Muirfield Heath is a small single-family neighborhood within The Meadows in Sarasota, Florida. The community contains just 47 detached fee-simple homes surrounded by mature landscaping and the lakes, trails, recreation, and green space found throughout The Meadows.
Muirfield Heath was developed primarily during the 1980s and has its own homeowners association and neighborhood swimming pool. Unlike many of the villa and condominium communities within The Meadows, residences here are detached single-family homes with private lots and attached garages. Association-provided lawn care creates a maintenance-friendly lifestyle without transferring responsibility for the entire exterior of the home to the HOA.
Muirfield Heath Homes
Homes in Muirfield Heath generally feature one-story Florida designs with two or three bedrooms, attached two-car garages, screened lanais, and open living areas. Many residences offer approximately 1,700 to more than 2,400 square feet of air-conditioned living space, although individual homes vary.
Common features include vaulted ceilings, split-bedroom floor plans, fireplaces in certain homes, interior laundry rooms, walk-in closets, private courtyards, and spacious screened outdoor living areas.
The neighborhood was largely developed during the early and mid-1980s, although there are exceptions, including newer replacement or infill construction. This creates more variation in home age and design than buyers may expect from such a small community.
Because Muirfield Heath is an established resale neighborhood, buyers should compare roofing, windows and doors, hurricane protection, HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical improvements, lanai condition, interior renovations, and other property-specific updates when considering available homes.
Fee-Simple Single-Family Ownership
Muirfield Heath consists of detached fee-simple single-family homes rather than condominium-owned villas. The neighborhood has its own homeowners association in addition to each owner’s membership in The Meadows Community Association.
This distinction is important because homeowners retain responsibility for significant portions of their individual properties while the Muirfield Heath HOA provides certain shared services and maintains neighborhood common areas.
Maintenance-Friendly Living
The Muirfield Heath homeowners association currently provides several services designed to reduce routine yard-maintenance responsibilities. These include lawn mowing, trimming of certain shrubs adjacent to the homes, limited lawn fertilization and treatments, and maintenance of the neighborhood pool and pool house.
Muirfield Heath should not, however, be considered completely maintenance-free. Homeowners remain responsible for items including roofs, windows, courtyards, lanais, driveways, replacement landscaping, irrigation responsibilities, and other exterior components of their individual homes.
Association services, fees, landscaping responsibilities, leasing restrictions, pet rules, internet or television services, architectural requirements, and other policies can change. Buyers should review the current Muirfield Heath HOA and Meadows Community Association documents before purchasing.
Muirfield Heath Community Pool
Muirfield Heath has its own neighborhood swimming pool and pool house exclusively serving the community. The pool is maintained by the homeowners association and is heated during the cooler months under the association’s current operating program.
Having a neighborhood pool gives Muirfield Heath residents a convenient recreation option close to home in addition to the broader recreational opportunities available throughout The Meadows.
Muirfield Heath Streets
The 47 homes in Muirfield Heath are located along four streets:
- Ringwood Meadow
- Heatherwood
- Rosemead
- Heather Bow
The neighborhood’s compact street layout makes Muirfield Heath one of the easier single-family sections of The Meadows to identify and distinguish from neighboring communities.
The Meadows Amenities
Muirfield Heath homeowners are also part of the larger Meadows community and may participate in recreational opportunities provided through current resident-access programs.
- Community swimming and recreation facilities
- Fitness and wellness facilities
- Tennis
- Pickleball
- Approximately 14 miles of walking and biking trails
- More than 85 lakes and waterways throughout The Meadows
- Dog park
- Playground
- Basketball court
- Community clubs and organized activities
- Golf available within The Meadows
Amenity access, recreation fees, resident programs, and facility policies can change. Buyers should verify current information with The Meadows Community Association and the applicable recreation or golf operation.
Golf at The Meadows
Golf remains part of The Meadows lifestyle, although the current golf operation differs from the traditional country-club structure described in older real estate information about the community.
Golf participation is not required to own a home in Muirfield Heath. Meadows Golf Club currently provides golf opportunities within the community, with resident benefits, public play, and optional programs available under the current operating structure.
Muirfield Heath Location
Muirfield Heath is located in Sarasota’s 34235 zip code within The Meadows. The neighborhood is convenient to Taywood Meadow, Longmeadow, Honore Avenue, University Parkway, Fruitville Road, and Interstate 75.
University Town Center is only a short drive away and provides extensive shopping, dining, entertainment, healthcare services, hotels, and businesses. Nathan Benderson Park is also nearby for walking, cycling, rowing, paddling, and community events.
Downtown Sarasota & Gulf Coast Beaches
Residents can reach Downtown Sarasota for waterfront parks, restaurants, theaters, galleries, performing arts, and cultural attractions.
The Gulf Coast beaches of Lido Key, Siesta Key, and Longboat Key are also within driving distance for swimming, boating, fishing, beach walks, and waterfront dining.
Similar Single-Family Communities in The Meadows
- Arborfield – A small detached-home neighborhood with mature landscaping and an established Meadows setting.
- Devonshire Place – Fee-simple single-family homes with larger lots and golf, lake, and landscaped settings.
- Highlands – A larger residential section of The Meadows featuring detached homes, mature landscaping, and scenic surroundings.
- Sandringham – An established Meadows neighborhood offering another option for buyers comparing single-family residences.
- Windsor Park – A Meadows residential neighborhood convenient to community recreation, trails, and nearby Sarasota amenities.
Muirfield Heath Homes for Sale | The Meadows Sarasota Florida
View current Muirfield Heath homes for sale below. Because the neighborhood contains only 47 residences, inventory can be limited and there may be periods when no homes are available. Buyers can also explore additional homes, villas, and condos throughout The Meadows Sarasota.
Frequently Asked Questions About Muirfield Heath
Where is Muirfield Heath located?
Muirfield Heath is located within The Meadows in Sarasota, Florida 34235. Its homes are located along Ringwood Meadow, Heatherwood, Rosemead, and Heather Bow.
How many homes are in Muirfield Heath?
Muirfield Heath contains 47 detached single-family homes and has its own homeowners association.
Are Muirfield Heath properties villas or single-family homes?
Muirfield Heath consists of detached fee-simple single-family homes. Although the association provides certain lawn and landscaping services, the properties are not condominium-owned villas.
Is Muirfield Heath maintenance-free?
No. Muirfield Heath is better described as maintenance-friendly. The homeowners association currently provides lawn mowing, certain landscape services, and maintenance of the community pool, while homeowners remain responsible for roofs, windows, courtyards, lanais, driveways, and other portions of their individual properties.
Does Muirfield Heath have its own pool?
Yes. Muirfield Heath has a neighborhood swimming pool and pool house maintained through the homeowners association. The pool is currently heated during the cooler months.
Interested in Muirfield Heath or another neighborhood within The Meadows? Contact Wendy Lynn | eXp Realty for help comparing available homes, HOA responsibilities, property updates, community amenities, and other Sarasota real estate opportunities.
