When I started my new home sales career in 2001, I would pass Cedarfield on my way back and forth to our corporate office at the Huntersville Business Park. The west side of Exit 23 was pretty much the business park, Novant (then called Presbyterian Hospital), and an early Rosedale with Harris Teeter and Bi Lo (now Publix). It felt like growth was on its way, and Cedarfield already felt like one of the few “anchor” neighborhoods, offering traditional old school vibes with larger yards and cul de sacs, which I knew would be harder to find as Huntersville’s planning ordinances would take shape over the next few years.
So when Ms. Warren asked us about selling her home in Cedarfield, we were delighted to help. She taught all three of our kids at Cornelius Elementary and after 12 years, she is now moving on to a new chapter in her career. She’s the kind of teacher who gets invited to her students’ weddings because she meant so much to them in elementary school, and she has even been invited by her students to join their group chats.
After seeing her house, we learned that the way she cares about her students is the same way she has cared about the home she has lived in for over 20 years. And while this house has been a wonderful home for Ms. Warren, it’s also the kind of place that’s easy to picture yourself in the moment you walk through the door.
One of the Prettiest Streets in Cedarfield
The home is located on Doe Path Lane, which is one of the prettiest streets in Cedarfield with mature trees, large yards and a cul-de-sac at the end of it. It’s the type of street in the type of neighborhood where kids ride their bikes to the pool in the summer. And I know this to be true. Our 14 year old, Noah, is working with us this summer and he and I took our bikes and a GoPro to explore Cedarfield (Check out our Cedarfield Bike Tour Here). To view the 3D Matterport Click Here. Click Here to see the listing page.
Walking In
As Brian and I waited under the covered stoop we noticed the well maintained exterior paint and we talked about how, even though it was beautiful that day, it was so nice to have a cover for guests in case of rain.
When we stepped inside, the two story foyer felt welcoming, big enough for all of us to visit without feeling crowded. We don’t talk about it much, but a true, traditional foyer isn’t as common as it used to be, so having a space like that is really nice. On a practical note, I think about parents who come to our house and end up standing there while their kids scramble to find their things, getting a full view of whatever chaos is going on that day. It would be nice to have a gathering spot like this where everyday life isn’t on full display every time a casual guest drops by.
However, this home wasn’t concealing any chaos. The colors are calm and neutral, and the picture frame and chair rail molding make the first floor feel finished and elegant without being stuffy. Off the foyer there’s a powder room, and then the house gives you options. You can walk straight into the kitchen if that’s where everyone ends up, or turn left into the family room without having to cut through one space to reach the other.
The family room has the kind of fireplace that immediately makes you think of the holidays and three glass doors along the back wall open straight out to the deck. Together they give the room character and charm.
The Kitchen and Dining Room
The kitchen has been updated in a way that feels current but not trendy: white cabinets, quartz counters, tile backsplash, stainless appliances, and a big single bowl sink with a touch faucet. I personally love the double windows over the sink because it makes it easy to keep an eye on whoever’s in the backyard or to take a quick mental break during meal prep or clean up and just look out at the trees. The formal dining room has a bay window and opens into the front living room, so you can use those spaces however life looks that week, whether that’s big family dinners, a playroom, a music room, or a quiet spot to read.
Upstairs
Upstairs, all four bedrooms and the laundry are together, which just makes day to day life easier. The primary bedroom has a vaulted ceiling and walk in closet, and the bathroom has an extra long double vanity, garden tub, separate shower, and a window so it feels open and bright. It is a spacious bathroom and offers a lot of flexibility if a future owner decides to update the finishes or rework the layout.
The three secondary bedrooms share a hall bath with another double vanity, which helps a lot on school mornings.
Bonus Space
From the fourth bedroom there is a staircase that leads to a finished third floor with its own heat and air. The ceiling height keeps it out of the “official” square footage, but when you are standing up there it lives like the rest of the house. It is the kind of space that can change with you over time: playroom now, art studio or media room later, extra storage, or a place to send noisy teenagers when you need the main floor quiet.
The Backyard
The outdoors might be my favorite part of the home. The back deck has room for both a seating area and a grill, which is great for entertaining, and the fenced yard feels more like a park than a generic clear cut backyard. With landscaped beds, mature trees, plenty of grass for pets or kids, and enough sun for a small garden if that’s your thing, it’s the type of yard that is very hard to find in Huntersville. On a practical note, the two car garage has a door out to the side yard, and it is one of those things you might not appreciate until you see how much more convenient it is when getting the mower or sports gear out does not mean dragging everything through the gate and around to the front of the house.
Living in Cedarfield
Cedarfield offers the kind of neighborhood setup that is hard to find now. You have the pool and neighborhood swim team, playground, sport court, and a spring fed catch and release pond, the kind of amenities you might find in newer subdivisions, but in a setting that feels established rather than cookie cutter.
Exploring the Area
We also took our bikes and GoPros down the greenway from Cedarfield. This was actually the third time I have loaded up our bikes to ride it because it is such a fun stretch and really does feel like a true escape, even though you are still in Huntersville. We will have a separate video and blog about that ride, but it is worth noting here that having that kind of greenway experience so close to home is a big part of the draw. The greenway access itself is a huge bonus. Torrence Creek Greenway now runs about three miles after a 2024 expansion that added boardwalks, two bridges, and a lit tunnel under I-77 with public art. It ties Cedarfield into Rosedale Nature Park, the CATS park and ride, and the Carolina Thread Trail, so you can walk or bike out of the neighborhood and actually get somewhere without getting in the car, which is ideal on a relaxed weekend.
What’s Around Exit 23 Now
Around Exit 23, there are so many more restaurant and grocery options than there were back in 2001. Harris Teeter, Publix and Lowes Foods are right outside of the neighborhood with Food Lion just over the I-77 bridge. Just down at Exit 23 you have plenty of places to eat, from local favorites like Killington’s and Pinky’s Westside Grill to City Barbeque and Famous Toastery for brunch, plus Metro Diner, Hawthorne’s NY Pizza & Bar, Poke Bros, and Verde Latin along Gilead when you are looking for something quick that’s not a big chain.
Why We Love Cedarfield
Twenty five years ago, Cedarfield felt like an anchor on the edge of a wave of growth in Huntersville. Back then it made up a big slice of the town; today, Cedarfield is just a small piece of a much bigger place, but it still has that same familiar, neighborhood feel.
It’s easy to imagine the next owner loving this home as much as Ms. Warren has.
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