5424 Challisford Lane, Charlotte NC

Waterfront Estate on Challis Lake

tranquil lifestyleNestled in a private gated enclave in South Charlotte, 5424 Challisford Lane is an exquisite retreat perfectly balancing city life and lakefront living. This luxurious residence is located on a spacious 0.97± acre lot graced by mature trees and plantings, providing dramatic views of Challis Lake. The exclusive Charlotte neighborhood of Challis Farm will resonate with those seeking both privacy and upscale living at its finest.

The Challis Farm gated community is nestled off Pineville-Matthews Road, with meandering private drives, beautiful estates, lush landscaping, an 18 acre lake for boating and fishing, walking trails, parks, and access to Carmel Country Club’s golf course. An easy commute to Uptown or Ballantyne, the neighborhood is in one of the most convenient and easily accessible locations in South Charlotte offering nearby shopping, dining, sporting, and lifestyle amenities.

natural elementsBrick, stone, slate, and marble were used in the construction of the property, and blend in seamlessly with the sights and sounds of Challis Lake. The home was built to last, with rare commercial grade concrete and steel construction beneath the brick facade. This home was lovingly designed and constructed, and truly perfect for its current owners, but it is now time for new owners to make it their own and create another set of memories and great lifetime moments.

space for livingYou enter the home into the Foyer through grand 9-foot-tall custom teak doors, with marble flooring underfoot, and a soaring 29-foot ceiling that raises above to the open second story. The home has 8,504 square feet of air-conditioned space, consisting of a spacious Master Bedroom Suite with two baths and two large walk-in closets, two second floor Guest Suites with private terraces, a large second floor space that can be a Den, Library or Study, an Indoor Lap Pool, Outdoor Patio, and air-conditioned basement Shop. Built with entertaining in mind, additional features include a spacious Great Room and adjoining Sun Room that perfectly merge the property’s interior and exterior spaces. Just off the entertaining spaces on either side of the Kitchen are a formal Dining Room and Breakfast Room with Wet Bar.

room for entertainingThe home features numerous locations to entertain: the Great Room, Sun Room, Dining Room, the versatile upstairs space, and the Outdoor Patio. The 39’x28’ Great Room is the ideal spot to gather with family and friends, with a 14-foot tray ceiling, and three walls of glass made of 10-foot Andersen sliding glass doors and windows that look out towards Challis Lake. The gas fireplace with cantilevered marble hearth and mantle provides another focal point for the room.

lakefront recreationWith a seamless transition from the Great Room to the 39’x18’ Sun Room, you find yourself looking out to the lake though 10-foot-high Andersen sliding glass doors. A large skylight brings in even more natural light and Carolina slate flagstone floors create a warm and relaxing ambiance.

With entry from both the Master Suite and Outdoor Patio, the Indoor Lap Pool provides exercise and recreation all year-round. The 19’x21’ pool room features brick walls and floors, vaulted ceiling, and 12 Andersen casement windows that look out to the property grounds and lake.

room for entertainingThey are truly 4 venues for entertaining: The Main Residence, the Outdoor Patio, the Carriage House/Barn and the Recreation Retreat. There is additional refrigeration and workstation used as staging area for parties in the main residences garage. The large Media Room comes equipped with a full kitchen and carefully positioned lighting at the sinks faucet, as not to disturb the theatre guests. A spectacular wine cellar is just off of the Media Room kitchen, as well as additional seating area for those who would rather chat. The gourmet kitchen with the state-of the-art appliances, lighting, and sound, contains all the extras and conveniences to entertain large or small events. The Outdoor Patio has it’s own sitting area, outdoor kitchen, TV and fireplace and the Carriage House’s outdoor deck would add it’s own unique theme to a party “At the Barn”. While the 6,259 square foot Recreation Retreat is now an incredible gymnasium and fitness facility, the area could be transformed with the floor to ceiling windows and high ceilings. Serenity Falls enjoys the uniqueness of it’s own inspiring elements to relax or to entertain.

dining on the lakeA 16’x10’ Dining Room and a Breakfast Room with a teak Wet Bar offer both formal and casual dining options with lake views. The Laundry Room off the Dining Room provides a convenient location for caterers to stage preparations for parties, and includes Siematic cabinetry, dishwasher, sink, washer and dryer, and a private entrance/exit to the garage. The Kitchen is well stocked with Siematic cabinets, two dishwashers, two sinks, double oven, Sub Zero refrigerator, and electric range. A Butler’s Pantry contributes more to the amazing potential this home has for hosting grand events by adding a Sub Zero freezer, Siematic cabinetry, and another sink.

elegant studyFollow the stairs up from the Foyer to the second floor, a space completely dedicated to two Guest Suites and a large open space that could be a Study, Office, Library, Den, or Bonus Room. The 28’x22’ space features a dramatic vaulted ceiling, windows that look out to Challis Lake, and a gas fireplace with cantilevered granite hearth and mantle. With amazing potential, the uses for this room are only limited by your creativity and individual needs.

masterful retreatAt the end of the day retreat to your spacious Master Bedroom Suite. The 22’x25’ bedroom looks out through French doors to the Indoor Lap Pool and its large lakefront windows. The suite features a 10-foot tray ceiling, custom German made oak flooring, two bathrooms, two walk-in closets, and enough space for a sitting area. Built with privacy and quiet in mind, the suite’s walls are constructed of concrete block, and lock in peacefulness when it comes time to retire for the evening.

guest preferencesFamily and friends can also relax to peace and privacy with Guest Suites that are split to opposite sides of the second floor. Each bedroom is full of light with skylights, large 12-foot Anderson window-door combinations, and secluded balconies. Completed by well-appointed full baths the Guest Suites allow for tranquil family life and offer guests the space needed to feel at home.

driving directionsAppointments are required.

From Center City Charlotte. Providence Road or Rea Road to Pineville-Matthews Road, turn right. Continue on to Challis Farm Road, turn right. Pass through security gate (gate code is required), take second right onto Challisford Lane. 5424 Challisford Lane is on the right.

lakefront living at its finestCome home to your very own in-town escape from the traffic and noise of the city, and enjoy gorgeous sunset views over Challis Lake. Perfectly located between SouthPark and Ballantyne, 5424 Challisford Lane is ideally situated for convenient access to the area’s best shopping, entertainment, dining, and lifestyle amenities.

This incredible home is sited on a private 0.97± acre waterfront lot in the estate section of Challis Farm, the hidden gem neighborhood that is one of Charlotte’s finest gated communities.

Priced at $1,595,000

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