Intro to the Central Park "village" in Lakewood Ranch

  The Central Park "village" in Lakewood Ranch is comprised of 7 distinct neighborhoods centered around a 10-acre Central Park, its main attraction for families of all ages. Children of all ages enjoy the playground, the splash park and the baseball field as well as playing with their four-legged friends in the dog park. There are also 2 tennis courts and meandering sidewalks for relaxing strolls or bike rides.

  To reach Central Park, from University Parkway east of I-75, turn onto Lakewood Ranch Blvd and then turn right at Malachite Drive into Central Park. The builders in Central Park include well-known names like Cardell Homes, Neal Communities, Bruce Williams and Lee Wetherington all with many years of building homes in this part of Florida.

  The neighborhoods of Piedmont Park, Forest Park, Brickell Park and Gramercy Park include homes generally priced from the mid $100's. Claremont Park and Longview Lake Park have larger homes up to 3,000 square feet priced from the $200's to over $500,000. Homes in Central Park are attractive to retirees as well as young families. There is a strong sense of community in this community and it stems from that wonderful park where neighbors meet and greet and get to know one another. And, there's another plus. Families with children appreciate the top-rated schools in Lakewood Ranch.

  Homes in Central Park, like all homes in Lakewood Ranch, are built to meet or exceed Florida's Green Building Coalition standards for energy efficiency, clean indoor air, sustainability and drought resistant landscaping using plantings native to Florida.

  Another reason why so many people are flocking to one of the ten "villages" in Lakewood Ranch is the attractive area known as "Main Street" where you'll find retail shops, office space, gourmet and family-friendly restaurants and entertainment spots.

  There is a comfortable and affordable home awaiting you in the Central Park section of Lakewood Ranch and my goal as a Realtor who specializes in Lakewood Ranch real estate is to help you select the perfect home or condo in the right neighborhood in the price range with which you're most comfortable.

  If you'd like to review homes for sale in Central park or in in all of Lakewood Ranch, use the Lakewood Ranch Real Estate section of my website. Or, if you prefer, call me now at 941-228-2321. I'd be happy to answer all your questions.

Attractive Home For Sale in Lakewood Ranch Summerfield Village for under $300,000

  Here, on a tree-lined street in the pleasant Summerfield "village" of Lakewood Ranch at 11209 Blue Sage Place is this delightful move-in ready 4 bedroom, 2 bath pool home with an open floor plan and a neutral color scheme.

Families are attracted to Summerfield Village homes for sale in Lakewood Ranch because Summerfield is a family-focused community made up mostly of single-family homes located just south of State Road 70 off Lakewood Ranch Boulevard with the Braden River running along the southern border of the village.  There's always something going on in this village with lots of activities and events.  Young families will appreciate the fact that top-rated Willis Elementary School and Nolan Middle School, are within a comfortable walking distance. Summerfield Community Park is a 15 acre kid-friendly place that includes playgrounds, a picnic area with grills, lighted tennis courts, baseball fields and basketball courts as well as the Heron’s Nest Nature Trail linking the village with 27-acre Lake Summerfield.

This 1,914 square foot home built in 1995 is a comfortable walking distance from Summerfield Park and top-rated schools. Easy access to I-75 makes this home a great choice for commuters to Sarasota or Bradenton or even to southern Pinellas or Hillsborough County. And, of course, all those beautiful soft-as-silk Gulf of Mexico beaches this area is so well know for are just a short drive from your new home in Lakewood Ranch.

Your guests will appreciate the privacy offered by the split floor plan. The kitchen boasts added cabinets for storage, a large pantry, and an eat-in area with natural light for that warm Florida feeling. The spacious family room opens onto a screened lanai with a newly resurfaced and tiled saltwater pool and spa. You'll also enjoy the secluded backyard preserve with shade trees and abundant wildlife to observe.

Many new upgrades such as 18-inch floor tile, 60,000 BTU gas hot water heater in 2014, ceiling fans and a new A/C in 2008 plus updated stainless steel appliances make this home a really exceptional deal.

The seller of this attractive home is offering 5% of the purchase price of $299,900 toward the buyer's closing costs and is also providing a American Home Shield Home protection Plan

If you would like to tour this and other attractive homes for sale in Lakewood Ranch, call me at 941.228.2321. Please mention MLS # M5901405 if this particular home is the one you've been waiting to be available to you and your family. If not, there are many more similarly priced homes here in Lakewood Ranch that I would be delighted to show you.