Lake Wylie
South CarolinaWelcome to Lake Wylie
The man-made lake was first formed when the Catawba Power Company built the Catawba Dam and Power Plant near India Hook, South Carolina in 1904. This dam impounded the Catawba River and created Lake Catawba, which was utilized to create hydro-electric power. In 1905, the Catawba Power Company became part of the Southern Power Company.
In 1924, the Southern Power Company raised the level of the dam and built the new Catawba Hydroelectric Station to replace the original. This facility opened in August 1925, increasing the surface area of Lake Catawba from 668 acres (2.70 km2) to 13,400 acres (54.2 km2). The Southern Power Company was merged with Duke Power Company in 1927.
In October 1960, the power station was renamed the Wylie Hydroelectric Station, and the lake was renamed Lake Wylie in honor of W. Gil Wylie, one of the founders of the original Catawba Power Company that had created the lake and become Duke Power.
Listings
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This beautiful Craftsman style home is situated on one of the most private & serene settings that Lake Wylie has to offer. The home is surrounded by 6+ acres of land which is subject to a conservation easement. The exterior of the home displays the exceptional taste of the sellers w/ copper roof, copper gutters, casement windows & door exteriors clad w/ copper. The thoughtfully designed interior is a showplace with vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, wide plank heart pine floors, custom chandeliers, 2 gas fireplaces, 2 wood burning fireplaces, & custom built cabinetry throughout. Bouvet solid brass & iron hardware used on all doors. Great room opens to a beautiful partially covered terrace which is also accessible from the primary suite. Primary suite has vaulted ceiling, marble surround gas fireplace, primary bath & 2 large walk in closets with custom cabinetry. Exercise room & tremendous storage area are on lower level. Also has family rm. w/ wet bar & 2 beds & 2 baths.
MLS#: | 4157785 |
Price: | $2,250,000 |
Square Footage: | 5411 |
Bedrooms: | 3 |
Bathrooms: | 3.2 |
Acreage: | 8.31 |
Year Built: | 2000 |
Type: | Single Family Residence |
Virtual Tour: | Click here |
Listing courtesy of: | Cottingham Chalk - elfinch@cchrealtors.com |
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