The Mediterranean-inspired waterfront property includes a cascading pool complex, basketball court and more than 10,000 square feet of living space
CORNELIUS, N.C. (June 19, 2026) — NBA veteran Nicolas Batum, currently with the Los Angeles Clippers and formerly of the Charlotte Hornets, has listed his Mediterranean-inspired waterfront estate on Lake Norman for $6 million. Located at 18394 Nantz Road in Cornelius, the residence is represented by Michelle Rhyne, global real estate advisor with Premier Sotheby’s International Realty’s Lake Norman office.
Positioned on approximately 1.35 private waterfront acres, the estate spans more than 10,320 square feet with six bedrooms, six full baths and three half-baths. Designed for large-scale entertaining and resort-style living, the home incorporates extensive architectural detailing, soaring ceilings, custom millwork, hardwood flooring and expansive lakefront living spaces throughout.
The main living areas include a dramatic great room with sculptural fireplace, chef’s kitchen with high-end appliances, multiple entertaining spaces and elevator access servicing all three levels of the home. The primary suite features a sitting area, spa-inspired bath, boutique-style dressing room and oversized custom closets overlooking the waterfront setting. Additional amenities include a wine vault, private media theater, oversized recreational room, dedicated shoe room, multiple covered balconies and extensive storage spaces throughout the residence.
Outdoor living areas were designed to function as a private waterfront resort, featuring covered verandas with wood-paneled ceilings, outdoor fireplace and dining spaces, multiple terraces, a custom freeform pool and spa, and a cascading waterfall feature flowing into a lower plunge pool. The grounds also include a basketball court, gazebo pavilion, covered dock and mature landscaping overlooking Lake Norman.
Batum played five seasons with the Charlotte Hornets from 2015 to 2020 and has spent more than 15 years in the NBA, including the Portland Trail Blazers, Charlotte Hornets, Philadelphia 76ers and Los Angeles Clippers.
QUOTES:
“Owned by Nicolas Batum and his family since 2016, the property served as a private retreat throughout his tenure with the Charlotte Hornets before his transition to the Los Angeles Clippers.”
“The estate reflects the level of privacy, recreation and waterfront living that continues to draw high-profile buyers to Lake Norman, particularly properties that feel more like a private resort than a traditional residence.”
- Michelle Rhyne, global real estate advisor, Premier Sotheby’s International Realty, Lake Norman office
About Premier Sotheby’s International Realty
Headquartered in Naples, Florida, Premier Sotheby’s International Realty has over 1,200 real estate professionals in 40 locations throughout Florida and North Carolina. Premier Sotheby’s International Realty also benefits from an association with the storied Sotheby's auction house, established in 1744. The brokerage is proudly associated with Peerage Realty Partners. For more information, visit premiersothebysrealty.com.
