GA WOW Houses: Country Retreat, Hilltop Setting, Batting Cage

Whether you're looking for a new home or the latest in design trends or just looking for ample square footage for more closet space or a walk-in shower — why not start at the top?

Here are some of the top homes featured this week on Patch sites in the Atlanta area. Click on the photo or the headline for more photos and info.
You can also scroll down for a list of the latest homes on the market a little closer to home.

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WOW House: Country Retreat On 9 Gated Acres

Your retreat in the country is waiting for you! Gorgeous home on gated 9+ private ac. 3 car attached garage.

Grayson Wow House: Southern Living Idea House, Greek Revival

Featured as a Southern Living Idea House floor plan, this exquisite Greek Revival home designed by renowned architect Stephen Fuller, is nestled on a beautiful 5 acre, hill top lot

Forsyth Wow House: Cascading Waterfall On Lake Lanier

With 3.3 acres of privacy, this is the most gorgeous gated estate you'll see on Lake Lanier! Imagine greeting the day to the sound of a cascading waterfall while sipping coffee by your luxurious heated saline pool. Just over the pool's infinity edge, watch the sun rise over the lake with breathtaking splendor.

WOW House: $2.4M Sophisticated Elegance On Hilltop Setting

Sophisticated Elegance is the best description of this gated 3.7 acre light filled gorgeous property on its hilltop private setting.

WOW House: $2.5M Estate With Batting Cage, Pool, Wine Cellar

Grand Private, Gated Luxury Estate on 3.4 Acres | Private Backyard with Luxurious Saltwater Pool and Spa

• WOW House: $1M Charming Home With Pool, Sun Deck, Patio
• WOW House: Riverfront Home Has Wine Cellar, Sauna, Pool
• WOW House: $1.6M Estate With Carrera Marble, Pool, Pergola
• WOW House: $1.1M European Estate Includes Pool, Gourmet Kitchen
• WOW House: Covered Dock, Stone Patio, 'Fantastic' Lake Views
• WOW House: Stone Fire Pit, Custom Bar, Chef's Kitchen
• Vinings Wow House Offers European Splendor On Polo Lane
• Wow House Offers Paradise In Marietta
• Douglas Wow House: 100-Acre Custom Estate With Stocked Lake
• Paulding Wow House: Stunning Craftsman Style Home On Golf Course
• Peachtree Corners Wow House: Private Enclave On Chattahoochee
• Wow House Offers Unparalleled Privacy On Spectacular Gated Estate
• Live In A Glass House In The Center Of Midtown Atlanta
• Northside Drive Wow House Is An Exquisite English Manor
• Live On A European Estate Right In The Heart Of Marietta
• Wow House Is An Exquisite Home In Historic Brookhaven
• WOW House: 300-Foot Driveway, 2 Waterfalls, Theater, Pool
• WOW House: $1.9M 'Magical' Home With Pool, Private Dock
• WOW House: $2.5M Estate With Batting Cage, Pool, Wine Cellar
• WOW House: $1.5M Estate With 5-Car Garage, Pool, Theatre
• WOW House: $4.7M Glorious Estate With Heated Pool, Pond
• WOW House: $1M Estate With Stocked Pond, Hot Tub, Wet Bar

Photos courtesy Realtor.com