A sprawling 17,135 sqft Lake Wylie estate in southwest Charlotte has just broken local real estate records, selling for $5.6 million on January 3. This sale marks the largest home by square footage ever sold in the greater Charlotte area.
Located at 9235 Sweetleaf Pl, the property features a 15,600-square-foot main home and a 1,500-square-foot waterfront guest house. It includes 11.6-acres of land with over 1,900 feet of shoreline.
First listed for $7.5 million in 2012, the estate spent 890 days on the market over several years before its recent sale. It was most recently priced at $6.5 million in August 2024.
Ben Bowen of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty represented the listing, while Viola Brookshire with Stephen Cooley Real Estate represented the buyer.
Built in 2008 by Arcadia Homes and designed by architect Christopher Phelps, the main house includes seven bedrooms, eight full bathrooms, and three half-baths. Features include a gourmet kitchen with dual islands, a home theater, an exercise room, a finished basement, and an outdoor pool.
Additional highlights include:
- Expansive Outdoor Spaces: The property boasts a private in-ground pool, a spacious patio, and professionally landscaped grounds.
- Waterfront Amenities: With over 1,900 feet of shoreline, the property includes a boat dock with two slips, a boat lift, and a paddlesport launch site.
- Luxurious Interiors: Vaulted and tray ceilings, custom built-ins, and high-end finishes run throughout the home. The gourmet kitchen is outfitted with a walk-in pantry, top-of-the-line appliances, and a bar area.
- Recreational Spaces: The finished basement offers a media room, recreation room, and bonus rooms that can be adapted for various uses. A home elevator allows easy access to all levels.
- Guest House: The 1,500-square-foot guest house with waterfront views and the same high-end finishes as the main home.
- Ample Parking: Eight garage spaces, including both attached and detached garages, provide room for a fleet of vehicles.
The property’s previous owners purchased the land in 2005 for $1.86 million, according to Zillow.
