Roswell isn't known as one of the coolest suburbs in the country. It's a great place to live that makes the official list of metro Atlanta's 10 best suburbs. It is not, however, one of Georgia's most affordable cities. Roswell has some big and beautiful mansions for sale right now.

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1. 127A Bulloch Ave. $7.85 million

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The most expensive home in Roswell is Mimosa Hall, a nine-acre antebellum estate dating back to 1840. The 6,308-square-foot "temple-style" home comes with gardens in the historic district, rare century-old trees, stone walls and paths and a 19th-century grist mill-turned-barn.

[More photos of this house: For less than $8M, this historic Roswell antebellum estate is yours]

2. 11235 Stroup Road $4.775 million

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This house that costs almost $5 million is a beautiful custom-built brick home on a gated lot of more than two acres. The home boasts exceptional woodwork, a fountain, swimming pool and outdoor kitchen.

3. 3126 West Addison Drive $3.5 million

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Here’s a riverfront estate with more than 16,000 square feet, nine beds and 13 baths. Yes, 13. It also has a theater room, infinity pool and billiard room in addition to a three-car garage with additional storage. When it comes to pure space, it’s hard to compete with this home.

4. 100 Fernwater Court $2.3 million

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This home advertises itself as offering “the ultimate privacy.” It is an expansive 12,250-square-foot mansion inside a gated community that’s still close to downtown Roswell. Large families take notice: There’s an in-law apartment on the terrace level and an outdoor area for entertaining guests.

5. 1680 Riverside Road $2.2 million

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Live like you’re always in a resort in this $2.2 million mansion across from the river. It features a two-story entry with marble floors, cherry hardwood floors and custom millwork. The huge master suite, Jacuzzi and saltwater pool should be enough to make anyone feel like they’re always on vacation.