By Jack Wagner
As San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey prepared for his first shot at a Super Bowl title, he also made a noteworthy real estate move. He has listed his swanky Mooresville, North Carolina residence, known as “Grand Lac Chateau,” for a cool $12.5 million. Nestled on over eight acres overlooking Lake Norman, McCaffrey’s custom estate boasts approximately 500 feet of waterfront, complete with a private beach and dock.
McCaffrey made headlines as the NFL’s 2023 “Offensive Player of the Year” during his tenure with the Carolina Panthers. He acquired the property in late 2020 for $7.5 million, setting a sales record for the Charlotte metropolitan area at that time. The French chateau-style manor, designed by JJ Barja of Elite Design Group in 2019, exudes grand sophistication mixed with country charm.
Concealed behind a fully gated perimeter, the sprawling compound features a main home with six bedrooms and a connected studio-style guest suite above a three-car garage, which has been transformed into an impressive at-home gym. The main home spans more than 11,800 square feet across three distinct levels, each accessible by a staircase or a sleek elevator. Upon entry, a grand 60-foot turreted foyer welcomes you, leading to a double-height great room perfectly positioned to take in the stunning lakefront views.
Throughout the custom-designed home, notable amenities abound, including a spacious formal dining room, wood-paneled study, gourmet kitchen with a butler’s pantry, and a second-level primary suite with a private screened-in terrace and a fully customized two-story closet.
The lower level is dedicated to entertainment, housing a stone wine cellar, a state-of-the-art home theater, an extra-large family room with a wet bar, a separate music room, a sports lounge, and exclusive access to a second elite home gym.
Outside, the exceptional features continue with a saltwater pool and spa, a covered entertainment area with a fireplace, a spacious barbecue area, and a paved pathway leading to the private beach and dock. McCaffrey’s boat, named after his fiancée Olivia Culpo, a Wildcat ATV, a jet ski, and a golf cart are all included in the sale.
As McCaffrey focuses on his football career with the San Francisco 49ers, listing agent Victoria Speer of The Agency Charlotte is overseeing the sale of this luxurious lakeside retreat. If sold at this price point, the home would take the record for the highest residential sale in the greater Charlotte, North Carolina metropolitan area.
