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
Lake Wylie Waterfront Retreat — Private Cove Perfection. Discover the best of Lake Wylie living in this stunning waterfront home tucked just off the main channel in a peaceful, protected cove. This desirable level lot offers privacy, natural beauty, and an easy walk to your own sandy beach shoreline and private dock — ideal for swimming, boating, and relaxing lakeside. Designed for comfort and functionality, the main home features one-level living with an updated primary suite and a spa-like bath, two vaulted great rooms filled with natural light, each with a cozy gas fireplaces. The spacious kitchen boasts a large island, an eat-at bar, and ample cabinetry — perfect for gatherings. A sunroom and wraparound composite deck invite you to soak in the serene lake views year-round. Upstairs, a bonus room with a full bath offers flexibility for an office, guest space, or game room. Car enthusiasts and hobbyists will love the massive garage capacity for up to six cars — easily adaptable into a workshop, hobby area, or rec space. Affectionately known as “The Tree House,†the detached garage offers a second living area, complete with a kitchenette, full bath, and sleeping quarters — making it an ideal guest suite or entertaining space. Step out onto the covered deck and take in the panoramic views of your private waterfront paradise. Located just ½ mile from the North Carolina border, this home offers the best of both worlds. Award-winning Clover schools, low South Carolina taxes, and easy access to Charlotte’s International Airport, Uptown Charlotte, and the area’s many dining, entertainment, and medical facilities. This is Lake Wylie living at its finest — peaceful, practical, and perfectly positioned for everyday convenience and relaxation.
| MLS#: | 4316746 |
| Price: | $1,700,000 |
| Square Footage: | 3949 |
| Bedrooms: | 4 |
| Bathrooms: | 4.1 |
| Acreage: | 1 |
| Year Built: | 1989 |
| Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Listing courtesy of: | Keller Williams Connected - andyreynolds414@hotmail.com |
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