The Retreat

The Retreat Homes for Sale – Bradenton, Florida 34209

The Retreat is one of the hidden gems amongst communities in Bradenton. It is tucked in the quiet neighborhoods at the northwestern part of the city largely dominated by parks and nature preserves. A botanical garden and waterways in the area likewise help provide a market push on Bradenton homes for sale in this locality.

Award-winning national homebuilder Ashton Woods developed this community in the quaint cul-de-sac of 90th Court NW perpendicular south of 17th Avenue NW that extends westward to the main gate of the sprawling Robinson Preserve.

Exclusive and Close-knit Neighborhood

The Roswell, Georgia-based Ashton Woods platted the Retreat with just a dozen oversized home sites, thus providing this community with an exclusive air and a close-knit setting for its residents. Lawn maintenance is notably covered by the HOA fees of this community, enabling homeowners to fully enjoy the local leisure destinations contributing to the marketability of Bradenton homes for sale.

Already built-out as of 2017, this community was launched in the market in December 2013. Ashton Woods offered seven floor plans of coastal-inspired home designs at the Retreat. These choices, which include one- and two-story options, feature floor plans ranging from 1,634 to 2,750 square feet designed with three to four bedrooms. Selling activity in this community during the 2015‒2016 period revolved on sales listings priced in the $300s‒$400s range.

Energy-efficient Residences

Buying opportunities on homes put for resale at the Retreat bear closely watching. All the builds in this community are not only stylish but also boast of energy-efficient features forged under Ashton Woods’ Environments for Living Platinum Program. These homes save energy through such installations as dual-paned windows and programmable thermostats.

Additionally, homes for sale at the Retreat have been developed tailor-fit to the Florida living environment and to the preferences of the local market. The residential stock in this community includes two-story choices designed with floor areas of about 2,500 square feet featuring four bedrooms, three baths, a half-bath and a detached two-car garage.

One-story residential designs at the Retreat are typically three-bedroom homes with floor plans of between 1,961 square feet and 2,350 square feet. One of the most popular amongst these layouts is the Stovall which also features a den and a three-car garage.

Hallmarks of Fine Living

Other Ashton Woods hallmarks in its builds at the Retreat include tray ceilings, gourmet kitchens, granite countertops, home offices, media rooms, and covered front porches and lanais. The laid-back lifestyle that these residences offer is further enhanced by its proximity to the refreshing ambience of the nearby Robinson Preserve.

Located just a short distance west of the Retreat, this 600-acre coastal sanctuary recently underwent a major expansion with new outdoor facilities installed. North of the community, similar amenities could be enjoyed at the DeSoto National Park where rangers provide guided trail walks to visitors.

The pristine beaches of Anna Maria Island are likewise just a short drive from the Retreat via the road corridors of 75th Street NW and Manatee Avenue West, respectively east and south of the community. The same strategic roadways enable residents of the Retreat to conveniently access many of the popular destinations in west Manatee County. These points of interest include the IMG Academies towards south and the local life and leisure centers gravitating around this popular sports hub in Manatee.

The Retreat Homes for Sale

Below are the current real estate listings available at The Retreat.

Please contact me if you would like to schedule a tour of any of the listed properties below.