Braselton Real Estate Information
Braselton is a town with a population of 1,206 that is located in four counties of northern Georgia. Braselton is located about 45 miles from Atlanta and has easy access to the city by Interstate 85. Braselton has the distinction of once being owned, in part, by actress Kim Basinger. Basinger is no longer involved in the city due to her personal financial problems.
In Braselton, you will find Chateau Elan Winery. Chateau Elan Winery, the largest winery in Georgia, has won several awards. The American Junior Golf Association is also headquartered in Braselton. This non-profit organization has worked to help both male and female golfers to further their education through college scholarships since 1978. Braselton is also home to the ISMA (International Motor Sports Association). Road Atlanta, also in Braselton is home to the AMA motorcycle races and the Petit Le Mans. Major warehouses for Tractor Supply, Haverty's Furniture, Home Depot Distribution Center and Sears Appliance Division are found nearby Brasleton.
In nearby Atlanta, you can find all the luxuries of most major cities. The world famous Atlanta Braves, whose games are broadcast nationwide on cable through Turner Broadcasting, are but one of six professional sports teams that call the Atlanta metropolitan area home.
Air travel into and out of Atlanta is through the Atlanta airport, an airport that holds the distinction of the most flights of any airport in the United States.
For the water enthusiast across, just a short distance form Braselton, is Lake Sidney Lanier. This lake, operated by the Corps of Engineers with almost 700 miles of shoreline attracts seven and a half million people per year. The lake is known for its beautiful blue water. It provides numerous recreation activities and beautiful scenery. Brasleton offers the ability to live in a small town with easy access to the city.