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Lake Wylie - The Sanctuary

Recently, MONEY magazine and CNN/Money spent months looking for Great American towns, where one would want to raise children, offer diverse housing options, lifestyle affordability and quality of life. Charlotte placed in the top three towns in the nation for the title of Best Places to Live. Additionally, Partners for Livable Communities named Charlotte “Most Livable”.

When residents venture away from the lake’s serenity, the culture and amenities of nearby Charlotte are a short drive away. With easy access to Charlotte via the I-485, I-77 and I-85, along with Charlotte-Douglas Airport just 11 miles north, the area offers the best combination of small town charm with big city opportunities. With more than 1.5 million people in the Charlotte Metro area, it makes the city the nations 26th largest city. Two of the nation’s largest banks, Bank of America and Wachovia are located in Charlotte, making it the second largest banking center in the United States. Entertainment options such as the Carowinds amusement and water park, the uptown Charlotte Arena, Verizon Wireless Amphitheater and Cricket Arena top the list for nearby family fun.

Charlotte also boasts several cultural and art appreciation opportunities. With more than 50 arts, sciences and history organizations available and more than 150 district, neighborhood and community parks, residents can enjoy a diverse list of activities. The Charlotte Museum of History, the Charlotte Symphony, the McColl Center for Visual Art and the Discovery Place are examples of the multitude of cultural opportunities. Experience the NC Blumenthal Performing Arts Center that hosts the Broadway Lights Series, featuring national touring Broadway productions and a wide range of special attractions. The Mint Museum of Art and Mint Museum of Craft + Design feature exhibits of some of the world's finest collections. Levine Museum of the New South is an interactive history museum that provides the nation with the most comprehensive interpretation of post-Civil War southern society. The Afro-American Cultural Center offers performing arts programs, visual arts exhibits, arts education camps and workshops and special events preserving the Afro-American history and culture.

A shopping and sports hub, Charlotte has many points for entertainment available within a short drive. Area sports such as the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Bobcats, the Charlotte Sting, NASCAR action, Charlotte Knights and the Charlotte Checkers, family fun is always on the schedule. Shopping conveniences are located at RiverGate, a 600,000 square foot shopping center just 4 miles from Lake Wylei - The Sanctuary. The nearby Ballantyne area offers a variety of shopping, dining and recreational venues. South Park, one of North Carolina’s largest malls and the Carolina Place Mall are both just a 20-minute drive or less from Lake Wylie - The Sanctuary. Whether it's the diverse cultural and recreational opportunities, the friendly people or beautiful lake community, The Sanctuary in Lake Wylie provides a quality of life second to none. The southern hospitality atmosphere comes from a community that is proud of its environmental preservation, pristine wildlife retreats and countless recreational opportunities that are making Lake Wylie - The Sanctuary an increasingly desirable place to live, work and raise a family.