Have you dreamt about living in a custom home with the ambiance of a country estate, just minutes from 27 miles of white sugar sand beaches? If so, your dream can come true. Bordering the shores of Manasota Key, as well as Palm, Don Pedro and Gasparilla Islands lies a premiere, gated community known as Boca Royale Golf & Country Club. Its stately presence amidst towering oaks, cypress, palms, and exotic Banyan trees makes it one of south Sarasota County’s most attractive locations.

“Our low-density, 1000 acre community features exquisite custom homes, each with its own backyard swimming pool which are set among pristine lakes, spacious nature preserves, and an award-winning 18-hole, championship golf course,” says Sales Director Herb Furniss of Boca Royale Realty, Inc.

Residents can choose from a variety of activities, including many social events. “You can play golf every day if you like, and seldom need to call for a tee time.” Herb continues, “Tennis facilities feature hydro-grid clay courts with night lighting. Boca Royale Country Club offers two dining rooms, both open to the public, where Sunday brunch is served, as well as lunch and dinner on weekdays. A state-of-the-art fitness center, with a lap pool, is scheduled to break ground later this year, along with an additional 9 holes to the golf course.”

Boca Royale is showcasing a collection of extraordinary model homes by Sarasota’s finest builders: Lee Wetherington Homes, Arthur Rutenberg Homes, Pruett Builders and Thompson Custom Homes. Each grand residence is designed to capture the splendor of Southwest Florida  –  quiet,  elegant  living  with  the  finest quality cabinetry,  flooring  and architectural  features. “Your single-family home design can be personalized to satisfy your needs,” Herb says. “All garages are ‘side-load’ style, and the driveways are paverstone, rather than concrete. Every detail has been considered in order to make our community outstanding.”

After purchasing one of their 100 by 150 foot homesites, the buyer has 12 months to initiate a construction contract, and can choose either a model or custom floor plan. There are a variety of spacious styles and plans with voluminous ceilings and open designs. Every home offers a spectacular vista because foundations are built-up with a three-course stem wall. Each home is at least 3,000 square feet, and a lush landscaping package is included. All utilities, including natural gas, cable, electricity, water and sewer are underground.

Visit the Boca Royale Golf and Country Club to see how you can turn your dream of elegant, country living into a reality.

Models are open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday from noon to 5 p.m., and site prices begin at $274,900.