Ashley

Ashley Homes for Sale – Sarasota, Florida 34241

Ashley is one of the prestigious communities off Proctor Road just east of Interstate 75. This is a luxury real estate development in central Sarasota dating back to the late 1980s but still with a few vacant lots left and at least one new build set as of 2018. This community has been platted for 59 home sites, 49 of which have homes already constructed to further enrich the stock of Sarasota homes for sale.

The western boundary of Ashley is defined by a meandering along the northeast stretch of Philippi Creek. This waterway is notably one of the oldest local landmarks whose forested banks serve as a refreshing backdrop and lush buffer for plenty of Sarasota homes for sale including some in Ashley.

Park-like Estate

Besides the woodland setting of Philippi Creek, the lots of Ashley homes for sale are located either adjacent to the property’s two lakes or next to slices of nature preserves. The home sites in this community come as estate-sized lots of nearly an acre in size and typically bask amidst canopies of mature trees and exquisite landscaping. There are bike paths and walking trails within the community for its residents to fully enjoy the park-like ambience in Ashley.

Some of the leading custom builders of Sarasota homes for sale, like Arthur Rutenberg, have constructed the residences in Ashley. These masterpieces are in various architectural renditions ranging from Mediterranean designs to modern or Key West home styles.

Loads of Extras

Home builds in Ashley feature floor areas ranging from about 3,000 square feet to over 6,000 square feet. The smaller builds typically feature three bedrooms, while those larger can have up to eight bedrooms. The pricing of Ashley homes for sale start from the $600s and tops in the $1-million-plus range. Many of the Ashley residences offer extras such as swimming pools, spas, sun decks, and summer kitchens, with a select few even having private tennis courts.

Ashley is in a peaceful and quiet neighborhood located minutes from Sarasota’s top-ranked schools. Across Proctor Road to the north, this community’s neighbor is Tuscana, also a high-end subdivision. Adjacent to Ashley to the east is a new subdivision, Waverley, while to the east is the well-established Foxfire West community.

The corridors of Proctor Road and Clark Road south of Ashley enable convenient access to every conceivable want and need of a household. Schools which are within easy reach from this community include Lakeview Elementary, Sarasota Middle, and Riverview High.

For Households’ Convenience

A popular sports hub, Twin Lakes Park, is just a 10-minute drive down Clark Road. Also, there is a commercial district along this road towards the west. Heading further west, this road also leads to the gateway to Siesta Key and its immaculate white beaches.

Cattlemen Road to the northwest of Ashley offers another nearby shopping destination for Ashley’s residents. Moreover, they can also extend the trip northwards for more choices at the Mall at University Town Center as well as for a sampling of the rowing and aquatic sports facilities of Nathan Benderson Park. Downtown Sarasota is only about 30 minutes away from Ashley, thereby giving its residents the opportunity to partake in all of the urban attractions and activities in the county seat.

Ashley Homes For Sale

Below are the current real estate listings available in Ashley.

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