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luxurious estate on Lake Lanier
BY EILEEN GORDON
Every window view in this lakefront estate home aptly named “The Grandview” celebrates the natural beauty of this luxurious community on Georgia’s largest reservoir, Lake Sidney Lanier. The surrounding acreage of Marina Bay features complementary stunning abodes which comprise this community that has spared no expense to become a statement location for both primary or summer home investors.
At 10,200 square feet this stunning estate is presented on an acre-size lot created from two home sites with two boat slips in Marina Bay’s private 280-slip marina, it’s simply one of the finest homes ever built on Lake Lanier.
This stately residence is a custom, one-of-akind floor plan with specatacular finishes throughout. A New England style of architecture predominates but with today’s preferred open spaces, which flow like works of art from one room to the next.
Reminiscent of Martha’s Vineyard or The Hamptons, this Street of Dreams estate home captured the hearts of 20,000 visitors who attended the Marina Bay Grand Opening event in 2006.
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reathtaking outdoor living beckons with an infinity edge pool adjacent to the grotto-like kitchen, detailed lanai and an equally amazing full-length covered porch on the main level with a stone fireplace and 180 degree panoramic lake views. The home’s higher elevation on Marina Bay’s Bluff allows for year-round breezes, alleviating the lake’s summer heat, with two multi-acre parks surrounding the property. The architectural detailing inside the home makes every room a treasure. The exquisite front entry is flanked by a library with rich presidential molding, and a formal dining room with sumptuous silk-clothed wall and ceiling, and a butler’s pantry. Habersham cabinetry, Viking appliances and herringbone hardwood patterned floors with tile inlay are showcased in the kitchen, keeping room and family dining. The center hall overlooks a fantastic triple level staircase framed
by floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the lake from every level of the home. The master suite on the main level offers amazing sunrise lake views and features his and hers custom closets, a complete morning kitchen and an oversized walk-through shower with exquisite finishes that are timeless in design. The overall symmetry created by Caldwell-Cline Architects/ Designers of Atlanta provides a sense of balance and richness that is hard to find in lake estates built today. Though truly grand in design, the home has alluring spaces that allow family or guests to escape to their own special tuckedaway retreat. Not to be outdone by the main floor of the estate, the terrace level pub and game room boasts an amazing landscape mural by local artist Barry Belcher that depicts the estate’s sweeping view of the lake. Adjacent to the pub and game room is a grand-size den with fireplace, a wine tasting room and wine cellar, and a complete spa, sauna and steam shower and workout room overlooking the lake and pool.
Outdoor lake living continues into the night with a custom-designed stone fire pit to enjoy beneath starry skies – free of city noise and light pollution. There’s also an irrigated organic garden, easy to tend by day and a wonderful way to soothe the soul in the soil. A beautiful paver driveway and manicured lawn is framed by a Chippendale-design wood fence with stone columns, and a stonecovered walkway from the oversized threecar garage to the main entrance adds to the estate’s charm. The “friend” door entry is just as pleasing from the spacious motor court with built in coveys for coats and boots along with a window-lined his and her office. This exclusive Lake Lanier estate home is part of the gated Marina Bay community, an oasis of tree-lined canopied streets and artisanstyle architecture. Many who enter Marina Bay as friends, family or guests say it’s magical and has that “it” feeling that tells you you’ve arrived to a once-in-a-lifetime place rarely created. Located at 6802 South Bluff Court, The Grandview is privately offered through Susan Verlander, Marina Bay Properties, LLC. Price upon request. Susan@ marinabayproperty.com text 404.542.3211
“The Grandview” describes the dazzling lake views from nearly every room creating the sensation of floating on the water.
