OverLook on Mt. Island Lake, homes for sale

Mountain Island Lake has long been a hidden jewel in Charlotte's crown. Today, the scenic community of Overlook makes it possible for residents to enjoy nature to the fullest on its beautiful lakeshore, while enjoying the proximity to the conveniences, entertainment and cultural offerings just minutes away in Charlotte. Brand new elementary school, and 1 year old high school and middle.

Enjoy a pristine, wooded setting where every luxury home is situated on a home site at least one-half acre in size. Special care is taken to protect and preserve the natural beauty and features of this lakeside enclave.

Perhaps the most appealing feature of the Overlook community is its location on Mountain Island Lake, which is part of the Catawba River chain of lakes. Any resident can launch a canoe from the neighborhood's shores. Whether you're interested in fishing, boating, water sports or quiet contemplation of nature's beauty, you'll delight in the opportunities Overlook provides. Boat slips throughout the community allow Overlook's boat owners to keep their watercraft close to home.

Overlook is a natural choice for those who love the outdoors. Pass through Overlook's stone monument entry and you are greeted by a half-mile entrance flanked by towering pines and hardwoods, as well as beautiful landscaping and flowers. Wooded walking trails wind throughout the neighborhood, connecting homes to two community parks, picnic areas and the Swim and Tennis Club.

All residents can take advantage of the Swim and Tennis Club, which features: a clubhouse for private and community events, a competition-sized pool, tennis courts, sand volleyball courts, and community boat slips.

The community's meandering trail system connects to Overlook Park, a large wooded common area overlooking Mountain Island Lake. The park includes a gazebo with a fireplace for cookouts, a picnic area, a basketball court, a playground and a community boat launch.

Crescent Communities received a Blue Thumb Award from the Mecklenburg County Water Quality Coalition for Overlook, the first Crescent community on Mountain Island Lake. The coalition recognized the efforts to protect the lake's watersheds with 100-feet shoreline setbacks, installation of flush basins, landscaping guidelines and other erosion control procedures.

From shopping to arts to entertainment, you can find it in the growing city of Charlotte, N.C. You can lose your cares at Overlook and still enjoy the convenience of living just 15 minutes from uptown Charlotte. The community is close to regional shopping at SouthPark Mall and Concord Mills, Charlotte's uptown cultural district, major employers and a wealth of restaurants and entertainment venues. Highway 16 connects residents of Overlook with major regional interstates, I-485(2004) including I-77 and I-85, making it easy to reach Charlotte, N.C., Columbia, S.C. and the Charlotte-Douglas International Airport only 15 minutes away.

Just around the corner from Overlook, you have everything you need for your daily life. Markets, fast food, Blockbuster, Pharmacy, Hardware, Restaurants, etc.

Mountain Island elementary
This new school is located in northwest Mecklenburg county at 7905 Pleasant Grove Road in Charlotte. It is near Highway 16, Mountain Island Lake and Gaston county. It opened in August, 2002.
As a member of our school community, you will enjoy:
a brand new facility
large, spacious classrooms new computers in the classrooms and computer lab
large media center with an updated Accelerated Reader collection
tutoring rooms between every classroom
large spacious cafeteria
tile floors
new resources & new materials
new PTA
business/community Literacy Partners

Hopewell High School, (Grades 9-12)

11530 Beatties Ford Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
Phone: 704.343.5988 / Fax: 704.343.5990

Hopewell High School located on Beatties Ford Road in Huntersville. The Thirty Four Million Dollar school draws students from North Charlotte, Huntersville, Cornelius, and Davidson.
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It is a comprehensive high school offering a wide range of regular, advanced, academically gifted, advanced placement, and career and technical education classes. It is a state of the arts building that affords the students access to the world. The school has a full compliment of sports, clubs, and extracurricular activities.

The school is located in a rapidly growing area, which offers students the opportunity to provide community service. The school has business partnerships that enhance the educational opportunities for the students.

The school colors are light blue, navy blue and silver with the school mascot being a Titan. Hopewell High School follows the traditional CMS school calendar and operates on an A/B academic schedule.

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