Despite a slight downturn from about 2005 to 2010, the golf lifestyle continues to be one of the highlights of the Southwest Florida real estate market, and this is clearly made evident by the Golf and Country Club at Heritage Oaks in Sarasota.

Located east of I-75 and south of Bee Ridge Road, Heritage Oaks is a gated country club community where the emphasis is on golf as well as quality of life. Most of the properties at Heritage Oaks are maintenance-free golf villas and condominium units; however, the few single-family residences that this community has to offer are among the most attractive in this market.

Pricing at Heritage Oaks starts at just $227K for a 1,684 square feet condo with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a balcony, a covered lanai, and great views of the lakes and fairways. If you prefer a golf villa with greater privacy, a two-bedroom and two-bathroom property overlooking a canal can be yours for less than $250K as of June 2018.

Home buyers looking for more space may be interested in a three-bedroom and two-bathroom golf estate built on 2,278 square feet of living space. For just $415K, you get a designer kitchen with gorgeous cabinetry, a private and heated swimming pool, cathedral ceilings, and tasteful Mediterranean architecture.

The Heritage Oaks golf course offers 18 holes of challenging play and seven tee positions to accommodate all skill levels. The driving range includes a water hazard that is rated among the best in Sarasota. You can enjoy relaxing mornings at any of the five community swimming pools; moreover, the fitness center at the clubhouse offers personal training sessions, and there are four tennis courts equipped with lighting for nighttime play.

Residents of Heritage Oaks live very close to the Publix at Bee Ridge shopping center, and a Walmart Supercenter is about three miles to the west. Driving to the beaches of Siesta Key is easy; just follow Bee Ridge Road west to the Tamiami Trail before heading north to Siesta Drive and west again over the bridge.