Record levels of buying have led to a persistent shortage of available properties in our lifestyle-rich region. Thus the option to buy new is well worth considering—especially if you’ve ever pictured yourself living in a new home or condominium.
The New Homes & Condominium Division of Michael Saunders & Company represents a broad spectrum of the region’s newest and finest lifestyle communities, with housing options that truly run the gamut. Here is a sampling of the choices now available:
VUE Sarasota Bay
With construction now underway, the 18-story VUE Sarasota Bay will soon afford its residents with forever views of Sarasota Bay, the city skyline, its barrier islands; and the Gulf of Mexico. From its prime bay front location—adjacent to the new Westin Sarasota—buyers will enjoy walkable access to downtown Sarasota’s performing arts venues, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens; and scores of first-rate restaurant and retail establishments.
Since they began three months ago, pre-construction sales at VUE Sarasota Bay have already exceeded $50 million. In addition to its sleek, contemporary aesthetic and enviable location, buyers have been drawn to the exceptional track record of award-winning designs and financial stability of its developer Kolter Urban.
VUE Sarasota Bay’s two- and three-bedroom residences range from 1,645 to over 2,625 square feet, not including their spacious, covered terraces—which are a minimum of 10’ deep and 20’ wide. Priced from the low $800s, learn more by visiting vuesarasotabay.com; or the VUE’s sales gallery at 100 South Washington Boulevard. Please call (941) 363-9700 for an appointment.
Infinity
Coastal contemporary is also the design aesthetic at Infinity, the new luxury condominium that will occupy one of the last stretches of prime beachfront on Longboat Key. Three of Infinity’s 11 residences are already under contract; with eight more available. Each offers a coastal lifestyle of extraordinary luxury, with large open floor plans and floor-to-ceiling windows to maximize your views of the Gulf and bay.
Priced from $2.82 to $4.95 million, Infinity residences are sized from 3,380 square feet to a penthouse with over 5,500 square feet. Additionally, each has a Gulf-front and bay-front balcony with up to 1,100 square feet. Indeed, the penthouse enjoys more than 1,450 square feet of balcony facing the Gulf; and 620 square feet of balconies facing the bay.
Infinity is from Crossgate Partners, whose portfolio of luxury properties includes residential, multifamily, and mixed-use communities. To learn more, visit infinitylbk.com; or call (941) 744-7441.
Grand Oaks Venice
Grand Oaks Venice is a limited-edition community of only 55 single-family homes on East Venice Avenue—close-in to Venice Island. Its model homes swept their categories in this year’s Parade of Homes awards. Maintenance-free landscaping and lawn care free you to enjoy the nearby beaches, parks, biking trails and cultural amenities of historic downtown Venice.
Thus far 20 homes have been sold and the first residents of Grand Oaks Venice have moved in. Three models are available, ranging from 1,864 to 2,100 square feet of living space, not including entry, patio and 2-car garage. Prices begin in the high $200s.
Grand Oaks Venice is from U.S. Assets Group, whose two decades of developing include Orchid Beach Club, a luxury condominium on Lido Beach; and the Founders Club, a community of luxury estate homes east of downtown Sarasota. To learn more, visit grandoaksvenice.com;or call (941) 234-0432 to arrange a private showing of the community’s model homes and amenities.
Island Court Venice
Construction has begun on Island Court Venice, a community of 26 town homes on Nokomis Avenue, just a short stroll from historic downtown Venice. Nine residences have been sold and the first move-ins will take place in late 2015.
Prices at Island Court Venice begin in the high $300s for town homes offering two bedrooms plus den, two full baths, powder room and a two-car garage. Each residence features high ceilings, tile and wood floors, stainless steel appliances; and an optional lift for effortless movement between floors.
Developer Nokomis Ventures, LLC brings a successful 20-year track record in residential design and construction to the project. For a closer look at Island Court, please call (941) 735-4525, or visit the community on line at islandcourtvenice.com.