Experience waterfront living on Lake Norman in the established Patrick's Purchase community of Cornelius! With beautiful lake views, a floating dock, boat slip, and sandy shoreline area, this property offers an opportunity to enjoy life on the water. Featuring approximately 4,902 square feet of heated living area, this ranch-style home with a finished walkout basement offers 5 bedrooms and multiple gathering spaces across two levels. At the heart of the home is a thoughtfully designed 17' x 17' gourmet kitchen featuring solid wood cabinetry with convenient pull-out storage, and a 9' island with seating for five. Cooking enthusiasts will appreciate the 48" cooktop with four gas burners, grill, and griddle, along with a built-in microwave, convection oven, warming drawer, and separate full-size professional refrigerator and freezer. A tongue-and-groove ceiling adds character, while the kitchen opens to an inviting sitting area with fireplace and breakfast nook, creating a natural gathering place for everyday living and entertaining. An opening connects the kitchen to the dining room, allowing for easy flow between spaces. The main level also includes a primary suite with a renovated bathroom and remodeled cedar lined closets, as well as heated primary bathroom floors, two additional bedrooms, family room, and living room. Step outside onto the open deck to take in the lake views and surrounding scenery. The finished lower level provides additional room for entertaining with a recreation room, wet bar, media room, two bedrooms, and flex space. A covered patio extends the living area outdoors, providing another place to relax while overlooking the water. Along the shoreline, enjoy the sandy seating area, floating dock, and boat slip, creating opportunities for boating, relaxing, and gathering by the lake. Recent improvements include a 2026 update to a section of the floating dock and shoreline landscaping, a 2025 primary suite renovation, new garage doors in 2024, and Rhino Shield ceramic exterior coating, a new driveway and front steps, and primary suite HVAC replacement in 2023. An attached three-car garage on the main level, plus an additional one-car garage with a separate side entrance, provides four garage spaces along with flexibility for parking, storage, or a workshop. With its waterfront setting, versatile floor plan, and opportunities to personalize the interior, this property offers the chance to create your own Lake Norman retreat while enjoying convenient access to Cornelius dining, shopping, and entertainment.