3386 Governors Island Drive
Denver, NC 28037
4 bd · 5 ba · 7,100 sqft · $761/sqft
Highlights
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.
Property Details
Interior Details
- Heating
- Central
- Forced Air
- Propane
- Zoned
- Flooring
- Carpet
- Tile
- Wood
- Sqftmain
- 4315
- Roomcount
- 19
- Sqftlower
- 0
- Sqftthird
- 0
- Sqftupper
- 2785
- Sqftgarage
- 1132
- Bedroommain
- 1
- Bedroomlower
- 0
- Bedroomthird
- 0
- Bedroomupper
- 3
- Fullbathmain
- 2
- Halfbathmain
- 1
- Door Features
- French Doors
- Pocket Doors
- Fullbathlower
- 0
- Fullbaththird
- 0
- Fullbathupper
- 3
- Halfbathlower
- 0
- Halfbaththird
- 0
- Halfbathupper
- 0
- Half Bathrooms
- 1
- Bedroombasement
- 0
- Bedroomsecondlq
- 0
- Total Bathrooms
- 6
- Window Features
- Insulated Window(s)
- Window Treatments
- Fullbathbasement
- 0
- Fullbathsecondlq
- 0
- Halfbathbasement
- 0
- Halfbathsecondlq
- 0
- Laundry Features
- Laundry Room
- Main Level
- 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
- Mainlevelgarageyn
- 1
- Sqftunheatedlower
- 0
- Sqftunheatedthird
- 0
- Sqftunheatedtotal
- 0
- Fireplace Features
- Gas
- Gas Log
- Great Room
- Primary Bedroom
- Other - See Remarks
- Sqfttotalpropertyhla
- 7100
- Sqftunheatedbasement
- 0
- Sqftsecondlivingquarters
- 0
- Sqftsecondlivingquartershla
- 0
Dwelling And Structure
- Architectural Style
- Post and Beam
- Transitional
Square Footage And Levels
- Levels
- Two
- Above Grade Finished Area
- 7100
- Below Grade Finished Area
- 0
Parking And Garage
- Carport Spaces
- 0
- Parking Features
- Driveway
- Attached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Garage Faces Front
- Garage Shop
Exterior Features
- Roof
- Tile
- Exterior Features
- Dock - Floating
- In-Ground Irrigation
- Outdoor Shower
- Construction Materials
- Fiber Cement
- Hard Stucco
- Patio And Porch Features
- Balcony
- Covered
- Patio
- Terrace
Lot And Land
- Lot Features
- Waterfront
- Lot Size Units
- Acres
- Lot Size Dimensions
- 105 X188 X287 X179
Basement And Foundation
- Foundation Details
- Crawl Space
Waterfront And View
- View
- Long Range
- Water
- Year Round
- Waterfront Features
- Dock
- Pier
- Retaining Wall
Utilities
- Sewer
- County Sewer
- Utilities
- Cable Connected
- Electricity Connected
- Phone Connected
- Propane
- Underground Power Lines
- Underground Utilities
- Water Source
- County Water
Financial Information
- Citytaxespaidto
- No City Taxes Paid
- Hoasubjecttodues
- Mandatory
- Proposedspecialassessmentyn
- 0
- Proposedspecialassessmentdescription
- 0
Zoning And Restrictions
- Zoningspecification
- R- M R
Pool And Spa
- Private Pool
- true
- Pool Features
- Heated
- In Ground
- Outdoor Pool
- Pool/Spa Combo
Listed by Susan Dolan (704-560-7201) · Ivester Jackson Christie's (704-655-0586)
Location
- Address
- 3386 Governors Island Drive
- City
- Denver, NC 28037
- Community
- Governors Island
Schools
- Elementary
- Rock Springs
- Middle
- North Lincoln
- High
- North Lincoln
School assignments may change. Contact the school district to confirm.
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