Welcome to Cornelius
Located in Cornelius, NC, on scenic Lake Norman, The Peninsula is widely regarded as one of the lake’s flagship communities.
Home to The Peninsula Club and The Peninsula Yacht Club, as well as some of the region’s most distinctive homes, the community is a popular choice for people evaluating Lake Norman as a lifestyle choice. Here’s our insider’s guide to the community:
WHERE - Located off Catawba Avenue (exit 28 on I-77) in Cornelius, just 25 minutes north of uptown Charlotte near the southern shores of Lake Norman.
WHAT - A community of over 900 luxury golf course and waterfront homes, all woven amongst a championship Rees Jones designed golf course, as well as a world class sailing and yachting marina.
Key Features & Areas:
JETTON PARK - One of the most scenic county parks in North Carolina, Jetton Park’s tall pines border the scenic Lake Norman shoreline and offer miles of trails, tennis courts, picnic areas, as well as a fantastic playground, all within walking distance of many Peninsula home sites.
THE PENINSULA CLUB - Home to world class dining, fitness, golf, and tennis facilities, this private members only club features casual and elegant dining, dockside take out service, extensive adult and youth fitness, social, and water activities, all centrally located on the main Jetton Road corridor of The Peninsula.
THE PENINSULA YACHT CLUB - A private members only power and sail boating club, The PYC features an active yet very casual social atmosphere which includes one of the premier Fourth of July parties at Lake Norman. Whether members desire fine dining, take out service to the marina, or casual poolside dining, PYC offers relaxed yet sophisticated options, occasionally even hosting a neighborhood farmers market on summer nights.
Key Areas of The Peninsula
PENINSULA CLUB DRIVE & VICINITY - Home to the original phase 1 development, this area is within walking distance of the club, and features both waterfront and off water homes, interwoven around the championship golf course. Popular streets include Stableford Ln, Mainsail Point, Halyard Point, Locharron Ln, and Coveside Ln PENINSULA POINT, JOHN CONNOR CORRIDOR-Midway out Jetton Road into the lake are popular areas like the signature estates of Peninsula Point Ln, as well as the side streets and private community marina on John Connor Road.
THE YACHT CLUB AREA - Anchored by Harbor Light Boulevard, the PYC, and a great children’s park, The Yacht Club Area features the latest and final phase of The Peninsula, and dates to the late 90’s and early 2000’s. Popular waterfront streets include Flying Jib Ln, Town Harbour Ln, as well as the inside streets of Yardarm, Square Sail, and America Cup Lanes. Lake Norman is Charlotte’s source for drinking water, and The Yacht Club Area was the first phase to have water management restrictions placed on the impervious coverage for structures on each lot. Prospective buyers are advised to secure real estate representation familiar with navigating the survey issues this restriction can occasionally create.
POPULAR NEARBY SMALL ENCLAVES & SIDE STREETS - Jetton Road, the main artery serving The Peninsula, is also home to many small niche’ enclaves and side streets which operate independently yet are eligible to join either private club. Upper Jetton Road, winding through tall pines and shoreline vistas to its end point mid-lake, is home to some of Mecklenburg County’s finest residences. Other popular waterfront enclaves include Shearwater Point, Patrick’s Purchase, Belle Isle Drive, and The Enclave at Jetton Cove.
