Hawks Harbor in Bradenton is a very private, secluded and exclusive neighborhood that is home to some truly striking real estate in Manatee County. Located on a hidden peninsula west of the Sara Bay Country Club and south of Bayshore Gardens, Hawks Harbor consist of just 54 spectacular estates that reflect the personality and sensibility of their homeowners.

Most of the single-family residences at Hawks Harbor face the water. Some are arranged along a canal while others are situated along a creek that leads directly to the Sarasota Bay. Some of the larger home sites have private docking space and wooden piers that are perfect for those who are passionate boaters and anglers.

House hunters looking for something other than the cookie-cutter neighborhoods found across Southwest Florida should consider the listings at Hawks Harbor, where no two homes look the same. From Mediterranean villas to Cape Cod mansions and from Key West homes to Southern Colonial estates, the custom-built residences of Hawks Harbor have been designed to exude charm and character. All homes have been completed this century, most of them within the last 10 years.

Early 2016 listings at Hawks Harbor started at $829K for a three-bedroom and two-bathroom spec home with an impressive interior space of 3,323 square feet. More well-appointed listings can be found for $1.8K, and there is even a prime home site on a small private island that is begging for development.

The location of Hawks Harbor is superb; the main road leading out of the peninsula connects to Bay Drive, where a few seafood restaurants can be found. Quiet shopping centers are located in the Bayshore Gardens subdivision, and the DeSoto Square Mall is about five minutes away. Driving to Downtown Bradenton only takes about 15 minutes, and Bradenton Beach is also nearby.