In early 2015, specialty home builder Neal Signature Homes announced the beginning of residential sales at River Wind, a new luxury neighborhood located in the Bradenton community of eastern Manatee County.

River Wind is situated in Northeast Bradenton, a few miles to the east of I-75. Of all communities in Manatee County, Northeast Bradenton stands out as the one with the most Old Florida charm; this is a town where developers such as Neal Signature Homes can create unique neighborhoods such as River Wind.

With floor plans that borrow from the architectural designs of the Mediterranean and Caribbean seaside villas, Neal Signature Homes has developed a neighborhood that resembles a coastal resort. At River Wind, the focus is on quality construction and elegant features.

Even the most modest floor plan at River Wind, the Carmel, is impressive; it features three large bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a spacious den, an extra space that can be turned into a studio or into a private bedroom, and nearly 2,700 square feet of living space. A larger floor plan is the Costa Mesa, which measures 3,400 square feet and features four bedrooms and four bathrooms.

The amount of detail that Neal Signature Homes has put into River Wind is amazing. All homeowners enjoy luxury appliances, cathedral ceilings, attractive exteriors, granite counter tops, custom cabinets, gourmet kitchens, ornate master suites, covered Florida rooms, spacious patios surrounded by lush vegetation, and more. Pricing as of mid-2015 was between $460K and $530K.

River Wind is essentially a private neighborhood near the Manatee River with its own nature trails and kayak launch. The foot and canoe trails connect with Rye Preserve, which makes River Wind perfect for lovers of the outdoors.

Major shopping centers such as Lakewood Ranch Plaza and the Ellenton Premium Outlets can be reached in about 15 minutes. Northeast Bradenton is developing fast, and thus River Wind residents will soon enjoy more suburban comforts closer to their homes.