Located just a few miles east of Downtown Bradenton, Rye Preserve is a place where nature and Florida history peacefully come together. In the early 20th century, this area of Manatee County was a small settlement that housed more than 70 families that depended on the arrival of steamships that used to navigate down the Manatee River; this settlement depopulated before World War II.

These days, Rye Preserve is a home to a pristine park, a protected nature area, and the unique Rye Wilderness residential community. Renowned home builder D.R. Horton has developed a special neighborhood that highlights the natural beauty of the area and complements it with spacious and stylish single-family homes.

Rye Wilderness will appeal to house hunters who are ready to acquire a large property in a very quiet and peaceful setting. The floor plans offered by D.R. Horton at Rye Wilderness start at 2,558 square feet of living space, and this is for a home with three bedrooms and three bathrooms. Extended families and Millennial Generation households who live with adult children or elderly relatives are likely to be interested in floor models such as the Marbella, which features five bedrooms, four full bathrooms, a bonus room, and a guest bathroom; this home is built on more than 4,300 square feet.

Home buyers who would like a brand-new home can choose a lot and three-bedroom floor plan from D.R. Horton for as low as $350K. A six-bedroom home completed a few years ago was listed for $640K in mid-2015. Demand at Rye Wilderness is starting to build up; therefore, prospective home buyers should act quickly.

Two nature preserves, a playground and a community park are the amenities shared by Rye Wilderness residents. The Rye Preserve and Lake Manatee State Park are located just minutes away from the neighborhood, and the closest shopping district is about three miles away.