Wow factor with durability, daily flow, and strong resale value

What Matters To Lake Buyers

Full-Time Owners

Work-from-home spaces, storage, year-round comfort and efficiency.

Second-Home Owners

Low maintenance, trusted security, remote updates with photo logs.

Why We're Different

Communication. We solve it with biweekly photo updates, daily logs, and a single point of contact.

Custom Home Building

Find the View

You find the right lot. We meet you there. We stand where the morning sun hits the porch, mark the best view, and plan storage for lake gear. From that first walk to move-in, we keep things simple and clear.

What buyers want, and how we deliver

The perfect lot, quality build, and a wow factor that lasts.
Beautiful landscaping and a floor plan that flows day to day.
Low maintenance and reliable security for part-time owners.
Strong resale value.

What often goes wrong, and how we fix it

Rules feel hard: We run ARB approvals for you.
Too many choices: Our in-house designer guides each step in one easy portal.
Poor communication: We send photo updates every two weeks, keep daily logs, and give you one main contact.
Budget stress: We set a clear estimate before contract and send weekly accounting updates.

Relocating or local, we meet you where you are

Relocating buyers: We act as your local guide, share regular photo updates, and help with questions about community life, property taxes, and utility costs.
Local buyers: Many want hands-on involvement, and we welcome that.
Either way, a strong personal relationship with our team is the heart of our work.

What We Offer

Exceptional custom homebuilding with craftsmanship and care

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Custom Homes

We collaborate closely with you to create a home that reflects your personality, lifestyle, and vision — down to the last detail.

A simple plan

Building your dream home should feel exciting, not overwhelming. That’s why we’ve created a straightforward process that guides you from the very first walk on your lot to the moment you receive your keys and beyond. With our team by your side, you’ll always know what comes next.

Walk the lot together, check survey and fit.
We’ll meet you on-site, review your survey, and ensure the home design perfectly fits your property, views, and lifestyle.
Make the key choices with our designer, submit ARB and permits.
Our design team helps you make confident selections, from layout to finishes, while we handle the ARB (Architectural Review Board) and permitting process to keep things moving smoothly.
Build with steady updates, celebrate handover, then a one year check in.
Throughout construction, you’ll receive regular progress updates. Once your home is complete, we’ll celebrate your handover day and return for a one-year check-in to ensure everything still feels just right.

testimonials

What our clients say

I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for the exceptional work you’ve done in building my home. Your team made the entire process enjoyable, always treating me with kindness, respect, and genuine care. Thank you for taking the time to listen and address every question or concern I had, no matter how small. I am incredibly grateful to you, your team, not only for my beautiful little home, but for the entire experience. Thank you Kevin.

Having a strong team around you is crucial for business. I wanted you to know that this process would not have been the same without Rusty. From the very beginning, his dedication was evident in every step of the process. He showed remarkable attention to detail and an unwavering dedication to quality. It was clear that this wasn’t just a job for him, he treated the project as if it were his own home. That level of commitment has truly touched me. My home is a reflection of his hard work, your team’s hard work, and I will always be reminded of that every time I walk through the door.

As we finish up and finalize everything, I just wanted to sincerely thank you and your team.

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Exceptional Work

Testimonials

Guarantees

Promises

Typical custom homes start at $2 million with most projects running $2-20 million depending on size and selections. To protect your investment, we offer:

One-year workmanship and materials warranty from Southern Luxury Homes.
Optional third party 10-year structural warranty at owner expense.
One-year check in after punch list completion.

Custom Homes Exclusively at Reynolds Lake Oconee

Southern Luxury Homes builds exclusively within Reynolds Lake Oconee, crafting timeless residences tailored to your lifestyle. Every home is designed to complement the beauty of the lake and the community we proudly call home.

Recognition

Awarded for Excellence

Southern Luxury Homes is honored to be recognized for exceptional craftsmanship and timeless design. Our work has been featured in leading publications and celebrated throughout the Lake Oconee community.