Stoneybrook on Palmer Ranch is an excellent choice for investment and enjoyment.  As one of Sarasota’s most affordable gated country club communities it is made even more desirable by it’s close proximity to the beaches of Siesta Key.  Sarasota Square mall is also very close by.  The clubs amenities include restaurant, pools, fitness center tennis and many social activities.  Currently there are 42 condominiums for sale ranging in price from $169,900 to $335,000.  The average price is $236,811.  Because of the amenities, transferable golf memberships and proximity to the beach these condominiums are readily rented for the winter season.  This year 18 condos were sold in Stoneybrook at an average selling price of $239,550.  On average the properties sold garnered 92% of their sales price.  For more details about the available properties, click here.

Here are the condominium properties currently available in Stoneybrook. I will be happy to show you any of these properties. Please call me at 941-650-4626 to schedule and appointment.

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I have a very nice condominium available for sale or rent at Heritage Oaks Golf & Country Club.  This two bedroom two bath condo is on the second floor and has vaulted ceilings, a garage and beautiful lake and golf course views.  This property is currently listed for sale at $180,000 and is available for annual lease at $1,500 per month.  Heritage Oaks Golf & Country Club is a private gated community in which all residents enjoy full golf membership privileges.

Right now home builders in the Country Club East section of Lakewood Ranch, The Lake Club, Greenbrook East, and La Cantera in the Country Club are offering a Platinum Membership at Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.  This incentive valued at $52,000 is offered on select homes and homesites when purchase before January 15, 2009.  I have seen some very attractive pricing on these new homes.  With rates currently at the lowest point in 50 years coupled with this lated incentive and already reduced prices, it just may be a great time to consider coming down from the fence.   Contact me at 941-650-4626 for more information.

I just listed a nice two bedroom condominium at Heritage Oaks Golf & Country Club.  This spacious second floor condo has great views of the lake and golf course.  A garage is included so snow birds can keep a car here in town.  Heritage Oaks is a nice gated community with an excellent 18 hole, par 72,  golf course.  The country club offer great lakefront dining.  Check back for pictures of this great property.  Visit www.golfhomesofsarasota.com for more information about Heritage Oaks.

Gator Creek Estate is an established gated community of estate homes all of which are situated on a minimum of 5 acres.  Horses are allowed in this equestrian friendly neighborhood.  Gator Creek is also home to a very exclusive men only golf & country club.  For more information on the golf course visit www.golfhomesofsarasota.com and choose gator creek from among the golf communities listed.  When originally developed, Gator Creek seemed a bit isolated being on the eastern side of town.  Now that so many new communities have been developed around Gator Creek and with addition of the new Publix shopping center at the corner of Beeridge and Iona Roads, Gator Creek seems much more convenient.

Currently there are 8 homes for sale at Gator Creek ranging in price from $490,000 to $2,590,000.  The average price is currently $1,240,375.  During the course of this year one home that was listed at the price of $1,200,000 sold for $1,000,000.  Additionally there is one home currently under contract.  It is listed at $1,450,000.

Click here for detailed information about current homes for sale in Gator Creek.  The list will be available for 30 days from the date of this post.

Heritage Oaks is a nice gated community in eastern Sarasota.  Residents in this semi-private neighborhood enjoy free golf memberships.  The neighborhood living options include maitnence free condominiums and villas as well as single family homes.  Golfers can perfect their game on the challenging Azinger/Lewis 18-hole championship course, with its immaculate clubhouse and fully-equipped fitness center. There are also tennis courts, aerobic/fitness classes and four heated swimming pools.  Heritage Oaks Golf & Country Club along with similar neighborhoods like Misty Creek, Gator Creek, Laurel Oaks, The Hammocks, and Laurel Lakes will benefit from the new Publix grocery store which is currently under construction at the intersection of Bee Ridge and Iona Roads.

Currently there are 49 properties for sale ranging in price from $179,900 to $699,000.  Nine of the properties are single family homes wile the remaining 40 are condominiums or villas.  During the course of this year 11 properties at Heritage Oaks have sold for an average of $233,645.

Click here for details about each of the available properties.

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Neighborhoods within The Concession include Nicklaus Manor which is comprised of 33 maintenance free homes of classical architecture.  Other neighborhoods at The Concession include Birkdale and Lindrick which feature one and two acre home-sites.

The 33,000 square foot club house is currently under construction.  When completed it will feature exceptional recreational facilities in a classic, relaxing atmosphere including a fully equipped fitness center, day lockers, showers, saunas, treatment rooms, a swimming pool and snack bar area. Har-Tru® tennis courts, private tennis lessons, and clinics will be provided along with other club programs.  Membership at this private club are available for a $125,000 deposit for residents of the Concession and a $150,000 deposit for non-residents.

Currently there are 20 homes offered at The Concession ranging from $1,877,750 to $8,400,000.  The most recent sale was a 11,237 square foot John Canon Model which sold for $7,199,900.  The average size of homes currently available is 6,032 sq feet.  Visit www.golfhomesofsarasota.com to request more information about this and other golf communities in the Sarasota, Bradenton and Venice areas.