Cottages at Marvin Gardens - Waxhaw, NC

About Cottages at Marvin Gardens

Cottages at Marvin Gardens is a 55+ community of 25 single-family homes in Marvin, North Carolina, just south of Charlotte. Saussy Burbank built the neighborhood with a mix of ranch and one-and-a-half-story plans, each finished with brick or stone exteriors, tall roof pitches, and covered rear porches. A homeowners' association handles lawn maintenance for homes and common areas, and Marvin's location near Waverly and Blakeney keeps shopping, dining, and everyday errands close by.

Cottages at Marvin Gardens Amenities & Lifestyle

Cottages at Marvin Gardens keeps amenities simple: residents have access to a gathering area within the community, and sidewalks line both sides of the street beneath mature trees, making walking part of everyday life here rather than an activity residents need to drive somewhere else for. There's no clubhouse or on-site activities director, so residents looking for organized classes and events typically find them through the surrounding Marvin and Waxhaw area rather than within the community itself.

A homeowners' association covers lawn maintenance for both individual homes and the community's shared spaces, so residents don't spend their weekends mowing or edging. Pets are allowed at Cottages at Marvin Gardens, with some restrictions in place through the HOA.

Cottages at Marvin Gardens Homes & Real Estate

Saussy Burbank began construction on Cottages at Marvin Gardens in 2021 and completed the community's 25 single-family homes in 2023.

Floor plans include a three-bedroom ranch and one-and-a-half-story designs with four bedrooms, each with brick or stone fronts, tall roof pitches, painted columns, and cedar brackets or accents that set the homes apart from the street. Inside, doorways are wider than standard, and doors stand eight feet tall, paired with 10-foot ceilings for an open feel. The owner's suite sits on the main floor in every plan, with a curbless entry shower, a built-in shower seat, and wall framing that can support grab bars if a resident adds them later.

Homes include a finished garage, French doors leading out to a covered rear or screened porch, and SPC luxury vinyl flooring through the common living areas. Many kitchens include a double oven, and Saussy Burbank installed Bermuda sod and irrigation throughout the community.

Marvin, NC Area

Cottages at Marvin Gardens is located in the town of Marvin, North Carolina, a small community in Union County along the southeastern edge of the Charlotte metro, bordered by Charlotte, Waxhaw, and Weddington. Homes here carry a Waxhaw mailing address, though the community itself sits in Marvin.

Residents are within walking distance of a Publix at the corner of Providence Road and New Town Road, making it easy to pick up what's needed for the day without a special trip. Walmart and Lowe's are also nearby for larger grocery runs and home projects.

For dining and shopping beyond the daily basics, Waverly and Blakeney are both close by— two mixed-use districts with a range of restaurants and retail. Marvin's position near several interstates also makes it straightforward to reach the surrounding Charlotte area for work, appointments, or a night out.