Georgia is a land of many lakes. As a result, many builders have utilized this feature to their advantage by developing lakeside luxury homes with stunning views. Let’s explore just a handful of the beautiful lakes in Georgia where you can find serene, luxurious real estate.
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Lake Lanier Luxury Homes
Fed by runoff from the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, Lake Lanier comprises about 59 square miles and a whopping 692 miles of coastline in North Georgia, which lies about an hour northeast of Atlanta.
Numerous lakeside communities dot its shore, including Gainesville, Dawsonville, Buford, Sugar Hill, Cumming, New Holland, Springdale and others.
Amenities around Lake Lanier include:
- More than 45 parks
- Four lakeside golf courses
- Eight marinas
- Dozens of attractions, including the Buford Corn Maze, Rockin’ Jump Trampoline Park, canopy tour boats and the Lanier Raceplex
- Fine dining at several lakefront restaurants with stellar views
Lake Lanier also features numerous single-family luxury homes for sale, affording its owners stunning views and year-round access to boating, fishing, swimming, hiking and more.
Luxury Homes In Lake Allatoona
Located 45 minutes northwest of Atlanta, the ever-popular Lake Allatoona sprawls with dozens of fingers across three counties.
Touching numerous communities, including Acworth, Cartersville, Emerson and Allatoona, this reservoir covers more than 270 miles of shoreline, much of which is perfectly suited for gorgeous lakefront estates.
Owning waterfront property along Lake Allatoona gives you year-round access to recreational activities like boating, fishing, hiking, birding, hunting, fishing and more.
Amenities to be found around Lake Allatoona include:
- 25 different parks, including Red Top Mountain State Park and George Washington Carver Park
- Eight public marinas
- Hundreds of miles of hiking trails and wildlife viewing areas
- Numerous museums and historic sites, such as the Booth Western Art Museum, the Bartow History Museum and the Etowah Indian Mounds.
Lake Hartwell
Situated along the Georgia-South Carolina border, the sprawling Lake Hartwell is about a two-hour drive east of Atlanta, comprising an incredible 962 miles of shoreline.
Touching numerous cities, including Hartwell, Fair Play, Reed Creek, Townville and Anderson, SC, Lake Hartwell is one of the Southeast’s most popular destinations for boating, camping and fishing and hosts numerous bass fishing tournaments year-round.
Multiple parks and marinas dot the coastline, with additional attractions that include Ghost Island (the lake’s largest island), which is known for its mysterious old graveyard with tombs dating back to the War of 1812.
Real estate listings for lakefront luxury homes are in consistent demand along this scenic coastline.
Lake Oconee
A 90-minute drive east of Atlanta brings you to Lake Oconee, a large reservoir just south of the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest encompassing more than 370 miles of shoreline.
Running through three counties and touching communities like Greensboro, Buckhead and Phoenix, Lake Oconee offers an array of resort-like amenities and activities, including boating, hiking, golf, wakeboarding, swimming, fishing, hunting, hiking and more.
When you’re not on (or in) the water, enjoy fine cuisine at stellar restaurants, or browse the boutiques, art galleries and farmer’s markets of nearby Greensboro before coming home to your luxury lakeside paradise.
Lake Sinclair
Located just south of Lake Oconee — and separated by Wallace Dam — Lake Sinclair comprises more than 15,000 acres of natural beauty with dozens of coves and more than 400 miles of shoreline.
Touching communities like Milledgeville, Meriwether and Sandtown, Lake Sinclair features numerous marinas with plenty of opportunities for boating, fishing, jet skiing, hiking, camping and much more.
Thanks in part to its miles of scenic shoreline, Lake Sinclair is also one of the most popular real estate markets in Georgia outside of Atlanta, offering plenty of waterfront properties for sale.
Lake Nottely
Situated in the mountains of the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest about two hours north of Atlanta, the lovely Lake Nottely features more than 100 miles of pristine shoreline surrounded by natural beauty just northwest of Blairsville.
Boating, fishing and jet skiing are the primary attractions of the lake, which is fed by two marinas located at opposite sides of this 20-mile-long body of water.
One of the most notable features of Lake Nottely is that nearly 70 percent of its coastline is undeveloped; the lakeshores are under the jurisdiction of the United States Forest Service. As a result, Lake Nottely’s lakefront real estate is in high demand among homebuyers looking for a quiet, rural setting.
Lake Burton
Nestled in the North Georgia mountains, Lake Burton is a manmade reservoir boasting 62 miles of shoreline in Rabun County. Formed in 1920 following the damming of the Tallulah River, the lake is named for the town of Burton, which now sits below the lake’s surface.
Today, Lake Burton is a popular destination for boating, fishing, camping and water sports and boasts several marinas and a few excellent restaurants — not to mention some beautiful lakefront estates for sale.
About 70 percent of homeowners lease their land from the power company that manages the reservoir.
King Lake
Small, rural and pristine, King Lake is located in Milton, which is about 45 minutes north of Downtown Atlanta and just a few miles from Alpharetta.
A perfect setting for those looking for quiet waterfront living, this lake features gorgeous views, serene fishing and many lovely places to stop and reflect. Luxury real estate is understandably in high demand here, so when you find new listings around King Lake, it is best not to hesitate.
Lake Providence
Also located in Milton, Lake Providence is a lovely small lake adjacent to Providence Park. It offers stellar views, excellent fishing and several lakefront properties with ample square feet and plenty of privacy.
Lake Spivey
The 600-acre Lake Spivey is about a half-hour’s drive south of Downtown Atlanta. Created from an earthen dam on land that used to be known as Betts Farm, Lake Spivey was deeded to the Lake Spivey Civic Association in 1984.
Today, residents of the eight communities touching Lake Spivey enjoy exclusive access to one of Georgia’s largest private lakes with boating, fishing and relaxing lakeside views.
Among our many other offerings, Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty frequently features luxury lakefront properties in Atlanta and beyond where you can relax and enjoy nature’s serenity. To learn more, contact us today.