Governors Island is located on the west side of Lake Norman and is one of the areas most sought after places to live. If a million dollar plus gated estate is within your price range and high end living is what your looking for then you might want to consider viewing homes here. Elegance and design are not skimped on in these homes. In the past the west side of Lake Norman has been known as being a little more quiet and layed back. Within the past few years development has brought shopping, great restaurants and convenience to the home owners on this side of the lake. There are a couple of private golf courses to choose from as well as a few very nice public courses within a short drive. Most homes on Governors Island have there own boat slips for easy access to the lake. Highway 16 is very close and is about a 25 mile commute to Uptown Charlotte. Living on the gated community of Governors Island truely feels like your at a exclusive resort. If your interested in a estate on the water then this community is definently worth a look.