Preserve at Heron Lake

Preserve at Heron Lake Homes for Sale – Sarasota, Florida 34241

The Preserve at Heron Lake is a gated enclave on the eastern corner of Clark Road and Dove Avenue about 2 miles east of Interstate 75. Luxury and comfort are the main selling points of this community that often goes under the radar of most buyers of Sarasota homes for sale. Its air of exclusivity and privacy combine for the Preserve at Heron Lake to escape notice even from the most avid of home buyers.

Already fully built out, the Preserve at Heron Lake has just 32 home sites meticulously platted into three neighborhood sections defined by the borders of a U-shaped lake. The lots in this community are relatively larger, ranging from half-acre to a full acre. This alone sets apart the Preserve at Heron Lake homes for sale from those in the new communities that have risen east of Interstate 75 during the housing recovery after the economic recession.

Celebration of Nature

Even more endearing, the residences of this community nestle amidst attractive, natural surroundings. All home sites are backed up to the property’s lake, which is complemented by several small ponds and three nature preserves teeming with birdlife.

Additionally, the periphery of the Preserve at Heron Lake is buffered by luxuriant shrubbery and lush trees. The community’s frontage, in addition, exudes an elegant curb appeal with its superb tropical landscaping featuring a rock garden, lagoon, waterfall and fountain. So impressive is this setup that the Sarasota Garden Club conferred to it their 2016 “Civic Beautiful Award.”

The homes of the Preserve at Heron Lake were built between 2005 and 2007. All of their designs were from the drawing boards of Arthur Rutenberg, an award-winning builder delivering finely crafted residences.

Contemporary Florida Homes

The Heron Lake homes are distinctive in their Florida contemporary style featuring stucco exteriors and tile roofs. The interiors of these residences convey a spacious and airy feel, thanks to their open floor plans, wide hallways and cathedral ceilings. Each home comes with a swimming pool and large lanai that allows plenty of space for outdoor living. To add more charm to these residences, tropical palms adorn their entrances and paver driveways.

Choices on homes for sale in Heron Lake include market listings with one or two stories and floor plans of between 3,000 and 4,300 square feet designed with four bedrooms and up to four baths. The asking prices for the homes built 2006‒2007 with larger square footages are typically quoted in the $1 million range.

Neighborhood Mix

Living in Heron Lake is being neighbors with a mix of snowbirds, retirees, and families drawn by the community’s convenient location to Sarasota’s various amenities. The district schools easily accessible from the community include Sarasota Middle, Riverview High, and Lakeview Elementary.

A county park, the 123-acre Twin Lakes, is a popular sports hub nearby, offering free admission to major league baseball games from February to November. The park also provides football and soccer fields, tennis and basketball courts, a playground, and a covered picnic area.

Several golf and country clubs are likewise easily accessible from Heron Lake. For shopping, dining, and other life and leisure activities, the community’s adjoining Clark Road corridor unlocks the various venues that help create market interest in Sarasota’s luxury real estate properties.

Preserve at Heron Lake Homes For Sale

Below are the current real estate listings available in The Preserve at Heron Lake.

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MLS# A4612427 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 7572 CONSERVATION CT
• Price: $1,595,000
• Zip Code: 34241
• 3615 Square Feet
• Subdivision: PRESERVE AT HERON LAKE
• Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3
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• Listing courtesy of: WILLIAM RAVEIS REAL ESTATE