20428 Island Forest Drive

Cornelius , NC 28031

MLS#: 4243921

$3,295,000

Status: Closed
Listing number: 4243921
Listing provided by: J. Lyn Signature Properties Inc.
Listing agent phone: None
Last update: 2 months ago
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Island Forest - Residential

Property

Beds

5

Full Baths

3

1/2 Baths

1

Year Built

1996

Sq.Footage

5,612

Rare Waterfront Luxury on Lake Norman. Extraordinary opportunity to own an award-winning Cornelius lakefront home offering 99 ft pristine lakefront, stunning water views and unmatched craftsmanship. Every inch of this 5,612 sq.ft. (all above grade) was meticulously designed for luxury and livability. Enjoy a library/billiard room, exercise room & sauna, wine cellar, main-level primary suite, elevator, gourmet kitchen with fossil inlay, media room, and a 3-car garage w/ abundant storage. Style continues with a 3rd-floor studio with panoramic views, 2 indoor fireplaces & 3 upper balconies with fireplace. Resort-style outdoor kitchen, firepit, massive patio, entertaining space & covered dock. Impervious exempt lot allows for potential pool within setbacks. Smart functionality abounds w/ an in-ground irrigation system, whole-home automation, blackout shades, blinds that adjust with the sun, tankless water heater, central vac, generator, heated primary bathroom floor, Sonos audio wi/ room-by-room controls, oasis landscaping & more! Offers private deeded dock AND neighborhood community dock! Lush, professionally landscaped grounds complete this private oasis with both a deeded dock and community dock access—an unparalleled combination on Lake Norman. Tranquil and timeless, this estate radiates elegance from the moment you arrive.

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Other Interior Features

    Built-in Features, Central Vacuum, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Sauna, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)

  • Total Bedrooms

    5

  • Bathrooms

    3

  • 1/2 Bathrooms

    1

  • Above Grade Finished Area

    5612.0

  • Basement YN

    NO

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Humidity Control, Multi Units, Zoned

  • Fireplace YN

    YES

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Central, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas

  • Pet friendly

    N/A

Exterior

  • Garage

    Yes

  • Garage spaces

    3

  • Construction Materials

    Stone

  • Other Exterior Features

    Boat Slip, Dock, Fire Pit, Outdoor Kitchen

  • Parking

    Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side

  • Patio and Porch Features

    Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch, Screened, Terrace

  • Pool

    No

  • Waterfront YN

    YES

  • View

    Water

Area & Lot

  • Lot Features

    Orchard(s), Level, Wooded, Views, Waterfront

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

Price

  • Sales Price

    $3,295,000

  • Sq. Footage

    5, 612

  • Price/SqFt

    $587

HOA

  • Association

    Yes

  • Association Fee

    $95

  • Association Fee Frequency

    Annually

  • Association Fee Includes

    N/A

School District

  • Elementary School

    Cornelius

  • Middle School

    Bailey

  • High School

    William Amos Hough

Property Features

  • Accessibility Features

    Accessible Elevator Installed, Accessible Entrance

  • Senior Community YN

    NO

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

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Rare Waterfront Luxury on Lake Norman. Extraordinary opportunity to own an award-winning Cornelius lakefront home offering 99 ft pristine lakefront, stunning water views and unmatched craftsmanship. Every inch of this 5,612 sq.ft. (all above grade) was meticulously designed for luxury and livability. Enjoy a library/billiard room, exercise room & sauna, wine cellar, main-level primary suite, elevator, gourmet kitchen with fossil inlay, media room, and a 3-car garage w/ abundant storage. Style continues with a 3rd-floor studio with panoramic views, 2 indoor fireplaces & 3 upper balconies with fireplace. Resort-style outdoor kitchen, firepit, massive patio, entertaining space & covered dock. Impervious exempt lot allows for potential pool within setbacks. Smart functionality abounds w/ an in-ground irrigation system, whole-home automation, blackout shades, blinds that adjust with the sun, tankless water heater, central vac, generator, heated primary bathroom floor, Sonos audio wi/ room-by-room controls, oasis landscaping & more! Offers private deeded dock AND neighborhood community dock! Lush, professionally landscaped grounds complete this private oasis with both a deeded dock and community dock access—an unparalleled combination on Lake Norman. Tranquil and timeless, this estate radiates elegance from the moment you arrive.

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