Home buyers looking for a country club lifestyle in Southwest Florida have a few neighborhoods to choose from, and the same goes for house hunters interested in boating communities. However, when it comes to combining the country club and boating lifestyles, the Waterlefe Golf and River Club in Bradenton is the only neighborhood that truly delivers.

The Waterlefe Golf and River Club is more than just a country club. Located on the banks of the Upper Manatee River, Waterlefe offers waterfront properties, a championship golf course, a marina, a clubhouse, a swimming pool, a tiki bar, gazebos, green areas, a fitness center, private docks, a fishing pier, and more.

Waterlefe lies on a raised section of the land near the Upper Manatee River, which means that many of the properties in this neighborhood enjoy great waterfront views. The maintenance-free options include low-rise condominium units and golf villas that start around $250K. There are separate sections for the single-family homes, which range in size from three to four bedrooms on floor plans that measure between 2,100 and 2,590 square feet of interior space. The architectural design at Waterlefe mixes the Spanish Colonial and Mediterranean styles.

Pricing for the detached homes of Waterlefe starts around $300K. House hunters looking for luxurious real estate will find grand riverfront estates of up to seven bedrooms listed at more than $1 million. Some of these stately homes have their own private docks.

Waterlefe is a community for active residents. Aside from golf, boating and fishing, the fitness center offers aerobics, yoga, and even personalized fitness classes. The clubhouse administrators often schedule social functions specially designed for residents and their guests. The Downtown Bradenton arts and entertainment district is less than 20 minutes away, and the beaches are close enough for daily visits. Moreover, the upscale Main Street commercial district of Lakewood Ranch is only a couple of miles away.