5 Georgia Luxury Retreats from Atlanta Estates to Lake Rabun

Set on Long Island Drive in Sandy Springs, 5000 Long Island Drive is a beautifully maintained treasure with a rare, “one-of-one” presence. Shaped by the Brolins’ hands-on curation, the estate reads as a thoughtful compound—designed to feel like a private resort, yet described as remarkably approachable in day-to-day spirit. There’s an ease to the way it’s been cared for, with an emphasis on atmosphere as much as setting. Notably, it has served quite literally as the preferred home-away-from-home for Hollywood’s elite while filming in Georgia, lending the property a quiet cultural cachet without needing to announce itself. Life here is about retreat and rhythm—an estate that invites you to unplug, settle in, and let the days unfold at a gentler pace.

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Set on a massive, contiguous tract just outside Hinesville, this landholding preserves the character of the Georgia landscape while balancing professional timber management with recreation. A strategic border with Fort Stewart enhances privacy and places the property alongside an expansive habitat corridor. The terrain reads as a true mosaic—hardwood bottoms, mast-producing oaks, and five distinct age classes of pine plantation, with a high percentage of uplands throughout. For sporting use, it’s already configured with an established dove field and multiple food plots supporting whitetail deer, wild turkey, and hogs. An excellent internal road system makes the acreage easy to navigate, leading to a stocked 2-acre pond at the center, with noted potential to expand into a 5-acre lake. A conservation easement protects much of the land, while a 3.21-acre unencumbered building site and a separate 0.56-acre lot across Dairy Road keep possibilities open.

Set on 2.15 acres of meticulously landscaped grounds, this English manor home pairs manicured gardens with true resort-style ease. Sunlit interiors are shaped by arched doorways and recent renovations, including refinished white oak hardwoods throughout, a refreshed powder room, and a new kitchen anchored by an oversized island and double wine cooler. A main-level guest suite and bath adds flexibility for everyday living. Upstairs, the primary suite feels quietly indulgent with a limestone fireplace, double sinks, separate water closets, a walk-in closet, and a morning bar with beverage center. The terrace level is designed for downtime and routine alike, offering a three-car garage (with one tandem bay), fitness room, full bath, sauna, and direct pool access. Outside, a slate terrace, outdoor fireplace, greenhouse, statuary, and cascading fountain extend the day into evening—minutes from Buckhead and I-75.

Originally built in 1929, this all-brick cottage with a slate roof rests on a 1.48-acre lot in Historic Brookhaven, overlooking the Capital City Golf Course. Lovingly maintained, thoughtfully expanded, and extensively renovated, it balances timeless character with everyday ease. A welcoming living room connects to the dining room and a 2005-renovated kitchen featuring a large island with two sinks, two dishwashers, double ovens, a Sub-Zero refrigerator, and a scullery/butler’s pantry with an additional sink and pantry storage. Walls of windows brighten the conservatory breakfast room, while a fireside family room and covered veranda extend living outdoors. The primary suite includes his-and-her closets, double vanities, a laundry room, and a sitting room opening to a private patio with electronically controlled shades. Gardens unfold to a brick patio, flower meadow, pond garden, woodland garden, and a pool house with vaulted ceilings, full bath, and kitchenette.

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Along the water’s edge on Lake Rabun, this beautifully renovated retreat pairs classic lake style with a layout made for easy gatherings. The main level unfolds into an open-concept plan with a spacious dining area, a renovated kitchen with Taj Mahal granite, custom cabinetry, a breakfast bar, and new stainless steel appliances. For larger weekends, a separate butler’s kitchen adds butcher block countertops, a convection + air fryer wall oven, and an additional dishwasher. In the great room, a two-story masonry stone fireplace rises beside soaring windows that draw in natural light and frame lake views, while a large screened porch extends living outdoors. Multiple suites and guest rooms span all three levels, including flex space upstairs and a casual secondary living area downstairs. French doors open to a covered porch, with stairs leading to a renovated two-story boathouse, new wharf, and swim dock. Days here move easily between porches, water, and quiet.