The median living space of single-family residences in Sarasota County is around 1,400 square feet; this generally refers to floor plans with three bedrooms plus two bathrooms, and lot sizes tend to be around 5,000 square feet. At Willow Chase in Venice, a well-established gated community developed by renowned local builder Lee Wetherington, floor plans start at 1,660 square feet, and they can be as large as 3,000 square feet when the properties feature four bedrooms.

Willow Chase is located in the middle of Sarasota’s golf country region; in fact, it is next door to the Venetian Golf and River Club. This low-density part of town is green, leafy, and less than 15 minutes away from family attractions such as the public beach at Nokomis, Oscar Scherer Park, and the vast nature preserves of the Myakka River State Park. The Plaza Venezia shopping plaza is near the entrance on Laurel Road, and this is where you can find the convenience of a Publix supermarket, a hair salon, Chinese restaurant, pizzeria, Western Union, and a bank. Proximity to I-75 makes this neighborhood convenient for homeowners who need to commute to Sarasota.

Unlike other gated communities that have a cookie-cutter look, Willow Chase features a nice diversity of home models designed by Lee Wetherington. Tiled roofs, covered lanais, gourmet kitchens with pantries, and brick paver driveways are some of the nice details you can find in the properties herein. To get an idea of the pricing, a four-bedroom home with 2,675 square feet of interior and three bathrooms was listed for $435K in February 2021. Quite a few homes face a large lake, so it is not difficult to find properties with water views.

Willow Chase offers plenty of family-friendly amenities for active residents. In addition to the gym within the clubhouse, there are sports courts for playing tennis and basketball. There’s also a heated swimming pool plus a playground and nature trails for strolling, jogging, and bike riding.