Beside Ballantyne, Scots Hill is located in a burgeoning new city center that boasts a golf resort, pricey homes, shopping centers and a growing, prestigious office park.

A half-mile away is Ballantyne Commons East and a bit further is Stonecrest. These markets feature Harris Teeter, Hannaford's, Dean & Deluca, salons, pet stores, pharmacies, restaurants and nightspots.

1-485 is minutes away, which means Carolina Place Mall, SouthPark and downtown Charlotte are easily accessible.

What's to come? In 2001, one of Mecklenburg County's largest YMCA complexes will open complete with children's water park. Also planned is a new shopping center in the style of Phillips Place at the corner of Highway 521 and Providence Road West - which will be separated from Scots Hill by a wetland buffer.