Welcome to 4620 Palmetto Ln in Hickory Lakeside, an exclusive GATED Forsyth County community on the south side of Lake Lanier, built in 2022 and loaded with owner upgrades. This home includes your assigned BOAT SLIP on Dock C with a 10,000-lb hydraulic BOAT LIFT for effortless lake days. Set in a resort-style neighborhood featuring clubhouse, pool, tennis and pickleball, plus a community layout that’s built for lake living (including the community boat slips and a golf cart path shown on the neighborhood map).

This 5BR / 4.5BA estate sits on .77 ACRES with a 3-CAR GARAGE - the kind of scale that lives beautifully day-to-day and shines when entertaining.Your outdoor living is next-level- a HEATED SALTWATER POOL (100-degrees plus), FIRESTONE SYNTHETIC STONE DECKING engineered for comfort/traction, MOTORIZED PHANTOM PATIO SCREENS, a patio gas fireplace, and outdoor speakers integrated with Control4 - plus professional outdoor and pool lighting, an artificial-turfed play area, and irrigated raised garden boxes.

This SMART home runs on an expandable, professionally installed CONTROL4 SYSTEM plus multi-router fiber Wi-Fi w/ access points and security cameras with hard drive storage. Extras include Ring video doorbell, Skylight digital calendar/organizer, and an EV CHARGER in the garage with custom, built-in cabinets.Chef’s Kitchen and Entertaining Flow - A true luxury kitchen with WOLF 6-burner gas range (griddle and dual ovens), SUBZERO cabinet-front refrigeration, COVE dishwasher, and GE wine/beverage cooler - ready for everything from lake-weekend brunches to holiday hosting.

The main-level primary suite delivers spa energy - STEAM SHOWER, STONE TUB, under-lighting package, custom closet system, and MOTORIZED WINDOW TREATMENTS. Downstairs, the FINISHED TERRACE LEVEL is built for entertaining + wellness with SUBZERO 86-bottle wine cooler, dual SUBZERO refrigerator drawers, an additional COVE dishwasher, SUNLIGHTEN SMART INFRARED SAUNA with a custom HIMALAYAN PINK SALT WALL, gym flooring, custom cabinets, integrated audio - and even a SECRET ROOM.

Upstairs includes a standout bunk room with built-ins, custom shades, and unfinished storage/future square footage potential. Enjoy Lake Lanier serenity with easy access to the GA-400 corridor, making it convenient to Atlanta, plus shopping/dining/entertainment in the Alpharetta/Avalon/Milton orbit - while still being perfectly positioned for weekends in the North Georgia Mountains (hiking, wineries, day trips). Close to Cumming City Center, Avalon, and Halcyon for upscale convenience. Forsyth County remains a top pick for buyers seeking top-rated schools, strong community amenities/parks, and potential property tax advantages for qualifying seniors. Comprehensive Feature list available upon request!