000-2.5%$472/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4371188 Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,000,000+150%$484/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4371188 Report a problem | ||
| 9/16/2016 | Sold | $800,000-7.5%$194/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3020134 Report a problem | ||
| 7/27/2016 | Pending sale | $865,000$209/sqft |
Source: CottinghamChalkHayes, REALTORS #3020134 Report a problem | ||
| 1/26/2016 | Price change | $865,000+10.2%$209/sqft |
Source: CottinghamChalkHayes, REALTORS #3020134 Report a problem | ||
| 10/8/2015 | Price change | $785,000-9.2%$190/sqft |
Source: CottinghamChalkHayes, Realtors #3020134 Report a problem | ||
| 2/6/2015 | Price change | $865,000-2.3%$209/sqft |
Source: CottinghamChalkHayes, Realtors #3020134 Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2014 | Price change | $885,000-9.2%$214/sqft |
Source: CottinghamChalkHayes, Realtors #3020134 Report a problem | ||
| 7/2/2013 | Listed for sale | $975,000$236/sqft |
Source: Wilkinson & Associates #2163948 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $922 | $124,800 +0% |
| 2018 | $922 | $124,790 0% |
| 2017 | $922 -4.2% | $124,800 +0% |
| 2016 | $963 | $124,790 |
| 2015 | $963 -50.4% | $124,790 -57.2% |
| 2014 | $1,943 | $291,230 |
| 2013 | -- | $291,230 |
| 2012 | -- | $291,230 |
| 2011 | -- | $291,230 |
| 2010 | -- | $291,230 |
| 2009 | $1,942 | $291,230 |
| 2008 | $1,942 +88.9% | $291,230 +102.5% |
| 2007 | $1,028 +11.6% | $143,850 |
| 2006 | $921 | $143,850 |
| 2005 | -- | $143,850 |
| 2004 | -- | $143,850 +651.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $19,140 +52% |
| 2002 | -- | $12,590 -10.9% |
| 2001 | -- | $14,130 |
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Neighborhood: 28173
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GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Waxhaw Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 5.4 mi
- 4/10Parkwood Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 6.6 mi
- 8/10Parkwood High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Waxhaw
- Middle: Parkwood
- High: Parkwood
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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