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
Welcome to your lakefront retreat on Withers Cove! This beautifully updated 3BR/3BA home offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, & relaxed waterfront living—ideal as a full-time residence or a weekend escape. Nestled on a quiet Lake Wylie cove with no HOA, enjoy lake days from your boathouse, boat lift, new ramp, & paddle board off new stairs. The open-concept kitchen with large island flows into a vaulted family room w/ stunning lake views & custom fireplace w/ new gas logs. The main-level primary suite features vaulted ceilings, skylights, hardwoods, loft, custom closet, & laundry. Finished basement includes a kitchenette, rec room, living space, & full bath—perfect for your guests. Watch breathtaking sunsets from 3 spacious screened-in porches. Recent updates: 3 new HVACs (2025), fresh paint, designer lighting, new decking, sealed crawlspace, updated landscaping, CPI, & fenced yard w/ doggie door. Charlotte sewer avail at street. Close to Uptown, airport, shopping & dining!
| MLS#: | 4271955 |
| Price: | $975,000 |
| Square Footage: | 4394 |
| Bedrooms: | 3 |
| Bathrooms: | 3 |
| Acreage: | 0.3 |
| Year Built: | 1964 |
| Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Listing courtesy of: | Highgarden Real Estate - kwood@highgarden.com |
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