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

$415,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10842432 MLS
Welcome to this beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom ranch-style home perfectly situated in a prime location in the City of Gainesville, With NO HOA! Offering the ideal combination of convenience, comfort, and functionality, this home features a desirable split-bedroom floor plan with the primary suite conveniently located on the main level. The main living areas showcase beautiful hardwood floors, complemented by brand-new carpet throughout the remainder of the main level. The spacious layout provides plenty of room for both everyday living and entertaining. One of the highlights of this home is the oversized back porch, offering the perfect setting for morning coffee, family gatherings, or entertaining friends. Step outside and enjoy the peaceful, private backyard where you'll frequently see an abundance of deer, creating a serene setting while still being close to all that Gainesville has to offer. The finished basement adds tremendous versatility and includes a fully functional in-law suite with a private bedroom and full bathroom, making it ideal for extended family, guests, or additional living space. The basement also features a flexible bonus room that can be used as an office, hobby room, media room, or whatever best fits your needs. Additional garage space provides excellent storage or the perfect setup for a workshop. With its sought-after Gainesville location, spacious ranch-style floor plan, private backyard, oversized porch, and versatile finished basement, this home offers a rare combination of comfort and functionality. Don't miss the opportunity to make this exceptional property your new home!

473 Christopher Drive, Gainesville

Listing courtesy of Buffington Real Estate Group.

$649,900
5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 10829821 MLS
A beautifully terraced backyard overlooking a peaceful pond and private wooded backdrop sets the stage for this distinctive Vanns Tavern home, where indoor and outdoor spaces were designed for gathering, entertaining, and enjoying the view. Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac, this home offers 4,498 finished square feet across three levels with an exceptional combination of flexible living space, privacy, and outdoor living. At the heart of the home, the large open-concept kitchen and living area creates a natural gathering place with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, abundant cabinetry, and a generous center island. The open layout flows easily to the expansive deck, extending the living space outdoors and providing the perfect setting for dining, entertaining, or simply relaxing while taking in the pond and wooded views. The backyard is truly something special. Thoughtfully terraced into multiple outdoor destinations, the landscape takes full advantage of the natural setting while creating distinct spaces to enjoy throughout the seasons. Gather around the two fire pit areas, entertain from the built-in outdoor kitchen, or enjoy the spacious patio and deck surrounded by mature hardwoods and a peaceful wooded backdrop. The entertainment continues in the finished terrace level, where a wet bar and media room create the ideal space for game days, movie nights, and evenings with friends. With direct access to the patio and outdoor entertaining areas, the lower level connects beautifully with the backyard and creates an easy indoor-outdoor lifestyle. Inside, flexibility is another standout feature. Two main-level office/flex spaces accommodate working from home, hobbies, or additional living needs, while the large upstairs bonus room provides even more options for a game room, fitness space, or casual retreat. Car, boat, and hobby enthusiasts will appreciate an exceptionally rare feature for the area with four-car main-level garage plus a fifth hobby garage at the terrace level, providing outstanding space for vehicles, a workshop, golf cart, lawn equipment, or recreational toys. Just minutes from Vanns Tavern Park and Lake Lanier, it's easy to launch the boat or jet ski, enjoy a day on the water, and return home to your own private retreat. From evenings around the fire to dinner on the deck, movie nights downstairs, or quiet mornings overlooking the pond, this is a home designed to enjoy-inside and out.

9240 Hollywood Drive, Gainesville

Listing courtesy of Harry Norman Realtors.

$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.

$450,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10772653 MLS
Location Location Location! Beautiful lake home for sale with lake views and shared boat dock! Home is located on Lake Lanier in a private, gated lake community in Gainesville, GA. Situated near the Blue Ridge Mountains, this property offers the perfect blend of mountain proximity and lakefront living. The home features Stunning Views: Enjoy year-round lake sunsets from the wrap-around porch, master bedroom, and living room. Key Upgrades: The property includes a new AC unit, updated plumbing, and a cozy fireplace. Expansion Potential: A full basement is available, providing the space to add two additional bedrooms and a bathroom. Parking: Two large driveways offer ample space for an RV, boat, or jet skis. The gated community provides excellent amenities, including a deep-water boat ramp, a shared boat dock, a pool, and tennis courts. Please note that the HOA fee is only $1,200 per year, and no rentals are allowed within the community. Conveniently located just 10 minutes from both Dawsonville and Gainesville, the home is also only an hour and 20 minutes from the Atlanta airport. Come and visit Timberidge on Lake Lanier!

6185 Timberidge Drive, Gainesville

Listing courtesy of Homesmart Realty Partners.

$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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