Inside the lakefront community drawing Charlotte-area homebuyers

The Charlotte area's growth has made lakefront living feel increasingly exclusive. Between limited inventory and home prices that can climb into the millions around Lake Norman and Lake Wylie, many buyers are looking farther south.

The positive news: Affordable lakefront lots haven't disappeared completely. Expand your search beyond the best-known lakes and you'll find Edgewater — a community by True Homes in Lancaster, South Carolina, along Fishing Creek Lake.

• Edgewater meets the demand for lake living while remaining attainable for a range of buyers, including first-time homeowners.

The deets: Homes in Edgewater start in the low $300s — not a typo — including both the lot and a semi-custom new-construction home.

• The community currently has eight single-family neighborhoods, each offering something unique, from lakefront views to golf course homesites.
• You can personalize your home's layout, features and finishes so the spaces that matter most look and feel like you.

And while the home prices are certainly a game-changer, it's the neighborhood features and amenities that make Edgewater special.

The highlights:

• ⛳️ An 18-hole championship golf course, putting greens and Toptracer range in your backyard.
• 🍽️ Brickwood, an upscale bar and restaurant serving craft cocktails and Southern-inspired dishes.
• 🎾 A newly completed paddle and racquet center with covered courts and social spaces.
• ⛱️ Multiple resort-style pools.
• 🌅 A lakeside pavilion with fire pits and water views.
• 🚤 A marina with 60 boat slips for residents.
• 🚚 A weekly food truck program.

What Edgewater homeowners are saying: "I cannot say enough about my experience building with True Homes at Edgewater. The whole time I kept thinking, this all seems too good to be true," Chris H. said. "Several years later, I can confidently say there is no catch. It's truly as fantastic a place as was promised."

Worth a mention: The community recently added a seven-home model park, so you can walk through the versatile floorplan options and better envision your future home.

• You can also take a golf cart tour of the neighborhoods and amenities with a member of the sales team to get the full lay of the land.

Looking ahead: Edgewater is only getting better.

• Later this year, Edgewater will add 40 townhome residences to provide more access and options for buyers.
• A new phase called The Pinery is underway, which will add 181 spacious lots with floor plans ranging from the low $300s to the high $400s.

The takeaway: For local buyers who thought lakeside living was out of budget, Edgewater offers the coveted waterfront lifestyle at an accessible price point.

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