SOLD! When The Wish List Leads Somewhere Unexpected

 

 

Sold | Representing The Buyer

 

205 Pine Needles Lane | Fort Mill, SC 29708

 

Sold at $437,000

 

 

This One Offered More Than My Buyer Was Expecting

 

Sometimes a home search takes an interesting turn.

My client wasn’t specifically searching for a townhome. The wish list centered on three important features: a primary suite on the main level, a two-car garage, and a price of $450,000 or less.

Then we found 205 Pine Needles Lane in Fort Mill’s Beacon Knoll Villas.

What made this home stand out was how much it offered beyond those three must-haves.

The main level has an open, comfortable floor plan where the kitchen becomes the natural center of the home, connecting easily with the living and dining spaces. It’s a layout that works whether you’re making dinner for two, hosting a family holiday meal, having friends over for the evening, or simply going about everyday life.

And having the primary suite on this level changes how the entire home can be used. The rooms needed every day are downstairs while the second floor provides separate space for guests and whatever else life calls for. Instead of rooms that dictate how they have to be used, the upstairs gives the homeowner options.

Then there’s something townhome buyers don’t always get: a two-car garage. For my client, that wasn’t a bonus. It was part of the original wish list and one of the reasons this particular home worked.

Put it all together and 205 Pine Needles Lane offered an appealing balance — the ability to live primarily on the main level, additional space upstairs when it’s wanted, a full two-car garage and less exterior maintenance than a traditional single-family home.

 

And The Lifestyle Didn’t Stop At The Front Door

 

Beacon Knoll Villas added quite a bit to the equation.

It’s a gated community where residents can head to the pool on a summer afternoon, play pickleball or tennis, relax in the hot tub, walk down to one of the community’s two large ponds. Fishing is another option. The clubhouse provides a place for community activities and get-togethers.

Meanwhile, HOA-maintained lawn care means weekends don’t automatically come with a list of yard chores.

That’s what makes the lock-and-leave aspect of Beacon Knoll Villas particularly appealing. It isn’t simply about having less maintenance. It’s about having more choices for what to do with the time you aren’t spending maintaining a yard.

 

 

Fort Mill Adds Another Layer

 

And you don’t have to trade location for that lifestyle.

Baxter Village, Kingsley and Downtown Fort Mill put restaurants, shops, coffee spots, services and entertainment close by. I-77 and I-485 make it easy to head into Charlotte or elsewhere around the region and Charlotte Douglas International Airport is convenient for frequent travelers. For my client, her commuting time did not change from her current home. That was a big plus in her mind.

 

 

The Right Home Didn’t Have To Fit A Label

 

That’s probably my favorite part of this sale.

My client wasn’t searching for a townhome. She wasn’t even searching for a Fort Mill home. We were searching for a home with the right features.

205 Pine Needles Lane happened to be a townhome — but it also had the main-level primary suite, two-car garage, additional upstairs space, gated setting, community amenities and Fort Mill location that made it worth looking beyond the label.

And that’s exactly why you don’t always want to define a home search too narrowly. Sometimes the property that checks the right boxes isn’t necessarily the type of home you thought you’d buy when the search began.

 

 

Considering A Move To Fort Mill, SC?

 

Whether you’re buying your first townhome in Fort Mill, searching for a luxury residence, or preparing to sell, having an experienced local real estate professional on your side can make all the difference.

 

 

 

Nina Hollander, Broker with Coldwell Banker Realty, has been helping Greater Charlotte buyers and sellers make confident real estate decisions since 1999. If Fort Mill—or another Charlotte neighborhood—is on your radar, call 704-779-0813 to discuss your real estate goals or visit www.GreatHomesInCharlotte.com.

 

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