All across the Sunshine State, home buyers are shaking off the doldrums of the real estate downturn, and they are once again looking for spacious properties in quiet, suburban neighborhoods. In Manatee County, house hunters who rushed to acquire homes near Downtown Bradenton are rediscovering regional housing markets such as Palmetto, where they are excited to find real estate treasures such as Esplanade at Artisan Lakes.

After Miami, Palmetto is known as one of the most cinematic municipalities in Florida. Movies such as Great Expectations, Out of Time, Spring Breakers, and even the eponymous Palmetto were filmed close to Esplanade at Artisan Lakes. This Taylor Morrison community takes full advantage of the natural beauty that is emblematic of Palmetto. Instead of taking the easy way out with the Mediterranean revival style of architecture, Taylor Morrison chose a classy California Tuscan design to bring fresh character into this neighborhood.

Esplanade at Artisan Lakes is a very attractive suburb designed like a country club. The generous home sites are in the midst of nature preserves and numerous lakes. The homes are arranged along winding streets instead of rectangular blocks, and the carefully planned landscaping lets homeowners enjoy privacy. The modern Tuscan style is enhanced with Craftsman designs and ornamental touches.

The new homes at Esplanade at Artisan Lakes are very reasonably priced; they start under $277K for a 1,928 square feet, three-bedroom and two-bathroom home with covered lanai, foyer, gourmet kitchen, and breakfast bar. For about $100K more, home buyers can find a larger villa with 3.5 bathrooms and lake views. It is important to note that many of these listings are new construction homes still under the warranty of Taylor Morrison.

In terms of amenities, Esplanade at Artisan Lakes is a community that encourages an active lifestyle. Residents enjoy a lagoon-shaped swimming pools, a tennis court complex, a spa that offers wellness programs, Adventure Isle for the children, green spaces, and a fire pit.