Mid Century Modern Magic on Lynbrook Drive

Address: 1141 Lynbrook Drive
Neighborhood: Cotswold
List Price: $1,090,000
Listing Agent: Charles Major

Whether you are a Mid-Century Modern (MCM) enthusiast, local history buff or appreciate a home with tons of style and glamour, the masterpiece at 1141 Lynbrook Drive checks all the boxes - twice. Lovingly restored by Susan and Gus van Soestbergen, the home has all the hallmarks of the MCM style with its geometric shapes, clean lines and expansive windows.

Guests are in for a special treat when they enter the courtyard and cross over a small bridge to the custom built front door. First impressions of the open space reveal slate floors, high ceilings and a modern staircase. “These include design features which allow the home to open up, and unfold to visitors whom enter and are invited into the space,” Gus told Urban Home Charlotte magazine.

Ready for an adventure? Step inside. 

MCM: A Primer

At the center of mid-century modern design (MCM for short), are uncluttered lines, minimal ornamentation and contrasting materials. MCM is sleek without being fussy; the cool kid who doesn’t have to try.

The MCM movement got its start in Germany from Bauhaus architects and designers who migrated to America after World War II. MCM flourished for several decades, predominantly in the post-war suburbs of the 1950s. Interiors often boast wood elements merged with modern materials like metal, glass, vinyl, plywood, Plexiglass and Lucite. 

Historical Beginnings

The Lynbrook home was originally designed and built in 1960 for the Mann Family - owners of Mann Travel. London-born Alan Ingram was hired as the architect and built the home in the popular MCM style. Ingram moved to North Carolina in 1956 and you can see his over 50 years of influence in other Charlotte homes as well as industrial properties and retirement facilities.

A Bright Future

The Lynbrook home is now ready for the next generation of owners to add their special touches. Although steeped in history, this five bedroom, four bath gem reflects what today’s buyer wants with fun and creative spaces around every corner.

This home offers so many ways to enjoy the day (and the view) with tons of windows to let in the light, including a wall of glass in the master suite overlooking the pool. Explore the outdoor oasis with Koi pond, trails, large trees and beautiful wide open spaces.  

Inside you’ll find a renovated kitchen with stainless fridge, five-burner Wolf cooktop, quartz countertops and more. Year round entertainment is made easy in the screened living area and summer kitchen with built-in grill, or head to the large sunken living room with vaulted ceilings that opens to the stunning dining area. 

Grab your fab swimsuit, book and shades and make your way to the outdoor heated and cooled salt-water pool and jacuzzi for a luxurious afternoon alone or with friends.

The list of wow goes on and on. Take a tour of this masterpiece during the Open House this Saturday, September 19th from 1 - 4 pm or schedule a private showing with the listing agent, Charles Major and make this home your own.

Modern Architectural Masterpiece in Dilworth

Address: 1124 Dilworth Crescent Row
Neighborhood: Dilworth
List Price: $1,290,000
Listing Agent: Charles Major

Ever wonder what it would be like to live in a work of art? Dreams become reality when you tour this huge, end unit luxurious townhome in the heart of Dilworth. With over 3,880 square feet of amazing - your stylish home designed by Scott Carpenter Interiors will be the talk of the town.

The wow factor starts with the statement-making Poul Henningsen Artichoke pendant light in the dining area - and that’s just the beginning! Architecture and art come together with a suspended staircase that spirals an impressive three levels, bright and welcoming entrance foyer, hardwood floors, exotic stone surfaces, intricate tile designs and large terrace overlooking a tree lined street in one of Charlotte’s most popular neighborhoods.  

The deep blue art gallery wall on the main level will stop you in your tracks and offers a unique opportunity to display treasures, collectables and memories, and fuse them into your personal style in a meaningful way.

You will fall for the sleek colored cabinets that highlight the clean look and feel of the beautiful and fully equipped kitchen that boasts a gas cooktop, built-in subzero refrigerator with glass door, double WiFi-connect ovens and GE Profile appliances. 

There’s plenty of space to spread out and enjoy all the beauty this home has to offer with four bedrooms, four and half baths and three car garage. Each bathroom is a true masterpiece and will have your guests talking! 

The entertainment spaces are equally ready to impress with an airy and open great room, dining area and linear gas fireplace. No detail has been overlooked - right down to the modern ceiling fans!

This townhome is big on outside space! Grab your drink and head to the over sized patio with travertine tile, built-in stainless grill, huge open gas fireplace and fountain. The iron side gate offers easy access for guests to enter from Dilworth Road. Set the mood for any gathering with surround sound installed by Custom House Technology. 

The special touches and pampering continue in the master bedroom with barrel ceiling and french doors that lead to a balcony with a view of Uptown. You’ll appreciate the dual mirrors and sinks, onyx countertops, steam shower, undercounter outlets and pendant lighting by Ralph Lauren! Custom built-in cabinetry in the master closet means having all the space you need for things you love. 

Don’t miss the opportunity to live your best life surrounded by beauty and inspiration. Be delighted by this impressive townhome in one of the Queen City’s best addresses. 

Take a 3D Tour of this home here:

Connect or disconnect? The choice is yours at this stunning modern home located in the heart of Dilworth!

Today it’s all about being connected. We're connected to our phones, our TVs and even to our thermostats! Modern life can feel pretty overwhelming at times between our family, work and social responsibilities. That’s why simply walking to the park or a favorite restaurant can be rejuvenating!

2005 Lombardy Circle in the heart of Dilworth is about different kinds of connections. How about being connected to your neighborhood, to your friends and most of all to yourself. The great thing about living in a truly walkable neighborhood like Dilworth is you feel connected and unplugged at the same time. 

Living on Lombardy Circle you’re literally a couple minute walk to some of Charlotte's new and best restaurants Kid Cashew - lamb burger is a must (great patio dining too), Lewboski’s bar is legendary (make your own memories here), Babalu try the De Pato (braised duck tacos) and JJ’s Red Hots arguably the best hot dog…anywhere! Oh and shopping too…all just a short stroll from your front door. Oh and don’t forget MayoBird a great healthy and delicious lunch stop!

Afterwards why not stroll around Freedom Park - yes Charlotte’s largest park is literally steps from your front door. There are walking trails, a lake and the park is very dog friendly. And you’ll never have to worry about parking for two of Charlotte’s best traditions Festival in the Park and The Greek Festival!

So you might be thinking well the neighborhood is great but what about the house? The house is the best part of all…Charlotte architect Hal Tribble cleverly designed a home that makes you feel connected to the outdoors and private at the same time. Tribble is one of North Carolina’s top modernist architects. He is responsible for some of North Carolina’s most interesting and innovative residential and commercial properties. NC Modernist has a dedicated page - check it out http://www.ncmodernist.org/tribble.htm 

Tribble’s design is genius mixing modern open style with private spaces. The entire second floor is a master living suite with bedroom, bath, study/den and private balcony. Large windows and the balcony allow tons of light in without sacrificing privacy. 

The first floor is perfect for entertaining or simply relaxing at the end of your work day. That’s right start the day with coffee and end with a margarita! The main floor is fabulous with open dining and living areas. But the star is the chef’s kitchen with windows all around and a large butcher block island with all the high end appliances you'd expect! You can entertain friends without ever leaving the kitchen and adjacent patio - I know I’ve done it!

So bottom line 2005 Lombardy Circle is all about feeling connected in so many ways. All you have to do is decide how you want to connect or disconnect! The best news is the home is available for sale - call or text Mike Gibbons at Savvy + Co. Real Estate at 704-517-5417.

Article by Mike Gibbons, Broker, Savvy + Co. Real Estate

Living tomorrow today. The home of the future is here today and it’s in Charlotte on Rama Road!

With home model names like ReCharge, ReFresh and ReBalance, Chelsea Building Group’s new ReAlta development is unlike anything Charlotte has seen. Located in Charlotte’s newest “it” area MoRa (Monroe Road corridor), ReAlta’s twenty homes (priced in the $475-575k range) combine European design, innovative building materials, unheard of Home Efficiency Ratings Systems (HERS)… Oh and it happens to be Charlotte’s first fully solar community.

Sounds great, right? But what does all of that mean? Well, let me put it in context: The day I toured the model home, solar energy was providing 100%+ of the power needed for the home, and was even sending some back to Duke Energy for a credit to boot! Green is good, and in ReAlta it’s really good. The solar energy systems in the homes are projected to save a ReAlta homeowner thousands of dollars. So while you’re doing good for the environment, you’re also doing good, very good, for you!

Chelsea Building Group has done an amazing job of creating a modern living environment that is both warm and inviting. Whether it’s contemporary, mid-century modern or modern, their homes are all about simplicity and functional design. Homes at ReAlta boast the coolest most sought after design features. Bright open living spaces, extra large windows for more natural light, spa-like bathrooms, and outdoor living spaces that are a seamless connection between the outdoors and indoors, another tenet of modern living. Plenty of room to entertain friends, welcome family, or to just relax at end of a busy day. 

At ReAlta it’s all about being connected. You're not just in your home; your home is part of you! No, it’s not a Vulcan mind meld, but your home does understand you and responds accordingly. With one touch, your home will dim the lights, stream high-resolution music, turn up the heat, lock the doors and arm the security system. How cool is that?? As the team at Chelsea Building Group puts it, “Control4 delivers power and performance on one platform that coordinates the technology in your house into complete experiences—interactions that fit your lifestyle and are easy for your family to enjoy”. 

The Chelsea team also states, ”we believe in making houses that live as well as they look, that are as solid behind the walls as they are beautiful on the outside.”

Ready to see the future, your future… call me at (704) 517-5417 or [email protected], and I'll give you a tour of the development. Don't worry, it's OK if you drive your normal terrestrial car!

Article by Mike Gibbons, Broker, Savvy + Co. Real Estate

Photos Courtesy of ReAlta