$4,900,000
About this home
Widely regarded as the most iconic residence on Governors Island, this extraordinary contemporary post-and-beam masterpiece offers a rare blend of architectural significance, modern luxury, and commanding panoramic views of Lake Norman. Designed by renowned architect Randy Basselman, the home is perfectly positioned on a private point lot within the exclusive gated community to maximize breathtaking water vistas and unparalleled privacy. Walls of glass, soaring post-and-beam design, and sophisticated contemporary finishes create a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living. Offering 4 spacious bedrooms, 5 full baths, and 1 half bath, the residence was thoughtfully designed for both grand-scale entertaining and refined everyday living. At the heart of the home, the gourmet kitchen showcases premium integrated appliances, a Wolf gas range, custom curved cabinetry, and striking designer details. Recently enhanced, the expansive bonus/recreation space now features beautiful hardwood flooring, an updated bar area, and an additional flex space ideal for a private office, creative studio, or executive workspace. Designed to entertain effortlessly, the home offers multiple gathering spaces both inside and out, allowing for intimate evenings, large-scale celebrations, and everything in between. Interior appointments include a dramatic grand foyer, designer lighting, custom remote-controlled roller shades, wet bar, and living spaces curated around the stunning lake backdrop. Outside, resort-inspired amenities create the ultimate waterfront retreat. Enjoy a poolside cabana, hot tub, expansive outdoor entertaining areas, 266 feet of pristine shoreline, and a private dock offering direct access to the best of Lake Norman living. A 4-car garage with sleek Clopay frosted glass doors complements the home’s bold architectural presence. Situated on a serene .68-acre point lot, this exceptional offering embodies sophistication, privacy, and timeless design — an architectural jewel and one of Lake Norman’s most distinguished waterfront estates.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS #
- CAR4370065
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- Governors Island
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 46
- On market date
- May 4, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 5.5
- Garage spaces
- 4
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- N/A
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).
- Enrollment
- 423
- Student:teacher ratio
- 17.6:1
- District
- West Lake Preparatory Academy
- Enrollment
- 578
- Student:teacher ratio
- 16.5:1
- District
- Iredell-Statesville Schools
- Enrollment
- 985
- Student:teacher ratio
- 21.0:1
- District
- Lincoln County Schools
Walkability
Blended score for Denver's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated June 19, 2026.
Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.