Penshurst Park is a maintenance-friendly villa community within The Meadows in Sarasota, Florida. Located within The Highlands section of The Meadows, this intimate neighborhood contains just 42 residences surrounded by mature landscaping, ponds, golf-course scenery, and established green space.
Developed primarily around 1989 and 1990, Penshurst Park features spacious one-story villa-style residences with private entrances, attached two-car garages, courtyards, and screened outdoor living areas. Although commonly marketed as villas, Penshurst Park is organized as a homeowners association rather than a condominium association, and current Stellar MLS records generally identify the properties as fee-simple ownership.
Penshurst Park Villas
Penshurst Park offers some of the larger villa-style residences found within The Meadows. Homes generally range from approximately 2,350 to more than 2,700 square feet of air-conditioned living space, with two- and three-bedroom floor plans and approximately two-and-a-half to three bathrooms common throughout the neighborhood.
Typical features include soaring or vaulted ceilings, spacious living and dining areas, fireplaces in certain residences, walk-in closets, interior laundry rooms, attached two-car garages, private courtyards, and screened or enclosed lanais.
Depending on location, residences may overlook golf fairways, ponds, mature trees, landscaped common areas, or combinations of water and golf-course scenery. The generous floor plans and outdoor living areas give Penshurst Park homes the feel of larger single-family residences while retaining a maintenance-oriented villa lifestyle.
Because Penshurst Park is an established resale community, condition and renovation levels vary. Buyers may find remodeled kitchens and baths, hurricane-impact windows and doors, newer mechanical systems, updated flooring, renovated courtyards and lanais, and other substantial owner improvements.
Fee-Simple Villa Ownership
Penshurst Park is legally structured as a homeowners association rather than a condominium. The community consists of 42 individually owned lots within The Highlands Unit 5, and current property listings generally identify ownership as fee simple.
This distinction gives Penshurst Park buyers a different ownership structure from many condominium-owned villa communities within The Meadows while still providing association-maintained services designed to reduce exterior maintenance responsibilities.
Maintenance-Friendly Living
Current property information commonly indicates that the Penshurst Park homeowners association provides services such as exterior structure maintenance, grounds maintenance, common-area insurance, pest control, private-road maintenance, reserve funding, management, and maintenance of neighborhood recreational facilities.
Association responsibilities can vary by component and may change over time. Buyers should review the current Penshurst Park HOA declaration, budget, reserves, insurance information, roofing responsibilities, exterior-maintenance obligations, leasing policies, pet restrictions, and any current or proposed assessments before purchasing.
Penshurst Park Pool & Spa
Penshurst Park has its own neighborhood swimming pool and spa, providing residents with convenient recreation within the community. The pool area is maintained through the homeowners association and complements the larger collection of recreational opportunities available throughout The Meadows.
Golf, Pond & Green-Space Views
Penshurst Park was designed to take advantage of its location within The Highlands portion of The Meadows. Depending on the property, villas may enjoy golf-course views, pond frontage, mature landscaping, or open green-space surroundings.
These views, combined with the neighborhood’s tree canopy and landscaped common areas, create an established setting that distinguishes Penshurst Park from many newer Sarasota villa developments.
Penshurst Park Streets & Legal Subdivision
Penshurst Park consists of 42 lots recorded within The Highlands Unit 5. Residences are located along Penshurst Park and portions of Highlands Bridge Road.
Because nearby Highlands neighborhoods can share similar MLS subdivision descriptions, buyers and real estate searches should use the Penshurst Park legal lots and street boundaries rather than relying solely on a broad “The Highlands” subdivision search.
The Meadows Amenities
Penshurst Park owners are also members of The Meadows Community Association and may participate in recreational opportunities available 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, golf options, 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 an important part of The Meadows setting, and several Penshurst Park residences enjoy golf-course views. 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 villa in Penshurst Park. Meadows Golf Club currently provides golf opportunities within The Meadows, with resident benefits, public play, and optional programs available under the current operating structure.
Penshurst Park Location
Penshurst Park is located in Sarasota’s 34235 zip code within The Highlands section of The Meadows. The neighborhood is accessed from Highlands Bridge Road and is convenient to 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 Villa Communities in The Meadows
- Hadfield Greene – A 58-residence villa community with a neighborhood pool and golf, pond, and landscaped settings.
- Chatsworth Greene – An established Meadows villa neighborhood offering maintenance-friendly living and scenic surroundings.
- Highland Park – A smaller villa community within The Highlands section of The Meadows.
- Oakley Green – A Meadows villa community known for mature landscaping and golf-course settings.
- Pipers Waite – An established villa neighborhood with attached garages and association-provided maintenance.
Penshurst Park Villas for Sale | The Meadows Sarasota Florida
View current Penshurst Park villas for sale below. Because the neighborhood contains only 42 residences, available inventory can be limited. Buyers can also explore additional homes, villas, and condos throughout The Meadows Sarasota.
Frequently Asked Questions About Penshurst Park
Where is Penshurst Park located?
Penshurst Park is located within The Highlands section of The Meadows in Sarasota, Florida 34235. The community is accessed from Highlands Bridge Road and includes residences along Penshurst Park and portions of Highlands Bridge Road.
How many residences are in Penshurst Park?
Penshurst Park contains 42 residences within its homeowners association.
Are Penshurst Park properties villas or condos?
Penshurst Park homes are commonly marketed as one-story villas because of their architectural style and association-maintained lifestyle. However, Penshurst Park is a homeowners association rather than a condominium association, and current Stellar MLS records generally identify ownership as fee simple.
Does Penshurst Park have its own pool?
Yes. Penshurst Park has a neighborhood swimming pool and spa maintained through the homeowners association. Residents may also participate in broader Meadows recreation programs subject to current access requirements and fees.
Is golf membership required in Penshurst Park?
No. Golf participation is not required to own a residence in Penshurst Park. Golf is available within The Meadows through the current Meadows Golf Club operation, with resident benefits and optional programs available.
Interested in Penshurst Park or another villa community within The Meadows? Contact Wendy Lynn | eXp Realty for help comparing available properties, HOA responsibilities, ownership structures, golf and water views, amenities, and other Sarasota real estate opportunities.
