Over the last few decades, suburban planning in Southwest Florida has been mostly geared towards large residential development projects such as Palmer Ranch near Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch near Bradenton. These master-planned communities were developed for the purpose of housing thousands of families in the same area, which in the end resulted in a certain cookie-cutter look. Such is not the case with Stoneledge in Bradenton, a small and exclusive residential enclave developed by celebrated home builder D.R. Horton.

There are less than 60 single-family residences at Stoneledge, an exclusive neighborhood in Manatee County. Stoneledge is located right in between Bradenton and Sarasota, just a few miles west of I-75 and north of Honore Avenue.

The floor plans offered by D.R. Horton at Stoneledge start with the three-bedroom and two-bathroom Laurel, which measures 1,844 square feet on the inside. The largest and most stately model is the 3,129 square feet Holden, which features four bedrooms and three full bathrooms. Homeowners at Stoneledge enjoy meticulous landscaping and a dog park within their own neighborhood.

The best part about Stoneledge is its great location. The neighborhood is virtually next door to the Braden River Branch Library and just minutes away from major shopping centers such as Creekwood Crossing and Tara Twelve. The DeSoto Square Mall is a 10-minute drive away, and the same goes for the elegant University Town Center closer to Sarasota. Families in Stoneledge enjoy living close to Nathan Benderson Park, which is one of the newest attractions in Manatee County.

Considering the size of the floor plans and the quality construction by D.R. Horton, pricing at Stoneledge is quite affordable; it starts under $300K for the three-bedroom homes. Even the two-level, four-bedroom homes are priced under $400K.