Lee Wetherington Homes offers $3.5 million home as model lease-back

LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla. — Lee Wetherington Homes, a top rated privately owned custom luxury home builder in Sarasota, is pleased to offer its Sand Dollar model home, located in Shellstone at Waterside, for sale, with a model lease-back opportunity.

The Sand Dollar model is listed for $3,449,900 and features 3,289 square feet of living space, with three bedrooms and four bathrooms, plus a bonus room. The builder is offering a lease back opportunity of 18 to 24 months.

“This unique opportunity will allow a buyer the advantage of locking in today’s early community pricing and availability for a future move-in,” said David Hunihan, Lee Wetherington Homes CEO. “It’s ideal for someone planning their future retirement or relocation, who wants the luxury of new construction and high-end interior design without undergoing the whole building process. You secure pricing, avoid disruption and the home is meticulously maintained and delivered later like brand-new — with built-in appreciation and a warranty.”

The open-concept design showcases several high-end features like a chef’s kitchen that frames the expansive waterfront views, creating a seamless flow between indoor and outdoor living. The home comes fully furnished with professional design touches incorporated throughout the floor plan.

“We aimed for modern sophistication with the design of the Sand Dollar,” said Tracy Eisnaugle, design and creative director for Lee Wetherington Homes. “Rich wood tones, sleek metallic accents, dramatic wall and ceiling treatments, and a balance of layered textures help create a warm, yet refined, aesthetic. Signature elements include a climate-controlled wine vault, grand custom iron entry doors, exquisite detailing throughout and a dramatic wall of glass connecting the interior to the resort-style outdoor oasis.”

The outdoor living and dining space includes a luxury summer kitchen, infinity-edge pool and spa, and a panoramic screen enclosure, all overlooking a 200-acre lake.

“This home was built to the highest standards and is full of unique luxury surprises, including a primary suite that’s hidden behind a wall of custom woodwork, and a pet lover’s dream drop zone, equipped with a built-in dog feeding station, cozy dog bed nook and a hidden dog gate,” said Eisnaugle.

Shellstone at Waterside’s premier amenities will blend recreation and relaxation, to include the Summit at Shellstone, featuring a spacious social hall, state-of-the-art fitness center, resort pool and spa, firepit, poolside cabanas, poolside grill and fitness lawn. Residents will also enjoy the Midway Sports Park, a 13-acre destination, featuring pickleball, tennis, basketball courts, a multi-use event lawn, outdoor fitness, kayak launch, BBQ areas and trails. Staffed by a team of activity professionals, the Shellstone Amenities will serve as the central hub for community fitness, recreation and social events.

The community is located in Waterside, Lakewood Ranch’s first village in Sarasota County, comprising 10 distinctive neighborhoods centered around Waterside Place Town Center, offering shopping, dining, fitness and wellness options, weekly events, outdoor concerts and the award winning Lakewood Ranch Farmer’s Market.

Consistently recognized as an all-ages and award-winning master planned community, Lakewood Ranch offers top-rated healthcare, schools and more, with easy access to I-75, nearby metro areas like Tampa and Sarasota, world-class beaches, high-end retail, entertainment districts, professional sports venues, cultural attractions and airports.

About Lee Wetherington Homes

For more than four decades, Lee Wetherington Homes has delivered an innovative homebuilding experience for discerning customers along Florida’s Suncoast. Locally owned and operated in Sarasota, the company has designed and built more than 4,000 home throughout Sarasota and Manatee Counties, earning a legacy of exceptional craftsmanship, enduring durability, meaningful community service and unmatched customer care – one homeowner at a time.

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[Photo 1 attached: Exterior of Sand Dollar model home at Shellstone at Waterside]

[Photo 2 attached: Interior of Sand Dollar model home at Shellstone at Waterside]

For more information, please contact:

Candice Brown-McElyea

Candice@oneeightohpr.com