Gorgeous Georgia Homes Available For The New Year

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.

'Staycation' Home With Golf Course Views, Updated Kitchen

Features: Live the good life... Situated in the prime Country Club of Roswell N'Hood, this renovated MASTER ON MAIN presents breathtaking views of the golf course & promises incomparable resort style living! Designed w/perfect attention to every detail, this elegantly appointed home boasts gorgeous updated kitchen w/ great room open to an amazing sunroom & fabulous fireside terrace level...perfect spaces to enjoy family & friends! A staycation home w/world class amenities of CCR, n'hood park w/ concerts, food trucks & more. It's a Lifestyle! You will love it!

Beautiful Cottage With Stone Patio, Fenced Yard

Features: Beautiful craftsman cottage in the gated community of The Village at Towne Lake. Open plan with handicap accessible features. Granite & stainless island kitchen. Tile baths. Hardwoods in main living are and carpet in bedrooms. Large master suite on main & guest suite upstairs. + Large walk-in closets in all three bedrooms. Unique & private, level fenced yard & paver stone patio Low-maintenance living w/HOA maintained yard, clubhouse, pool, fitness center. Under 5 min to Downtown Woodstock, Towne Lake & Hwy 92 shopping corridor.

$1.1M Home With Private Courtyard, Water Feature

Features: Luxury Brookhaven home in gated community! This elegant 6 Bed/4.5bath John Willis home is set on a quiet cul-de-sac lot that features: private courtyard w/water feature and 2 flagstone porches, 3 car garage, exec moldings, HW floors, chef's kitchen open to great room and boasts 2 large islands and Wolf & SubZero appliances, executive office w/built-ins. Upper level hosts oversized master and add'l bedrooms, each w/their own bath & walk -in closets. Finished terrace level w/large rec room and guest suite including full bath.

Newly Listed, One Of A Kind Custom Marietta Mansion

Features: Exceptionally Elegant, One of a Kind Custom Mansion in Marietta. Over 13, 000 s f of Immaculate living space on nearly 2+ Private Acres near Kennesaw National Park. 6 bedroom, 6 Full/3 Half Baths, 5 car garage, & 8 fireplaces. Beautiful Spiral Staircase, Exquisite Millwork throughout, Large Gourmet Kitchen w/ Island. 3000 s f Event Room w/ 24 ft Ceilings, Game Room, Exercise Room, Theatre room & Lots More! Private Backyard Oasis w/ Infinity Salt Water Pool, Walking trails adjoining Noses Creek, Priced $500K below Costs, & only 4 miles to I-75. This is a Must See!

'Handsome' Brick Home Overlooking Pastoral 5-Acre Lot

Features: Overlooking pastoral 5+ acre lot sits this handsome brick home to rival & surpass any new construction in the area. Brand new high end kitchen w/ double islands, 2 sinks, Brazilian Quartz countertops, commercial brand appliances. Vaulted / beamed fireside keeping rm, newly refinished hardwood floors, master suite on main. Immaculate 3-car garage. Oversized laundry/mud room w/ service bath. Quiet cul-de-sac lot, board fenced. Lovely upscale area w/ panoramic views from every room. Horses allowed. Excellent Cherokee schools. Just minutes to Alpharetta, Avalon, GA400.

More fantastic homes on the Georgia market:

$1M Low Country Living With Outdoor Fireplace, Patio, Wet Bar
Luxurious Home With Sunroom, Private Courtyard, Master On Main
Gorgeous Ranch Home With 'Show-Stopping' Kitchen
Newly Listed Midtown Condo Offers Living Near Piedmont Park
Newly Listed Buckhead Executive Home Blocks From Upscale Shopping
New Brookhaven Listing Offers Luxury Living In Gated Community
Newly Listed Medlock Park Charmer Minutes From Bustling Decatur
New Gated Townhomes In Smyrna Offer Open Design Plans

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