Thursday, August 29, 2013

Another Lakewood Ranch Country Club Home Recently Sold

Located at 7326 Wexford Court, this lovely single-family home built in 2006 by Neal Homes in the exclusive Country Club area of Lakewood Ranch sold in August for $348,000. Sitting on luscious landscaping on a private corner lot, this unique maintenance-free home with a community pool is perfect for either a second home or a retirement home for those who live and breathe the game of golf.

The gated Country Club community within Lakewood Ranch, presents a wide variety of homes in 7 separate neighborhoods, all built around the 54-hole private Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club and its attached Athletic Center. The club house offers dining lounges and card rooms, a pro shop, locker rooms, steam, sauna and whirlpool rooms and cart storage. The fitness center has state-of-the-art equipment, a heated pool and 18 lighted tennis courts. The distinctly upscale Country Club "village" includes miles of sidewalks and trails encouraging its residents to stroll the area and meet your neighbors in surroundings left largely in their natural state.

This Neal Homes "Carmel" model has 2 spacious bedrooms and 2 full baths in just over 2,150 square feet of living space with a beautiful décor and lots of upgrades including 18" tile, crown moldings, coffered ceilings and newer carpet throughout. The living area has a very desirable southern exposure. Entering the home through the mirrored cove walls of the foyer leads you to a desirable great room floor plan with a separate, spacious dining room, multi-purpose den, and a fabulous gourmet kitchen with staggered walnut cabinetry, center island, newer stainless steel gas appliances, upgraded sink and granite counter tops with an extensive bar making entertaining your friends and neighbors a delight either here or on your extended lanai outside.

The master suite, as in all Neal Homes, has many outstanding features. This homes has upgraded cherry cabinetry, a garden tub and glass block shower enclosure. To see other Lakewood Ranch homes like this one, call me today at 941-266-2512. I see other homes for sale in Sarasota Florida, I invite you to visit my website to review other golf course, waterfront and in-town communities and neighborhoods throughout the Sarasota Florida, Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton Florida real estate markets.

Monday, August 19, 2013

Intro to Riverwalk

Located in the master-planned community of Lakewood Ranch, the Riverwalk "village" is comprised of five neighborhoods; Grove, Hammock, Meadow, Oaks and Ridge.

The village of Riverwalk offers miles of serene nature trails, parks, and sidewalks that wind through the community and lead from one neighborhood street to another as well as to the new Main Street shopping district. This atmosphere of relaxed connectivity makes Riverwalk one of the most popular family-oriented communities in Lakewood Ranch. Golfers love the easy access to the River Club, Lakewood Ranch Country Club and The Legacy golf courses.

Single-family homes are the hallmark of this neighborhood and there are a multitude of these residential opportunities to explore. A variety of premier builders, and unique floor plans make this a neighborhood with a home to suit every lifestyle. There are single family homes from about 2,000 to 3,000 square feet priced from the low $200’s to the mid $400’s in 3 and 4 bedroom floor plans. As an added bonus, most of the Riverwalk homes come with a pool included in the base price.

These homes are located in a district with excellent schools including Willis Elementary School, Nolan Middle School and Lakewood Ranch High School. In addition to a Fitness Center at the Lakewood Ranch Country Club there is golf and tennis, so everyone can exercise the way they prefer. Herons Nest Nature Park, a 110 acre park is located off of The Braden River Nature Trail, which also connects 2 lakes, so there is room for kids to play or just have a quiet picnic for two in a beautiful setting. We know once you visit Riverwalk, you will never want to leave.

Whatever your needs, there are homes for sale in Sarasota, Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch that I'd be delighted to show you.

Elegant Home For Sale in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch, the award-winning 8,500 acre master-planned community situated between Sarasota and Bradenton Florida is the location of an outstanding executive home. Within the Lakewood Ranch Country Club "village" this meticulously maintained, 3,880 square foot, 4 bedroom, 4 bath executive ranch-style home will definitely surprise you.

Locatged at 7918 Royal Birkdale Circle, the many features include an absolutely luxurious master bedroom retreat, a formal living room with coffered ceiling, a wood-burning fireplace, lighted niches and full pocketing-sliders opening onto a spacious enclosed lanai with a built-in outdoor grill area, crystal clear swimming pool, heated spa and water feature.

The gourmet cook in you will love the plentiful counter space, gas cooktop and large granite center island. The full-sized laundry room has room for a 2nd fridge, a wet-sink and lots of storage.

Although this well-equipped home is perfect for the lifestyle of an affluent family, it is also well-suited for an extended family. One of the four bedrooms has a separate side entrance with jack-and-jill bath, perfect as an in-law suite or work-at-home office.

Other notable touches include surround sound, security system, wall-sconces and built-in outdoor grill area. Optional country club memberships available.

Living in a country club community of similarly nice Lakewood Ranch homes brings to you everything you could want or need to enjoy Florida's Sun Coast lifestyle regardless of your age or income level; beautiful homes, friendly neighbors, gourmet and casual restaurants, top notch schools, unique shopping opportunities, a hospital and medical facility, 54 holes of delightful golf courses, a fitness center that includes 18 lighted tennis courts, 9 polo fields at the Sarasota Polo Club, over 150 miles of sidewalks and trails, community parks, lakes and nature preserves.

I would be delighted to show you this gorgeous home, priced now at $750,000, a really good price for such a beautiful executive home in a well-established neighborhood of similarly beautiful homes. If you prefer another type of setting, please visit my Sarasota homes for sale website to review many other Sarasota Florida area neighborhoods.