Home shoppers looking for reasonably priced, maintenance-free waterfront properties in Southwest Florida should strongly consider the Watercrest at Lakewood Ranch village. This neighborhood consists of 19 condominiums neatly arranged around Lake Uihlein.

The units of Watercrest are not tiny apartments in a condominium tower; they are rather spacious. For example, some units with three bedrooms and three full bathrooms feature 2,432 square feet of living space. The price range for units at Watercrest is between $350K and $575K. Many units are split floor plans with semi-private elevators.

Residents at Watercrest enjoy the perks of a living in a resort-style neighborhood. Amenities here include a heated swimming pool, a fitness center, a spa, a clubhouse, and a kayak launch. Golf lovers will find three challenging courses in the vicinity. Other activities such as tennis, polo and cricket are also in close proximity.

Watercrest is part of a lakefront residential complex that is one of the most sought after by house hunters in Lakewood Ranch. This neighborhood is not only scenic but also centrally located: The commercial district of Main Street is just a short walk away, which means that Watercrest neighbors live very close to many restaurants, shops, cafes, a multiplex movie theater, and even a mini-golf course. The Main Street and Town Center complexes of Lakewood Ranch are the heart of this master-planned community, and Watercrest residents have easy access to it all.

School-age residents of Watercrest can enroll at the nearby Willis Elementary, Nolan Middle and Lakewood Ranch High, all part of the Manatee County Public Schools system. A few private academies can be found within two miles from the neighborhood.