The Sanctuary Homes for Sale

Welcome to The Sanctuary, a premier subdivision nestled in the beautiful state of North Carolina. This exclusive community offers a unique blend of luxury living and natural beauty, making it the perfect place to call home.

The Sanctuary is renowned for its spacious and elegant homes, each meticulously designed to provide the ultimate in comfort and style. From custom-built estates to modern townhouses, there is a home for every taste and preference in this sought-after neighborhood.

True Homes for Sale in The Sanctuary offer a rare opportunity to own a piece of this idyllic setting. Whether you are looking for a cozy retreat or a sprawling mansion, True Homes has a wide range of properties to choose from. With top-notch amenities, scenic views, and a strong sense of community, living in The Sanctuary is truly a dream come true.

Located in the heart of North Carolina, The Sanctuary is surrounded by lush greenery, tranquil lakes, and abundant wildlife. Residents can enjoy a peaceful and serene environment while still being close to all the conveniences of city life.

Don't miss your chance to experience the luxury and tranquility of The Sanctuary. Explore the available homes for sale today and start living the life you've always dreamed of in this exceptional subdivision.

Newest The Sanctuary Homes for Sale

$2,100,000

4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 4408365 MLS

Tucked within the gated Sanctuary at Lake Wylie, this custom-built residence offers a rare balance of refined luxury and natural serenity. Set on a private wooded homesite, the home was thoughtfully designed to embrace its surroundings, where walls of glass, expansive covered terraces, and beautifully curated outdoor spaces create a seamless connection between indoors and out. Inside, warm architectural details, including exposed beams, designer lighting, custom millwork, and wide plank hardwoods that complement an open floor plan created for both everyday living and effortless entertaining. The chef’s kitchen is anchored by an oversized island and enhanced by a prep kitchen, walk-in pantry, and premium appliances, flowing seamlessly into inviting gathering spaces centered around a dramatic fireplace. The main level primary suite offers a peaceful retreat with a spa inspired bath and an exceptional custom dressing room, while three additional bedrooms, each with ensuite baths, provide comfort and privacy for family and guests. A dedicated office, spacious bonus room with wet bar, oversized garage, and abundant storage add everyday functionality without compromising style. Outdoor living is equally impressive, featuring a covered terrace, screened porch with fireplace, professionally designed landscaping, natural stone hardscape, and tranquil wooded views that make every season feel extraordinary. Located within one of the Charlotte region’s premier gated communities, residents enjoy miles of walking trails, tennis and pickleball courts, a fitness center, swimming pools, a community clubhouse, boating amenities, and more—all surrounded by over 1,300 acres of protected natural beauty.

8921 Island Point Road, Charlotte

$2,225,000

3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 4397874 MLS

Nestled on 2.27 wooded acres in The Sanctuary at Lake Wylie, this one-of-a-kind luxury retreat blends exceptional craftsmanship, rustic elegance, sustainable design, and rare privacy. Offered at $2,225,000, the home is currently in a thoughtfully planned completion phase that will bring the finished living area to approximately 4,400 sq. ft., including a 4th bedroom with full bath and a separate bonus room with half bath under the existing roofline. Thoughtfully curated with enduring materials, the home’s many impressive features include authentic maintenance-free Poplar Bark siding with a 75+ year lifespan, reclaimed barn wood accents, stone tile, engineered hardwood flooring, solid walnut cabinetry, a tankless water heater, and a greenhouse designed for year-round cultivation. At the heart of the home, an AGA Legacy range anchors a chef-inspired kitchen, complemented by rich architectural detailing and bespoke finishes throughout. The main level offers gracious everyday living with warmth, texture, and timeless character, while the upper-level completion adds meaningful flexibility for guests, media, recreation, work, or multi-generational living. Once complete, the expanded layout is expected to offer approximately 4 bedrooms plus bonus, with the added convenience of newly finished bath spaces and additional finished living area. Outdoor living is equally intentional, with a pristine saltwater pool tucked into the wooded landscape, creating a private retreat fully immersed in nature. While enjoying unmatched privacy and natural beauty at home, residents also have access to The Sanctuary’s 17-acre waterfront amenity complex, featuring a resort-style pool, tennis and pickleball courts, play area, 24-hour fitness center, community boat slips, and miles of peaceful walking trails along beautiful Lake Wylie. HOA dues of $1464/qtr plus $75/semi-annually for required septic inspection. Exterior is Poplar Bark Shingle siding, which is maintenance-free, anti-microbial and regeneratively manufactured. House was wrapped & roof felted underneath the bark. Exterior feature: 114 sf greenhouse with plumbing.

9208 Flying Eagle Lane, Charlotte

$5,225,000

5 Beds ⋅ 7 Baths ⋅ 4405841 MLS

A private gate introduces this modern waterfront masterpiece in the prestigious Sanctuary community, where architecture, light, and water converge. A pivoting front door opens to a dramatic great room with 12’ ceilings, collapsing glass walls, French oak floors, and a linear gas fireplace—all framing panoramic wooded views of Lake Wylie. The sculptural kitchen centers on an oversized waterfall island wrapped in backlit Crystalita stone and is equipped with professional-grade appliances: WOLF 6-burner range, True custom refrigeration, pellet ice maker, double-drawer dishwashers, and a fully appointed scullery with Miele coffee system. The main-level owner’s suite is a private retreat with screened in porch, fireplace, boutique-style closets, and a spa bath featuring illuminating stone, dual vanities, dual water closets, oversized dual-entry rain shower, and soaking tub. Upstairs are four generous bedrooms with ensuite and Jack-and-Jill configurations. Flexible lifestyle spaces include a bonus room, theater-ready room, wellness/yoga room, exercise room, and wet-bar-ready studio. Dual laundry rooms and a quartzite drop zone with personal lockers add everyday ease. Resort-style outdoor living showcases a heated saltwater pool, outdoor bath, in-ground trampoline, and covered lake-view balcony with IPE flooring, heaters, fans, and gas fireplace. Dock plans previously approved by Duke Energy & HOA. Garages include a two-car attached, a framed/plumbed/wired two-car detached with carriage house plans, plus a golf-cart garage in the basement. Smart home features: Lutron controls, Emtek hardware, designer lighting, Sonos sound system. Community amenities: boat slip, tennis courts, pool, playground, fitness center and kayak storage for lease. Shopping, dining, airport, and Uptown Charlotte at your fingertips. A residence designed not just to live in—but to experience. For more information regarding the community, visit: https://thesanctuaryatlakewylie.com/living-at-the-sanctuary/

13702 Sage Thrasher Lane, Charlotte

$1,798,000

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 4399864 MLS

A first offering of this custom-built Simonini home in The Sanctuary, a 1350 acre private community. Lovingly curated and cared for by the original owners, 10530 Sweetleaf Place offers extreme privacy, tucked in the middle of 5 acres and gated. Lush landscaping sets the stage, as you head down the driveway to the remote-controlled gate. The curb appeal is fantastic, with a mixture of stone, hard stucco with metal roofing accents. Inside, a foyer leads to not one, but two dedicated office options. One has built-ins with a window seat. The other, could also serve as formal dining, and has glass pocket doors. There's a drop zone/coat closet/powder room at the rear foyer, an entry from the 3-car garage with wood doors, and room for a workbench. The living room is the heart of this home, anchored by a fireplace, a wet bar, and doors to the four season porch, with its own fireplace, Eze-breeze system for year round use, and stone floor. The kitchen is a cooks dream with a spacious island, walk-in pantry, a Wolf Range, plus wall microwave/additional oven, and a sub-zero built-in refrigerator. It connects to the light-filled dining room with more built-ins, and charming window seat. The primary suite is on the main level, with a coffered tray ceiling, and impressive views to the private backyard. The bath is roomy, with soaking tub, separate vanities with storage, shower with multiple heads, and a customized walk-in closet. Main floor laundry is impressive, with room for a freezer/2nd refrigerator, plus walls of cabinetry and is bathed in morning light. Upstairs, there's a loft, along with three bedroom options, two en-suites. Bedroom four/bonus offers so much flexibility, covering 432 square feet, with custom built-ins and doors to one of two walk-in attic storages. There's also a flex room on floor two, currently used for projects/gift-wrapping. Enjoy dinner al fresco on the back composite deck, or by the stone patio with fire pit in the side yard. This estate is true retreat, where you're close to so much, but feel like you're a world away. Amenity-filled community with more than 20 miles of walking trails, multiple pools, sport courts, playgrounds, and a clubhouse with fitness center situated on the shores of beautiful Lake Wylie. Welcome home!

10530 Sweetleaf Place, Charlotte

$2,850,000

5 Beds ⋅ 7 Baths ⋅ 4386204 MLS

A dialogue between architecture and nature, this remarkable estate rests on 2.6 private acres where custom-crafted stone and cedar create a residence that does not simply occupy the land, it belongs to it. The home presents itself with quiet confidence, allowing the caliber of its craftsmanship and design to speak for itself. A grand foyer sets the tone, flanked by a formal dining room and private study before opening to a dramatic living room framed by walls of glass that blur the line between indoors and out. The soaring two-story chef's kitchen is designed for both culinary ambition and effortless gathering, flowing seamlessly into the breakfast room and great room, with every principal living space oriented toward the expansive stone terrace and outdoor fireplace beyond. Privately situated in its own wing, the main-level primary suite offers a true retreat for those who value comfort and seclusion, while a residential elevator connects all three levels with ease, reflecting the thoughtful design and enduring livability woven throughout the estate. Upstairs, three generously proportioned en-suite bedrooms provide private accommodations for family and guests, complemented by a dedicated media room and versatile bonus space. The lower level unfolds as a fully realized entertainment destination featuring a spacious family lounge, custom entertainment bar, temperature-controlled wine vault, private guest suite, and dedicated fitness studio or executive office, creating a self-sufficient wing ideal for extended stays. A covered patio with its own fireplace offers yet another inviting outdoor sanctuary, while elevated views from nearly every room reinforce the home's seamless connection to its extraordinary natural setting. Rarely does a home balance architectural significance, everyday livability, and natural beauty with such effortless harmony.

10930 Green Heron Court, Charlotte

$2,350,000

4 Beds ⋅ 6 Baths ⋅ 4329226 MLS

Tucked within The Sanctuary, a lakefront community on Lake Wylie known for its preserved landscape and natural surroundings, this custom-built residence offers a rare combination of scale, privacy, and everyday livability. Set on over six acres, the property is surrounded by mature trees, creating a sense of seclusion while still remaining convenient to Charlotte. A main-level primary suite and residential elevator provide ease of access across both levels, supporting a wide range of living needs. The home features three gas fireplaces, including a grand stone fireplace in the great room, along with refined interior spaces designed for both everyday living and entertaining. Upstairs, a sound-insulated media room creates a dedicated space for entertainment, along with additional bedrooms and a spacious suite featuring built-ins with a desk, sitting area, and a wet bar. The expanded wing is designed to support an active lifestyle, featuring an extensive gym with soaring ceilings, mirrored walls, and performance flooring to support a wide range of uses and the ability to create a fully equipped training environment. The space opens to the outdoors and includes a kitchenette and bar with a pass-through window that serves the poolside entertaining area. This addition also incorporates interior pool lockers and a full bath with shower, easily accessed from both the gym and pool. The exterior living spaces are thoughtfully designed, centered around a two-level covered veranda overlooking a heated saltwater pool and spa, complemented by professional landscaping and a full-yard irrigation system. Additional features include whole-house water filtration, central vacuum, integrated sound, in-floor heating in the primary bath, a 22kW natural gas generator, and EV charging. Residents of The Sanctuary enjoy access to Lake Wylie, miles of private trails, tennis and pickleball courts, along with a community pool, splash pad, play area, and additional amenity spaces, all designed to support both recreation and connection. A home of this scale, setting, and level of detail is best experienced in person. Private showings are encouraged.

9105 Island Point Road, Charlotte

$2,935,100

7 Beds ⋅ 9 Baths ⋅ 4367494 MLS

Introducing a custom-designed estate opportunity with Keen Building Co. on a private homesite near Lake Wylie, where architecture and landscape come together to create an elevated living experience. This proposed English Manor residence offers almost 8,000 square feet, featuring 7 bedrooms and 8.5 bathrooms, thoughtfully designed for both everyday living and entertaining. Positioned on a sloping lot, the home includes a full walkout lower level, creating a seamless extension of the main living areas. Expansive windows and layered outdoor living spaces enhance the connection to the natural surroundings, offering a private, resort-inspired setting. The main level features a luxurious primary suite, open-concept living spaces, and timeless architectural details. Upstairs, spacious secondary bedrooms provide flexibility for family and guests. The lower level offers additional living space ideal for a private retreat, wellness area, or entertainment space. Buyers have the opportunity to personalize finishes and details, working within a thoughtfully designed plan. Final pricing subject to change based on selections, design modifications, and site conditions. Located within The Sanctuary near Lake Wylie and convenient to Charlotte, this property also offers access to an exceptional collection of community amenities. Residents enjoy a clubhouse with 24/7 fitness center, pavilion and amphitheater, and reservable event space. Over 22 miles of private nature trails wind throughout the community, along with a Jr. Olympic pool, dedicated lap pool, and children’s splash area overlooking the lake. Additional amenities include five tennis courts, pickleball courts, a full basketball court, and access to boating, canoeing, and kayaking, with dock slips available for lease—creating a true lifestyle experience both on and off the water.

10601 Wildlife Road, Charlotte

$2,618,125

4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 4308832 MLS

CUSTOM DESIGN/BUILD OPPORTUNITY in The Sanctuary! Imagine living in a private, serene setting in the house of your dreams. The Sanctuary community offers privacy and convenience with luxury amenities. Please note that all home photos are for inspiration purposes only. The pricing indicated represents lot sales price, estimated lot development and price per square foot costs. Final pricing will be based on final floor plan, and finish and design choices. *All elevations & plans must be approved by ARC. This proposed build has not been approved by the ARC. Minimum square footage and required materials apply. This listing represents the seller of the lot, buyer will need to contract separately with builder. Reference MLS #4272303 for lot-only listing! -- All of the work on this lot has been already done including a FULL survey, a topography survey AND septic perc test (all in the attachments), so you know exactly what you are getting when you make this desirable piece of land yours! This lot is within walkin distance of "The Camp," which is where all the amenities are housed in this exclusive community! This on-site managed community offers 7 MILES of Lake Wylie shoreline, 20 MILES of trails, a 17-acre waterfront amenity area featuring 3 swimming pools, 7 tennis courts, fitness center, boating center w/kayaks & canoes, amphitheater, picnic tables, fire pits, boat slip rentals AND a full time activities staff...phew!! This is an amazing opportunity to buy now & enjoy all this area has to offer and build later as there is NO building timeline!

10717 Wildlife Road, Charlotte

$459,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4274475 MLS

$$ - $2,500 CREDIT TO BUYER TO USE HOW THEY CHOOSE. Mountain Retreat in The Sanctuary at Mt. Mitchell – Gated Community with Breathtaking Views. Your mountain home awaits! Escape to the serenity of the Blue Ridge Mountains in this beautifully updated and spacious retreat located in the gated community of The Sanctuary at Mt. Mitchell. Designed for comfort and privacy, this home features two large bedrooms—each with its own ensuite bathroom—with one bedroom on each level, making it ideal for guests or multi-generational family living. Step outside to the expansive deck, perfect for enjoying your morning coffee or unwinding in the evening with a glass of wine while soaking in the stunning mountain views. Inside, you'll find a bright and inviting sunroom with an electric partition for added flexibility and privacy, along with a cozy gas fireplace in the living room. The large kitchen offers ample space for cooking and entertaining, complete with a charming breakfast area. The home also provides abundant storage throughout. Major updates completed include: New roof, flooring, new appliances, HVAC system, EV CHARGER conveniently installed in front parking area. Property is situated on 2.92 acres, this property offers both space and seclusion while remaining conveniently close to outdoor recreation—waterfalls, hiking, fishing, cycling, and the Blue Ridge Parkway are just minutes away. Asheville is one hours scenic drive. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence or a peaceful mountain escape, this home checks all the boxes. All furniture shown is included—making this a true turnkey opportunity. Motivated seller—schedule your private showing today and experience year-round natural beauty with cool mountain summers!

40 Sanctuary Drive, Burnsville

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