18632 Nantz Road, Cornelius, NC

About the home

An extraordinary architect-designed Lake Norman waterfront estate where timeless craftsmanship meets modern luxury. Built in 2017 on 4.4 private waterfront acres, this historically-accurate and inspired custom home offers approximately 6,850 heated square feet across three finished levels, plus a walk-in attic ready for future expansion. Designed for both grand entertaining and everyday living, the home features 7 bedrooms, 7 full baths, 2 half baths, soaring 11-foot ceilings, three fireplaces (one is a large wood burning model with swinging cooking arm), RIM locks throughout the home (skeleton keys), formal living and dining rooms, a handsome library/office with custom built-ins, homework/craft room, billiards room, poker room, dedicated home theater, fitness room, and a walk-out lower level complete with a well-appointed custom wet bar. The chef's kitchen is appointed with a Wolf gas range, separate Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer, custom cabinetry, and exceptional finishes throughout. The main-level owner's suite provides a private retreat, while an elevator shaft has already been incorporated into the design for future accessibility. The master-craftsman stairway has a continuous handrail that travels throughout all 4 stories leading from the basement to the walk-in attic. Outdoor living is equally impressive with over 2,200 square feet of covered porches overlooking the water, an oversized custom saltwater heated pool and spa, pool lanai with a full bathroom, brick fire pit, water fountain feature (winterized), and professionally landscaped grounds accented by mature crape myrtles and white vinyl horse fencing. A circular driveway, four-car garage, and 40-foot RV cover provide exceptional convenience. Enjoy the best of Lake Norman with a covered dock, double jet ski lift (convertible for a boat lift), dredged cove, riprap shoreline, and city water and sewer. Custom constructed with impressive 27-foot architectural columns on the front and rear, this one-of-a-kind residence delivers unmatched quality, privacy, and waterfront living. A rare opportunity to own one of Lake Norman's most distinctive custom estates.

Price in context

• Asking $715 per square foot.
• That is 7% below the $767 median across 20 active $1.5M+ homes in Cornelius.
• 10th highest asking price of 20 active $1.5M+ homes in Cornelius.
• 7th largest by living area of the 20 with a recorded size.
• No price changes since it was listed.
• 2 days on the market, listed 2026-07-02.
• County tax assessment $2,908,800; the asking price is 1.68× the assessed value.

Location

Neighborhood: None, Mecklenburg County, ZIP 28031.

Straight-line distances

• Uptown Charlotte: 16.8 mi
• Charlotte Douglas International Airport: 17.7 mi
• Wilson Air Center (private aviation, CLT): 18.0 mi
• Charlotte Country Club: 18.3 mi
• SouthPark Mall: 22.0 mi
• Quail Hollow Club: 24.9 mi

Assigned schools

• Elementary: Cornelius
• Middle: Bailey
• High: William Amos Hough

School assignments come from the listing and can change; confirm with the district.

Features

Style

Colonial, Georgian, Williamsburg

Levels

Three

Construction

Brick Partial, Fiber Cement

Roof

Metal

Bathrooms

7 full, 2 half

Basement

Daylight, Walk-Out Access

Fireplace

Yes

Interior

Attic Walk In, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry, Wet Bar, Other - See Remarks

Flooring

Tile, Wood

Kitchen & appliances

Convection Microwave, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Electric Range, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Freezer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, Exhaust Fan, Exhaust Hood, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Range, Ice Maker, Self Cleaning Oven

Heating

Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric, Multi Units

Garage

4 spaces

Parking

Circular Driveway, Driveway, Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, RV Access/Parking, Shared Driveway

Exterior

Elevator, Fire Pit, Dock - Floating, In-Ground Hot Tub / Spa, In-Ground Irrigation, Porte-cochere, Other - See Remarks

Pool

Fenced, Heated, In Ground, Outdoor Pool, Pool/Spa Combo, Salt Water

Waterfront

Boat Lift, Covered structure, Retaining Wall, Dock, Other - See Remarks

View

Water, Year Round

Lot

Waterfront, Wooded

County

Mecklenburg

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See it privately

Nicholas and Miriam Peters show every home personally. Peters & Associates, 4401 Barclay Downs Dr #132, Charlotte, NC 28209. Office 704-264-4572. Request a private showing.