In the year 2020, Lakewood Ranch continues to be one of the best places to live in Southwest Florida, and the northern sections of this master-planned development are getting a lot of attention from smart home buyers. Over the last two years and on a national level, Lakewood Ranch has been the leading master-planned community in terms of new home sales; this is not surprising when you see everything that neighborhoods such as Woodleaf Hammock have to offer.

Located to the south of State Road 64, just a few miles to the east of Downtown Bradenton, Woodleaf Hammock is a gated community that has been under development since 2019. There are two home builders involved in this project: Meritage and M/I Homes. Each builder is focused on providing stylish construction and quality of life, two important aspects of living in Lakewood Ranch. You will find townhouses, single-family homes, and plenty of amenities to make your life more enjoyable.

The coziest townhouse floor plan at Woodleaf Hammock offers three bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and 1,596 square feet of interior for less about $270K depending on the new construction package you choose. Families who need more space may be interested in the four-bedroom models by M/I Homes; as of April 2020, one of these floor plans with three full bathrooms could be negotiated for less than $495K. Property values have been appreciating since construction started in 2019, and they are expected to continue rising this year.

Although Woodleaf Hammock takes up a large section of Lakewood Ranch, it feels very intimate because it is surrounded by nature preserves, lakes, and ponds. The community center offers a swimming pool with a clubhouse plus a nearby pavilion that can be reserved for social events. Children enjoy two playgrounds, and some of the picnic areas offer a lakefront view. Thanks to the nearby Gateway shopping center, you will never have to drive far for groceries or to enjoy restaurant meals. A straight drive west on State Road 64 will take you to Holmes Beach in less than 45 minutes.