5 Lakefront, Mountain, and Modern Homes Across SC and Georgia

Along the water’s edge on Waterside Drive in Iva, this lakefront residence, built 10 years ago and beautifully maintained, pairs modern comfort with quality craftsmanship and sweeping waterfront views. An open-concept floor plan is designed for both everyday ease and entertaining, with spacious, light-filled living areas that keep the lake in sight. The well-appointed kitchen flows naturally into the dining and living spaces, creating a gathering spot that feels connected and unfussy. When the day winds down, the private primary suite offers a calm retreat, while additional bedrooms provide flexible space for guests or a home office. Outdoor living space sets the rhythm for mornings with coffee and evenings framed by sunset. With direct lake access, boating, fishing, and kayaking become part of daily life.

A study in contemporary design, this 2024-built residence unfolds across three levels plus a full unfinished basement, balancing generous scale with thoughtful comfort. A long driveway arrives at a spacious three-car garage, while an oversized front porch offers a gracious welcome. Inside, hardwood floors run throughout the main level, framing an open layout anchored by a gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a wall-mounted microwave and oven, a gas cooktop, and a large walk-in pantry. Upstairs, plush carpeting softens the private living spaces, including five large bedrooms and four full bathrooms. The primary suite feels intentionally oversized, with a huge walk-in closet, double vanity, separate garden tub, and an oversized tile walk-in shower. A walk-in laundry room and a flexible bonus room round out the upper level, and a huge deck extends daily life outdoors for easy gatherings and quiet evenings.

Surrounded by approximately 22 beautiful acres across two adjoining properties, this private North Georgia family compound offers a rare sense of scale in the Chestnut Mtn area of Hall County, near Gainesville. Peaceful countryside frames the setting, with mature trees and open, usable land that invites a slower, more grounded rhythm of daily life. The layout lends itself to a wide range of paths—whether envisioned as a homestead, an equestrian property, a multi-generational living setup, or an investment opportunity with room to grow. With land suited to farming, gardening, and recreation, there’s space to shape a retreat that feels both expansive and personal. It’s the kind of property that rewards long walks, quiet mornings outdoors, and plans that unfold over time.

Along the water’s edge of Lake Burton access, this turn-key cabin in the Burton Getaways community balances easy comfort with an outdoors-minded rhythm. Inside, heart pine floors bring warmth to open living spaces, anchored by a cozy wood stove for crisp mountain evenings. The layout extends naturally to a screened porch and multiple decks—ideal for unhurried mornings, casual dinners, and time spent in peaceful surroundings. A detached shed with power adds flexibility for a home office, artist studio, or workshop. Owners may opt into the Burton Getaways association, offering shared docks, manicured grounds, dock furniture, and convenient kayak and paddle board storage. Zoned Vacation Cottage, the property can be used immediately as a short-term rental, with Waterfall Club, LaPrade’s Marina, and Moccasin Creek State Park nearby, plus Downtown Clayton within 20 minutes.

A study in contemporary comfort, this updated Preswick floor plan pairs generous space with thoughtful renovations throughout. A welcoming entry foyer leads to a formal dining room and a private study/home office, while the great room—finished with a coffered ceiling and upgraded fireplace—flows into the breakfast area and an upgraded sunroom. The gourmet kitchen centers on a large island with bar seating, upgraded backsplash, a walk-in pantry, stainless-steel pullout organizers in the cabinetry, and a Samsung dishwasher, with an upgraded butler’s pantry nearby. A main-level guest suite and mud room add everyday ease. Upstairs, a versatile media room/loft joins secondary bedrooms, hall bath, and a laundry room, while the primary suite includes a private sitting room. Ring camera equipment, epoxy garage flooring, upgraded closets, hardwoods, and a large porch round out a polished, move-in-ready setting in Buford near I-85 and Mall of Georgia.