Esplanade At Wiregrass Ranch, Valencia Ridge & Amberlin Flats Are Including ‘Curb Attraction’ For Lively Seniors!
Introduction By Gary Nager
Wesley Chapel is without doubt one of the fastest-growing communities within the U.S. and despite the fact that it’s primarily recognized for being a haven for younger households, parts of the neighborhood are being constructed to accommodate older adults, too.
After practically a one-year delay, Amberlin Flats, a 55+ rental neighborhood situated on Bruce B. Downs (BBD) Blvd. throughout from BayCare Wesley Chapel hospital, lastly welcomed its first residents on Dec. 10. As well as, two giant single-family 55+ communities are taking form alongside the extension of Chancey Rd. — one additionally in Wiregrass Ranch and the opposite simply east of it.
Esplanade at Wiregrass is definitely the second 55+ neighborhood with a Wesley Chapel tackle (the built-out Anand Vihar in Meadow Pointe was the primary), and the Taylor Morrison Houses neighborhood already has houses on 600 of its 800 complete heaps.
Additional to the east on the Chancey Rd. extension is Valencia Ridge, the GL Houses neighborhood we advised you about months in the past however which is simply now approaching line with mannequin houses, to the north of its “sister” GL Houses neighborhood — Winding Ridge.
Esplanade At Wiregrass Ranch
This time of 12 months is very busy for a sure sector of actual property in Florida — the age 55+ neighborhood. Florida prides itself on noteworthy 55+ communities like Solar Metropolis Middle, one of many first grasp deliberate retirement communities within the U.S., and The Villages, the most important such 55+ neighborhood on the earth, with greater than 80,000 residents sprawled throughout a number of Florida counties (and nonetheless rising).
Wesley Chapel has just lately been getting in on this rising pattern, and for good purpose — location, location, location! And, weren’t speaking about simply the climate, however extra like what Wesley Chapel has to supply with regard to in depth entry to world-class well being care choices (together with two, and shortly to be three, hospitals and an enormous number of medical specialists) and plenty of native eating, buying, leisure and leisure actions.
Surprisingly, most of those new residents in Wesley Chapel aren’t seasonal — many simply come down “in season” to purchase or lease and grow to be everlasting residents, and plenty of of them are retired.
Three of the latest communities the place builders are nonetheless dashing to get a foothold on this age 55+ market are Esplanade at Wiregrass Ranch (by Taylor Morrison), Valencia Ridge (by GL Houses), and the rental condo neighborhood Amberlin at Wiregrass Ranch (by Sparrow Residing), though extra are on the way in which.
Esplanade, touted as, “Considered one of Taylor Morrison’s stunning, 55+ resort life-style communities,” has been open for a few years now and is being inbuilt phases, with about 600 houses inbuilt 4 phases to this point. With these first phases nearing build-out, the neighborhood’s final two phases — 5a and 5b — will add round one other 200 heaps.
A supply accustomed to the mission, however who requested to not be named, mentioned that Part 4 took a bit longer than anticipated, because of the mission having to increase the principle street by way of the neighborhood — Provincale Pkwy. — additional to the south, the place it’ll quickly intersect with the Chancey Rd. extension at a second gated entry for the Esplanade neighborhood.
As you journey north alongside Wiregrass Ranch Blvd. previous the various roundabouts, you come to an all-way cease intersection with Chancey Rd., which serves the communities of Estancia, the Arbors at Wiregrass and Persimmon Park.
Now heading east from that intersection is the brand new Chancey Rd. extension, which started constructing in 2023 and “appeared” to be accomplished earlier this 12 months. However, anybody who has pushed previous it has observed the “Highway Closed” and “Sidewalk Closed” obstacles which have been sitting there for a few months now, blocking entry to that new 0.7-mile stretch of street.
On the different finish of that Chancey Rd. extension is the placement for that future second gated entry for Esplanade, which is able to present direct entry to Phases 5A and 5B, which is why dump vehicles have been happening there day after day — they’ve been utilizing it as a development entrance in order to not drive by way of the remainder of the neighborhood.
That a part of Chancey Rd. will doubtless be opened as soon as the brand new gate is constructed and purposeful, but it surely may not be till in spite of everything passes are accomplished, and it’s not getting used as a development entrance. It’s too early to inform and people particulars weren’t but accessible at our press time.
In some unspecified time in the future sooner or later, Chancey Rd. will probably be prolonged even additional east to intersect with Meadow Pointe Blvd, tying in on the present sign that serves Double Department Elementary and the Haven at Meadow Pointe subdivision.
Our supply advised us that another particulars aren’t accessible but, equivalent to when gross sales of the heaps in Phases 5A and 5B will start (or what the pricing for these houses will probably be), however we have been advised that the 75’-wide lot choice is not going to be supplied. In accordance with the neighborhood gross sales map, that signifies that solely 45’-, 52’- and 62’-wide heaps could be accessible in these new phases.
The identical individual advised us that one huge distinction between Esplanade and the deliberate Valencia Ridge neighborhood (see under) are the lot sizes — noting that whereas the width choices are the identical, the lot depths in Esplanade are considerably deeper — with 135’-, 145’- and 155’-ft. depths in Esplanade vs. 110’-, 125’- and 135’-ft. depths at Valencia Ridge (as proven within the Valencia Ridge FAQ sheet) for similar-width heaps.
Whereas this may increasingly not sound like that huge of a deal, the depth variations can imply the distinction between having a pool and no yard vs. having a pool and a few usable yard left over, or having a pool with an prolonged patio choice, which is a unbelievable choice Taylor Morrison gives with houses in Esplanade, and with some patios as giant as 570 sq ft. (Word-Valencia Ridge does provide comparable measurement patio extensions on some flooring plans).
Nevertheless, our evaluate of the plat for Valencia Ridge on the Pasco property appraiser’s web site confirmed a number of premium outsized heaps with depths as much as 155’. However, it seems the commonest lot depth in Valencia Ridge is 135’.
We additionally observed that the heaps the longer term mannequin houses are situated on are 145’ or 155’ deep and 63’ vast, which isn’t typical in Valencia Ridge, so potential consumers at all times should be totally conscious of the lot measurement of the mannequin they checked out vs. the lot measurement of any lot they’re concerned with buying.
Our supply with Esplanade mentioned that it’s doubtless {that a} complete of eight flooring plans will probably be supplied in the neighborhood, going all the way in which as much as round 3,000 sq. ft., with 3-car garages, 4 bedrooms and three loos. The deliberate designs are a fantastic mix between conventional and fashionable appears to be like with unbelievable exterior detailing. Present base costs within the present phases in Esplanade (but it surely’s unknown if this pricing will translate to the brand new phases) vary from $400,000+ to $800,000+.
Esplanade, which was named the 2023 Single-Household Group of the Yr by the Tampa Bay Builders Assn., features a stunning clubhouse, often known as The Venue, with health and aerobics, assembly and gathering areas, a catering kitchen, billiards and multi-purpose rooms. Exterior, there’s a heated resort-style pool and spa, resistance pool and out of doors BBQ grill, strolling trails, occasion and health garden, fenced “bark park” and tot lot playground.
Valencia Ridge Replace
In the meantime, the Valencia model claims to be “Consultants in 55+ Residing Since 1996,” with Valencia Ridge being the twentieth Valencia neighborhood for the reason that developer started constructing, with the others being situated all up and down the east and west coasts of Florida.
Though it’s not fairly as centrally situated in Wesley Chapel as Esplanade (as it’s situated 3.5 miles additional east on (and north of) S.R. 56, Valencia Ridge’s location remains to be good, nestled on the property simply north of Winding Ridge, which is also a GL Houses neighborhood, however which isn’t age-restricted. Valencia Ridge will probably be inbuilt three phases, totaling 517 heaps, with the preliminary first and second phases (being constructed collectively) having 395 homesites between them.
The Valencia Ridge gross sales workforce members, like Tim Nelson, have been working out of a mannequin within the built-out Winding Ridge neighborhood, however are getting very near transferring to the north in an precise Valencia Ridge mannequin. These deliberate fashions might be seen as renderings within the packet that’s accessible on the Valencia Ridge gross sales workplace in Winding Ridge. The transfer received’t occur till the portion of Two Ridges Rd from S.R. 56 to Valencia Ridge has been accomplished. Tim says they have been hopeful the street would have been accomplished in time to maneuver the gross sales workplace into the Valencia property final month, with the fashions opening after the vacations, ideally round or on January 18. He says that every one relies upon upon when the street might be opened to site visitors, one thing he’s eagerly awaiting.
In our article about Wyndfields Blvd. (the street with many names) in July 2024, we talked about that Two Ridges Rd. could be aligning with Wyndfields Blvd at S.R. 56 (and will probably be signalized within the close to future) because it builds north 1.7 miles to the doorway of Valencia Ridge.
That portion of Two Ridges Rd. has been below development since 2019, however is getting very near lastly receiving pavement.
Much more thrilling is that we had beforehand talked about that the northern 0.4 miles to hook up with S.R. 54 (on the sign with River Glen Blvd) could be accomplished at a later date, however that seems to be occurring now! We noticed earth movers and excavators in full pressure between the doorway of Valencia Ridge and S.R. 54, making method for the remainder of Two Ridges Rd. to be accomplished from S.R. 56 all the way in which to SR 54.
Within the portion of this story about Esplanade, we mentioned the distinction in lot sizes and the way that (in response to our supply) might have an effect on the flexibility to have swimming pools and usable yards.
We wished to say right here that the FAQs for Valencia Ridge state that swimming pools are being supplied, “as an accessible choice for buy, and plenty of dwelling websites can accommodate a pool. Nevertheless, our Signature Assortment Houses [with 110’ lot depths] is not going to accommodate swimming pools.”
When the fashions do open early subsequent 12 months, there will probably be at the least one mannequin for every of the accessible 9 flooring plans, starting from the 1,674- sq.-ft. Camelia mannequin, with 2 bedrooms, 2 loos and a 2-car storage, to the three,139-sq.-ft. Emerald mannequin, with 4 bedrooms, 4.5 loos and a 3-car storage. Like Esplanade, present pricing in Valencia Ridge is inside the $400,000+-$800,000+ vary.
Tim additionally mentioned that one necessary distinction between Valencia Ridge and Esplanade is that, of all issues, Valencia Ridge will permit all yards to be totally fenced-in with black steel bar fences, however that Esplanade doesn’t permit that, which may very well be a possible deal killer, particularly for some pet house owners.
After we requested our unnamed supply with Esplanade if this was true, we have been advised, “Sure…. at the least partially true. We received’t permit rear fences on heaps which might be on ponds, but when your lot backs as much as conservation [or something other than a pond] it may be totally fenced-in.” This was due, they mentioned, to wanting to totally protect the water views for all residents who pay lot premiums for these views.
In accordance with its web site, Valencia Ridge will boast a world-class clubhouse with a number of swimming pools, pickleball courts, tennis courts, an expansive health club, restaurant and bar, sports activities lounge and huge occasion corridor. These facilities are the hallmark of the Valencia communities all through Florida.
So, we guess it’s going to be as much as every future proprietor’s desire as to which facilities and restrictions are extra necessary, amongst all the opposite issues every neighborhood gives. — These updates written by Joel Provenzano
Amberlin Flats Now Open!
After all, not everybody needs to personal a house and need to take care of the complications that include dwelling possession, even once you’re speaking about model new houses.
That’s why “maintenance-free” 55+ rental communities like Amberlin at Wiregrass Ranch by Sparrow Residing are also popping up throughout Florida.
As Wesley Chapel’s solely 55+ rental neighborhood, Amberlin had been hotly anticipated in Wesley Chapel, however quite a few development delays precipitated lots of people who had functions in and deposits down with plans to maneuver in (together with the Nagers) to resolve they couldn’t wait any longer, particularly with the large proliferation of rental residences in and across the three Wesley Chapel zip codes — despite the fact that none of these different communities are restricted to ages 55+.
Jannah and I have been among the many group of Amberlin renters initially advised that the residences would grow to be accessible someday in January 2024. However, we saved receiving information of delay upon delay that precipitated us to look elsewhere and finally (in June of this 12 months) transfer into one other rental neighborhood that began constructing after Amberlin.
Nevertheless, Amberlin’s administration continued to host its future residents at numerous places for wine tastings, espresso socials and different occasions (there’s even a packed month-to-month occasions calendar for residents) and a core group of these future residents waited patiently for the information that they may lastly transfer into their respective residences.
That information lastly got here earlier this month, when dozens of Amberlin renters have been lastly given entry to their residences on Dec. 10, though just one constructing was prepared for move-ins at our press time. And, though the Amberlin clubhouse was accomplished (above picture), its inside furnishings and facilities, together with what appears to be like like will probably be a phenomenal resort-style pool and the much-anticipated pickleball courtroom, weren’t but accomplished.
Amberlin gross sales specialist Kylie Ward, who Jannah and I name “Smiley Kylie,” and her co-workers have someway saved their wits about them amidst a rising refrain of concern amongst Amberlin’s present and future residents.
“It hasn’t been simple,” Kylie admitted to us on Dec. 12, “however we’re excited to lastly have residents transferring in and getting settled. We hope to have the inside of the clubhouse, the pool and even the furnished mannequin unit (the picture under is the kitchen in a two-bedroom + workplace unit) accomplished by someday in January.”
Within the meantime, Amberlin tenants like Fran Lott (see prime picture), who has been residing in a neighborhood lodge for the previous couple of months as a result of she had already offered her villa in Seven Oaks, says that what Amberlin has to supply has been definitely worth the wait.
“I’ve already met and grow to be associates with so many fantastic fellow tenants right here,” Fran advised us whereas directing her movers the place to put her furnishings, artwork and books. “Amberlin already has been offering me with a beautiful social life and that’s actually the principle purpose I wished to maneuver in right here within the first place.”
So, despite the fact that a lot of the 204 complete items aren’t but full and your entire neighborhood remains to be one thing of a development web site, it does seem that Amberlin at Wiregrass Ranch has at the least turned the nook.
For extra details about Amberlin at Wiregrass Ranch and its free Open Home on Thursday, January 16, 2 p.m.-5 p.m., name (813) 669-0391 or go to SparrowLiving.com. — GN
