Kolter Homes Celebrates Three Award-Winning Designs in the 2026 Charlotte Parade of Homes
2026 Charlotte Parade of Homes
Award-Winning New Homes Near Charlotte
Distinguished home design meets an enriching 55+ lifestyle at two Cresswind communities in the greater Charlotte area.
Recognized Design, Considered in Every Detail
Recognition in the 2026 Charlotte Parade of Homes celebrates three Kolter Homes model homes in the greater Charlotte area: the Gloria and Nina at Cresswind at Rocky River in Locust, North Carolina, and the Madison at Cresswind Wesley Chapel near Waverly, Waxhaw and Charlotte.
For those exploring new construction homes near Charlotte, these award-winning floorplans offer a compelling expression of design that is both inviting and purposeful. Open gathering spaces, private retreats and flexible rooms create a setting for life’s quieter moments and its most memorable occasions, with opportunities to make each home distinctly personal.
The Gloria received a Silver Award, while the Nina and Madison each received Bronze Awards. Their recognition brings attention to three individual designs united by a shared emphasis on livability, flexibility and the experience of coming home.
Meet the Award-Winning Floorplans
Each recognized floorplan brings its own perspective to everyday living, balancing spaces for gathering with room for individual pursuits.
Cresswind at Rocky River
Gloria
1,875 sq. ft.
Approximate base living area
An Inviting Expression of Single-Level Living
The Gloria’s kitchen-front layout establishes a welcoming connection between the kitchen and the home’s main gathering spaces. Morning coffee, an unhurried meal and an evening with friends all find their place within its open design. The owner’s suite, tucked off the Great Room, offers a private retreat.
A flex space introduces another layer of possibility, allowing the home to reflect personal interests and routines. With available structural options, this single-level floorplan offers ways to shape its spaces around the life envisioned within them.
Cresswind at Rocky River
Nina
2,365 sq. ft.
Approximate base living area
A Generous Setting for Everyday Life
With three bedrooms, three baths and a flex space in its base configuration, the Nina offers a generous setting for daily life and time shared with others. Its proportions make room for visiting family, personal pursuits and the comfort of having space to settle in.
The flex space can take on a character of its own, from a dedicated home office to a room for creative interests. Available floorplan options extend that versatility, offering opportunities to create a home that feels individual in both function and style.
Cresswind Wesley Chapel
Madison
2,281 sq. ft.
Approximate base living area
An Elegant Connection Between Shared and Private Spaces
The Madison’s island kitchen anchors the Great Room and dining area, creating a natural center for conversation, casual meals and entertaining. Three bedrooms, three baths and a flex space in its base configuration bring versatility to a floorplan with a clear sense of connection.
The owner’s suite is positioned toward the rear, with secondary bedrooms toward the front, creating separation between personal spaces. Available structural options offer additional ways to tailor this recognized design to individual preferences.
Cresswind at Rocky River: Distinctive Homes, an Enriching Setting
The Gloria and Nina introduce the design possibilities at Cresswind at Rocky River, where a broader collection of new home designs in Locust, NC brings flexible single-family living to a smaller-town setting within the greater Charlotte area. Here, the home is one part of a larger vision for a 55+ lifestyle shaped by recreation, personal interests and meaningful connections.
The Cresswind at Rocky River lifestyle is being planned to make room for days with a more personal rhythm: time to pursue an interest, enjoy the outdoors or reconnect with friends. Planned amenities at Club Cresswind at Rocky River will provide settings for fitness, poolside relaxation and social gatherings. A full-time Lifestyle Director will help bring clubs, events and shared interests into the fabric of community life.
The community’s Locust location and site plan place that experience within reach of the surrounding Charlotte region. Alongside its home designs, move-in ready homes at Rocky River offer another opportunity to discover life at Rocky River.
Cresswind Wesley Chapel: Refined Living Near Charlotte
The Madison’s recognition brings a new distinction to the collection of home designs at Cresswind Wesley Chapel. Near Waverly, Waxhaw and Charlotte, this 55+ community pairs versatile single-family homes with a lifestyle that makes recreation, wellness and connection part of the everyday experience.
The lifestyle at Cresswind Wesley Chapel unfolds beyond the home, creating space for both individual interests and shared experiences. At Club Cresswind at Wesley Chapel, residents can enjoy opportunities to stay engaged, develop interests and spend time with neighbors. A full-time Lifestyle Director supports clubs and activities that give those connections a place to grow.
The Wesley Chapel location complements the community experience with access to destinations throughout the surrounding area. The Madison and other floorplans offer opportunities to personalize a new home, while move-in ready homes at Wesley Chapel provide additional possibilities for those ready to make their move.
Distinguished Design, Made Personal
The character of a home emerges through the relationship between its spaces and the details chosen for them. Flexible rooms accommodate individual pursuits, while cabinetry, flooring and finishes bring personal style into the places where daily life unfolds.
Through the Kolter Design Studio experience, homebuyers receive one-on-one guidance from a design professional to explore selections that complement their preferences and chosen floorplan. Available choices depend on the selected home and construction stage, with opportunities to bring a cohesive vision to the interiors.
This attention to flexibility and personalization reflects Kolter Homes’ approach to homebuilding. At Rocky River and Wesley Chapel, it adds a personal dimension to award-winning design, connecting the home’s layout and finishes with the people who will call it their own.
Explore Award-Winning Home Design Near Charlotte
The 2026 Charlotte Parade of Homes recognition celebrates the Gloria, Nina and Madison, while the communities around them give each design a broader sense of place. Together, they offer an introduction to new homes near Charlotte where personal style, purposeful spaces and an enriching lifestyle come together.
Discover more Kolter Homes communities in the greater Charlotte area or explore 55+ communities by Kolter Homes to find additional opportunities across the Southeast.
Discover the Communities Behind the Recognition
Explore award-winning floorplans, community lifestyles and available homes at Cresswind at Rocky River and Cresswind Wesley Chapel.