Pace Development Group recently completed this unique, chateau-inspired amenity center at Chateau Meadows, a Lennar community in Charlotte. Originally a personal residence for former Springs Industries Inc., executive, Walter Y. Elisha, the property was built in 1987 and stood empty for many years. This French country home was reimagined into a modern-day community clubhouse.
With the help of architect Fryday and Doyne, we retained the beauty of the former residence and its distinct architectural elements, and restored many of the original features to their former grandeur — timber rafters in the great room, a winding staircase off the main foyer, and the existing terra cotta tiled floors. The former three-car garage was converted into the bathhouse for the new swimming pool, and the original master bedroom suite was transformed into a fitness center. This neighborhood amenity building echoes old world charm and offers all the modern conveniences that residents look for, including a pickleball court!
