Swifton Villas - Sarasota, FL

Swifton Villas is an active adult community featuring attached villas and condominiums in Sarasota, Florida. Homebuyers will find a range of resale low-maintenance homes in this established neighborhood set against natural greenery and a mature landscape. Active residents can take advantage of the community’s multiple modern amenities for a social and physical lifestyle. The community is located only a few minutes from the shopping and dining of downtown Sarasota and Siesta Key Beach. The location is ideal for culture and outdoor enthusiasts.

Homebuyers looking for homes for sale in Sarasota, Florida should consider Swifton Villas.

Swifton Villas Amenities

Residents of Swifton Villas will find plenty of opportunities to engage in a social and active lifestyle. The community clubhouse provides multipurpose space which residents can use for community events and gatherings.

Residents can utilize the large heated swimming pool for relaxing deck-side or water aerobics. Shuffleboard courts allow residents to enjoy a few rounds with friendly neighbors. The community's mature landscape makes for scenic afternoon walks in this pet-friendly community.

Swifton Villas Homes & Real Estate

Swifton Villas is a well-maintained established neighborhood of resale single-story villas and condominiums ranging from 672 to 1,008 square feet. Featuring open floor plans with between one and two bedrooms and one and two bathrooms, many of the homes have been thoughtfully upgraded and remodeled to include modern and efficient features.

Standard features include screened lanais with views of the water, preserve, or greenbelt lined with palm trees. Villas also feature covered parking with single-car carports.

Swifton Villas Lifestyle

Residents of Swifton Villas will have plenty of free time to explore the area and discover new interests or hobbies with a homeowners’ association. The HOA handles community features such as cable, common area and exterior maintenance, as well as landscaping.

Surrounding Area

Swifton Villas is conveniently located near shopping and dining, entertainment options, and beaches. The community's close proximity to Interstate 75 makes for an easy commute in and around the area. Residents will enjoy being located within a few minutes' drive to daily conveniences.

There are several grocery stores in the area, such as Publix Super Market at Beneva Village Shops, Piccolo Italian Market and Deli, and  Detwiler’s Farm Market. Pharmacy needs can be met at CVS, RX Palace, and Publix Pharmacy. Swifton Villas is also close to several health care providers, including Sarasota Memorial Hospital which is less than ten miles away.

Residents will find multiple dining options close to home with a healthy mix of quaint local joints and upscale dining within minutes. Schnitzel Kitchen is a beloved local kitschy German eatery with quirky decor. Off The Hook Seafood Market & Restaurant is a staple for refined locally sourced seafood meals with fish market.

Golfers will find many courses within a ten-mile range, both public and private, for all skill levels. Longboat Key Golf Club offers a combined 45 holes of a championship course, with 18-holes along the scenic oceanside and 27 on the harbor side. The Palms Golf at Forest Lakes is a preferred spot for locals and features a challenging layout that provides great variety, water features, mature landscaping, a large practice facility with two putting greens, chipping areas, and an aquatic driving range.

While Sarasota is the gateway to miles of beaches such as Lido Beach and Siesta Key Beach, both of which are just ten minutes from home. The area is also teeming with local attractions and cultural events worth investigating. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is a living 15-acre museum featuring over 20,000 species of plants. The Ringling Museum of Art is a local favorite delving into the Ringling’s legacy. The Sarasota Ballet holds performances at the FSU Performing Arts Center and the Sarasota Opera House.

While Sarasota stands on its own as a city offering a wide range of experiences both outdoors and culturally, the nearest larger cities near the area are Saint Petersburg and Tampa, both of which are within 30 to 40 miles of the community. The neighboring cities are rich with museums and attractions and are popular destinations for dining and nightlife. For long-distance travel, the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport is ten miles away.