Since 2001, smart home buyers in Manatee County have been discovering the subdivision located north of Bradenton and across the Manatee River. Ellenton is a quiet residential area that is conveniently close to Palmetto, Parrish and Bradenton; it also offers easy access to the Tampa Bay region by means of I-275 and the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. This is where you will find Covered Bridge Estates in Ellenton, a large gated community originally developed by Highland Homes.
Covered Bridge Estates started off as one of the first neighborhoods in Ellenton to offer resort-style amenities as well as the opportunity to acquire floor plans that are more spacious than those typically found in Lakewood Ranch and other communities near Bradenton; plus, the prices tend to be more attractive.
To get an idea of what’s available at Covered Bridge these days, consider the following November 2017 listing: three bedrooms, two full bathrooms and two-car priced under $240K. This is a single-family home built in 2006 with more than 2,000 square feet of interior. The most attractive floor plans were developed by Highland Homes after 2012; they include stunning two-level homes with four bedrooms and three bathrooms listed under $295K. Property investors should take note of the solid appreciation in this neighborhood, where prices in 2012 started at $150K.
The luxurious amenities at Covered Bridge include a swimming pool, basketball and tennis courts, an exercise center, a clubhouse with a lounge, and lots of green spaces for residents and guests to enjoy. Many homes enjoy views of ponds, meadows and lakes.
Covered Bridge is ideal for families looking for a truly suburban experience; public schools, shopping centers and parks are located reasonably close to the main gate, and driving to the beach takes just 30 minutes. The population density of Ellenton is lower than Bradenton, and thus the overall ambiance tends to be more relaxed and quality of life is higher.
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