Real estate opportunities in Manatee County are not limited to Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch. Home buyers who venture north of the banks of the Manatee River will find that the Palmetto housing market has a lot to offer in terms on single-family residences. A good example is Amber Glen, an elegant community being developed by Highland Homes, a private home builder with an established track record in the Tampa Bay region.

Amber Glen is a perfect neighborhood for first-time home buyers and seasoned investors alike. Located on a northern section of Palmetto and less than four miles away from Downtown Bradenton, Amber Glen offers privacy in a tranquil setting surrounded by Florida nature; this is a community where home buyers can find very attractive homes at prices that are reasonably lower when compared to neighborhoods south of the Manatee River.

In developing Amber Glen, Highland Homes has thought of everything; each home has advanced lawn sprinkler systems, durable aluminum exteriors, elaborate masonry details, energy-saving insulation and HVAC, Moen fixtures, full-sized vanity mirrors, Mohawk carpeting, marble sills, birch wood cabinetry, and more.

Home buyers can choose between eight floor plans carefully selected by Highland Homes. The options start off very spaciously with the Oleander III model, a three-bedroom and two-bathroom model built on 1,538 square feet of interior. Families who need all the space they can get may want to consider the Triste floor plan, which offers four bedrooms, three full bathrooms, a guest restroom, and more than 2,164 square feet of living space; this model includes a loft that can be easily transformed into a a fifth bedroom on the second floor.

Perhaps one of the most appealing factors of Amber Glen properties is their pricing, which starts at $280K for the three-bedroom Oleander III model; a home with similar quality materials, construction and curb appeal would cost at least $50K more across the Manatee River.

A few golf courses and state parks are located near Amber Glen; the beach is close enough to visit every weekend, and all the conveniences of Downtown Bradenton are just a short drive away.