The Retreat at Laurelbrook

The Retreat at Laurelbrook is the 55+ enclave within the larger Laurelbrook master-planned community in Sherrills Ford, North Carolina, just minutes from the shores of Lake Norman. Stanley Martin Homes began construction in 2025 and plans to build 226 ranch-style single-family homes on the property, creating a dedicated age-restricted neighborhood nestled inside a mixed-generation development — a setup that lets buyers live near family in non-age-restricted sections while still enjoying their own quiet, active-adult section. Homes range from 1,554 to 2,916 square feet and offer three or four bedrooms, two to three-and-a-half bathrooms, and an attached two-car garage. Floor plans emphasize main-level primary suites, designer-inspired finishes, and low-maintenance living. Available features across the plan lineup include gourmet kitchens, family room fireplaces, upper-level lofts, sunrooms, flex rooms that convert to additional bedrooms or offices, and outdoor living options like covered porches, sunrooms, and screened decks. Popular plans include The Wallace (3BR/2BA with flex room) and The Hazelwood (4BR/3BA). The Retreat has its own dedicated amenities including a clubhouse, resort-style outdoor pool, pickleball courts, and walking trails that wind through the community. Residents also benefit from the broader Laurelbrook amenity package — cabana, pocket parks, a sprawling recreation field, and sidewalks connecting the entire neighborhood. Location is a major part of the pitch. Laurelbrook sits in the serene southeastern corner of Catawba County, a short drive from Lake Norman, North Carolina's largest man-made lake, where residents can boat, fish, hike, bike, and dine at waterfront restaurants. Downtown Charlotte is about a 50-minute drive, and Charlotte Douglas International Airport is roughly 45 minutes away. Everyday needs are covered by nearby Publix, Harris Teeter, and Food Lion grocery stores, and healthcare is handled by Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital and Iredell Health System. Nearby attractions include Lake Norman State Park, the U.S. National Whitewater Center, Daveste Vineyards, and Murray's Mill Historic Site. Golfers have Westport Golf Course and Verdict Ridge Golf and Country Club close by. The community is actively selling with rapid construction underway. The HOA covers lawn and grounds maintenance, common area amenities, and management, giving residents a truly low-maintenance lifestyle in a fast-growing lakefront corner of the Charlotte metro.