How Bartlett Manor Lets Buyers Shape a 7,000-Sq-Foot Estate

Bartlett Manor is a five-acre parcel in Mint Hill, North Carolina, where a buyer can commission a 7,000-square-foot custom home starting at $3.995 million. The price includes a guided design-build process with architect Mike Novick, builder Rich Bridwell, and interior designer Lori Trubinsky. The site also allows for an equestrian setup, a carriage house, or a pool–each a separate contract.

Most luxury new construction in the Charlotte area locks buyers into a pre-set floor plan with minor finish choices. Bartlett Manor lets a buyer shape the floor plan, rooflines, and site improvements before the first foundation pour, Bridwell said. The team has worked together on prior projects, which reduces coordination risk during the build.

The property sits off a private road, five minutes from downtown Mint Hill and 15 minutes from SouthPark. Easy access to I-485 makes the commute to Uptown Charlotte or Charlotte Douglas airport about 25 minutes in light traffic. The five acres are mostly cleared, with mature trees along the southern boundary, and no HOA restrictions limit building placement or outbuildings.

Shonn Ross of Savvy + Co. Real Estate, the listing agent, said buyers typically fall into two groups: Charlotte professionals who want acreage without losing urban access, and horse owners looking for a property close to the WEF circuit. The design package includes an interior consultation with Trubinsky, whose firm manages selections from flooring to lighting. The buyer can choose to use her team or hire their own designer.

Novick, the residential designer, has been drawing homes in the Southeast for 40 years. His plans for Bartlett Manor use stone, brick, and steel-inspired windows, with a covered porch running the full rear elevation. The main level puts the primary suite on one wing and the kitchen-great room on the other, a layout that keeps guest spaces separate from the owner's quarters.

Base price covers the main residence shell, basic finishes, and a two-car garage. Options include a three-bay garage, a carriage house with a full apartment above, a saltwater pool with a spa, a tennis or pickleball court, and a stable with a fenced paddock. The carriage house can also serve as a rental unit or guest house.

The disclaimer states that all renderings, square footage, and pricing are conceptual and subject to change. Buyers should verify dimensions and costs with the builder before signing. The project timeline depends on permitting and site work. Bridwell's typical custom build runs 12–18 months.

Bartlett Manor offers a framework, not a finished product. The buyer who wants a one-of-a-kind estate near Charlotte gets a pre-vetted team and a blank site. The buyer who wants to close in 90 days and pick paint colors will walk away.