Homes For Sale Star Farms in Lakewood Ranch
A collection of unique village communities, Lakewood Ranch, Florida, boasts a quality of life that appeals to young and old alike. Its name reflects its stated values: responsible land stewardship, cultivating authentic community and cultivating good citizenship. Uniting the individual villages are superior schools, natural beauty, abundant retail outlets and exciting entertainment venues. Restaurants featuring myriad cuisines and accessible recreation facilities round out the attraction of Lakewood Ranch.
Above all, this location offers spacious, clean and comfortable homes to families of all sizes. Among its distinctive residential hubs is Star Farms. In many ways, Star Farms is representative of Lakewood Ranch.
D.R. Horton, “America’s Builder”
Star Farms at Lakewood Ranch is a subdivision courtesy of D.R. Horton. Since 1978, this homebuilder has erected technologically advanced residences in order to make homes worth their price. Its philosophy is well attuned to that of Lakewood ranch, Florida in that the houses are tailored to multiple generations — i.e. first-time buyers to retirees who are downsizing. A national enterprise, D.R. Horton backs up its confidence with a premium-backed warranty. This explains why it has sold over a million homes since its founding. Meanwhile its investors share its confidence, backing the company with financial strength and a secure base.
Star Farms in Lakewood Ranch – Homes for Sale
Home Designs at Star Farms
Star Farms at Lakewood Ranch offers several different house floorplans to prospective residents. This intentional diversity targets the multi-generational segment so coveted by the builder. All of these designs are smart homes, outfitted with the latest innovations, granite countertops in the kitchens and other examples of interior elegance.
- Allex
- Allex II
- Darwin
- Elston
- Robie
- Hawthorne
- Camden
- Jordyn II
- Torino
The Allex model is a one-story home with a two-car garage. Offering three bedrooms and two baths (one a master), this style emphasizes spaciousness and plenty of light. The fully-equipped kitchen sits between the living and dining areas, with easy access to a shaded lanai. The master bedroom is in the rear of the home for optimal privacy.
Identical to Allex in number of rooms and layout, Allex II offers more square footage, a plus for entertaining and houseguests.
The Darwin design is a two-story structure with three bedrooms and two and a half baths. With a two-car garage, the Darwin locates its laundry room on the second floor of the house. It continues the emphasis on open design on the ground floor and places all bedrooms — and a bonus room — upstairs also. The half-bath, meanwhile, graces the ground floor.
Similar to Darwin, Elston includes a fourth bedroom to the plan of two stories, a two-car garage and 2.5 bathrooms. In addition to the extra bedroom, this house has a generous loft atop the stairs for storage or any other purpose a resident might think of. The expansive and convenient kitchen of the other models remains here also.
Ideal for young families or anyone who likes to welcome house guests, the two-story Robie edition sports five bedrooms and three bathrooms as well as the standard two-car garage. The ground floor holds additional storage space to complement the upstairs loft. One bedroom is located on the ground floor as well.
Returning to one-story designs, the Hawthorne nevertheless offers a lot of space for residents and guests: four bedrooms, three bathrooms and — wait for it — a three-car garage. Another extra is an exclusive bathroom for a 2nd bedroom.
Camden is very much like Hawthorne. Differences include more living area and an optional multi-generational kitchen with additional smart functions and energy-saving technologies.
The two-story Jordyn II model of home has everything one expects from a D.R. Horton house: concrete block construction and a state-of-the-art kitchen convenient to multiple rooms. Four bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms and a three-car garage round out the basic specifications. Distinctive is a room designed for flexible purposes sitting just off the entry hall. Again, there is a guest bedroom with its own bathroom facilities.
About as big as they come, Torino homes encompass five bedrooms, four and a half baths and a garage for three automobiles. The well-equipped kitchen is adjacent to a walk-in pantry and a breakfast nook. The guest suite, with its own bathroom, is on the ground floor of the house. Roomy, walk-in closets adorn the master bedroom, which also has direct access to the laundry area.
Community Features
- Homeowners Association
- Recreational Venues
- Restaurants
- Schools and Culture
Maintenance, new investments and community standards are governed by a homeowners association (HOA) which collects monthly fees that do not exceed $300. The HOA communicates with residents via electronic messaging as well as traditional mailings. In addition, the board maintains a website at which people can pay dues, participate in community forums and notify management of issues of concern.
Star Farms at Lakewood Ranch offers many sites at which to play and recreate. Among the offerings is a four-square court, a baseball field, two basketball courts — one, full; the other, half — a beach volleyball sand court, a pool, splash pad and full fitness center. in addition, a health spa and grilling area are available to residents and guests.
As impressive as the well-appointed kitchens are in each house, people still like to eat out from time to time. Many cuisines are represented among Lakewood ranch restaurants, including French bistros, Italian trattorias, Asian eateries and copious amounts of seafood. Elegant bars and exciting clubs also populate this area.
A public elementary school, middle school and high school are all under five miles from Star Farms. Several private schools are also proximate to this subdivision. Florida Gulf Coast University is not far away either. Beyond educational institutions, there is abundant culture in Manatee County and southwest Florida. Museums, art galleries, theaters and performing arts centers are all within a short drive from the Star Farms gated community.