20020 Schooner Drive, Cornelius, NC

About the home

An exceptional private estate in the heart of Cornelius, this home offers a rare combination of luxury, privacy, and versatility on more than two acres of fully gated grounds. With the main house being built in 2023, this extraordinary compound features a 4,923-square-foot main residence, a separate 1,427-square-foot guest house with 3 bedrooms & 2 full baths, and a private heated saltwater pool with an infinity-edge spa.  Beautifully updated guest house to complement the main residence, features hardwood floors throughout and timeless luxury finishes, offering exceptional flexibility for multigenerational living, extended guests, a private retreat, or additional living accommodations. The main residence showcases refined craftsmanship throughout, including white oak hardwoods, boxed white oak beams, a striking stained mahogany entry, expansive 12-foot multi-slide doors, and a sophisticated custom aluminum glass-enclosed office. The chef’s kitchen features custom solid-wood cabinetry and a premium Thermador appliance package with a 48-inch gas range and dual 30" refrigerator/freezer combo. Thoughtful amenities include motorized shades in the office & primary bedroom & primary bath, two laundry rooms, whole-home technology prewiring, surround sound in the living room, kitchen & patio, two HVAC systems, a tankless gas water heater, and a direct-vent gas fireplace.  Outside, beautifully landscaped grounds and exceptional privacy create a true estate-like setting, while the location places you minutes from Lake Norman, premier dining, shopping, and Charlotte. A truly distinctive offering where architectural elegance, modern luxury, and unparalleled versatility come together.

Price in context

• Asking $772 per square foot.
• That is in line with the $772 median across 19 active $1.5M+ homes in Cornelius.
• 13th highest asking price of 19 active $1.5M+ homes in Cornelius.
• 12th largest by living area of the 19 with a recorded size.
• No price changes since it was listed.
• 0 days on the market, listed 2026-10-09.
• County tax assessment $2,501,350; the asking price is 1.52× the assessed value.

Location

Neighborhood: Rockridge Shores, Mecklenburg County, ZIP 28031.

Straight-line distances

• Uptown Charlotte: 18.4 mi
• Charlotte Douglas International Airport: 19.4 mi
• Charlotte Country Club: 19.7 mi
• Wilson Air Center (private aviation, CLT): 19.7 mi
• SouthPark Mall: 23.5 mi
• Quail Hollow Club: 26.5 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

European

Levels

Two

Construction

Brick Partial, Hardboard Siding

Roof

Architectural Shingle, Other - See Remarks

Builder

Lagniappe Homes

Bathrooms

6 full, 1 half

Fireplace

Yes

Flooring

Tile, Wood

Kitchen & appliances

Bar Fridge, Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Hood, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater

Heating

Central, Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air, Gas

Garage

4 spaces

Parking

Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener

Exterior

In-Ground Hot Tub / Spa

Pool

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

Waterfront

Boat Ramp – Community

Lot

Cleared, Private

Community

Lake Access

County

Mecklenburg

Comparable homes on the market

• 21216 Rio Oro Drive, Cornelius — $3,975,000, 5 bd, 5,188 sq ft, 0.5 mi away
• 21024 Norman Shores Drive, Cornelius — $5,395,000, 4 bd, 5,000 sq ft, 0.6 mi away
• 21206 Captiva Court, Cornelius — $3,350,000, 5 bd, 4,048 sq ft, 0.7 mi away
• 20727 Pointe Regatta Drive, Cornelius — $3,100,000, 4 bd, 4,246 sq ft, 0.9 mi away
• 20334 Bethelwood Lane, Cornelius — $3,000,000, 5 bd, 4,694 sq ft, 1.1 mi away
• 620 Southwest Drive #301, Davidson — $3,295,000, 3 bd, 2,550 sq ft, 1.2 mi away

See it privately

Nicholas and Miriam Peters show every home personally. Peters & Associates, 4401 Barclay Downs Dr #132, Charlotte, NC 28209. Office 980-391-4595. Request a private showing.