Charlotte Real Estate Agent Brian Belcher

Ground broke February 7, 2008 for the new Bridges of Mint Hill shopping complex. Belk, Dillards, Barnes and Nobel and Consolidated Theatres are all on board for the Bridges. Similar to the Stonecrest complex in Ballantyne, The Bridges will contain freestanding stores and finished outdoor spaces.

The 1.3 million square feet of shopping space is a welcome addition to the community for most, but has inspired some controversy. The main issue that arose concerned the dislocation of the heelsplitter, an endangered species. Secondary issues arose from questions about traffic troubles that could arise from increased use of Lawyers Road and Baines School Road.

My wife and I along with our two sons moved last year from South Charlotte to Mint Hill. We have truly grown to love our new town.

First and foremost, Mint Hill is a friendly, down to earth town. The people of Mint Hill are proude of their town and Scottish heritage, and they take their history seriously. Mint Hill is also a town on the move - it is growing by leaps and bounds, but is still has that charming small town feel with a quaint downtown, the Mint Hill Madness festival and parade in September, a Scottish Highland festival in the spring and an active community calendar.

My wife and I have enjoyed discovering the restaurants and shops in downtown Mint Hill. Jimmy's Place is excellent for downhome southern style food including a great breakfast, Big Guys is our choice for pizza and Penny's Place is a really cool place for breakfast or lunch - it is a local hangout than has been in Mint Hill forever!

We are also 20 minutes from practically anywhere in Charlotte - which makes living in Mint Hill convenient.

Anyway, maybe we will see you our way sometime - if you are ever playing golf in Olde Sycamore give us a shout when you hit the 11th fairway!