River Strand is one of the three properties in the Heritage Harbour real estate development in East Manatee County. It is a golf community geographically under the jurisdiction of Bradenton. But with its upscale features comparable to those at Sarasota, this property can be listed not only among Bradenton real estate for sale. Quite often, the residences in Heritage Harbour and its subdivisions also find their way in rosters of Sarasota homes for sale.
Moreover, the 2,500-acre Heritage Harbor enjoys close proximity to Interstate 75 and State Road 64, thus enabling convenient movement between Bradenton and Sarasota. This advantage of mobility likewise blurs a classification by territorial jurisdiction, enabling access to the attractions of two southwest Florida population centers, their schools, beaches, shopping centers and other lifestyle offerings.
River Strand is close to the beautiful Manatee River, and this location was masterfully developed in harmony with the natural environment. Lennar Corporation, a builder which has been developing properties since 1954, is behind the masterful strokes that created this Heritage Harbour subdivision. This builder’s lofty reputation is at once evident in the rock waterfall that adorns this gated community’s entrance that segues to a Tuscan-inspired clubhouse.
What’s even more appreciable, all homeowners have access to the River Strand Golf & Country Club, as ownership of a property in the golf community is bundled with an equity club membership. This offering, uncommon among Bradenton or Sarasota golf communities, certainly provides a great come-on for River Strand homes for sale. Outstanding amenities are available, for instance, at the 39,000-square-foot clubhouse which has superb facilities for fine and casual dining. It boasts of a main dining room with an Old World Italian motif and an inviting circular bar, a suitable venue for the many socials held regularly at the clubhouse.
Among its other features are billiards facilities and game room. There’s also a 3,500-square-foot fitness center with a spa, in addition to a resort-type swimming pool and cabanas. Another source of delight for tennis players are River Strand’s eight lighted Har-Tru tennis courts. Game improvement lessons and equipment are likewise accessible in this tennis facility.
River Strand’s golf links are as impressive, being a 27-hole masterpiece by the revered course designer Arthur Hill. This championship course is composed of three layouts, Estuary, Sanctuary and Tributary, offering the option to combine the play suitable to individual player abilities and skills. Put together in a regulation 18-hole play, River Strand presents wide fairways lined with live oaks and native palm trees, and top quality Tif-eagle grass at the greens.
Play at any of the layout combinations require precision approach shots as the course meanders around tributaries and estuaries of the Manatee River. A tour from the farthest tees here goes 7,113 yards, while the shortest route from the nearest tees run at 6,687 yards. Besides being well maintained, the River Strand links also have ample support facilities among which are a well-stocked pro shop, practice areas, and golf instruction.
The track record of Lennar Corporation in building communities in seventeen states and various home markets in the U.S. very much shows in the residential section of River Strand. The company employed to the hilt its experience in bringing to the market various home designs that fits specific lifestyle preferences and budgets. The choices of residences in this golf community include estate residences, coach and classic homes, and condominium units.
Estate homes at River Strand have floor plans measuring from 2,553 to 3,814 square feet. Listed among Bradenton or Sarasota homes for sale, the starting prices of these properties can be quoted at the high $500s. For mid-priced alternatives, the choices are the coach homes which have floor areas ranging from 1,861 to 2,193 square feet and asking prices that start from the low $300s.
The price level rises to the high $300s for classic homes having floor-plan measurements of 1,861–3,283 square feet. The more affordable choices can be found at the River Strand River Terrace Condominiums. The asking prices of the units here start in the mid $100s for dwellings measuring between 1,194 and 1,408 square feet.
Below are all of the current real estate listings available for sale at River Strand.
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