The southern section of Sarasota County is often neglected by house hunters who miss out on great real estate opportunities such as Cedar Grove in North Port.

Located just north of Port Charlotte at the start of the east-to-west portion of I-75, Cedar Grove is part of The Woodlands, a special community development district that aims to make North Port a vibrant part of Sarasota County.

Cedar Grove is currently undergoing development by Centex Homes, a national builder that is very respected in Southwest Florida. Five floor plans have been selected by Centex Homes to build in Cedar Grove; the architectural style is a modern version of the classic Sarasota residence, and the construction is of the highest quality.

The starter model at Cedar Grove offers 1,674 square feet under air conditioning. The Marina floor plan features three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The largest floor plan is the two-story Sandhill, which features four or five bedrooms and up to four full bathrooms.

Pricing at Cedar Grove is very reasonable in late 2016. A four-bedroom Sandhill model with nearly 3,000 square feet of interior space is listed at $330K. Even the three bedroom homes are listed under $260K. These prices are extremely attractive when considering that Centex Homes equips each residence with high-end appliances, tray ceilings, designer cabinets made of solid wood, garden irrigation systems, automated pest control system, storage areas, elaborate entryways, decorative foyers, and more.

The Cedar Grove neighborhood amenities include a large swimming pool with cabanas, a barbecue grilling and picnic area, and a playground for children. This gated community is tranquil and very safe.

In terms of family amenities, Cedar Grove neighbors are surrounded by state parks such as Myakka River, RV Griffin Reserve, Cape Haze, Charlotte Harbor Preserve, and Deer Prairie Creek, all located within minutes. Some of the most secluded beaches in Southwest Florida are 15 minutes away: South Venice, Manasota Key and Stump Pass.