Mountain areas and retreats are among the most beautiful and popular homes being built in Georgia today. Developers in many of the georgia lake communities are entering new phases of development and opening new communities that take full advantage of all the majesty and beauty that mountain living has to offer. Georgia lake communities are those that feature access to refreshingly unspoiled lakes and offer amenities like world class golf courses and full clubhouses to their residents. These exclusive communities offer a high quality of life and all the recreational activities associated with an active outdoor lifestyle - all within easy access of the largest metropolitan area in the south.



Just minutes from the Atlanta metropolitan area, new home buyers can avail themselves of all the beauties of nature and still have access to all the advantages of city living, major airport access, the best medical facilities in the world, excellent colleges and universities and the entertainment and cultural opportunities one seldom finds outside large cities. At the same time, they have all the splendor of living in a luxury mountain resort retreat, the serenity of a natural setting, hiking trails and bike paths for the fitness minded and the simple pleasure of enjoying a stunning sunset from your own back deck.

Many of the Georgia lake communities are located on and around sparkling lakes. They offer dock access for leisure time water activities like boating, fishing and swimming. At Lake Arrowhead, for instance, the future plans include a full service marina with storage facilities for residents, as well as the fine dining experience of a world class restaurant on the lake that features gourmet dining al fresco overlooking the mountain lake. In addition, residents enjoy all the benefits of living on one of Georgia's 60 freshwater fishing lakes and lake systems with streams, creeks and small waterfalls. Trout, catfish, crappie, bluegill and bass abound in the mountain streams and lakes, offering recreational and sporting activities to any fisherman from the casual caster to the avid sportsman.

Among the most popular Georgia lake communities are those that highlight golf as a recreational and competitive activity. The area has over 450 golf courses, many of them rated as world class courses. Several of the Georgia lake communities feature their own golfing greens and golf clubs, complete with full clubhouse, golf pros and golf lessons for all ages and levels of golfers.

Homes in these georgia lake communities range in price from modest family homes in the mid $150's to luxury retreats priced above $1M. The higher priced homes feature luxury amenities like multiple level decks, outdoor hot tubs, terraced landscapes and open floor plans created for maximum customization. Home styles include everything from small mountain cabins tucked into the hills to fully landscaped home sites and custom designed luxury homes that feature stunning mountain, lake and forest views. If you're on the lookout for a new home in the Northern Georgia area, you'll find nearly any dream home you can imagine in one of the Georgia lake communities.