When discussing luxury real estate around Lake Norman, on catch phrase appears with remarkable consistency: the McMansion.
While homes located in the The Point and Peninsula often fit the McMansion stereotype, the term’s definition is far from concrete. In fact, the meaning of “McMansion” is not only difficult to pin down the term’s origin, but also susceptible to critique as journalists often stereotype wealthy buyers.
Many writers have attempted to chronicle the McMansion’s development or predict its future, but perhaps the most logical approach would be to accept the trend in all its diversity. Outside of being large, a “typical” McMansion is impossible to describe and incorporates a huge variety of architectural styles, including nods to the neoclassic and gothic, and transcend local and vernacular influence. Some may reference Spanish villas, others medieval castles.
McMansions will likely continue to be the object of derision in the coming years, but the style has proven to be resilient and survived numerous critics’ death knells. In the years to come, the McMansion, and all its large, exotic glory will remain a presence overlooking Lake Norman in The Point and the Peninsula communities.

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