Unrivaled Lifestyle & Locale Meet at Gracewater

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Yes – Gracewater at Sarasota is a gated community, offering impeccable privacy, peaceful streets and an added layer of safety to a vibrant lifestyle all your own. Where you wish to live should feel like a sanctuary – an idea Lee Wetherington Homes brings to fruition in every incomparable design, especially as a trusted and preferred custom home builder in Gracewater. Not only does one of Sarasota’s newest neighborhoods offer serene preserve and lakefront views, but also a swath of amenities and an on-site lifestyle manager – all within minutes of downtown and award-winning beaches. It’s the best of both worlds, blending seclusion and exhilaration.  

This community is expected to have 216 single-family homes and 268 paired villas upon completion – all nestled alongside beautiful conservation landscapes and 13 lakes. Contact our team at Lee Wetherington Homes, a trusted and preferred Gracewater custom home builder, to learn about homesites that are currently for sale, located on Isla Emma Court.  

Lee Wetherington Homes will be building on estate homesites in Gracewater starting at a minimum 70 feet wide  – and every homesite is large enough for a beautiful pool. As a trusted and preferred custom home builder in Gracewater, Lee Wetherington Homes is currently building on 12 estate homesites situated on Isla Emma Court. Contact our team to learn more about our homesites that are now for sale, nestled along a quiet cul-de-sac.  

Gracewater luxury home builders offer homes ranging from just over 2,200 square feet to more than 3,200 square feet. A trusted and preferred Gracewater custom home builder with an over 40-year local legacy, Lee Wetherington Homes has a number of inspiration plans available, designed to be a starting point for your singular custom estate home in Gracewater, averaging between 2,800 to 4,200 square feet.

Gracewater at Sarasota features custom home architecture aligning with its locale, close to downtown Sarasota and our renowned beaches, focusing on a Modern Coastal style – a unique aesthetic appeal experienced throughout this community. As a preferred custom home builder in Gracewater, Lee Wetherington Homes has designed and built a range of impeccable coastal-inspired retreats over the years, including the Caravel, which won two top awards during this year’s Parade of Homes.

Models are available to experience, designed and built by Gracewater custom home builders. Lee Wetherington Homes invites you to tour several of our models, located throughout several of the Suncoast’s premier communities, to spark your inspiration as you embark on the journey of designing and building a custom home tailored to your lifestyle. That includes the Sand Dollar – our newest model – which spans 3,275 square feet of living area, featuring coastal vibes across three bedrooms, four bathrooms and a bonus room. You are also encouraged to explore the Caravel, which was a two-time winner during this year’s Parade of Homes for its breathtaking pool and coastal-inspired design across 3,067 square feet.  

Lee Wetherington Homes has developed several forward-thinking yet timeless model homes, designed to showcase our full range of capabilities and to serve as inspiration for the custom home you create. While we are a trusted and preferred custom home builder in Gracewater, our models are situated throughout the Suncoast, including: 

• The Sand Dollar – 800 Blue Shell Loop, Sarasota, FL 34240 

• The Caravel – 11414 Brightly Drive, Venice, FL 34293 

 Our models are available to experience Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. 

Potential homebuyers interested in this community can visit the Lee Wetherington Homes Sales Center in Lakewood Ranch located at 800 Blue Shell Loop. As a trusted and preferred Gracewater custom home builder with an over 40-year legacy of designing and building masterpieces in premier neighborhoods and on sweeping estates along the Suncoast, we recommend contacting Alyson Byrne, our Sales Consultant, at (941) 567-8144 or emailing us at Info@LWHomes.com.

Gracewater at Sarasota’s luxury amenities are designed to create a close-knit community, whether you wish to unwind, live actively, take part in exciting neighborhood-hosted programs – or all the above. A new amenity center opening in 2026, the Pura Vida Club is the focal point of Gracewater, featuring four lighted pickleball courts, a zero-entry resort-style pool, cabanas, a state-of-the-art fitness center and clubhouse with a chef’s kitchen. Homeowners will be able to enjoy a full calendar of events, as well as interest groups and social clubs worth joining, ranging from arts, cultural and entertainment programs to outdoor adventures, offsite excursions and themed social events. This community also includes Peppa’s Park, an expansive dog park where furry friends can socialize. 

It’s all a walk away from your incomparable custom home, designed by a Gracewater custom home builder, like Lee Wetherington Homes.

Gracewater at Sarasota is conveniently located near a number of schools within Sarasota County Schools, with 95% of its district-managed campuses recently rated either A or B in the 2024-25 school year. When you build a masterpiece in this community with Lee Wetherington Homes, a trusted and preferred Gracewater custom home builder, you’re only minutes from quality education at campuses like Booker Middle School, Booker High School, Sarasota Military Academy, Ringling College of Art + Design and Sarasota School of Arts + Sciences among others.  

Gracewater at Sarasota is just three miles from endless options for both shopping and dining in the downtown area – and six miles from St. Armands Circle, which features over 100 stores. University Town Center (UTC), which includes over 150 shops at the Mall, is located five miles from your new custom home, designed and built by Lee Wetherington Homes, a trusted and preferred Gracewater luxury home builder.  

Gracewater at Sarasota is located roughly five miles from I-75, giving homebuyers easy access to anywhere you wish to travel, whether it’s Bradenton, St. Pete or Tampa to the north and Venice or North Port to the south.   

Award-winning beaches with views of Sarasota’s iconic emerald-colored waters are within minutes of your custom home, created by a respected Gracewater luxury home builder. Siesta Key Beach – named the top beach in the U.S. by TripAdvisor this year – is located 10 miles away. Lido Beach, considered by many to be a local favorite and conveniently nearby shopping and dining at St. Armands Circle, is just over six miles from this community. A sunset after a long day or a weekend afternoon in the sun is never out of reach.  

For Gracewater at Sarasota homebuyers, the thrill of a night out or day of exploring is always a possibility with downtown Sarasota – particularly Main Street – being just three miles away. When you design and build a custom home with Lee Wetherington Homes, which is a trusted and preferred Gracewater luxury home builder, you have convenient access to all Sarasota has to offer, from a short drive to one of the fastest-growing airports in the U.S., SRQ, to restaurants, shopping, arts and entertainment that has made the downtown area a sought-after destination.  

When you design and build a custom home with a Gracewater luxury home builder, you’re positioning yourself close to everything you need in life – including premier, well-respected healthcare. Sarasota Memorial Hospital, ranked as one of the world’s best hospitals by Newsweek in February, is located roughly four miles from this community and is the only trauma center in Sarasota County. Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, an award-winning acute-care hospital which is set to open a new five-story patient tower this year, is also situated six miles from Gracewater.  

Gracewater at Sarasota has an unrivaled locale, being in close proximity to some of the best restaurants – and dining districts – in the downtown area. From 1592 Wood Fired Kitchen & Cocktails, Mediterraneo, State Street Eating House + Cocktails, and Boca around Main Street, to the Rosemary District’s food-and-beverage compound, Parkside, and Ocean Prime in the heart of the Quay Sarasota development, you’ll find the cuisine and setting you’re searching for on any given day.  

Yes – homesites in Gracewater at Sarasota may overlook one of the 13 lakes featured throughout this development. As a trusted and preferred custom home builder in Gracewater, Lee Wetherington Homes has 12 homesites for sale on Isla Emma Court – a peaceful cul-de-sac, perfect for creating an estate overlooking either beautiful lakefront or wooded conservation land. To learn more, contact Alyson Byrne, our Sales Consultant, at (941) 587-8144 or email us at Info@LWHomes.com.   

Estate homesites in Gracewater at Sarasota are $320,000 giving you the perfect opportunity to design and build a custom home that’s truly a masterpiece. Contact our team at Lee Wetherington Homes, which is a trusted Gracewater luxury home builder, to learn more about homesite pricing within this premier community.

Gracewater at Sarasota does have deed restrictions that preserve the natural ambience of the community and create a thriving, exhilarating environment that benefits every homeowner. Whether you decide to bring your vision for life on the Suncoast to fruition with Lee Wetherington Homes or another Gracewater luxury home builder, we recommend inquiring about what agreements have been established.  

Yes – Gracewater at Sarasota has a homeowners association (HOA), which ensures the upkeep of this distinct master-planned community and has established rules for its overall aesthetic. To learn more about the HOA’s specific responsibilities, contact your trusted and preferred Gracewater custom home builder, like Lee Wetherington Homes.  

Homeowners association (HOA) fees in Gracewater at Sarasota are $185 per month. To learn more about HOA costs, contact your trusted and preferred Gracewater custom home builder, like Lee Wetherington Homes.  

Gracewater at Sarasota is a maintenance-assisted community, where mowing, landscape upkeep and irrigation are included, ensuring each neighborhood remains clean and retains its natural, welcoming aesthetic. The HOA is also responsible for maintaining common areas that all homeowners enjoy, like the Pura Vida Club, which is opening in 2026. To learn more about the HOA’s duties, contact your trusted and preferred Gracewater custom home builder, like Lee Wetherington Homes. 

No – Gracewater at Sarasota is not an age-restricted community. It’s a master-planned development set in the midtown area of Sarasota that not only showcases a wide variety of social activities for all ages and exciting amenities for all ages but offers convenient access to everything you need for your unique lifestyle, being just minutes from thriving downtown shopping, dining, arts and culture, world-class healthcare and more.  

There are no specific memberships, with regard to golf courses and country clubs, that are associated with being a homeowner in Gracewater at Sarasota. However, this community offers residents exclusive offers through its concierge program, including auto detailing services, door-to-door dry cleaning, notary services, photography services, transportation and VIP rates for hotels. While no club membership incentives are available to residents of Gracewater, the development has unmatched appeal when it comes to easy access to many shopping, dining and entertainment options, renowned golf courses and world-class sporting events.

Homebuyers are free to use their own real estate agent when purchasing an incomparable custom home in Gracewater at Sarasota. If you’re considering designing and building a beautiful home that aligns with your needs and dreams, ask your agent to contact our team at Lee Wetherington Homes, which is a trusted local luxury home builder in Gracewater.