The southern sections of the Lakewood Ranch master-planned development, particularly those located along University Parkway and close to I-175, have become the most desirable. National home builder Toll Brothers recognized this trend a few years ago when it acquired 340 acres of land to develop The Isles, a luxury community situated just southeast of the Royal Lakes golf course.

The Isles is being developed as an upscale gated community where homeowners can enjoy a maintenance-free resort lifestyle. Toll Brothers has selected two elegant collections of single-family residences for The Isles: Executive and Estate, both with flexible floor plans, generous space and plenty of quality features. The architectural styles borrow the look of luxury Caribbean island resorts, and the neighborhood ambiance is perfect for the sunny Southwest Florida weather.

Floor plans in the Executive collection of The Isles include gems such as the Palacios model, a three-bedroom and 2.5 bathroom home built on 2,275 square feet of living space. All homes at The Isles come equipped with extras such as gourmet kitchens, elaborate entrances with lavish foyers, home office space, dens, Roman tubs, covered lanais, and more. Pricing for this model starts around $445K.

The Estate collection offers more bedrooms, larger interiors, lake views, three-car garages, upper levels, and very well-appointed features such as designer cabinetry and quartz counter tops. A top-of-the-line floor plan such as the Fullerton, featuring four bedrooms and four full bathrooms, is priced around $675K.

Sales activity at The Isles has been brisk in 2019, and this means that future property appreciation can almost be taken for granted. The neighborhood’s privileged location certainly helps in this regard; the University Corner shopping plaza is just a few minutes away, and the same goes for family parks, golf courses, The Mall at University Park Center, and the Nathan Benderson Aquatic Sports Complex. Sarasota, Bradenton, and the beaches of both Manatee and Sarasota counties are within easy driving distance.