Eastern Manatee County is filled with enticing real estate opportunities for house hunters who are searching for space, luxury, nature, and solitude, which is exactly what you will find at Ancient Oaks Parrish.

Development of Ancient Oaks Parrish began at a time when the Southwest Florida housing market was going through a period of high demand. At the time, buyers were desperate to find homes near Bradenton as values were skyrocketing. Developers such as Eslinger Homes saw an opportunity to cater to home shoppers who were ready to pay just a little more for luxury properties in choice communities.

The builders’ vision for Ancient Oaks was to take advantage of the mature Florida forests in the section of Parrish that is located just northeast of the Ellenton Premium Outlets. The 245 home sites apportioned at Ancient Oaks are larger than what you would typically find west of I-75 in Manatee County; this is a neighborhood where lot sized range between 12,000 and 24,000 square feet.

The single-family residences of Ancient Oaks provide great value to homeowners. In late 2024, a four-bedroom home with three parking spots and an oversized pool can be found listed for less than $700K. A similar home with even more space, lakefront views and mature trees in the yard can be negotiated under $810K. Latest pricing at Ancient Oaks Parrish will be found below if there is inventory.

Ancient Oaks features homes built in the classic Sarasota style. In developing this neighborhood, the builders combined luxury with energy efficiency. Each property in Ancient Oaks was built with extras such as stepped ceilings, decorative lanais, aquarium glass in the kitchen, panoramic windows that face the lakes, oversized tiles, smart thermostats and high-end appliances.

Lovers of the outdoors will feel right at home in this neighborhood, which is surrounded by forests and crisscrossed by nature trails. The Terra Ceia Preserve and camping grounds are just 15 minutes away. Driving to Downtown Bradenton takes just 20 minutes, and St. Petersburg can be reached under 40 minutes.