If you are looking for the most spectacular real estate in Southwest Florida, you should consider making Hawks Harbor in Bradenton your first stop. This community began development in the year 2000, and it quickly became the most desirable spot for luxury home builders.

Hawks Harbor is a very exclusive waterfront neighborhood that is tucked away at the end of Bowlees Creek, just west of the Tamiami Trail as it heads south towards the airport. All single-family homes at Hawks Harbor have waterfront views; they either look out into Sarasota Bay, a large lake with an attractive fountain, Bowlees Creek, or a neighborhood canal.

House hunters who enjoy a little diversity in their real estate will certainly enjoy Hawks Harbor, where they can find a variety of architectural designs. Unlike the cookie-cutter neighborhoods that have become so prevalent in Manatee and Sarasota counties in recent years, Hawks Harbor features great variety in home designs. The estates that look out into Sarasota Bay tend to be the most impressive and attractive; this is where you can find styles as varied as Mediterranean, Key West, Cape Cod, Caribbean, Modernist, and more.

All properties in Hawks Harbor have been developed in the 21st century, and thus home buyers are bound to find energy-efficient and ecologically friendly construction. At a minimum, the two-story homes in this community feature four bedrooms and four bathrooms. House hunters can expect luxury extras such as sun decks, wine cellars, game rooms, swimming pools with outdoor kitchens, guest homes, private docks, gazebos, etc. Listings range from $850K to more than $2 million.

Life at Hawk’s Harbor is quiet and convenient. Despite the private and secluded appearance of this neighborhood, residents live minutes away from the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, museums, theaters, marinas, golf courses, fine-dining restaurants, racquet clubs, and more.