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3386 Governors Island Dr, Denver, NC 28037

Denver, NC 28037

4

bedrooms

6

baths

7,100

sq.ft.

$690

price per sf

Property TypeResidential
Year Built1991
Carnarri Cofield

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Carnarri Cofield

REALTOR®

About This Property

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.

About the Neighborhood

Homes for sale in 28037 place buyers in Denver, the unincorporated community anchoring Lincoln County's eastern shoreline along Lake Norman, one of the most rapidly appreciating real estate markets in the entire greater Charlotte region. The zip code's residential landscape spans an impressive range from mid-century lakefront cottages and established ranch homes on mature tree-lined streets to sweeping new construction luxury communities with deeded boat slips and resort-style amenities responding to sustained buyer demand. East Lincoln Drive and the Denver corridor along NC-16 provide a dense and growing retail, dining, and services infrastructure, while Lake Norman State Park on the western shore offers hiking and mountain biking trails complementing direct lake access available throughout the zip code. Major employers in the Lincoln County industrial corridor and along the I-77 business park developments in Mooresville are within a 20–25 minute drive, and Uptown Charlotte is approximately 35–40 minutes via NC-16 and I-77. The 28037 real estate market offers buyers genuine lakefront and lake-access opportunities at price points that continue to attract significant demand from Charlotte metro buyers seeking waterfront lifestyle value.

Property Features

Property Description

  • Beds Total: 4
  • Full Baths: 6
  • Half Baths: 1
  • Year Built: 1991
  • Living Area: 7,100 sqft
  • New Construction: No
  • MLS #: 4370065

Additional Home Features

  • Subdivision: Governors Island
  • Neighborhood: Governors Island

Association

  • Association Fee: $458
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Name: Governors Island HOA
  • HOA Required: Yes

Utilities

  • Cable Connected
  • Electricity Connected
  • Phone Connected
  • Propane
  • Underground Power Lines
  • Underground Utilities

Interior Features

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-in Features
  • Cable Prewire
  • Central Vacuum
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Kitchen Island
  • Open Floorplan
  • Pantry
  • Split Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Wet Bar
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Propane, Zoned
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Dual, Electric, Multi Units, Zoned
  • Laundry Room
  • Main Level

Appliances

  • Bar Fridge
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Double Oven
  • Dual Flush Toilets
  • Gas Range
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Ice Maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Construction Materials

  • Fiber Cement
  • Hard Stucco
  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Roof: Tile

Cooling

  • Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Central Air
  • Dual
  • Electric
  • Multi Units
  • Zoned

Foundation Details

  • Crawl Space

Heating

  • Central
  • Forced Air
  • Propane
  • Zoned

Laundry Features

  • Laundry Room
  • Main Level

Levels

  • Two

Parking Features

  • Driveway
  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Garage Faces Front
  • Garage Shop
  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • 0

Exterior Features

  • Dock - Floating
  • In-Ground Irrigation
  • Outdoor Shower
  • Patio/Porch: Balcony, Covered, Patio, Terrace
  • Pool: Heated, In Ground, Outdoor Pool, Pool/Spa Combo

Road

  • Road Responsibility: Private Maintained RoadOther - See Remarks
  • Road Surface Type: Brick, Paved

Sewer

  • County Sewer

WaterSource

  • County Water

Community Features

  • Gated

Architectural Style

  • Post and Beam
  • Transitional

View

  • Long Range
  • Water
  • Year Round

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Wood

Window Features

  • Insulated Window(s)
  • Window Treatments

Fireplace

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Gas
  • Gas Log
  • Great Room
  • Primary Bedroom
  • Other - See Remarks

Location

LISTING COURTESY OF: IVESTER JACKSON CHRISTIE'S

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Carnarri Cofield

$4,900,000

3386 Governors Island Drive

4 bed, 6 bath