Master-planned developments in Southwest Florida have a track record of great success. Palmer Ranch in Sarasota County and Lakewood Ranch in Manatee County have served as blueprints of smart suburban development for similar projects in Arizona and California, and this is a tradition that has extended to Wellen Park. Located between Venice and North Port, Wellen Park is an exciting project that is redefining quality of life in the southern section of Sarasota County, and this is where The Preserve can be found.
The Preserve is one of the first gated communities developed by D.R. Horton for Wellen Park, which used to be known as The West Villages. It took D.R. Horton just two years to complete this intimate residential enclave, and it did not take long for all homes to be completely sold out. The Preserve is part of Wellen Park’s Village A, the first phase of an overall project that will soon include Downtown Wellen, a chic collection of shops, eateries, pubs, clinics, attractions, and commercial properties located within biking distance of The Preserve and other villages such as Gran Paradiso and Renaissance.
Over the last couple of years, real estate values have sharply appreciate at The Preserve. If you are able to lock into a three-bedroom home priced around $300K in early 2021, you should move quickly to sign a purchase contract. All properties in Wellen Park are becoming highly sought-after, but The Preserve stands out because there are only 108 homes surrounded by a nature conservation area right next to the Myakka River. A few real estate investors at The Preserve have taken advantage of high demand and offered their homes for rent at premium monthly rates.
In addition to the quality construction that D.R, Horton is known for, homeowners at The Preserve enjoy the convenience of a heated swimming pool, a modern exercise center, bocce ball, and pickle ball courts. The West Villages shopping plaza and its brand-new Publix supermarket are just a bike ride away, and the beaches of Venice are close enough to visit on a daily basis.
