Spotlight: Beckenham

If you’re looking for an upscale neighborhood in Fort Mill, SC with opportunities to build your own custom home, Beckenham may be your place. Beckenham boasts grand homes on large lots with plenty of privacy. These homes are zoned for award winning Fort Mill public schools and are close to shopping, dining, and recreation all while feeling like a retreat.

Beckenham is located off Doby’s Bridge Road in Fort Mill, SC. One of the first things you notice when you drive into Beckenham is the quiet and peaceful scene. Homes sit on well landscaped wooded lots averaging well over one acre. There is no through traffic so residents enjoy quiet streets.

Homeowners enjoy easy access to all of the conveniences via Highway 521 or I-77. Beckenham is situated 25 miles from Uptown Charlotte, and minutes away from Ballantyne, SouthPark Mall, and Carolina Place. All of these areas are bustling with new growth and include retail, restaurants, fitness, churches, parks, and all other types of businesses you might need.

Beckenham is a young community, with lots still available to build your custom dream home. You can choose your own builder, or you can use one of the preferred builders for the neighborhood. In addition to having the opportunity to build your own home, there are also some completed homes available. Home prices tend to range from $450,000 to $850,000.

The large homes in Beckenham typically have between 3,500 to over 6,000 square feet of living area. Many of the homes have full finished basements. Three car garages with plenty of storage are the norm. Homes typically have 3-4 bedrooms and 3.5-4.5 bathrooms. Homes can contain many luxury features like:

  • Gourmet kitchens with granite counters and top of the line appliances.  
  • Media rooms with stadium seating
  • In ground pools
  • Master suites on the main level
  • Two-story great rooms
  • Indoor basketball courts
  • Steam showers and much more.

There is a Property Owners Association in Beckenham offering plenty of conveniences for residents. Beckenham does not contain the amenities that larger neighborhoods have, but most residents don’t miss them as they have their own pools, and value their privacy. Homes here are on septic tanks and have well water.

Fort Mill has the highest ranked schools in South Carolina. Beckenham is currently zoned for three of the best of them. Doby’s Bridge Elementary, Fort Mill Middle, and Nations Ford High School are all ranked 10 out of 10 by Carolina School Hub. Besides these award winning schools, there are many private school options in the area.

If you are looking for a private upscale neighborhood, with large homes, beautifully landscaped lots, and great access to dining, shopping and business then please call us at (704) 525-4045 to check out Beckenham in person. For more information on Beckenham or any other neighborhood in the Fort Mill area, please visit our website here.