The Retreat in Bradenton is a specialty neighborhood located in the Palma Sola district, not far from Robinson Preserve. Local developer Ashton Woods careful selected the land for The Retreat based on the vegetation density and the proximity to the Manatee River and Palma Sola Bay.

The Retreat can be described as a “boutique community” in the sense that the developer has paid careful attention to every luxurious detail and feature of this exclusive neighborhood, where home buyers will find some of the most attractive real estate in Southwest Florida.

In developing The Retreat, home builder Ashton Woods has created a neighborhood of only 12 homes and seven floor plans. Two listings are available in early 2016; each property has three bedrooms and at least two bathrooms built on more than 2,000 square feet. Standard features in these homes include: energy-efficient HVAC and appliances, dual-panned windows, decorative doors, gourmet kitchen, covered lanai, granite-topped counters, crown molding, lush landscaping, and more.

Current prices at The Retreat are under $400K, but these values are bound to rise in the near future as interest in this neighborhood increases. The elaborate landscaping in this neighborhood evokes a feeling of living inside a nature preserve, and there is even a small lake for residents to enjoy.

Residents of this special neighborhood live within walking distance of two botanical gardens, a major waterfront preserve and a county park. Holmes Beach, Anna Maria Island and the Cortez Fishing Village are all within a 15-minute drive, and the same goes for Downtown Bradenton. Shopping and entertainment can be found just a mile away in West Bradenton.