CTR Custom Homes

In this episode, recorded on the veranda at Safe Harbor Peninsula Yacht Club, Jeff sits down with interior designer Sara Brennan of Sara Lynn Brennan Interiors and builder Connor Ruckman of CTR Custom Homes to talk about a spectacular new construction home on Tinker Place in Troutman. 

Connor shares CTR’s story, from its 2015 father-and-son start in Grand Junction, Colorado to its move to Lake Norman, and what drew the company to the area’s lifestyle, climate, and waterfront living. A mutual introduction from broker Nicole Leininger of Ivester Jackson Distinctive Properties helped bring the partnership together.

The conversation digs into what makes this home special: roughly 500 feet of shoreline, a private beach, wide-open water views from nearly every room, and a modern transitional design in soft white stucco oriented so the sunset lands between the dining room windows. 

Sara walks through the interior, natural-stone countertops, a scullery, unexpected architectural details, and family-first touches like a true drop zone and a bottle-fill station, while Connor covers the outdoor kitchen, lake bath, pool, and a new covered dock with a lift and subtle lighting. 

Both reflect on the trust and craftsmanship behind the build and tease what’s next for CTR on Lake Norman.

CTR Custom Homes
https://www.ctrcustomhomes.com/

Sara Lynn Brennan Interiors
https://saralynnbrennan.com/

Special thanks to:

Nicole Leininger
https://nicoleleininger.com/

Safe Harbor Peninsula Yacht Club
https://www.peninsulayacht.com/

About the host:

Jeff Hamm is the creator and producer of The Best of LKN. He’s a local real estate agent and digital marketing professional.

Since 2020, Jeff has been sharing the stories of Lake Norman’s most inspiring small businesses and nonprofits.

When he isn’t working, you can usually find Jeff boating, rooting for Charlotte FC, and taking walks with his English Bulldog, Maisy.

Jeff Hamm
Elevate Land & Realty
Lake Norman | Banner Elk
www.LKNreal.com