Atomic Ranch with Swell Screen Porch [Photos]

Atomic Ranch: Renovated with care by the owner architect the attention to detail shows.  

This hard to find Mid-Century modern ranch combines urban sophistication with slick style. At a "totally"  affordable price point -  it won't be on the market long.   

Upon entering this urban chic 1950's home, you will like the architectural detail, especially the living spaces. This unique home boasts a large living room with tons of natural light, great for entertaining! Hardwoods throughout the living room and bedrooms. You will love the kitchen-new cabinetry with upgraded slow-close hardware, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, huge stainless steel sink, custom ceiling and porcelain tile "wood plank" flooring tile.

The full bath w/custom porcelain tile shower, gorgeous vanity w/glass tile feature wall & privacy glass pocket door add to the uniqueness of this home. The owners added a new screened-in porch w/horizontal wood slats partially enclosing it for privacy but allowing those gentle breezes to enjoy on a lazy day.

This home is located in Sheffield Park, an up and coming neighborhood along the Central Avenue corridor with quick access to Independence, allowing a quick 5 minute drive to Uptown as well as minutes  to the eclectic Plaza Midwood neighborhood.  Sheffield Park and it's sister neighborhood Eastway Park are one of Charlotte's Hidden Gems.   

To get in fast call or text Lynn Johnson at  704 756-7005,  Savvy + Co. Real Estate.

 Living Room features a view out the floor to ceiling windows to the large back yard.

Private Screen Porch is a "sweet, shady" get away. 

The dining room is open to the living room and great for entertaining.

Swanky Digs For Sale at The Kimberlee - 1300 Reece Rd #403!

The Kimberlee, the happening mid-rise residential, where the 1960’s swanky modern dweller came to live next door to Charlotte’s exciting new state of the art Park Road Shopping Center. This was concept living at its finest. Well, history has a way of repeating itself, and just in time to coincide with a revitalization of the ever vibrant Park Road Shopping Center.

The Kimberlee has found a whole new level of swanky with unit 403! Hardwood-look flows through the home, offering seamless warmth. Recently painted in soothing modern neutrals. Updated kitchen with modern styled dual-toned cabinets topped with granite counters and accented with SS appliances, which includes the refrigerator. Dry bar area with open shelving offers a stainless steel wine cooler. The spacious living/dining room is open to the and offers an expansive wall of new glass doors leading to a covered balcony that overlooks the quiet residential street below. The bedroom is a lovely retreat with wonderful windows for natural light and two closets. The updated bath features a pebble accent wall which houses an open shelf vanity with a ceramic vessel sink. There is also beautiful slate footing and another large closet with frosted glass doors that add warmth and pizazz to this space.

The board of directors at the Kimberlee are constantly striving to maintain the original mid century modern integrity of the building, while keeping revitalized and current. This can be found in the recently renovated lobby, mezzanine, and guest quarters. There are future plans to breathe new life into the corridors of each floor.

Some of the perks of living at the Kimberlee:

• Beautiful and comfortable Guest Suite can be reserved and rented for home owners over night guests (just a couple doors down from #403 - how convenient)
• Skyview room on the 6th floor is a large common area for lounging, dancing and offers a catering kitchen.
• Lovely swimming pool in a park like setting
• Private gated walkway to Park Road Shopping Center.
• Just a block to the entrance to the park system.

Notes of interest:

• This is a co-op building, so any future home owner must be approved by the board of directors and will be required to meet with them. As a co-op, you do not own your individual space but a % of the entire building. Lending is very rare on this type of ownership and cash purchase is the norm for this building.
• What a wonderful value for this level of sophistication, this amazing location and owning a swanky piece of history...all for the incredible low price of $125,000!!!
• Private Financing is available, if interested, please call Shonn Ross directly.
  
  
  
  Read more at: http://shonnrosscharlottehomes.com/1300-reece-rd-403-the-kimberlee/

Amazing Lindal Home in the Heart of Charlotte!

Welcome to 1832 Carlanda Circle, a spectacularly renovated Lindal home that exhibits the perfect balance between nature and an urban city lifestyle. Built in 1990, this 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath, 2-story + basement post & beam style home boasts over 4100 square feet of luxury and is perfect for today's modern buyer.

Situated on almost a half acre of land, this fabulous home is within walking distance of one of Charlotte's many greenway trails, Park Road shopping center and 3 of the areas most poplar schools: Myers Park High, Alexander Graham Middle & Selwyn Elementary. Also just a stones throw away you will find plenty of shopping, grocery stores within walking distance, and popular hot spots like South Park and Uptown.

When you venture down Carlanda Circle and pull into the driveway at 1832, the multi-tiered front entry platform walkway with Feeney Cable Railing is sure to catch your eye. Also of interest is the stained wood exterior of the home, lending itself to the perfect mixture between modern style and rustic appeal.

As you step through the front door into the two-story foyer lined with a wall of ceiling to floor windows looking out over the front entryway, the winding spiral staircase will undoubtedly leave a lasting first impression. Upstairs you'll find two light-filled secondary bedrooms and one full bath. In addition to the off-white chick-n-pen tile floor, white tile wall surrounds and mosaic tile lined shower/tub, this bath features new sink and toilet fixtures, a cool circular vanity mirror and a large casement window overlooking the front yard. At the top of the staircase is a spacious loft/office area that makes for a perfect office/reading room and overlooks the expansive wall of windows to the front and the great room to the back. Were you to head downstairs to the open, finished basement, you'll find a large media room, full size billiard table, cozy den area with stone fireplace and french doors leading out to the extensive multi-level deck area. There is also a fourth bedroom with an ensuite bath that's perfect for out of town guests or those teenagers that need their own space.

On the main level of the home, the stunning Great Room is the perfect convergence between the Master Bed & Bath suite to the right and the Kitchen/Dining area to the left. The Great Room displays a wonderfully designed vaulted & beamed ceiling with overlook from above, gas fireplace with mosaic limestone surround that's perfect for those cool late fall evenings, and a soaring wall of windows along the back of the home that will makes you feel miles off the beaten path and surrounded by nature. You're sure to love the way the natural light filters into the Great Room through the canopy of trees in the back yard, filling the room with a warm, natural glow.

The dining area is open to the Great Room and and is separated from the Kitchen by a granite topped breakfast bar. Set towards the back of the home, be sure and open up the French Doors to the back deck to enjoy a little alfresco dining on a cool evening after work. While very open, the Dining Area still retains an intimate feel and ambiance that serves a romantic meal at home well!

The Kitchen boasts a 6-burner gas range, side-by-side refrigerator, microwave and dishwasher. All appliances are Stainless Steel and manufactured by Kitchen Aid. With custom granite throughout and a large island workspace with built in wine rack, this Kitchen is one that the chef of the home is sure to embrace. Just off of the Kitchen toward the front of the house is a cozy buffet nook with a full wall of under counter cabinets for lots of storage and a long granite counter top that serves as a perfect coffee station.

Tucked away off of the main living room, the master bedroom with ensuite bath feels like a cozy retreat from the world. The beamed & wood-slatted ceilings have been freshly painted white and give the room a unique architectural touch adding a light airy appeal. The spacious Master also offers expansive windows overlooking the canopied rear yard and a custom trolley door that leads to the dual walk-in closet/dressing area and master bath. The fresh appeal of the white painted wood ceilings and beams continues into the Master Bathroom and creates a spa-like feel. You're sure to love the natural light pouring in through the large windows and sky-lights, his and her vanities, whirlpool tub & separate stand-up shower. A couple of additional items of note are the wood and frosted glass pocket door and white marble floors. When combined, all of these features lend themselves to a very modern look and feel.

Other areas of interest on the main level of the home:

• A beautiful powder room equipped with a modern furniture-style vanity, large window overlooking the front yard, and a built in architectural niche perfect for displaying artwork.
• Full size Laundry Room and Rear Entry Hallway located just off of the Kitchen that accesses the garage and serves as the perfect drop zone for kids and guests entering the home.
• A huge, rear entry double garage with plenty of space for two full size cars and a large workshop area.

Recent Improvements Include:

• Complete renovation of 3 full baths & 1 half bath with all new light fixtures, Kohler faucets & fixtures, new marble in master bath, granite in basement bath, mosaic tile in upstairs bath, plumbing and electric in upstairs bath and bath
• Upstairs - all new carpeting, molding, paint, plumbing, electric, light fixtures
• Kitchen - All new Kitchen Aid Stainless Steel Appliances, new sink spout and disposal, Granite countertops, Cherry wood cabinets with Stainless Steel pulls
• New Roof in December 2011
• New Water Heater in December 2011
• New 1800 square foot deck with Feeney Cable railing
• Entire cedar-sided exterior pressure washed and recoated with two coats of Cabot brand semi-solid stain in April 2012
• New paint in Master Bedroom, Kitchen and Hallways in April 2012
• Tons of basement and garage storage

A word about Lindal Homes:
BEAUTIFULLY CRAFTED OF WARM, NATURAL MATERIALS

To what do we attribute the success of the Classic Lindal home? Some believe it is the soaring volumes, open spaces and delicately articulated expanses of glass that inspire daily living like no other. Some credit the warm glow of cedar, mated with the massive strength of the post and beam frame and the enduring stability of the homes and the company that produces them. Others credit the quality and continuous refinement. Or is it the unmatched calm and comfort of the Lindal home style, in stark contrast to life itself? 

Given the fact that, like snowflakes, no two Lindal homes are identical, the secret to the Classics longevity may well be the flexibility of the Lindal post-and-beam building system and its ability to respond to virtually every site and every homeowners vision in varied architectural styles without sacrificing its predictability and efficiency

If you care to learn more about the builder of this fabulous home, please click on the following link: http://lindal.com/. We truly thank you for visiting this wonderful home and look forward to your questions. Offered at $675,000.

Unique 50′s Home With A Modern Touch in Medford Acres!

Approximately 1,400 Sq. Ft. in a 50’s unique feel good home with a sophisticated modern touch… this lovely all brick home is nestled among beautiful landscape on an almost a half acre in desirable Medford Acres, which backs up to the Evergreen Preserve creating privacy and serenity. This quiet lane is canopied by majestic trees and is one the best kept secrets in this area of Charlotte. Being only minutes to Uptown and so many other locales this is a most convenient spot in a rapidly appreciating area of town.

Step under the custom arbor and through the frosted three light door into this bright and inviting urban home. The warm Walnut hardwoods welcome you and lead you into the living room offering large picture windows and a really cool two sided apple orchard slate fireplace. This pulls you through into the dining area which is open to the fabulously modern kitchen separated by a breakfast bar. The kitchen offers espresso cabinets, silver counters with stainless steel banding, a wall of mosaic glass backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and real cork flooring. There is also a generous pantry and a laundry closet that includes a new high end steam washer/dryer set.

A nice open hall leads from the foyer is opens to the den/3rd bedroom which is accessed from the foyer or the bedroom hall. All three bedrooms are roomy and have great windows for natural light. The Master has a large closet and a private bath with a sliding barn-style door. The Bath offers classic black and white chick-n-pen tile floors and tile wall and shower surrounds with new toilet and urban vanity for a punch of style. The shower stall is oversized with a rain head. The hall bath is similar except is has a floating vanity and a shower/tub combo. Off of the Dining/Kitchen area is the covered rear porch, a great spot to chill and relax, and nearby is a wonderful double carport that boasts some personality of its own.

This is truly a standout home, just compare, the level of the finishes, the quality of the home, the uniqueness of the features, the closeness to center city as well as the convenience to so much more….and then the value for the price…this is the home for you!

List Price: $179,900

Read more http://www.savvyandcompany.com/unique-50s-home-with-a-modern-touch-in-medford-acres/

If you'd like to take a tour of this home for sale in Charlotte, NC's Medford Acres neighborhood give Savvy + Co. Real Estate a call at 704-330-8326.  We specialize in Modern and Contemporary homes for sale... we know where to find them and can represent you in your purchase.

California Cool: Foxcroft Ranch in Charlotte

This Cool California Ranch is the exception- not the rule- in Charlotte.  It's hard to find the low slung lines of a modern home like this.   Situated in Foxcroft, one of Charlotte's premier neighborhoods, this classic has not been "re-muddled".   Set back from the road on over a half acre private lot, it has all the style it did when it was built in 1965.  Strolling up the slate walkway you have expect Don Draper to meet you at the door.

The slate continues into the entry and wraps up to the ceiling in a dramatic wall - perfect for hanging your prized modern art piece. 

This opens up to a enormous living room with vaulted beamed ceilings and a slate fireplace.  This home gives modern a "classic" twist.  It's warm walls of wood just dare you to pour yourself a drink and take a stroll out to the pool and patio.  Relax, there is nothing to do here but make the guest list for your cocktail party.  

Walls of glass look out to the gorgeous backyard and patio.  Every room connects to it! This mid-century modern home has four bedrooms and five full baths.  The kitchen has been updated with simple white cabinets and a cool mosaic tile backsplash. There is a great family room at the back of the house over looking the pool too.  

Pictures Curtesy of HM Properties and Eric Gamble 

Representation for 3723 Pomfret (MLS#2047030) is by HM Properties and Eric Gamble is the sellers agent.  

If you are interested in taking a tour of this home please contact Savvy + Co. Real Estate to represent you as a buyers agent.  We know the Mid-Century Market and we will find you your modern dream home. 

The REAL Deal: Modern Bargains this Week in Charlotte

Deals, bargains, steals!  What ever you want to call them.... there are some out there if you are looking for a Mid-Century Modern home in Charlotte.  I went thru the Charlotte MLS and found a few of my best modern bets this week.   Whether you are looking for a total fixer upper or a foreclosure "steal" ... check out my picks of the week. 

Curtesy Re/max Metro Realty,Scott Woods, CMLS#2021787

1]  1238 Lynbrook in Sherwood Forest - This may be the deal of the year.  A foreclosure and they just lowered the price to $134,900.  This house has all the Atomic Ranch lines you love. It was renovated a few years ago by a builder and he put in two new baths and a new kitchen.  They are not modern in style, but they are new.  So you can live with them till you redo it.  It has pretty dark stained wood floors.  It also has lots of other updates that you will not find in this price point.  I bet it'll have multiple offers on it by Tuesday... so move fast!  

Curtesy Coldwell Banker United, CMLS#990669

2]  3131 Dunlavin Way -  This is in Charlotte's Country Club neighborhood near Plaza Midwood. It has been renovated with a new mod kitchen.  They keep dropping the price and at $114,900 this is a great deal especially for first-time buyers.  

Curtesy Wanda Smith & Assoc., John Stroup, CMLS#990669

3] 1833 Academy St.  in Eastwood Park.  Behind the Giant Penny, across from Noda, Eastwood Park has some mods, and a lot of post war bungalows. If you have the "skilz" to remodel and renovate at only $36,500  you can hardly go wrong on this one!  That's right, $36,500 for about 1400 square feet, (3 beds/2baths) of modern potential.  

Curtesy Allen Tate Company,Lance McSwain, CMLS#2015996

4] 1438 Larkfield Ln.  Located in Starmount near the light rail.  This has been updated and has a new roof and new HVAC.  It's not a screaming deal, at $139,000, but it's a nice clean modern with vaulted ceilings and a flat back yard. It would make a great starter home. 

Curtesy Helen Adams Realty, Peter Morgan CMLS#2042766

5] 100 Wexford in Madison Park.  This is a short sale, and a good deal. The kitchen has been opened up to the living room and just needs your contemporary style. It's got hardwood floors, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a big sunroom with a fireplace.  You can walk to the light rail from this one too!  


All these houses are being marketed by the indicated brokers but if you would like a buyers agent to represent you on your Modern home purchase give Savvy + Co. a call.  We find the modern deals!   Or drop us an email and we will set you up on our modern deal search.

Pure Swank: Mid-Century Home Tour Charlotte

Mid-Century Modern Home on Cavendish in Charlotte

Modern Lovers Month hits Charlotte, NC

Starting next week there are a series of events happening all in honor of Historic Charlotte's 2011 Preservation Month.  Here's a brief list of the happenings:

• Tuesday, April 19th  - Panel Discussion: Modernism At Risk: Panel discussion on the challenges and situations to the preservation of modern architecture. 

• Saturday, May 7th & Sunday, May 8th - Guided Architectural Walking Tour of Uptown Charlotte: Tours will be at 10am & 11am on Saturday and 11am & 1pm on Sunday. Tours are led by UNC Charlotte School of Architecture students, begins at the Dunhill Hotel and ends at The Bechtler Museum of Art.

• Saturday, May 14th - Mid-Century Modern Home Tour: This is the 2nd annual Mid-Century Modern Home Tour. A complete list of homes on the tour is soon to come.

Check out the site for more on Historic Charlotte's 2011 Preservation Month.

Craig St. Moderns Slash Prices

They were the talk of the town when they were built and at this price they still are!  It is hard to believe that a modern home like this could be had for so little.  Currently a bank approved short sale, 4551 Craig Ave. is priced at $279,000.  This home is one of several built in 2009 as an infill development called The Element.  The project was unique for Charlotte and these homes were originally priced at  over $429,000.    It had everything going for it: A close in Cotswold location, bright open floor plans, and modern interior finishes put the builders loss is your gain.

This home has three bedrooms, two and a half baths and approximately 2300 square feet.  The home has a intimate courtyard with a fireplace that is perfect for entertaining.  Anyone that enjoys entertaining will be thrilled with the open floor plan and the dramatic walls of windows.

The finishes are very contemporary including Bosch appliances, concrete floors and custom cabinetry.  If you are looking for a true Modern home with a short commute (15 min. max) to uptown you don't want to miss this opportunity.   Call Savvy + Co.  for Buyer Representation
704-330-8326.
                                                                                        Seller Represented by The McDivitt Agency

Contemporary Mad Deal of the Week

Charlotte's Medearis neighborhood has a handful of Contemporary's and 7045 Burlwood is a pretty nice one.  It is a steal of a deal and my Modern Mad Deal of the Week!   This home had an offer of $280,000 on it a year ago... and the sellers didn't take it.  Now it's bank owned and priced at $229,900!  This house has great style and huge rooms.  It just needs someone with a modern vision to put their mark on it.  The floor to ceiling brick fireplace would look fantastic with some stacked stone!  The floors are pergo and carpet ... so that needs changing but come on... it's huge space... and check it out:

• The windows have been replaced with real nice expensive ones
• The HVAC was replaced in the last 5 years or so...with a high end  system
• The entire crawlspace is sealed... this is the nicest crawl space I've ever seen
• The roof was also replaced probably in the last 6 years or so

There is a great 2 car garage that shelters a large deck with arbor that is off a family room space.  There is also a nice back deck and a sunroom too.  The bedrooms are all big, two are huge.  There is actually a downstairs and upstairs master.  

What else does it need?  The back yard is "au natural" and could use some landscaping.  The kitchen has corian countertops and the appliances aren't that old, but you might want to open it up to the dining room... you'd have great flow as it overlooks the family room.  At this price you can do everything your heart desires!  

To see this or any other Modern Home in Charlotte  give us a call - we'd love to show you all the great deals.  We are scoping them out - Every Day!

Lexie Longstreet

Savvy + Co. Real Estate   704-560-4604