18416 Peninsula Club Drive, Cornelius, NC

About the home

Welcome to 18416 Peninsula Club Drive, an exceptional golf course home overlooking the 8th hole of The Peninsula Club Golf Course, where timeless architecture, quality craftsmanship, and thoughtful updates create a truly move-in-ready residence. An impressive two-story foyer with a dramatic barrel-vaulted hallway welcomes you into a home filled with elegant details including extensive crown molding, wainscoting, beadboard, deep window sills, 8-foot doors, and two beautifully refinished hardwood staircases. Newly refinished hardwood floors extend throughout the main level, with additional hardwoods added to the primary suite, while fresh neutral paint provides a timeless backdrop for any style. Primary Bathroom beautifully updated in 2026. Other updates in 2026 include new GE Monogram dishwasher and new hot water heater. Designed for both everyday living and entertaining, the gourmet kitchen features custom ceiling-height cabinetry, dual island sinks, a Wolf 6-burner gas cooktop, double Wolf wall ovens (one convection), Wolf microwave, Wolf warming drawer, Sub-Zero refrigerator, and a 100-bottle Euro-Cave wine refrigerator. The adjoining family room offers custom built-ins with a lighted bar, built-in speakers, and a striking floor-to-ceiling marble fireplace. The luxurious primary suite includes a spa-inspired bath with heated marble floors, a deep soaking tub, and updated cabinetry. Upstairs you’ll find generously sized bedrooms with oversized walk-in closets, teak hardwood flooring, concrete subfloor construction for enhanced sound reduction. The home also includes a bonus room with surround sound, two walk-in attic storage areas that could be transformed into over 1300 square feet of living space., Enjoy views of the 8th green from two of the upstairs bedrooms. . Extensive improvements continue throughout the exterior, including refreshed paint, refinished solid mahogany front door, stacked stone accents, aluminum-clad Hurd casement windows with replaced glass panes, new patio doors, upgraded irrigation, and professionally designed low-maintenance perennial landscaping. Outdoor living is equally impressive with a stamped concrete patio, stacked stone retaining walls, aluminum fencing, mature trees providing exceptional privacy, and a backyard that has previously received HOA approval for an inground pool. An oversized two-car garage with enough vertical clearance that includes a vehicle lift, expanded concrete driveway with decorative pavers, dual 50-gallon water heaters, and countless additional upgrades complete this meticulously maintained luxury home in one of Lake Norman’s most sought-after communities. Preliminary pool approval from the Architectural Review Committee,

Price in context

• Asking $507 per square foot.
• That is 15% below the $598 median across 44 active $1.5M+ homes in Cornelius.
• 23rd highest asking price of 44 active $1.5M+ homes in Cornelius.
• 23rd largest by living area of the 43 with a recorded size.
• No price changes since it was listed.
• 1 days on the market, listed 2026-10-09.
• County tax assessment $1,249,700; the asking price is 1.73× the assessed value.
• HOA dues $807 (semi-annually).

Location

Neighborhood: The Peninsula, Mecklenburg County, ZIP 28031.

Straight-line distances

• Uptown Charlotte: 16.8 mi
• Charlotte Douglas International Airport: 17.3 mi
• Wilson Air Center (private aviation, CLT): 17.7 mi
• Charlotte Country Club: 18.5 mi
• SouthPark Mall: 21.9 mi
• Quail Hollow Club: 24.8 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

Levels

Two

Construction

Stone, Synthetic Stucco

Bathrooms

3 full, 1 half

Fireplace

Yes

Interior

Attic Stairs Pulldown, Attic Walk In, Garden Tub, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Closet(s)

Flooring

Carpet, Tile, Wood

Kitchen & appliances

Bar Fridge, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Wine Refrigerator

Heating

Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Garage

2 spaces

Parking

Circular Driveway, Attached Garage

Exterior

In-Ground Irrigation

View

Golf Course

Lot

On Golf Course, Private

County

Mecklenburg

Comparable homes on the market

• 19125 Peninsula Point Drive, Cornelius — $14,500,000, 6 bd, 12,002 sq ft, also in The Peninsula
• 18426 Peninsula Cove Lane, Cornelius — $2,999,000, 4 bd, 5,127 sq ft, also in The Peninsula
• 18300 Scotscraig Lane, Cornelius — $2,775,000, 5 bd, 5,300 sq ft, also in The Peninsula
• 18802 Balmore Pines Lane, Cornelius — $9,950,000, 5 bd, 9,248 sq ft, 0.4 mi away
• 17235 Connor Quay Court, Cornelius — $9,995,000, 6 bd, 14,587 sq ft, 0.6 mi away
• 19053 Double Eagle Drive, Cornelius — $4,200,000, 4 bd, 4,825 sq ft, 0.7 mi away

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.