Why These $1.7M to $4M Mountain Homes Are Selling Out Fast in North Georgia, Burton at Lake Burton

About This Episode.

Inside Luxury Real Estate in the Appalachian Mountains | Burton at Lake Burton, Georgia

I'm Stefanie Couch, Founder of Grit Blueprint, and in this episode of Behind the Build, I'm taking you deep into the Appalachian Mountains to the shores of Lake Burton, where a remarkable luxury real estate project is coming to life. Welcome to the Burton, a brand-new community in Clarkesville, Georgia, where master planner Lew Oliver has designed stunning luxury houses that prove thoughtful architecture can blend seamlessly with nature.

This community connects Laprade's Marina to the Appalachian Trail with mountain living on the lake.

Lew still hand-draws every plan, and that artistry shows in every room we tour. He shares his vision for a community built around connection first, the lake and mountains second, all of it revived from the lost town of Burton that has sat underwater for a hundred years. We walk through two very different show homes, one rich and dramatic, one light and airy, each packed with custom details. These include thermally modified Solarwood siding, a nine-foot custom door from Magbee Contractors Supply, marble countertops with hidden pop-up power, and a rooftop deck floored in black locust. We also dig into the Lew Oliver Millwork Collection, created in partnership with Magbee Contractors Supply to bring powerful, historically accurate moldings back to the market. The collection is featured throughout the custom homes in the Burton community.

If you love custom homes, beautiful design, or are simply dreaming about living in the mountains, this is your chance to see how a community like this comes together from the very first sketch.

Surrounded by Lake Burton, nearby creeks, the Appalachian Trail, stocked fishing ponds, and the quiet of the wooded mountains, Burton offers something rare: serenity you can actually live in. North Georgia real estate offers a rare mix of lake, mountains, and community, and you’ll understand why Burton may be one of the most special places to call home.

The featured homes are available for purchase now.

The first home we toured

• 140 Cove View Lane - Homesite 3
• Living Area 4,942 square feet
• Bedrooms: 5
• Bathrooms: 5 & 1 Half
• Builder: McKinney Builders

The second home we toured

• 90 Cove View Lane - Homesite 8
• Living Area 3,333 square feet
• Bedrooms: 4
• Bathrooms: 4 & 1 Half
• Builder: McKinney Builders