This is a hidden element required to keep the first item closed.

No – Shellstone at Waterside is not a gated community. However, as a trusted and preferred custom home builder in Shellstone, Lee Wetherington Homes believes your masterpiece – and the impeccable neighborhood in which you live – should feel like a true retreat. In Shellstone, you’ll experience the feeling of tranquility amid beautiful lakefront and preserve views, and streets lined with Coastal, Craftsman, Modern Mediterranean, West Indies and Modern Farmhouse style homes that embody Florida’s vibrant architectural heritage.  

The village will have 682 homes upon completion, nestled amid breathtaking natural Florida views. Contact our team at Lee Wetherington Homes, a trusted and preferred Shellstone custom home builder, to learn more about available homesites.

There are a number of lot sizes available to homebuyers in Shellstone at Waterside. As a trusted and preferred custom builder in Shellstone, Lee Wetherington Homes is currently designing and building on 65-foot homesites. Contact our team to learn more about the stunning lake and preserve view homesites that are now for sale in this community.

Shellstone luxury home builders are designing and building homes ranging from more than 2,000 to over 3,730 square feet. Lee Wetherington Homes is unveiling the Sand Dollar model – our new fully customizable Shellstone custom home floor plan – intended to ignite inspiration when designing your original work of art.

Shellstone custom home builders are designing and building beautiful home styles that truly encapsulate Florida’s rich, diverse architectural heritage – Coastal, Craftsman, Modern Mediterranean, West Indies and Modern Farmhouse. Lee Wetherington Homes’ custom home floor plans in Shellstone include the 3,275-square-foot Sand Dollar model now in development. To experience how we can turn your aspirations for Florida living into reality, explore our model homes page and tour one of our fully custom-built homes.

Models will be available to experience, designed and built by Shellstone custom home builders. Lee Wetherington Homes’ Sand Dollar model home is currently under development and is expected to open in early 2025. With three bedrooms, four bathrooms, a bonus room and expansive open floor plan across 3,275 square feet of living area, the Sand Dollar showcases a masterful blend of relaxed lifestyle and coastal vibes that are a hallmark of this community. Explore our model homes section to get a feel for how our team can design and build an incomparable custom home that’s a work of art all your own.

As a trusted and preferred custom home builder in Shellstone, Lee Wetherington Homes is currently developing a forward-thinking yet timeless model home in this community – the Sand Dollar, which will be located on a lakefront homesite at 800 Blue Shell Loop. While the Sand Dollar won’t open for tours until early 2025, our other forward-thinking yet timeless 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.

Conveniently located for discerning homebuyers, the Shellstone Information Center is located in Wild Blue at Waterside at 8384 Sea Glass Court in Sarasota. As a trusted and preferred Shellstone custom home builder with an over 40-year legacy of designing and building masterpieces on the Suncoast, we recommend contacting Alyson Byrne, our Sales Consultant, at (941) 567-8144 or emailing us at Info@LWHomes.com.

Shellstone at Waterside’s premier amenities blend recreation and relaxation. That includes the Summit at Shellstone, which features a social hall, state-of-the-art fitness center, pool and spa, firepit, poolside cabanas, poolside grill, a fitness lawn and will have a full-time activities director. Options are endless, as this community shares the Midway Sports Complex with nearby Wild Blue at Waterside – where Lee Wetherington Homes is also a trusted and preferred builder – and showcases 13 impeccable acres of amenities, including eight pickleball courts, six tennis courts, a kayak launch, special events lawn, pro shop, and dog park. The distinct Florida lifestyle is truly experienced each day, with your pick of endless amenities that are all just steps away from your incomparable custom home, designed and built by a Shellstone custom home builder, like Lee Wetherington Homes.

Shellstone at Waterside is conveniently located nearby A-rated schools in Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch. In fact, Sarasota County was named the top school district in Florida for 2024, according to Niche’s Best Schools and Districts rankings. When you build a masterpiece in this community with Lee Wetherington Homes, a trusted and preferred Shellstone custom home builder, you’re only minutes away from premier schools like Sarasota Military Academy, Out-of-Door Academy and The Classical Academy.

Shellstone at Waterside is just a short drive from Waterside Place – the vibrant 36-acre town center along shimmering Kingfisher Lake that features over 300 shopping, dining and entertainment options. Waterside Place recently won the National Association of Home Builders’ gold award for “Best of American Living” that recognizes the best of mixed-use developments. University Town Center (UTC) and its many shops and restaurants are also located roughly five miles from your new, beautiful home, designed and built by Lee Wetherington Homes, a trusted and preferred Shellstone luxury home builder.

Shellstone at Waterside is located just five miles from I-75, giving homebuyers easy access to North Port, Venice, Sarasota, Bradenton, St. Pete, Tampa and beyond.

Award-winning beaches, like Siesta Key Beach and Lido Key Beach, featuring sugary-white sand and clear, emerald-colored waters are just minutes from your custom home, built by a Shellstone luxury home builder. With I-75 just five miles from this community, homebuyers can easily access a slice of paradise and catch a remarkable Florida sunset.

Shellstone at Waterside’s homeowners are just a short drive from Waterside Place’s town center and Main Street at Lakewood Ranch – the heart of this award-winning, multigenerational master-planned community. When you design and build a custom home with Lee Wetherington Homes, which is a Shellstone luxury home builder, you also have convenient access to downtown Sarasota and Bradenton via I-75, which is just five miles away on University Parkway.

Premier wraparound services, like schools and healthcare, are extremely close to Shellstone at Waterside. Lakewood Ranch Medical Center is located three miles from this community, and the hospital’s freestanding full-service ER at Fruitville Road recently won the Human Experience (HX) Guardian of Excellence Award by Press Gainey – a global leader in healthcare experiences. Sarasota Memorial Hospital’s award-winning care is also minutes away. The list of healthcare options continues near Shellstone with the Sarasota Memorial Health Care System and First Physicians Group’s launch of the now-open FPG Healthcare Center at Lorraine Corners in Lakewood Ranch, which offers high-quality primary care services.

Just beyond Shellstone at Waterside, homeowners have their choice of the best dining experiences across the Suncoast all within minutes. From Libby’s at University Corner and Waterside Place’s Kore Steakhouse and Osteria 500 to Owen’s Fish Camp on University Parkway, there’s a menu you’ll find for any occasion.

These properties feature views of the pristine 200-acre lake or preserves, encapsulating the natural Florida scenery that longtime residents and out-of-town visitors have loved for decades. Homesites are now for sale with Shellstone custom home builders, like Lee Wetherington Homes. We recommend contacting Alyson Byrne, our Sales Consultant, at (941) 587-8144 or emailing us at Info@LWHomes.com.

Shellstone at Waterside does have deed restrictions that preserve the natural ambience and serene feel of this premier neighborhood, benefiting every homeowner. Whether you decide to design and build an incomparable home with Lee Wetherington Homes or another Shellstone luxury home builder, we recommend inquiring about what agreements have been put in place.

Yes – Shellstone at Waterside has a homeowners association (HOA), which ensures the upkeep of this impeccable neighborhood. To learn more about the HOA’s specific responsibilities, contact your trusted and preferred Shellstone custom home builder, like Lee Wetherington Homes.

Homeowners association (HOA) fees in Shellstone at Waterside range from $396 to $429 per month. To learn more about HOA costs, contact your trusted and preferred Shellstone custom home builder, like Lee Wetherington Homes.

Shellstone at Waterside is where exquisite lifestyle, Florida’s iconic nature and one-of-a-kind amenities intertwine. Shellstone is a maintenance-assisted community, where mowing, landscape maintenance and irrigation are included, ensuring the distinct scenery in each neighborhood is preserved. To learn more about the HOA’s responsibilities, contact your trusted and preferred Shellstone custom home builder, like Lee Wetherington Homes.

No – Shellstone at Waterside is not an age-restricted community. Overall, Lakewood Ranch is considered a nationally renowned, multigenerational master-planned community that has something for every homebuyer at any stage in life.

There are no specific memberships that come with being a homeowner in Shellstone at Waterside. However, this community allows for easy access to many shopping, dining and entertainment options, renowned golf courses and world-class sporting events.