Lee Wetherington Homes Features Award Winning New Design

Lee Wetherington Homes proves that good things can come in small packages with the new Magnolia, which has just opened in the private, maintenance-free community of Cypress Glen, located within the gates of prestigious, amenities-rich, River Wilderness Golf and Country Club in Parrish, Florida.

The furnished Magnolia, one of five stunning home designs in Cypress Glen, took four awards in the 2019 Parade of Homes: Best Overall, Best Kitchen, Best Floor Plan (tie) and Best Architectural Detail (tie). This stunning home provides two bedrooms plus a third bedroom or den flex, a great room, a kitchen and dining area, and two baths within its 2,017 square feet of living space. The Magnolia also includes extra storage space with a “Florida basement,” as well as a two-car garage and exquisite outdoor living area. Lee Wetherington Homes, recognized as “America’s Best Builder,” is the exclusive builder in Cypress Glen, a private enclave with only 47 homesites, 25 of them being waterfront homesites.

With prices from the mid-$400,000s, the Magnolia is designed for empty-nesters and downsizers according to Gregg Carlson, CEO of Lee Wetherington Homes. “There are very few choices in the immediate area for smaller “luxury” homes that buyers can customize. We’re proud that we can fill this important niche,” he said.

In Cypress Glen a discerning homebuyer can select a dream home from one of the five home designs, then personalize it by choosing among six popular exterior architectural options: two Neo-Classical, two Coastal, a French Country plan, and a West Indies design. The Magnolia joins other smaller models in this community, where living areas range from the Juniper (1,644 square feet), with two bedrooms and two baths, to the Royal Palm (2,350 square feet), with three bedrooms and two baths.

Each home features an open, flowing design that seamlessly blends its elegant interior with an outstanding outdoor living area by LeeSure Water Pools. All windows and sliding glass doors are made of impact glass, eliminating the need for storm shutters. Each home also includes many of the exquisite architectural details that comprise “The Lee Wetherington Difference” such as niches; step ceilings; a creative mixture of wood, stone, glass, quartz, and granite finishes; disappearing corners; and more. In addition the homes provide maintenance-free yards. Prices in Cypress Glen begin in the mid-$400,000s, including a standard homesite.

With so few homesites available, the interest list is growing quickly and significantly according to Carlson. “We designed Cypress Glen for buyers who want a smaller home but don’t want to skimp on amenities. Our buyers have welcomed this approach,” he said. “Cypress Glen provides privacy, security, and the country-club lifestyle offered within River Wilderness Golf and Country Club.” Members of the Club can also enjoy the benefits of an 18-hole, par-72 championship course designed by well-known course architect Ted McAnlis; a 27,000-square-foot clubhouse; tennis and other sports; and an abundant social life.

Cypress Glen at River Wilderness is in the heart of Florida’s Gulf Coast, away from it all yet near to everything. The Fort Hamer Bridge, a north-south connector, now brings the community within easy reach of Lakewood Ranch. Cypress Glen is about ten minutes from I-75 and within easy driving distance to Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota. The community is close to sugar-sand beaches, three airports, and the acclaimed cultural, educational and sports activities of the Tampa Bay area. Now that the Fort Hamer Bridge is open, homebuyers can also enjoy quicker drive to the shops, restaurants, entertainment and recreational opportunities in Lakewood Ranch, University Town Center, and Nathan Benderson Park.

Since its founding over 40 years ago, Lee Wetherington Homes has brought high quality and innovative design to over 4,000 homes. Besides Cypress Glen at River Wilderness, the company currently offers exquisite residences in The Islands on the Manatee River, The Founders Club, and the Lakewood Ranch communities of LakeHouse Cove at Waterside, Country Club East, and The Lake Club. Each of these communities offers unique amenities to homebuyers, often including a country club lifestyle with golf, a clubhouse, tennis, swimming, and other options.

For more information about Cypress Glen at River Wilderness contact Julie Farrar at 813-300-8043 or JFarrar@ lwhomes.com. To learn more about Lee Wetherington Homes, visit LWHomes.com, call 941.922.3480, or mail info@LWHomes.com.