Stonewalk Preserve in Venice is the kind of gated community you do not hear mentioned too often; notwithstanding its low-key status, listings in this private residential enclave tend to sell very quickly. This is the kind of neighborhood that will appeal to house hunters looking for recently-built stylish properties in a great location.

With just 72 single-family residences arranged around a lake and surrounded by green spaces, Stonewalk Preserve offers spacious floor plans on large lots. Located on the eastern section of Venice, this community sits along the main thoroughfare of East Venice Avenue, which will take you to the beach in about 20 minutes. The nearby Myakka River State Park gives Stonewalk Preserve an additional feeling of seclusion, but residents still get the convenience of having easy access to I-75 and living near shopping plazas such as Jacaranda Commons, which is anchored by a Publix supermarket, a CVS Pharmacy, and an ACE Hardware Store.

The floor plans at Stonewalk Preserve are among the most stylish you can find in Venice. Local developer Medallion Home has included details such as columns, stone facades, foyers, covered lanais that look out into swimming pools, gourmet kitchens with natural stone counters, and more. About half of the homes enjoy water views of the central lake and a few connected ponds located in the southern section of the community. You do not have to worry about through traffic because there is a single street that loops around the entire neighborhood.

You should expect to pay more than the Venice median home price when acquiring a Stonewalk Preserve property, and there are two reasons for this pricing: First of all, you have to consider the quality of construction, the curb appeal, and the extras that Medallion Home has implemented. Second, the Wellen Park master-planned development of Venice and North Port is just down the road, and this has resulted in overall value appreciation in the region. In January 2021, a four-bedroom home in Stonewalk Preserve was listed around $600K. In the previous 12 months, median sales prices in this zip code have appreciated by 7%.