ALLYSON PARK
Picturesque and friendly, quiet and secluded, Allyson Park is a charming all-brick community. Located in the Ballantyne area, it is a little piece of suburbia heaven that entices with lush green lawns, traditional houses, and a Southern flair. Situated amidCharlotte‘s high-end shopping, dining, entertainment, and business opportunities, it truly is a charming place to reside and work. Those who prefer to live away from the noisy Uptown will find Allyson Park to be the ideal neighborhood for utmost relaxation and soulful tranquility. Only 15 miles from Charlotte‘s business center and 2 miles from Interstate 485, kids’ schools are also just minutes away. Kids have easy access to reputable schools like Ardrey Kell High School, Community House Middle School and Elon Park Elementary School. Ballantyne Corporate Park, and shopping havens such as Stonecrest and Blakeney are all within a few minutes drive.Childrenn living in Allyson Park can attend Excellent Public Schools Elon Park Elementary School, Community House Middle School and Ardrey Kell High School.
Real Estate
Allyson Park Homes were built during the 2000’s and all boast spacious transitional style layouts. These two- or three-story houses (many should really be called mansions) include two to three garages, heated living space, and take up to 4000 square feet. The stunning brick homes come with wonderful amenities such as impeccable landscaping, fenced yards, outdoor pools, tennis court, and playgrounds. Most residents work with a realtor to help them find the perfect house to fit their lifestyle. Prices usually fall within the $450,000 to $650,000 range and up.
Dining
Allyson Park residents have a plethora of food places to choose from, whether they want to grab a quick slice of pizza or indulge in an 8-course fine dining meal. Those who prefer casual style bars will find Buffalo Wings and Rings to be the ideal spot for enjoying American comfort food like burgers, chicken wings, and onion rings. Cast Iron Waffles is where the employees are friendly, the fruit is always fresh, and the coffee is hot. Their whipped cream is perfection and their waffles will make you drool. Serving authentic Belgian Liege waffles, it has been voted the best coffee shop in Charlotte. An experience for the soul, everything on the menu at Rise Biscuits and Donuts is fresh and delicious. Their donuts are mouth-watering and their biscuits legendary. Ideal for a mid-week lunch with an old friend, 131 Main Restaurant is a combination of casual and high-end dining experience. Offering a great selection of wines and well-mixed cocktails, they are best-known for their seafood meals.
Shopping
Blakeney is Charlotte‘s most popular shopping, dining, and entertainment destination. It includes national retailers such as Target, Banana Republic, Victoria’s Secret, Harris Teeter, as well as many chic boutique shops and restaurants. Stonecrest at Piper Glen can be found a little further up the road from Blakeney. It is a bustling center that offers a unique retail experience where visitors can find everything in one easy location. It is home to stores and restaurants like Michaels, Chick-fil-A, Claire’s, Target, ULTA, and more. South Park Mall is an upscale shopping mall where visitors can find more of what they are looking for. It is an exclusive shopping destination with over 150 stores, including Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, American Girl, Burberry, Louis Vuitton, and much more.
Entertainment and Things To Do
Elon Park and Recreation Center is a green space and activity center that includes a gymnasium, walking trails, a fishing pond, and sports fields. A beautiful spot to spend a peaceful Saturday with the family, it is located behind the local elementary school. The Golf Club at Ballantyne is a PGA golf course that offers golf outings, golf tournaments, and golf lessons to people of all ages. Offering the best golf course facilities, it features a practice area, Golf Pro Shop, the reputable Dana Rader Golf School, and a Golf Channel Academy. Morrison Family YMCA is a huge facility that offers recreational program and services for all ages. Some of its many features include dance studios, exercise rooms, a wellness center, an art studio, childcare, kids’ fitness program, and picnic areas. Carowinds is a 398-acre amusement park, only 13 miles from Allyson Park. Offering live entertainment, a water park, and many adventure and family rides, any thrill enthusiast will find the park to be the perfect spot to spend the weekend.