$225K BELOW RECENT APPRAISAL! Luxury lakefront 5 bed/5.5 bath home with boat dock on Southlake Lanier in highly sought after Cumming. The fully landscaped yard with gorgeous hardwoods, retaining walls, blue slate chips in flower beds, green grass and Japanese maple tree "welcome" you home. The 8 ft fences run down both sides of the property and create privacy. Traditional charm with modern farmhouse style, creates an updated feel for life at the lake. Close to 400 with easy access to Halcyon, Avalon, Roswell, and Milton, this private lake retreat provides the benefit of enjoying Atlanta’s things to do. Updated in 2023/24 with custom cabinetry in the kitchen, 9-inch-wide luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout (no carpet), sliding barn doors, new lighting and fans and white painted brick with black trim on exterior accentuate the esthetic. Enter the front double doors and see the beautiful lake views through the sliders, doors and windows throughout the home. The “double” back decks overlook the lake and run the length of the home with plenty of room for seating, grilling and dining. The lower deck with dry below offers peace and tranquility to enjoy morning coffee or wine at sunset. What’s nice about this property is the EASY walk, less than 50 steps, to the water with path lighting. The private cove with three docks has rip-rap to protect the shoreline. The 28x24 party dock is equipped with electricity and water, has a sun porch, new floats/new wood deck boards/new cables and winches and string lighting. The main level has a dining room, office with built in shelving and two closets, laundry with cabinets/sink/fridge/hidden ironing board/hanging rack, half bath with cute vanity, two-story vaulted great room with brick fireplace and the master suite with “twin” master baths with seamless glass doors and walk in closets. The master bedroom 6 ft slider leads to back deck with beautiful views of the lake. Upstairs you will find two bedrooms with arched windows for natural light and views, hall bath and a large bedroom/bath en’suite with seating perfect for hang out space. The downstairs terrace level has a den with brick fireplace, double doors that lead to expanded deck with dry below, a second full size kitchen with new appliances for hosting weekend guests, eating area and high-top bar, oversized bedroom with 6 ft slider to deck, bath and storage room with plenty of shelving for boat toys and seasonal décor. There is also a washer/dryer for lake towels. A deep side entry garage is perfect for boat/jet skis/workshop and lawn equipment. New thermostats with smart home app controls, walk in closets, double door extra pantry, soft close seat covers on toilets, leaf guard on gutters, garage with new door opener/epoxy floor/LED lighting, new black hinges and locks on all doors/windows are the finishes touches that make this home turnkey just in time for lake season! Top rated Forsyth schools and lower taxes. Home sweet home!