M/I Homes has opened a new model home in Huntington Forest in southwest Charlotte. The scenic community near Lake Wylie offers six different home plans, ranging from 2,360 to 3,271 square feet, for homebuyers who want great design at an affordable price. Homes here range from $213,990 to $276,935, depending on options selected. The community has convenient access to I-485 and I-77 and is very close to the new Tanger Outlets.

The model home features the Newport plan. In this versatile "ranch-plus" design, buyers can have everything they desire on one level, or add a half-floor for additional living space upstairs with optional full bath. Highlights include a large yet cozy kitchen with center island, a light-filled breakfast area, and formal dining and living room. The living room could be changed into a study with optional French doors.

Enjoy a master suite with separate garden tub and shower on one side of the home, and three additional bedrooms on the other side. The home gives buyers more than more 2,800 square feet if a bonus room is added. Granite countertops and a fireplace add to the appeal and are included in the price.

The Newport is one of six M/I home plans available in Huntington Forest. Others include The Marvin, The Davidson, The Galloway, The Westport, and The Pinnacle. Ranches and two-story homes with up to 7 bedrooms can be built here. The community also has move-in ready homes available now. All are part of M/I’s Eco-series, designed to give buyers an energy-efficient, environmentally friendly home. Every M/I home comes with a 30-year transferable structural warranty.Huntington Forest is an established neighborhood with many wooded homesites.

This swim community includes a pool with children's pool area, cabana, pavilion, and playground. Carowinds, a 398-acre amusement park, is just a few minutes away. Nearby shopping includes Ayrsley and Rivergate Shopping Centers. Schools serving Huntington Forest include Lake Wylie Elementary, Southwest Middle, and Olympic High Schools.

Be first and get more with M/I Homes by calling Kris Bates at 704/286-6498 to schedule a tour, or email salescharlotte@mihomes.com. Model hours 10 am to 6 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and noon to 6 pm on Wednesday and Sunday. For more information, visit www.mihomes.com/info.

To reach the community from I-485 West, take Exit 1, NC-49/South Tryon. Turn left and travel past Ayrsley 4.4 miles. Immediately after Rivergate Shopping Center, turn right at Highway 160, Steele Creek Road, and travel half a mile. Huntington Forest is on the right.

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