4620 Palmetto Lane, Cumming

LUXURY LAKE LANIER LIFESTYLE. 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 'SPOOL' (spa/pool that heats to 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 with extra 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. A true luxury chef's 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 and 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. Life in Hickory Lakeside offers a rare, tight-knit culture where neighbors quickly feel like family. Whether you're commuting by golf cart for an evening dock party or gathering at the clubhouse, the social scene is vibrant and inclusive. The yearly social calendar is packed with events worth celebrating, from festivities like Mimosa Festival and July 4th BBQ with Fireworks to curated Sushi Nights, Holiday Hops, and Tequila Nights. With a monthly Book Club, The Brunch Bunch, and a very active Social Committee, there is always an invitation waiting-though residents are always free to be as involved (or not) as they choose! 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.