They don't call it Carolina Lakes for nothing, situated on more than a thousand acres of woodland and ten lakes Sun City Carolina Lakes is heaven for residents interested in Charlotte, NC Real estate, but want a more rural and relaxed existance. It's location is within easy reach of Charlotte NC, but it's just across the border in South Carolina, which offers advantages like lower gas prices. Sun City Carolina Lakes offers an 18 hole golf course and a huge rec center for community use which includes a clay tennis court.
Highway 521, which provides access to Charlotte, ends at I-485, the outer loop, which takes commuters to highway 74 or I-77 to get to uptown Charlotte. Commuters can also get to the center city easily through the city of Charlotte.
For the commuter who wants more house for the dollar, Sun City Carolina Lake is a must see in South Carolina.