$1,680,000
About this home
Steeped in timeless elegance and architectural distinction, this custom-built residence evokes the romance of an English country manor, where vintage chandeliers, intricate millwork, soaring coffered ceilings, and rich natural materials create a home of enduring beauty. This 5-bedroom, 5-bath home offers approximately 4,160 square feet with a luxurious primary suite on the main level. Heart pine floors, exposed wood beams, plantation shutters, custom window treatments, and exceptional craftsmanship throughout create an atmosphere of warmth, character, and enduring sophistication. The chef's kitchen serves as the centerpiece of the home, featuring a professional-grade Dacor gas cooktop, warming drawer, custom copper vent hood, sunlit breakfast room, and vaulted keeping room with wood beams anchored by a stacked-stone gas fireplace. Just beyond, the screened porch provides the perfect setting for morning coffee, remote work, or effortless entertaining. The living room showcases a coffered ceiling, custom built-ins, and a gas fireplace. Upstairs, each spacious secondary bedroom enjoys direct bath access, custom closets, while the bonus/bedroom also features a full bath, offering flexibility as a guest suite, media room, or additional bedroom. Outdoor spaces are equally inviting, with a covered terrace, built-in grill station, and wood-burning fireplace. Low-maintenance living thrives with professionally landscaped grounds, complete with irrigation and drip-line systems. Additional highlights include an epoxy-coated three-car garage, casement windows, recently replaced HVAC systems (2023 & 2025. Ideally positioned in one of Matthews' most desirable locations near the Charlotte line, residents enjoy convenient access to shopping, dining, recreation, and major commuter routes, along with the benefit of lower Matthews taxes. For those seeking exceptional educational options, some of the area's most sought-after public and private schools are just minutes away. Please check out the virtual tour! Don't miss the drop zone with hidden storage drawers and ample storage space in 2 attics.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS #
- CAR4391252
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- The Forest
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 6
- On market date
- June 19, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 5
- Garage spaces
- 3
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- N/A
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).
- Enrollment
- 803
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.9:1
- District
- Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
- Enrollment
- 835
- Student:teacher ratio
- 20.4:1
- District
- Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
- Enrollment
- 166
- Student:teacher ratio
- 41.5:1
- District
- Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Walkability
Blended score for Matthews's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
Market position
How this listing compares to current activity in Matthews, from live MLS data.
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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated June 25, 2026.
Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.