Lakewood Ranch, the premier master-planned development of Southwest Florida, is close to being completely sold out. In light of strong demand for homes in Lakewood Ranch, developers have proposed to extend the master project far to the east of Manatee County; this would imply construction of about 7,000 homes in new villages over the next few years, but you do not have to wait for this proposal to be approved.

Sapphire Point is one of the last Lakewood Ranch villages under construction in 2021. Located next to the Premier Sports Campus north of State Road 70, Sapphire Point is a gated community that offers easy access to the beach as well as to the downtown districts of Bradenton and Sarasota. If you are looking for new construction opportunities in Manatee County for 2022, this is one of your best options.

Compared to other villages in Lakewood Ranch, Sapphire Point stands out as being fancier and more upscale. The neighborhood is being developed by the Pulte Group, a national home builder known for quality construction and attention to detail. Pulte has selected 14 floor plans from its Garden, Classic, and Estate series, which feature a combination of American Coastal and Mediterranean architectural styles.

The single-family residences at Sapphire Point range from 1,433 to 5,363 square feet under air conditioning. You can choose from models that offer between two and seven bedrooms with up to 6.5 bathrooms. The builder is not holding back on extras; gourmet kitchens with cafe areas, decorative foyers, gathering rooms, and extra dens are some of the numerous upgrades available in many models. Quite a few homes will have nice views of ponds, lakes, and nature preserves.

As you can expect from an upscale Lakewood Ranch village, Sapphire Point is filled with amenities such as a swimming pool, exercise center, clubhouse, pavilion, dog park, basketball court, and a playground. The superb location of Sapphire Point gives you easy access to the new Publix supermarket at Braden River. Nearby attractions include the Bradenton Motorsports Park and The Concession Golf Club. In late 2021, pricing here started around $387K.