Front exterior
Front aerial
Twilight exterior
Aerial with lake view
Front aerial
Front aerial
Rear aerial
Pool area aerial
Twilight pool area
Pool
Pool
Pool area
Rear patio
Rear covered porch
Foyer
Foyer/staircase
Front office/living rooom
Dining room
Dining room
Great room
Great room
Family room
Elevator
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen
Den
Keeping room
Breakfast room
Pool bath
Lower level rec room
Lower level bar area
Lower level bath
Wine cellar
Bonus room over garage
Upstairs landing
Upstairs sitting room
Primary bedroom
Primary bathroom
Primary bathroom
Bedrooom
Bathroom
Bedroom
Third level bonus room
Third level bonus room
Third level bathroom
Shared bathroom
Third level bathroom
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$2,695,000

Charlotte, NC 28226
Listed by Susan May · Corcoran HM Properties
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
5.2
Living area
8,342 sqft
Year built
1994

About this home

This stately home is located in the exclusive gated neighborhood of Challis Farm. Impressive curb appeal with views of the lake from the side yard. 8700 Challis Farm offers over 8000 sq feet with heavy moldings and wainscoting. The double front porch leads into the grand foyer flanked by the living and dining rooms. Gorgeous family rooms with fireplaces. There is a keeping room off of the kitchen, along with a separate breakfast room overlooking the pool. The pool area has multiple entertainment opportunities, including a covered porch with a fireplace and a separate grilling area. The upper level offers 4 bedrooms with updated bathrooms. The third floor has 2 bedrooms, a full bathroom and a central family room. In addition, there is a lower level with a bonus room, bathroom, wine cellar and additional storage that could be used for a golf cart. Over the garage there is a large bonus/play room or mother in law suite, complete with a full bath and a built in desk. It could also be the perfect home office. There is a community dock with paddle board, kayak and, small boat ramp for residents. There is a neighborhood park in the neighborhood. The home comes with an elevator, generator and has a 3 car garage.

Highlights

Private poolFireplace

Property details

MLS #
CAR4388577
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Challis Farm
Status
Active
Days on market
1
On market date
N/A
Stories
N/A
Garage spaces
3
Lot size
N/A
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
McAlpine Elementary
0.64 mi away · Grades -1-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.7
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
498
Student:teacher ratio
17.2:1
District
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Middle
South Charlotte Middle
1.17 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.4
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
835
Student:teacher ratio
20.4:1
District
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
High
Cato Middle College High School
13.19 mi away · Grades 11-13
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.8
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: A (2025)
Enrollment
166
Student:teacher ratio
41.5:1
District
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

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$539,000 down
$2,156,000 loan
Principal & interest$13,984
Property tax (est.)$2,246
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