The Hamptons on Palmer Ranch is actually three neighborhoods in one: North, West and South Hamptons. All neighborhoods feature handsome single-family residences and certain levels of maintenance, but the West Hamptons neighborhood is a gated community that offers greater security and convenience.

All homes in the West Hamptons feature their own swimming pool and screened lanai. As a result, the properties in this neighborhood tend to be the most sought-after. The North and South Hamptons are not gated communities, but the latter offers lawn and exterior maintenance.

Even the smaller floor plans at The Hamptons are quite spacious: A two-bedroom and two-bathroom home takes up 1,763 square feet of living space with many features such as two-car garages with extra outdoor parking spaces, lake views, master suites with ample walk-in closets, luxury bathroom fixtures, high ceilings, and more. This floor plan starts around $345K.

The more stately options at The Hamptons feature three or more bedrooms and lot sizes larger than 7,404 square feet. Most homes in this community are 21st century constructions, and they have all been built following the Mediterranean style of residential architecture design.

As one of the best-looking communities in Palmer Ranch, residents of The Hamptons enjoy lush landscaping and nature preserves that are carefully maintained throughout the year. Homeowners tend to hold on to their properties at The Hamptons; for this reason, home shoppers are urged to check often with their real estate consultants for available listings.

The Hamptons neighborhoods are centrally located in Palmer Ranch. Many residents consider memberships at the nearby Country Club of Sarasota or Stoneybrook. There is no shortage of golf and tennis opportunities in Palmer Ranch. The Sarasota Square Mall is less than two miles away, and the beaches of the Gulf of Mexico can be reached in just 30 minutes.

Public schools serving The Hamptons include Ashton Elementary, Sarasota Middle and Suncoast Polytechnical High.