About the Lake Forest Preserve - Premiere Community

Welcome to Orleans’ exceptional new community of stately single family homes, Lake Forest Preserve, located in prestigious Weddington, NC. With the opening of this new community, Orleans captures the best of everything that homebuyers want: an outstanding location, excellent schools, convenience to shopping, dining and entertainment, and thoughtfully designed, well-crafted homes built to accommodate the contemporary lifestyle with flair and ease.

Orleans prides itself on building not just homes, but building well-planned communities. The professionally landscaped community entrance, interconnecting private sidewalks along the main community streets, and sodded front lawns are welcome mats for residents and visitors alike to the superb community of Lake Forest Preserve.

Strategically situated, Lake Forest Preserve’s location is complimented by a close proximity to the area’s major roadways including I-485, I-77, Highways 84, 51 and 74.  Travel to business centers, cultural events, and family recreation in Charlotte, Weddington, Matthews, Pineville is a breeze, as is the return trip to Lake Forest Preserve’s charming sense of neighborhood.

Just beyond the boundaries of peaceful Lake Forest Preserve, there’s the bustling greater Charlotte area, offering a world of convenience and services to meet every need and desire. For today’s growing families, the highly acclaimed Weddington School District is a major lure to this popular suburban community.

But life in and around the majestic streets of Lake Forest Preserve is not all work and no play.  There are numerous prestigious golf clubs in the area, and South Charlotte is virtually at the heart of a shopper’s paradise. The Carolina Place and South Park Malls along with the Promenade on Providence, Arboretum and Stonecrest Shopping Centers are nearby, featuring a choice of leading retailers. And the invitingly quaint downtown areas of communities such as Waxhaw and Matthews offer a delightful variety of boutiques, antiques and specialty stores.

The homes at Lake Forest Preserve have been meticulously designed to provide luxury and comfort with careful attention to every detail. Situated on generous, private homesites, these homes provide residents with distinctive appointments and superb details. Soaring two-story foyers with hardwood floors, spacious family rooms, well-appointed kitchens and luxurious private master suites are just some of the extraordinary features built into every Lake Forest Preserve home.  Formal living and dining rooms are spacious and elegant, while the casual family room in each home will host countless hours of relaxation for Lake Forest Preserve homeowners and their guests.

As in all Orleans homes, extraordinary efforts are made to provide comfortable living with energy efficient heating and air conditioning and insulated windows.

Inside the spectacular homes at Lake Forest Preserve, another world awaits you.Orleans homes at Lake Forest Preserve are created and built with the dynamic innovation, impressive craftsmanship, uncompromising quality, and outstanding value that has been the Orleans trademark for three generations.  Expertly combining the ultimate in convenience, comfort and luxury, Lake Forest Preserve homes feature attached two and three-car garages, dramatic 9’ first floor ceilings, spacious family rooms, and elegant two-story entrance foyers with hardwood flooring.  Magnificent staircases with handsome oak handrails elevate homeowners to the next level of opulence, displaying at least 4 exquisite bedrooms, 2-1/2 lavish baths including posh master bath suites, and oversized closets galore!  Stunning details completing every Lake Forest Preserve home include wall-to-wall designer colored carpeting, roomy kitchen pantry storage area, cultured marble countertops in hall and master baths, and front entry door with brass handleset.  In addition, extensive pre-priced customization features such as grand morning rooms, conservatories, Velux® skylights, and alternate appliance selections are available to suit your personal lifestyle needs.

Orleans, founded by Alfred P. (A.P.) Orleans over 87 years ago, is a name that has been synonymous with quality homebuilding in the Delaware Valley for three generations. Today, 81,500 homes later, A.P.’s grandson, Jeffrey Orleans, continues to lead the company in the proud tradition of excellence that has made it one of the Delaware Valley’s and Southeast’s largest, trusted and most respected homebuilders.

Lake Forest Preserve... an exceptional community built on a third generation reputation. Skillfully crafted, spacious executive single family homes. Orleans welcomes you home!