The Islands on the Manatee River

The Islands on the Manatee River Homes for Sale – Parrish, Florida 34219

The Islands on the Manatee River is a gated waterfront community in Parrish tucked on the north shore of the Manatee River. It sits on a pristine setting of 225 acres just south of the River Wilderness golf community, which offers a wide selection of luxury Parrish homes for sale.

The Islands Development Group of Florida, a Coral Gables-based company, is behind the establishment of both these communities. Like its neighboring sister community, The Islands on the Manatee River features high-end residences, and it features 178 residences set in two initial phases: Harbourside and Rive Isle. A third phase, The Estates, is likewise planned at the western edge of this community.

Award-winning Community

Harbourside is platted for 46 home sites all waterfront and at least half an acre in size. There are two marina parks in this neighborhood, and boat slips are provided to each residence.

The Rive Isle neighborhood, on the other hand, consists of 67 estate lots from a half acre to over three quarters of an acre in size. It also offers waterfront home sites located either directly off the Manatee River or at the property’s east harbor. This neighborhood provides inland lot choices in its Preserve section with a rustic natural setting.

The Islands on the Manatee River stamped its class in the local market with its win as the “Best Overall Community” in the 2017 Sarasota/Manatee County Parade of Homes. Weighing heavily in this award was the community’s amenity center, the River Lodge, near the Fort Hamer Road entrance to this development.

Topnotch Amenities

River Lodge features a great room with a grand fireplace, a bar area, card tables, large-screen TV sets, and a catering kitchen. In addition, it has a spacious covered patio with an outdoor kitchen as well as a large deck.

This amenity center also features fitness facilities and a business center with Wi-Fi and computer access. The outdoor amenities at River Lodge include a dock and boat launch, a fire pit, and barbecue areas with seating for picnics. Just adjacent to all these are additional first-class recreational facilities at the Fort Hamer Park and the newly developed Hidden Harbor Park.

Prospective buyers of homes for sale at The Islands on the Manatee River can choose from the custom-home designs of this community’s preferred builders: Arthur Rutenberg, Lee Wetherington, and John Cannon Homes.

Exquisite Home Renditions

These builders offers a rich selection of architectural styles to choose from. These include Spanish Colonial, traditional or modern British West Indies designs, as well as options on Mediterranean and Tuscan architecture.

One standout sales listing in this community is the Corindi model of John Cannon which copped the best in kitchen and curb appeal in the 2018 Parade of Homes. Currently listed amongst Parrish homes for sale, this residence is priced just a shade under $1.7 million. It features three bedrooms and three baths within a floor area of 3,577 square feet.

Besides the superiority of its homes and its delightful waterfront location, the Islands on the Manatee River boasts of another plus factor in its convenient location. Just outside its gate runs short stretch south to the Fort Hamer Bridge linking the community southward to Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota. These nearby destinations all brim with points of interest that surely help draw market interest on Parrish homes for sale.

The Islands on the Manatee River Homes for Sale

Below are the current real estate listings available at The Islands on the Manatee River.

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