Space to Live Beautifully.
Highlights
• +/- 1 Acre Estate Homesites
• Custom Homes from $1.9M to $4M
• Homesites from $300k
• Award-Winning Custom Builders
• Nature-Preserved Community
• Minutes to Mint Hill and Charlotte
Grounded Sophistication
Just outside Charlotte, where the city begins to soften into open land and quiet roads, there’s a place that feels increasingly rare.
A place where homes aren’t stacked close together.
Where light fills every room.
Where the land still leads.
Welcome to The Vineyards at Cheval.
Set in the welcoming town of Mint Hill, this thoughtfully designed community offers something many buyers have been searching for but struggling to find: space without sacrifice.
Here, you don’t have to choose between proximity and privacy. Between luxury and authenticity. Between a beautifully crafted home and the natural world around it.
You simply get more of what matters.
Designed to Feel Different
From the moment you enter, The Vineyards at Cheval sets itself apart.
A stately entrance creates a sense of arrival - subtle, but unmistakable. Beyond it, the landscape opens into something more natural, more intentional.
There are no crowded streets or overbuilt amenities. Instead, the community was designed with restraint - preserving what makes it special and allowing the land itself to define the experience.
Everything blends to create a calm, expansive, and deeply livable setting. It’s an experience created not by adding more, but by leaving the right things untouched.
Homes that Live Seamlessly
Every home at The Vineyards at Cheval is custom-built, designed to reflect both personal style and modern living.
Architectural styles range from modern farmhouse to transitional, blending timeless materials with clean, contemporary lines.
Inside, the homes are defined by:
Expansive, light-filled living spaces
Kitchens designed for gathering and connection
Vaulted ceilings and architectural details that add warmth and character
Spa-inspired primary suites that feel like a retreat
Seamless indoor-outdoor living
Optional features like covered terraces, outdoor fireplaces, pools, and outdoor kitchens allow homeowners to extend their living space into the landscape -creating a home that feels complete in every season.
These are homes designed to be lived in, not just admired.
Space Without Compromise
Space has become one of the most sought-after, and hardest to find, elements of luxury living.
At The Vineyards at Cheval, it’s built into every homesite.
With approximately one acre per homesite, homeowners enjoy a level of privacy and freedom that’s increasingly rare this close to Charlotte.
More space between homes.
More room to create outdoor living.
More flexibility to design a home that truly fits your lifestyle.
All without giving up proximity to the city.
This is where value meets lifestyle, offering a unique opportunity to enjoy more land, more home, and more possibilities in a location that keeps you connected.
The Setting: Mint Hill
Mint Hill is a place where community still matters.
Known for its charm, safety, and welcoming atmosphere, it offers a quieter pace of life while continuing to grow and evolve. With a population of just over 27,000, it maintains a small-town feel with everyday conveniences close at hand.
Surrounded by farmland and wooded neighborhoods, Mint Hill provides a natural backdrop for daily life, along with access to parks, trails, and the expansive Stevens Creek Nature Preserve.
Highly rated public schools and proximity to one of the state’s strongest private school networks make it an ideal setting for families, while its strong sense of community appeals to those looking for something more grounded.
Minutes from Charlotte
Just a short drive away, Charlotte offers everything you’d expect from one of the South’s fastest-growing cities.
A nationally recognized dining scene.
A thriving arts and culture community.
Premier shopping destinations.
Top-tier healthcare systems.
Miles of greenways and outdoor spaces.
Consistently ranked among the best places to live and relocate, Charlotte delivers both opportunity and lifestyle, while The Vineyards at Cheval offers a place to retreat at the end of the day.
Featured Builders
The Vineyards at Cheval brings together a select group of the region’s most respected custom home builders - each known for exceptional craftsmanship and thoughtful design.
AR Homes
Art Rutenberg began homebuilding in 1953 and, from the very beginning, was an industry pioneer. His ideals were simple, yet revolutionary: deliver innovative, original home designs of exceptional quality, all while providing a pleasant buying experience.
These ideals helped his company grow to become the largest network of franchise custom homebuilders in the country. Today, they serve as the foundation of our luxury homebuilding company, and we honor Art’s legacy with a continued focus on customer experience. We strive to bring new innovative home designs to life with the finest materials, luxury craftsmanship, and techniques. Our client’s vision always guides the journey, serving as our ultimate inspiration.
Bluewave Custom Builders
Bluewave Custom Builders is committed to creating homes that are tailored expressions of artistry and function. Founded in 2021 on the pillars of quality, integrity, and commitment, Bluewave Custom Builders is driven by a passion for creating homes that exude luxury and precision. They build each home as if it were their own. Each client is family, and relationships are fostered by building trust, performing exceptional craftsmanship, and communicating with complete transparency. They rely on each successful project to reflect their unwavering dedication to excellence.
Bluewave Custom Builders has been named to the 2025 Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Companies, ranking No. 695 with 598% growth over three years.
Costner Building Group
What we do today is shaped by an unexpected discovery inside a high-end home. What appeared beautiful on the surface revealed deeper issues behind the walls, reminding us that true quality goes beyond appearance. It became clear that a home must do more than look good.
Since 2016, we have built homes guided by the belief that building better leads to living better. We believe a home directly influences a family’s health and overall well-being. That is why we focus on durable construction, clean air and thoughtful craftsmanship to support comfort, longevity and healthier living in every home we build.
Westwood
Westwood’s promise is to provide an unparalleled building process from concept to creation. With over two decades of devotion to the craft of building homes, Westwood brings a wealth of knowledge and professionalism to every job. When you choose Westwood, you are assured superb quality from start to finish in a home that is yours and yours alone.
With a combined 50+ years of experience in custom home building, Westwood’s leadership team has built 200+ homes in the Charlotte area.
Linnane Homes
Linnane Homes is a full-service award-winning home-building company. We build homes in many of the Charlotte area’s most popular communities. You can find our homes in Waxhaw, Weddington, Fort Mill, South Charlotte, Mooresville, and Davidson. We have a variety of home plans to choose from, or we can design a plan specifically for your family. We thank you for the opportunity to build your new home, we consider it both an honor and a privilege.
Simonini
We are a team with broad skills and expertise, united by our dedication to building exceptional homes and taking remarkable care of our clients throughout the process. Drawing from our rich history of excellence as a family-owned business, we anticipate our clients’ needs and create spaces with personal touches that will elevate the way they live and work for decades to come. Get to know the Simonini history, team, approach and achievements below.
Some communities offer convenience.
Others offer space.
The Vineyards at Cheval offers both, along with something more difficult to define, but easy to feel.
A sense of calm.
A connection to the land.
A home that reflects how you truly want to live.
Room to breathe. Room to build. Room to live beautifully.
