Catering to foodies, golfers, and real estate aficionados, The Ballantyne Country Club is located in the beautiful city of Charlotte, North Carolina. A prestigious golfing community that contains many unique mansions and high-end houses that are perfect for casual yet sophisticated living, it is the club’s convenient location that has led many families to this sought-after area. Membership is offered to every Charlotte resident since residency is not required in order to become a member of this privately-owned club.
Luxury living at its finest, the club provides a warm atmosphere where members can sit back, pop a bottle of well-aged wine, and engage in the ultimate golf experience. Developed in 1996, it boasts exquisitely landscaped lots, top-rated public schools, and a desirable location that is close to shopping, entertainment, and sporting activities.
In Ballantyne Country Club, there is a wide range of high-end houses, ranging from mid-scale to custom-built mansions. Each home is lushly landscaped, elegantly decorated, and features exceptional detailing. Beautifully maintained, the homes also offer spectacular backyards, large leisure decks, and outdoor pools that create a jaw-dropping oasis for relaxation and entertaining. These homes range in price from $500,000 to $3 million and beyond. Most wanna-be members work with a realtor who helps them find the best home and school to fit their family’s lifestyle.Residents here can expect a plethora of amenities, including:
Pools and Aquatics
Ballantyne offers its members four pools that are designed for everyone’s swimming pleasure, as well as a slide pool, play puddle, and a 6-lane competition pool. The resort-style aquatics complex is open 7 days a week during the pool season.
Weddings and Special Events
The main facility is an elegant clubhouse that is found on scenic hills and is enhanced with landscaped gardens, well-maintained trees, and ornamental water accents. The clubhouse houses many special event rooms that are suitable for small ceremonies and receptions. The Main Dining Room can beautifully accommodate up to 300 guests for a standing gathering, or up to 220 guests for those who prefer a seated gathering. For a smaller-sized event, guests can choose The Stephenson Room that can accommodate up to 100 standing guests or 50 seated guests. Those who want an intimate space for their small ceremony or reception can book The Governor’s Room that has enough space for 25 standing guests or 18 seated guests. A popular outdoor event spot is the beautiful Entrance Lawn that can easily accommodate up to 300 guests. It overlooks the golf course and one of the largest ponds on the premises. The Ballantyne Country Club provides food and beverage services for wedding events. Couples can choose between serving their guests appetizers and drinks, buffet-style meals, or multi-course meals.
Fitness
Members can stay fit at the Ballantyne Country Club Fitness Center that offers 24 hours a day/seven days a week access. The facility features a wide range of equipment including Cybex Eagle Strength equipment, Cybex Arc Trainers, Stairmaster StepMill, and Octane Recumbent Bike. There is also a variety of fitness classes available such as Pilates, Yoga, Ab Blast, Bar Sculpt, and Fit Teen.
Tennis
Ballantyne Country Club offers seven lighted tennis courts, a full-service tennis pro shop, and a Quick Start Tennis Program for children. The club’s tennis players participate in USTA, Queen City Tennis League, Interclub, and Junior USTA.
18-Hole Golf Course
Intended for players of all levels, the 18-hole golf course is a true landscaping masterpiece. Designed by the great Rees Jones, members can choose to play from one of five tee boxes. There are twenty hitting stations, two practice putting greens, and practice area with two sand traps. Further benefits include four teaching golf professionals, a Junior Golf Academy, locker rooms and lounges, and golf events all throughout the year.