Peach State Palaces: A look at the top 5 most expensive homes for sale in Georgia
Georgia has tens-of-thousands of homes available for purchase, and some of them are worth tens-of-millions of dollars.
For those with plenty of money to spend and plenty of time to spend decorating bedrooms, the Peach State has homes that would make their owners feel like royalty. Looking for some 19th century nostalgia? Head to Sandy Springs. Want to live like the Dutton family from "Yellowstone?" Take a drive out to Rockmart. Want a slick sanctuary by the shore? See Sea Island.
Here are more details on these kinds of single-family homes, including the top 5 most expensive ones for sale (as of Aug. 1) in Georgia, according to Zillow:
4665 Riverview Rd, Sandy Springs
Price: $46.8 million
The specs: 7 bedrooms, 11 baths, and 17,776 square feet
Chestnut Hall is an English Tudor-style estate surrounded by more than 10 acres of woodlands. Luxury amenities are in every corner including French antiques, a two-sided fireplace and a climate-controlled wine locker for up to 1,000 bottles. One of the more unique features is in the master suite: An onyx tub with an 18-karat gold plated faucet. The estate also has separate four-bedroom guest house.
The property is listed by Keller Williams Realty.
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5225 Chalybeate Springs Rd, Woodland
Price: $18 million
Specs: 5 beds, 6 baths and 9,562 square feet
Those that find comfort with the water will enjoy this custom-built home. It overlooks a 10-acre lake and has a salt water pool with a waterfall plus a spacious pool house. The house also boasts some self-sufficiency attributes like multiple wells providing backup water and a generator with enough power to run the entire house for up to one month.
The property is listed by Meadows Hale Realty.
205 West 17th St., Sea Island
Price: $17,995,000
Specs: 11 beds, 16 baths, and 15,010 square feet
Despite its name, Lune de Miel (Cottage 342) is practically a coastal castle. Several antique amenities offer a rich European tapestry including a 17th century French limestone mantel, a Roman black slate fireplace, and a Victorian pine front bar. The estate also features tons of entertainment like a theatre, pub, bocce ball court and putting green. Plus with two master suites, it's ideal for large and extended families.
The property is listed by Al Brown Company.
492 Forest Rd., Sea Island
Price: $17.9 million
Specs: 5 beds, 11 baths, and 10,570 square feet
This is a more modern maritime mansion. Every room on the east side has a balcony or terrace to take in the sea, the sky and the golf course nearby. For some fresh water fun, there's a huge infinity pool, a hot tub and seating in the sun and in the shade. Also, for the limited number of chilly days in Georgia, there are four fireplaces available through out the home.
The property is listed by Sea Island Properties.
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1690 W Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta
Price: $16 million
Specs: 8 beds, 12 baths, and 22,557 square feet
One of Buckhead's most palatial places to live is Woodland Hills Manor. It overlooks five acres of lush green land and the hilltop, gated location offers a lot of privacy. For those looking to break a sweat, there's a 2,500 square foot gym. For the film buffs, there's an ornate theater. Wine enthusiasts will be thrilled by the cellar that holds up to 1,500 bottles and offers a tasting room.
The property is listed by Keller Knapp Realty.
This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: Most expensive homes for sale in Georgia, according to Zillow
