Great GA Estates: NFL Player's Home, Iconic Auburn Home

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.

Hines Ward's $5M Sandy Springs Mansion Up For Sale

Features: Designed from the ground up this home embodies character, strength and integrity. Every aspect designed and brought to life by NFL MVP, Hines Ward! The heart and soul of a legend lie within the walls of this amazing home. The landscape design was orchestrated to provide privacy but not distract from the art deco styling of the home. Slip into total tranquility with the sounds of cascading waterfalls. An entertainment paradise in the ultimate man cave, expansive salt water pool, separate hot tub, outdoor kitchen, bar, candle lit grotto, cabana and basketball court!

Iconic Sweet Auburn Home On Sale For $3.5 Million

Features: Bull Realty is pleased to present this opportunity to acquire an Atlanta architectural landmark. This iconic building with breathtaking skyline views is currently comprised of 5 levels and features expansive windows, energy efficient design, secure parking and multiple observation decks in addition to high ceilings and exposed brick walls. The flexible C-2 zoning allows for a variety of uses. This high-profile property has limited interior tours to qualified buyers.

'Stunning' Home Features Gourmet Kitchen, Fireside Keeping Room

Features: Stunning and meticulously maintained custom home in sought after Sentinel On The River. The thoughtfully designed open and light-filled floor plan has been thoroughly updated. Gourmet kitchen features high-end stainless appliances. The spacious fireside keeping room is one of the many desirable features of this lovely home. Master on the main. Finished terrace level with billiard room, fitness room, and guest suite with full bath. Minutes to the Chattahoochee River, biking/hiking trails, golf. Easy access to GA 400, Dunwoody, and historic downtown Roswell.

Stunning Acworth Home: Backyard Retreat, Pool, Golf Course View

Features: Stunning home in Governors Towne Club! Grand foyer! Fireside study! Formal dining! Separate family room! Kitchen features stacked stone details & SS appliances! Fireside keeping room w/vaulted ceiling & built-ins! Master suite w/walk-in closet & spa-like master bath! Three secondary bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, & bonus room upstairs! Finished basement w/living, billiard room, 2nd kitchen, dining, media room, 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, half bath, & extra storage! Backyard retreat w/large balcony, covered patio, fire pit, & in-ground pool! View of lake & golf course!

Luxury Cumming Retreat Features 29 Majestic Acres, Pond

Features: Traverse the 1/4 mile driveway to find you own luxury retreat offering the utmost privacy featuring a beautiful executive home on over 29 majestic acres adorned by a pond, tennis court, basketball court and swimming pool. Home includes well-appointed kitchen, four fireplaces, large owners suite, large secondary bedrooms, keeping room, and In-Law suite in full finished basement and much more. All of this located in a prime location just 3 miles West of GA Hwy 400 and within minutes of shopping, restaurants, Lake Lanier and even the North Georgia Mountains.

Modern Mediterranean Home Is Just Steps From Vinings Jubilee
Floor To Ceiling Windows Offer Amazing View Of Surrounding Hills
Gorgeous Luxury Ranch On Finished Terrace Near Harrison High
Pinnacle Of Buckhead New Construction Is An Entertainer's Delight
Wonderful Family Home In Historic Brookhaven
Spectacular Deal On Howell Mill Estate
$1.19M Riverfront Home With Fire Pit, Koi Pond, Wet Bar
Cape Cod Style Modern Farmhouse With Picturesque Backyard
'Gorgeous' Home Has Gym, Private Patio, Theater, 2 Sunrooms
'Stunning' Home With Pool, 4-Car Garage Backs Up To Corps Land
Beautifully Maintained Home With Bright, Cheery Kitchen
Magnificent Douglasville Showplace Home: Outdoor Kitchen, Gardens
Peachtree Corners Oasis Offers Contemporary Flair For $580K
Great Loganville Home Has Gentleman's Library, Keeping Room
Live Like A Boss In These Georgia Homes Built For Superstars
$1M Casually Elegant Home With Covered Porch, 2 Fireplaces
'Gorgeous' Home With Chef's Kitchen, Soaking Tub, Large Backyard
$1.1M Custom Home With Stone Fireplace, Game Room
'Beautiful' Home With 2 Decks, 2 Fireplaces
Gorgeous Home With 'Incredible' Outdoor Fireplace
Executive Home With Heated Floors, Fenced Backyard
Cape Cod Home On 11 Acres Is 'Country Living At Its Finest'

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