Wellen Park is a new master planed community located in Sarasota County. The bulk of Wellen Park is incorporated into the City of North Port with the remainder in unincorporated Sarasota County. This expansive 11,000 acre community will swell to 77,000 residents and 22,000 homes. Wellen Park has become a major retirement and relocation destination. It offers an impressive array of single family homes for sale as well as paired villas and condominiums attracting all types of home buyers from growing families to retirees. With seven master-planned communities, Wellen Park offers homes from manor homes to villas. Depending on the style of home and the specific community, you can find properties that boast private swimming pools, covered lanais, and outdoor entertainment spaces. The homes come in a variety of sizes, from 1,500 square foot villas to 4,000 square foot estates. The average home has three bedrooms and bathrooms and every single home is designed with beauty and functionality in mind. The kitchens have sleek and stylish cupboards and countertops, while boasting top-of-the-line amenities.
Wellen Park is comprised of three Districts currently with an additional District planned for the future. The current Districts are West Villages, Downtown, and Playmore. West Villages District consists of the following neighborhoods: Gran Paradiso, Grand Palm, Islandwalk, Oasis, Renaissance, Sarasota National, The Preserve, and Tortuga. Playmore District consists of the following neighborhoods: Avelina, Boca Royale, Gran Place, Solstice, Sunstone, Wysteria, and Wellen Park Golf & Country Club.
Each community has its own vibe, some are sports-oriented and others are nature-oriented. No matter the kind of neighborhood, each and every community has a basic set of amenities to include clubhouse, swimming pool, tennis courts, fitness center, lounge areas, communal kitchen and playground. Other communities in Wellen Park boast extra features, like dog parks, volleyball courts, and nature walks.
There are a mix of amenities, shopping, dining options, and entertainment. In downtown Wellen Park there is a vibrant town center designed with residents centered around an 80-acre lake, providing picturesque views and a serene atmosphere for kayaking and paddleboarding from a floating dock. A 2.8 mile trail surrounds the lake for jogging, cycling, and walking. A large manicured lawn will provide space to relax and for public events. Phase one will feature 38,010 square feet of retail, dining, and office space. The Canoe House Restaurant will offer indoor and outdoor seating, casual dining with spectacular sunset views. Phase two will have 27,000 square feet of retail.
With a variety of unique local boutiques, artwork, and restaurants that showcase the area’s creativity, residents can take advantage of the lush green spaces, trees, boardwalk along the lake, and seating areas that invite you to unwind and relax amidst the peaceful landscape that focuses on health and wellness. The Great Lawn offers ample seating for relaxation, while the 2.8-mile trail encourages you to explore the surroundings and winds its way around lakes and preserves. Hammock Grove is an area dedicated to relaxation with its strategically placed hammocks. There are many eateries located here from casual food trucks to fine dining options.