Westlake at Wellen Park is a new luxury residential community located directly across from Downtown Wellen within Wellen Park near Venice, Florida. Designed around custom and semi-custom single-family homes, expansive homesites, lake views, and resort-style amenities, Westlake represents one of the newest luxury home opportunities within the Wellen Park master-planned community.
Westlake features homes from Homes by WestBay, ICI Homes, Lee Wetherington Homes, and Neal Signature Homes. With homesites ranging from approximately 65 to 85 feet wide, buyers can choose from a variety of builder programs and levels of personalization while enjoying a highly walkable location close to Downtown Wellen’s restaurants, shops, parks, trails, events, and waterfront recreation.
Homes in Westlake at Wellen Park
Westlake is planned exclusively around luxury detached single-family homes, with current builder offerings ranging from approximately 2,500 square feet to more than 5,500 square feet. Available designs include both single-story and two-story residences with spacious open interiors, generous outdoor living areas, and multiple garage configurations.
The neighborhood includes 65-, 75-, and 85-foot homesites. Select 85-foot homesites are offered through a builder-choice program that allows buyers to select a homesite and then work with one of Westlake’s participating luxury builders to create a more personalized residence.
Depending on the builder, floor plan, and homesite, Westlake homes may include expansive great rooms, gourmet kitchens, home offices, bonus rooms, guest suites, oversized primary suites, outdoor kitchens, pools, three- or four-car garages, and customized interior and structural features.
Westlake at Wellen Park Builders
Westlake brings together four builders offering different approaches to luxury and semi-custom home construction:
- Homes by WestBay – Offers luxury single-family designs on designated homesites with floor plans ranging from approximately 2,500 to more than 5,500 square feet.
- ICI Homes – A Florida custom-home builder offering larger residences with extensive opportunities for personalization and floor plans ranging to more than 4,600 square feet.
- Lee Wetherington Homes – A longtime Sarasota-area luxury builder offering custom and personalized residences on select 85-foot homesites.
- Neal Signature Homes – Neal’s luxury home division offering semi-custom and customizable residences with floor plans ranging from approximately 3,100 to more than 4,100 square feet.
Builder offerings, floor plans, homesites, pricing, and customization options can change as Westlake develops, so buyers should verify current availability with each builder when considering a home in the community.
Westlake Community Amenities
Westlake is being developed with a lakefront resort-style amenity area designed to complement the neighborhood’s luxury residential setting. Planned amenities focus on recreation, wellness, outdoor relaxation, and social gathering spaces overlooking the community’s central lake.
- Resort-style swimming pool
- Private poolside cabanas
- Fireside pavilion and gathering areas
- Fitness center
- Expansive community lake
- Fishing dock
- Lakefront recreation and relaxation areas
- Walking connections to Downtown Wellen
- Nearby parks and trails
Westlake remains under development, and homes are expected to begin delivering in early 2027. Buyers should verify the current status and completion timing of amenities, HOA services, fees, and other community features when considering a property.
Westlake Location Near Downtown Wellen
One of Westlake’s defining features is its location directly across from Downtown Wellen. This gives residents convenient walking and biking access to one of the primary dining, shopping, recreation, and entertainment destinations within Wellen Park.
Downtown Wellen is centered around Grand Lake and features restaurants, shops, waterfront gathering spaces, walking and biking paths, outdoor recreation, community events, and regularly scheduled markets and entertainment.
Westlake is also convenient to CoolToday Park, the spring training home of the Atlanta Braves, as well as U.S. 41/Tamiami Trail, River Road, Venice, North Port, Englewood, Interstate 75, and other destinations throughout southern Sarasota County.
Nearby Beaches and Attractions
Westlake residents will be within driving distance of many of the beaches and attractions associated with the greater Venice area, including Venice Island, historic Downtown Venice, Venice Beach, Caspersen Beach, golf courses, boating, fishing, parks, shopping, and restaurants.
The beaches of Manasota Key provide additional opportunities for swimming, shelling, fishing, and enjoying the Gulf of Mexico, while Downtown Wellen provides restaurants, recreation, shopping, and entertainment within walking or biking distance of the neighborhood.
Similar Communities Near Westlake
Buyers considering Westlake may also want to compare several other luxury and newer communities within Wellen Park:
- Everly at Wellen Park – A gated luxury neighborhood offering custom and semi-custom single-family homes from several premium builders.
- Oakbend at Wellen Park – A gated community featuring luxury single-family homes from Toll Brothers and ICI Homes along with a private resort-style amenity campus.
- Avelina at Wellen Park – A boutique gated Neal Communities neighborhood featuring larger single-family homes and three-car garages.
- Palmera at Wellen Park – A large newer Wellen Park neighborhood offering single-family homes, townhomes, and condominiums from multiple builders.
- Sunstone at Wellen Park – A resort-style community offering villas and single-family homes along with extensive recreation amenities.
Westlake at Wellen Park Homes for Sale | Venice Florida
Current Westlake homes for sale are displayed below as properties become available through the MLS. Because Westlake is a newly developing luxury community with homes expected to begin delivering in early 2027, MLS inventory may initially be limited while builders release homesites, floor plans, and new-construction opportunities.
Westlake at Wellen Park FAQs
Who builds homes in Westlake at Wellen Park?
Westlake features luxury single-family homes from Homes by WestBay, ICI Homes, Lee Wetherington Homes, and Neal Signature Homes. Builder programs range from luxury production and semi-custom designs to more extensively personalized homes.
How large are homes in Westlake at Wellen Park?
Current builder offerings range from approximately 2,500 square feet to more than 5,500 square feet. Available designs include both single-story and two-story homes with a variety of bedroom, garage, and outdoor living configurations.
What size homesites are available in Westlake?
Westlake includes approximately 65-, 75-, and 85-foot homesites. Select 85-foot homesites are part of a builder-choice program that allows buyers to select an eligible homesite and work with a participating luxury builder.
What amenities are planned for Westlake?
Westlake is planned with a lakefront resort-style swimming pool, private cabanas, fireside pavilion, fitness center, fishing dock, community lake, and gathering areas. The neighborhood is also designed to provide convenient walking and biking access to Downtown Wellen.
When will homes in Westlake at Wellen Park be available?
Westlake is currently under development, with Wellen Park indicating that homes are expected to begin delivering in early 2027. Builders are already introducing floor plans and homesite opportunities, although MLS inventory may remain limited during the community’s early development stages.
If you are considering a home in Westlake at Wellen Park, The Wendy Lynn Group can help you compare the four builders, homesite sizes, floor plans, customization options, and new-construction opportunities while comparing Westlake with other luxury communities throughout Wellen Park and Venice.
