Over the last two years, Bellora in Sarasota has been developing into one of the most desirable “West of the Trail” neighborhoods in Southwest Florida. Legacy Builders parceled Bellora in the Sapphire Shores community into 23 large lots for the purpose of developing a residential project that can honor the real estate vision of the late John Ringling, a circus magnate who dreamed of turning Sarasota into a housing market worthy of comparison with those found in Venice or in the French Riviera.

Nestled between the John Ringling Museum of Art and the Sarasota Jungle Gardens, Bellora is an elegant and intimate neighborhood of just 23 home sites. Legacy Builders has selected three exquisite floor plans for this community, and one of them has already received a Parade of Homes award. The architectural styles at Bellora include Modernist, Key West and Mediterranean; these are very spacious and opulent estates built with special features such as covered swimming pools, panoramic lanais, breakfast nooks, verandas, gourmet kitchens, studios, and more.

As of mid-2018, Bellora listings started at $921K for a three-bedroom and three-bathroom Mediterranean estate built on 2,344 square feet of interior. Larger estates are typically listed around one million. Most Bellora home sites are larger than 9,000 square feet, and some of them offer views of the Sarasota Bay. If you are looking for real estate that will retain high value even when market conditions are in a downturn, Bellora is a neighborhood you should certainly consider.

In addition to spectacular real estate, Bellora also offers residents a very desirable and convenient location. Parks and cultural attractions such as the John Ringling Museum are within walking distance; driving to Downtown Sarasota or the beaches of Siesta Key or Longboat Key takes about 10 minutes, and the University Town Center shopping district is also located nearby.