Lifestyle is Important
When you’re looking for a place to live, you not only buy a house, but you commit to a lifestyle. It’s important to have an idea what type of lifestyle you’re looking for when buying a home. Parkland real estate offers luxury homes with an abundance of lifestyle options!
Parkland has a 34,409 population and offers a small town feel with a variety of activities. All Parkland school districts offer “A” rated schools fat all levels. Every neighborhood is within close range to nature parks and community events. Comprised of mostly high-end homes, Parkland real estate prices range from the upper $300K’s to over $4M.
Country Club Lifestyle
Parkland Golf and Country Club
If you’re looking for a prestigious golf and country club then Parkland Golf and Country Club is for you. It is considered one of FL’s most prestigious communities. It covers 790 acres and is home to 800 families. This community is gated, but also includes gated gatehouses. So, you have the security to feel safe, and a wide variety of amenities immediately at your fingertips. For fitness enthusiasts, this club includes a private golf club, a 43K sq ft sports/social clubhouse, fitness center, and tennis program with 10 courts. For relaxation, this country club has its own tiki bar and café, a resort style pool, and a spa with licensed massage therapists. Children can enjoy a playground and a children’s activity center. This real estate is priced from the upper $300k – over $4M.
This community is like a mini country club. Although it doesn’t have its own golf course, it does have a variety of amenities to include a community pool, clubhouse, and fitness center. If your families enjoys sports, Parkland Isles has tennis, basketball, a putting green and walking/running paths. These houses are in the upper $400k to over $700K.
Rural Lifestyle
For those families who prefer a little more room and like to ride horses, then BBB Ranches is for you. This community combines a rural environment with luxury homes and mansions. This community offers land from 3-6 acres and is one of the few remaining communities in South FL with large vacant home sites. Have horses on your property and be within walking distance of an equestrian center. This wide open space provides a quiet, natural area, but is also within close proximity to the library, local parks and the seasonal farmer’s market. These luxury houses are priced from $900K-$4M.
Also in a rural community, this development has smaller lots ranging from 1.09 to 3 acres. Zoning allows for horses, stables and true guest houses with full kitchens. This is another area with vacant lots, for those families interested in building their own homes. This area is also near “A” rated schools and offers many of the same amenities as CBBB Ranches.
Community Lifestyle
If you’re more interested in an area with luxury town homes to breathtaking mansions, Heron Bay offers the widest community-based living area. This community features a 30,000 sq ft Grand Clubhouse with 5 star Resort Amenities and Services. Ideal for active families who play sports, Heron Bay also features outdoor amenities for those who like to walk and who like to relax. These prices begin in the upper $300k to over $3M.
Parkland Estates is a gated community with only 35 estate homes. These homes sit on 0.25 – 0.5 acre lots and are 4,000-6,000 sq ft. Amenities include access to lakes and parks and is a bike ride away from Pine Trails Pine Trails Park and Amphitheater (home to monthly concert events), and Parkland Rec and Enrichment Center. Other features include a fishing pier, playgrounds, and walking trails. These luxury homes range from $800K-$1M.
Water Lifestyle
If you enjoy water views, Parkland Bay offers luxury homes with water features and a 178-acre lake. This gated community is Parkland’s newest development. Homes in this area offer panoramic water-views. These homes are 3 to 5 bedrooms, 2.5 to 5.5 bathrooms, 2 to 3 car garages, and offer up to 4,240 sq ft. Unique amenities to this area include a resort beach entry resort pool with lap lanes, a culinary demonstration café and an entertainment pavilion. Prices are in the $500K to over $1M.
Watercrest, another water-centric development, has 150 acres of lakes. These luxury homes are 1 and 2 story, have 3 to 5 bedrooms, 2.5 to 6.5 bathrooms, 2 to 4 car garages and 2,002 to 5,631 sq ft of living. Unique features include lakeside amphitheater access and a floating dock. Prices range from $600K to $1.8M.
Quieter Lifestyle
For those families who enjoy a quieter lifestyle and prefer to visit interesting places for their activities, Whittier Oaks is a great choice. A gated community that borders a beautiful cypress preserve, this is the ideal place for relaxation and convenience. These luxury homes provide close access to nature, but is centrally located to local shopping and dining locations.
“Something for Everyone” Lifestyle
If you’re undecided about what lifestyle your family fits into, then consider Cypress Head. Cypress Head is one of South Florida’s most exclusive communities. This community has it all and is designed around active families who have a lot of different interests. If you can’t find it here, you likely can’t find it in Parkland. This community offers unique features such as fishing and canoeing on a 62-acre lake. Additional sports courts include: volleyball, tennis, basketball and offer yoga and running and walking trails. A fitness center, playgrounds, and community pool are also included. Prices range from $700K to over $2M.
Parkland Has Your Lifestyle
Parkland real estate has opportunities for every lifestyle. This diverse community has everything from country clubs to wide-open ranches. Everything is here; the only decision you have to make is which lifestyle is for you! Hopefully, this guide can provide some insight for this important decision.
