21520 Rio Oro Drive, Cornelius, NC 28031

Experience lakeside luxury at its finest in this architecturally crafted Custom Home, featuring pristine shoreline and panoramic open-water views. Thoughtfully designed for both comfort and style, this residence offers a seamless blend of modern sophistication and natural beauty. An open floor plan with 10-foot ceilings and engineered white oak floors throughout creates a bright, airy flow, perfectly complemented by oversized windows and stacked sliding doors that blur the line between indoor and outdoor living. The Gourmet Kitchen is a chef's dream, showcasing Hi-end Monogram appliances, Walk-In Scullery/Pantry w/ additional dishwasher & sink, an oversized island with panel-ready finishes, undermount lighting, and custom cabinetry that continues throughout the home for a cohesive, elegant aesthetic. The Primary suite, located on the main level, impresses with a vaulted ceiling, dual-zone climate control, and open water views. The Primary ensuite bath features separate oversized vanities with quartz countertops and premium fixtures, oversized walk in shower w/ dual shower heads and frameless glass, with a connection straight to the walk in closet and laundry. Waterfront views from the Great Room create a seamless transition to the outdoor living area. The open-concept Great Room is centered around a custom built fireplace w/ designer cast stone surround, Built-in media wall with integrated sound system, and expansive stacked sliding glass doors opening to the covered patio. Each Bedroom is a private retreat, featuring a walk-in closet and ensuite custom bathrooms, and an oversized loft/bonus for ultimate comfort and convenience upstairs. Interior living space offers Custom Lighting, Sonos whole-home audio and Eero Network system for seamless connectivity, oversized stacked sliders and windows framing a stunning water view, and custom Cabinetry and detailed Millwork throughout. Covered outdoor living space includes Isokern ventless fireplace, In-ceiling heaters, Integrated AV system, Outdoor Kitchen featuring Bull appliances and Quartzite countertops Additional home highlights include a whole-home AV package, offering seamless smart home integration and immersive entertainment throughout, High-Efficiency HVAC and Insulation package, Premium window and door systems for energy performance & sound reduction, Designer hardware and finishes throughout every space, and a large dropzone adjacent to the garage entrance. From its thoughtful craftsmanship to its breathtaking views, this home redefines waterfront living - blending timeless design, modern innovation, and effortless luxury in every detail. Lot is impervious exempt and a pool can be put in by buyers (Potential Pool Plan is in mls attachments) and the pool plan is in place with gas and electrical utilities pre-installed in the home already.