on Lake Norman
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"The Charlotte By The
Lake Team"
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on Lake Norman
It's
like being on
vacation ... every day
With its proximity to metropolitan life and the tranquility of life on the lake The Peninsula offers the best of both worlds.
The surroundings of a championship golf course, first-class amenities and a peaceful, waterfront retreat make life in The Peninsula idyllic.
Residents may choose to join The Peninsula Club, an elegant club with a special focus on its 18-hole golf course designed by Rees Jones, or The Peninsula Yacht Club offering boat slips, member activities and access to the club dining room.
Luxury residences start in the mid-$300s; estate homes begin in the million-dollar-and-up range. Homebuyers may select a homesite and an Featured Builder or choose from the selection of homes already under construction or completed.
Lakeside living
You know the feeling ... you've felt it as you near a beach or set sail on a lake. It's the inexplicable, soothing quality of the water. At The Peninsula, you'll feel the pacifying effect of being surrounded by close to 11 miles of shoreline.
Attention to detail
At The Peninsula, we know that the key to excellence is in the details.| • | Architectural guidelines help ensure the quality of every home. | |
| • | A special emphasis has been placed on preserving the community's natural surroundings. | |
| • | Community areas are meticulously landscaped and always in bloom with seasonal flowers. |
Convenience
Residents of The Peninsula enjoy the conveniences of living in the Lake Norman area, which offers an array of shops and exciting restaurants, several of which are oriented to the water and welcome boat traffic.
Outdoor living
For those who love to commune with nature, the Lake Norman area is full of surprises.| • | Water-lovers will spend days boating, water-skiing, kayaking and exploring Lake Norman's multitude of coves. | |
| • | Jetton Park's serpentine walking trails and nearby state parks at South Mountains and Crowders Mountain present tantalizing views and relaxing day hikes. | |
| • | Duke Energy State Park offers walking trails, family camping, boat rentals and public boat slips. |
The Peninsula's incomparable lifestyle includes the opportunity to join one or both of its clubs.
The Peninsula Yacht Club
There's a special camaraderie shared by people who love and spend time on the water. Accordingly, The Peninsula Yacht Club nevertheless has a casual atmosphere that goes hand-in-hand with its lakefront location.
Members enjoy a broad range of amenities, including:
| • | A state-of-the-art marina with 400 boat slips | |
| • | Fine meals in the Yacht Club dining room | |
| • | A competition-sized swimming pool | |
| • | A busy calendar of club events, activities and boating classes |
The Peninsula Club
| • | The Peninsula's 18-hole championship golf course was designed by renowned course architect Rees Jones and offers an enjoyable challenge for golfers at all levels. | |
| • | The Peninsula Club features the recreational facilities of The Peninsula Swim and Tennis Center. | |
| • | The impressive lakeview Clubhouse offers fine dining and membership events. | |
| • | Private boat slips allow members to arrive at the Clubhouse by water. |
The best of both worlds
The Peninsula offers an ideal location on Lake Norman, the largest freshwater lake in North Carolina. Homeowners enjoy restful days on its waters and peaceful evenings on its shores. Besides water recreation, The Peninsula's residents explore nearby Charlotte, N.C., or the quaint shops and restaurants in charming Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville, N.C.
Entertainment abounds
| • | Charlotte offers a multitude of cultural venues, including the North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, the Tryon Center for Visual Art and the Mint Museum of Art. | |
| • | The Peninsula is close to a wealth of regional shopping destinations, including SouthPark Mall and Concord Mills. | |
| • | Nearby Jetton Park, a 106-acre lakefront park, offers hiking trails, bicycles for rent, tennis courts, a sunning beach and a large playground. | |
| • | Professional sports are never far away. The Peninsula's residents can root for the NFL Carolina Panthers, the NBA Charlotte Hornets, the WNBA Charlotte Sting or AAA Baseball's Charlotte Knights. | |
| • | Families will enjoy Discovery Place and the OMNIMAX Theatre in uptown Charlotte or Duke Power's Energy Explorium in Cornelius, N.C., which offers a hands-on educational experience for the whole family. |
School-aged children living in The Peninsula may attend classes at the award-winning public schools: Cornelius Elementary School, J.M. Alexander Middle School and North Mecklenburg High School. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg school system's magnet schools are also available to The Peninsula's children.
Cornelius Elementary School (Grades K-5)
21226 Catawba Avenue, Box 159, Cornelius, N.C. 28031
Phone: (704) 343-3905
Principal: Gayle C. Roberts
Enrollment: 850
| • | Recognized in 1997-98 as a "School of Distinction" and received "Exemplary Growth" status based on the N.C. end-of-year testing. | |
| • | Clubs and activities include the unicycle team, Minority Achievement/Talent Development and Junior Achievement. | |
| • | The school has established a functional nature trail, a small pond area, a large butterfly garden and flower gardens through the UTOTES program (Using the Outdoors to Teach Experiential Science). |
Francis Bradley Middle School Homepage - Click Here for School Profile and Performance Statistics
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Click here to learn more about Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools.
A wide variety of private schools are also available to The Peninsula's children.
Close to Charlotte
The Peninsula is located just off I-77, making it easy to travel to destinations such as uptown Charlotte, the SouthPark area and the Charlotte-Douglas International Airport.
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