There’s something about Palmetto that continues to attract Hollywood filmmakers who wish to get the best and most emblematic shots of the Florida Gulf Coast lifestyle. Local residents certainly remember “Great Expectations” and “Palmetto” from 1998, but more recent productions include the television series “Claws” on TNT and the film “Apple of My Eye” starring Burt Reynolds and Amy Smart.

Movie location scouts are not the only ones coming to Palmetto; smart home buyers have been very interested in neighborhoods such as Old Mill Preserve, which quietly began development in 2016 by CalAtlantic Homes right at the time the builder was acquired by Lennar. If you are familiar with Lennar’s work in Florida, you can certainly expect nothing but the best in Old Mill Preserve, a neighborhood where you can find spacious homes, quality construction, immaculate tropical landscaping, ponds, green spaces, and nice extras you will fall in love with.

The floor plans in this community have substantial curbside appeal thanks to Lennar’s modern take on the Mediterranean revival style. In late 2019, a four-bedroom home with three bathrooms was listed for $365K, which is very reasonable when considering that Old Mill Preserve is very close to country clubs, golf courses, and new gated communities under construction in nearby Parrish. There is also the Gateway Commons shopping center and its stylish new Publix supermarket to the north; this lets you know that big things are coming to this part of town, and resale values look very promising.

With features such as Whirlpool appliances, designer kitchens with breakfast bars, private swimming pools, lake views, smart thermostats, natural stone countertops, dual-sink vanities, and others, you can see that homes at Old Mill Preserve present a great opportunity for smart buyers, particularly looking for an easy commute across the Skyway Bridge to St. Petersburg. Listings in this neighborhood do not come on the market too often, and they tend to sell very fast.