Magnificent home sites with million dollar views on Norris Lake

The philosophy of the Peninsula. As a producer and director of many award-winning TV documentaries, Henry Materna has traveled around the world for 35 years and has seen many fascinating places. But when he visited Norris Lake, he fell in love with this indescribable setting. Materna immediately knew that this was where he wanted to be. He purchased 450 acres, of which he would only develop a quarter, to create an exclusive lake front community to blend in with the incredible beauty and serenity of this natural jewel. This was the vision a few years ago.

This vision is now coming true. A string of dream homes have become a showcase on Norris Lake. To accomplish this, the Peninsula has applied restrictions which not only protect the investment, but considerably increases the value of the properties. Unlike some developments, there are no rental programs, no condominiums, no two-bedroom villas or cottage-style cabins, just attractive single-family homes that match the breath-taking scenery.

What makes the Peninsula at Norris Lake so special? It's not just the awesome vistas of Norris Lake and the Cumberland Gap Mountains that bring distinguished buyers to the Peninsula. They want a place to relax, a sense of privacy, and equally important, the protection of their investment. The developer and his son, who is an architect, only allow custom-designed houses with a minimum of 3,900 square feet to be built. This ensures only homes of the highest quality are built so that the properties increase in value over time.

This development is small, and that is what we like. It is more like a private club, with no more than some 60 houses. Only 25% of the lakefront property will be developed. The remaining 350 acres will remain in the developer's family as a private nature reserve.

Another important aspect which sets the Peninsula apart from other developments is that we do not sell out and move on to the next project. Our family has been residing here since 1975 and will continue to do so. We are committed to the Peninsula and its residents to make sure that the Peninsula will remain a premier development. These are some of the reasons why the Peninsula is a place on Norris Lake like no other. So come and see for yourself!