Spotlight: Anklin Forrest

Anklin Forrest is a fantastic newer neighborhood in Waxhaw in Union County, North Carolina. These homes are all large with 2,790-4,299+ square feet. They have tons of included features and as there are a few new construction homes available, there is plenty of opportunity to customize and upgrade your dream home.

Anklin Forrest is located off Waxhaw-Marvin Road near Kensington Road and just minutes away from the South Carolina state line. Historic downtown Waxhaw is a short 8 minute drive away. There is easy access to Uptown Charlotte with a 26 mile trip, around 35 minutes without traffic. It would take you just a minute longer to get to the Charlotte-Douglas International Airport.

Shopping choices abound along nearby Providence Road, Blakeney, Stonecrest, or 15 minutes away in Ballantyne. You will find grocery stores, fitness centers, churches, entertainment, parks, and everything you need close by, all while feeling the relaxation that comes from being out of the hustle and bustle of the city.

Builder Essex Homes offers a wide variety of thoughtfully designed homes in Anklin Forrest. Homes have 4 sides of brick some with stone or stucco accents. Homes have 2 or 3 car garages most loading from the side. The Williams Company and James Custom Builders also built many of the earlier homes in the neighborhood. Homes here have between 4 and 6 bedrooms and between 3 and 5 bathrooms. Most homes have wooded lots, hardwood floors on at least the main level and masters or guest suites on the main level. Homes also feature outdoor living spaces, grand open kitchens, plenty of storage, mud rooms, extensive moulding details, trey and coffered ceilings, and more. Some homes have full basements, media rooms, bonus rooms, screened porches, exercise rooms, game rooms and more.

Community amenities in Anklin Forrest include pool with kiddie splash area, pool house with covered picnic cabana and outdoor fireplace, Homeowner’s Association, nature trails, and dedicated green space. Streets are tree-lined with sidewalks perfect for an evening stroll.

Children in Anklin Forrest currently attend award winning Union County schools. Current zoning, which you should always confirm, is for Kensington Elementary, Cuthbertson Middle, and Cuthbertson High Schools.

In the last year, homes in Anklin Forrest sold for between $380,000 and $535,000.

If you are looking for the calm of the country, with a convenient drive to the city, Anklin Forrest could be just the place for you. This unique small neighborhood is waiting for you. If you would like to view a home in Anklin Forrest, give us a call at (704) 525-4045. You can also view homes on our website here.