5 Luxury Georgia Estates from Buckhead to Lake Hartwell

Down a gated entry in Clarkesville, this custom home unfolds across a private 15-acre wooded estate, balancing rustic charm with refined detail. A stone façade and rich wood accents set the tone, from the front porch’s hand-carved wood door to the matching windows. Inside, a two-story living room centers on a stacked-stone fireplace with a dark wood mantel. The gourmet kitchen is designed for serious cooking, with a gas cooktop, stainless appliances, double wall ovens, granite counters, a large island, double beverage coolers, and radiant floors. The main-level primary suite adds a spacious dressing room and a spa shower with multiple heads and chromatherapy. Upstairs: loft, office/library, bonus room with balcony, and a game room with bar. A terrace level brings two guest bedrooms, another living space with fireplace, and direct access to the pool area, inviting long, unhurried weekends at home.

Along the water’s edge in Hogansville, this custom Craftsman home spans 111+/- acres with a creek-fed lake, fenced pasture, and woods. Inside, oak hardwood flooring runs through a granite-appointed kitchen with tiled backsplash, stainless appliances, and a granite-top island, joined by a breakfast bar and breakfast area. The family room centers on a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, framed by built-ins and ceiling beams, while the dining room is finished with picture molding. The main-level primary suite adds plantation shutters, two walk-in closets, and a tiled bath with limestone counters, jetted tub, and glass-front shower. A vaulted screened porch with its own stone fireplace opens to a deck overlooking the lake and rolling pasture. Downstairs, a second family room, stone fireplace, and full kitchen extend the layout, alongside a 40 x 50 pole barn and lake-fed irrigation system.

Rising above Buckhead at the prestigious Ritz-Carlton Residences, this rare corner end “04” home captures panoramic views stretching south over Buckhead and Downtown, with Stone Mountain to the east. Ten-foot ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows bring in abundant natural light, while electronic shades—plus blackout options in the bedrooms—let you tailor the mood from morning to evening. The chef’s kitchen is outfitted with premium Viking gas appliances, a wine cooler, and generous counter space for everyday cooking or quiet entertaining. Two en-suite bedrooms offer a sense of privacy, and the primary suite is thoughtfully appointed with double vanities, a large Kohler soaking tub, a seamless glass shower, a private water closet, and a custom walk-in closet with built-ins. It’s an elevated city vantage point designed for unhurried living.

Along the water’s edge on Lake Hartwell’s Georgia side, this move-in-ready new construction pairs contemporary comfort with sunset-facing views. In the great room, a dramatic wall of windows brings the lake into daily life, while soaring vaulted ceilings, 10-foot main-level ceilings, 8-foot interior doors, and rich hardwood floors set a refined tone throughout. The chef’s kitchen anchors the home with Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, quartz countertops, an oversized island, and a butler’s pantry designed for seamless entertaining. Five bedrooms each enjoy a tiled ensuite bath; the primary suite elevates the routine with Carrera marble finishes, a spa-inspired bath, and a custom walk-in closet. A bonus room over the three-car garage and a finished terrace level bonus space offer flexibility. Outside, a full-width covered deck and lower patio—both with fireplaces—lead to a double-decker, double-slip dock in deep water near the marina.

Along the water’s edge in Great Waters at Reynolds Lake Oconee, this four-bedroom, 3.5-bath lake home is set on a mid-cove lot designed for a calmer rhythm—wide lake views, fewer passes from heavy boat traffic, and sunsets that linger. The first floor is arranged for easy hosting, with generous social areas and lake outlooks from each room, plus three oversized bedrooms that comfortably accommodate family and friends. Downstairs, the terrace level extends the gathering spaces with an impressive bar suited to grand entertaining. A fourth bedroom and full bath create a suite-like retreat, described as a second primary, offering welcome flexibility for guests. With indoor and outdoor living centered on the lake, the home captures the everyday ease that makes time at Lake Oconee feel unhurried. A Club Membership is available through the seller.