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20334 Bethelwood LN Cornelius, NC 28031

5 Beds

4 Baths

4,694 SqFt

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Sun Aug 16, 11:00am - 2:00pm

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 4,694 sqft

Price per Sqft $680

Subdivision Bethelwood Estates

MLS Listing ID 4409057

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 4

Abv Grd Liv Area 2,919

Year Built 1987

Lot Size 1.510 Acres

Acres 1.51

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

Welcome to 20334 Bethelwood, a private Lake Norman estate with grandfathered deep-water dock & new pool on 1.5 acres. Wake up each morning to breathtaking Lake Norman views from this private waterfront estate, ideally positioned on approximately 1.5 acres along one of Cornelius's most desirable streets. Offering 93 feet of updated shoreline, protected deep water and quick access to the open lake, this exceptional property combines the tranquility of a secluded cove with convenient access to Catawba Avenue, I-77 and Uptown Charlotte. A gated entrance opens to an impressive, approximately 475-foot tree-lined driveway surrounded by mature landscaping, wooded natural areas and expansive lawns. More than $70,000 has been invested in tree removal and landscape improvements, creating a rare balance of privacy, open space and usable waterfront grounds. Green Giant evergreens provide additional screening along both sides of the property near the lake, while a dry creek bed helps manage hillside drainage. New sod, an expanded driveway and additional parking further enhance the estate. At the water, paver steps lead directly to the shoreline, beach area and the property's grandfathered covered dock—an increasingly rare Lake Norman feature. The dock includes a floating boat slip with lift, boathouse and covered waterside lounge, all positioned on protected deep water. Its substantial grandfathered footprint offers an opportunity that cannot be replicated under today's shoreline regulations. The outdoor living spaces were designed for effortless entertaining. Added in 2021, the custom heated saltwater pool and spa overlook the lake and feature travertine coping, a spacious paver sun deck and a protective pool cover for safety and simplified maintenance. With the sun rising over the lake and setting behind the home, the pool receives beautiful morning light followed by welcome afternoon and evening shade. A covered Trex deck extends the living space outdoors, while the spa-inspired entertaining area beneath it offers generous room for dining and lounging. Ceiling fans, television connections and speaker wiring make it an ideal setting for lake days, game nights and relaxed evenings with family and friends. Inside, more than 4,600 square feet of custom-built living space includes five bedrooms and four full bathrooms, with lake views from nearly every room. The main level features an inviting great room with a stacked-stone wood-burning fireplace, a light-filled sunroom and a spacious kitchen with a center island. Luxury vinyl plank flooring has been added in the main-level bedrooms and throughout the finished walkout lower level. The lower level provides flexible space for recreation, entertaining or multigenerational living, along with a second wood-burning fireplace and direct access to the backyard, pool and lake. A neutral interior color palette creates a bright, updated backdrop ready for any style. The home has been meticulously maintained and thoughtfully improved. Other updates include, dual HVAC systems replaced in 2020 and 2023, two refrigerators, a dishwasher, washer and dryer, and an upgraded lake-fed irrigation system with a new high-capacity pump. The system is powerful enough to support an additional irrigation zone in the front yard. Additional features include a charming storage shed with electricity, connection to city sewer and water lines already installed on the property for a future city-water connection, pending meter installation and final connection. With no HOA, exceptional privacy, a heated pool and spa, extensive outdoor living areas, a grandfathered deep-water dock and convenient access to I-77, this property offers a Lake Norman lifestyle that is increasingly difficult to find. Enjoy it exactly as it is, or make it the foundation for a one-of-a-kind forever home on a waterfront lot that simply cannot be duplicated. Once-in-a-generation lakefront properties like this rarely reach the market. This is the one.

Location

State NC

County Mecklenburg

Zoning GR

Body of Water Lake Norman

Rooms

Basement Finished, Storage Space, Walk-Out Access

Primary Bedroom Level Upper

Main Level Bedrooms 2

Interior

Interior Features Kitchen Island, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)

Heating Heat Pump

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Carpet, Parquet, Tile, Vinyl

Fireplaces Type Great Room, Recreation Room

Fireplace true

Appliance Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer

Laundry In Basement

Exterior

Exterior Feature Dock - Floating, In-Ground Irrigation

Garage Spaces 2.0

Pool In Ground, Pool/Spa Combo, Salt Water

Waterfront Description Boat Lift,Covered structure,Dock,Pier

Street Surface Concrete,Gated,Paved

Porch Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Rear Porch

Garage true

Building

Lot Description Waterfront

Dwelling Type Site Built

Foundation Basement

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Well

Level or Stories Two

Structure Type Brick Partial,Wood

New Construction false

Schools

Elementary Schools Cornelius

Middle Schools Bailey

High Schools William Amos Hough

Others

Senior Community false

Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional

Listing Terms Cash, Conventional

Special Listing Condition None

Listed by Anita Sabates • Howard Hanna Allen Tate Lake Norman • anita.sabates@allentate.com

David James

Owner/Broker | License ID: 230142

+1(828) 200-0067

David James

20334 Bethelwood LN Cornelius, NC 28031

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