Gainesville Homes with Boat Door Basement Type

Gainesville Homes with Boat Door Basement Type

Welcome to Gainesville, Georgia, a picturesque city nestled in Hall County that beautifully blends Southern charm with modern conveniences. Known as the "Queen City of the Mountains," Gainesville is surrounded by stunning natural landscapes, including the breathtaking shores of Lake Lanier. This vibrant community is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a plethora of recreational activities such as boating, fishing, hiking, and camping, all just a stone’s throw away from your doorstep.

One of the standout features of homes in Gainesville is the unique Boat Door Basement design. These innovative homes are specifically crafted for those who cherish a lifestyle on the water. With direct access to your boat from the basement, you can effortlessly launch your vessel for a day of adventure on Lake Lanier or enjoy a relaxing evening fishing with family and friends. Imagine the convenience of having your boat ready to go at a moment's notice, all while enjoying the comforts of a beautifully designed home.

Gainesville is not just about stunning homes; it also boasts a vibrant community with a rich cultural scene, excellent schools, and a variety of dining and shopping options. From quaint local boutiques to bustling farmers' markets, there’s always something to explore.

Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or looking to enjoy a lakeside retreat, Gainesville’s Boat Door Basement homes offer a unique opportunity to embrace the best of lake living. Experience the charm of Gainesville and make your dream of waterfront living a reality today!

Newest Gainesville Homes with Boat Door Basement Type

$1,775,000
4 Beds 4 Baths 10790089 MLS
Open water, over 2 acre south lake estate with western exposure for the beautiful sunsets. Outdoor entertainment area is unparalleled with a newly re-landscaped and sodded lot, which includes a new driveway and walkway. The backyard is an entertainer's dream with a new deck and railing, a spacious Sportsplex area featuring a regulation size pickleball court, shuffleboard court, stone firepit, decorative retaining walls with built-in seating for your friends to watch those challenging matches. The property benefitted from dramatic tree removal to open up the lake view. This fabulous contemporary home, complete with new siding and stunning Tennessee stacked fieldstone accents, is perfectly situated on the highly desirable south end of Lake Lanier. This beautiful, remodeled home has four spacious bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms with an additional flex room or guest bedroom. The main level has new hardwood oak floors throughout, including the 2nd-floor primary bedroom. This lovely home has been thoroughly remodeled with new paint and updated trim throughout, new LED recessed lighting and ceiling fans have been installed. You'll love the open-concept great room with magnificent vaulted/beamed ceilings. It is warmed by one of the home's two stone fireplaces. The kitchen is a true focal point, featuring brand new cabinetry, quartz countertops, and appliances, complemented by a coffered ceiling that extends into the dining room. The new walk-in pantry provides great storage. Other interior upgrades include new plumbing fixtures, new bathroom vanities, quartz tops, a new powder room, and a main level bathroom with new tile and a new frameless glass enclosure. A stunning new staircase features cable rail handrails. The upper master suite is a private sanctuary, complete with a custom master closet, new primary bath, new decorative beams, and an adjacent four-season room with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the pickleball court. The lower level offers an expansive finished basement with ceramic tile floors in the living/kitchenette area, shiplap accents and new luxury vinyl floors in the bedrooms and hallway. You'll also love the kitchenette, laundry area, and a second family room with another warm and cozy fireplace. This level also benefits from a new lower-level HVAC system, along with another bedroom, and an additional room that would be perfect for a dedicated bunk room. Storage is plentiful, including a sub-basement that can be used for golf cart parking, workshop or extra storage. Extensive exterior work includes a new entry door and entry porch, exterior doors at the rear of the home, a completely new 2 car garage, including a separate golf cart entrance and a newly designed roof with composition shingles and a metal roof. The large lot offers plenty of room for a future pool and/or gazebo-pool house. A golf cart-friendly, gravel access road leads to the covered, single-slip dock on deep water, where you can enjoy beautiful western view sunsets. You are very close to 3 lakeside restaurants and Sunrise Cove Marina to fill up your boat! Within 10 minutes, you can be in downtown Flowery Branch, which offers the cutest coffee shop, Whole Being Cafe, with amazing breakfast and lunch choices, Carolines on Main for brunch, Antebellum Restaurant for fine dining, Peyton's Pies for gourmet pizza, Better Days, a really cool cocktail bar; and Whistle-Q for some good ole Texas BBQ. Every Thursday you will LOVE the Flowery Branch farmers market with very unique food choices and gifts. 985 is only minutes away to head into Atlanta to the airport, concerts or sporting events. Located within a swim/tennis community, this property offers the rare flexibility of an optional HOA and no rental restrictions. You are around the corner from the community pool, playground, clubhouse and tennis/pickleball courts. This is an amazing location on the lake! Please call to arrange a private viewing.

5535 Hidden Harbor Drive, Gainesville

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Atl. Partners.

$559,000
4 Beds 4 Baths 10784053 MLS
Beautiful 1.5-story home with wraparound porch nestled on 1.24 gorgeous acres in a desirable Lake Lanier community. This stunning property offers 4 bedrooms plus a bonus/potential 5th bedroom, 4 full bathrooms, office on the main level, and a private in-law suite featuring a second kitchen. The vaulted great room showcases a gas fireplace with stone accent and is filled with natural light from abundant windows throughout. The primary suite on the main level includes a jetted soaking tub and walk-in closet. The fully equipped gourmet kitchen features white cabinetry, an island, coffee bar, pantry, and breakfast room. Formal dining room comfortably seats 12 or more. Enjoy outdoor living with two expansive rear sun decks perfect for grilling and entertaining on both the main and lower levels. New storage shed accommodates tools and lawn equipment. Additional highlights include a 1-car garage on the lower level, and can fit two cars deep with a workshop. Long wide driveway for the main entrance providing ample parking for multiple vehicles, RVs, campers, or boats, and a second driveway designed for access to the in-law Suite. Newly painted interior and exterior make this home move-in ready. There are hardwood, laminate, and ceramic tile flooring throughout, and three HVAC units. Rarely found with this level of charm, character, and versatility. Fantastic location close to Waterfront dining, Boating, Fishing, Lake Lanier parks, and recreation. This one will sell fast. NO HOA!

3523 Lighthouse Lane, Gainesville

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Lanier Partners.

$1,550,000
4 Beds 4 Baths 10739212 MLS
Experience the pinnacle of Lake Lanier living at 3661 Grandview Dr in the coveted Martins Cove community. This extraordinary 4-bedroom, 4-bath single-family waterfront home is nestled on a beautifully landscaped .63-acre lot, offering your own private botanical paradise. Totally reimagined and renovated from top to bottom in 2024, the home feels brand new-blending luxury finishes with relaxed lakefront style. Step inside to an open-concept floor plan, ideal for entertaining. The gourmet kitchen features custom walnut cabinets, all-new appliances, and seamless flow to the living and dining areas. Retreat to the master suite on the main level with a custom seamless walk-in shower. Throughout the main level, gleaming hardwood floors, solid tile surfaces on front porch and rear deck with stainless steel railings, and top-of-the-line German windows and doors showcase impeccable craftsmanship. The upstairs features 3 large bedrooms and a full bath. The finished terrace level is an entertainer's dream, boasting a second kitchen, media room, pool table and game rooms, wine cellar, full bathroom, and workshop-perfect for gatherings or hosting guests. Down at the lake is your private deep-water Top of line 32x32 Party dock Aluminum Martin dock (32 feet depth at dock), complete with a 6,000 lbs boat lift and dual jet ski ports. , Additional amenities include a three-car garage with a rear boat door, two fireplaces,3 new Trane Hvac's, Office, Custom vanities in all bathrooms, whole-house audio, and updated irrigation system private fenced backyard,. Just 15 minutes by boat to Athens Boat Club and Gainesville Marina, and close to downtown Gainesville, shopping, and dining. This lake home is perfect as a primary residence or an exceptional luxury short-term rental. Don't miss the rare opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind lakefront retreat!

3661 Grandview Drive, Gainesville

Listing courtesy of Realty Professionals.

$995,000
4 Beds 4 Baths 10709834 MLS
This community was made for long summer days, sunset cruises, and weekends that stretch a little longer than planned. Set within a private gated enclave known for its welcoming atmosphere and exceptional amenities, this beautifully appointed home offers the kind of lake lifestyle people wait years to enjoy. Even better, the wait is already over. A covered boat slip is able to be purchased from the HOA within two weeks of buying this home, a rare and highly sought after opportunity that allows you to skip the community waitlist and get straight to life on the water. With easy access to the lake, spontaneous boat rides, early morning fishing, and sunset gatherings become part of your everyday rhythm. Inside, the home is designed for living well and hosting with ease. The layout flows naturally for both relaxed daily life and lively gatherings, creating spaces where friends linger and family naturally comes together. Downstairs, the expansive basement offers the perfect retreat for extended visitors, game nights, movie marathons, or a comfortable guest suite when the lake weekend turns into an extended stay. Out back, a generous backyard provides plenty of room to spread out, unwind, and entertain after a day on the water. Think summer cookouts, kids running across the grass, and evenings spent around the table sharing stories from the day on the lake. A 24 hour manned gate provides peace of mind, while the golf cart friendly streets make it easy to connect with neighbors, head to the marina, or simply enjoy a ride through the community. Every detail here supports a lifestyle that feels relaxed, social, and effortlessly fun. This is more than just a home. It is the backdrop for summers on the lake, weekends with friends, and the kind of memories that keep everyone coming back.

3552 Lake Ridge Drive, Gainesville

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty.

$699,000
5 Beds 4 Baths 10594540 MLS
Back on the market at no fault of sellers! Fall in love with this 4-side brick home on a full unfinished basement, tucked inside one of Gainesville's most desirable small executive neighborhoods - just minutes from downtown! From the moment you step into the vaulted two-story foyer, you'll be welcomed by rich hardwoods and timeless trim details. Just off the foyer, a beautiful home office makes working from home effortless, while a formal dining room sets the stage for gatherings and celebrations. The chef's kitchen with granite counters and custom cabinetry flows seamlessly into the living spaces. A main-level laundry room adds everyday convenience. Retreat to the oversized owner's suite on the main level, where you'll find a spa-inspired ensuite with a tile-surround shower, soaking tub, and dual vanities-your private escape at the end of the day. Upstairs, 4 generous secondary bedrooms with ensuite baths provide space for everyone. The full unfinished basement offers endless opportunities to expand-movie room, gym, or custom in law suite-the choice is yours. Outdoor living is unmatched with two screened-in porches! Enjoy Newer roof, unbeatable location, and true luxury living in the heart of Gainesville. Walk to the Downtown Square for dining, shopping, and community events, with easy access to Lake Lanier, Olympic Park, the University of North Georgia, I-985 and the hospital just 5 minutes away, this home blends luxury, lifestyle, and convenience like no other.

306 Vinings Walk NW, Gainesville

Listing courtesy of Engel & V?lkers Atlanta.

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