Turtle Rock Homes with Playground Community Features

Turtle Rock Homes with Playground Community Features

Welcome to Turtle Rock, a picturesque subdivision nestled in the heart of Palmer Ranch, Florida, within the vibrant Sarasota County. This charming community is renowned for its serene landscapes, lush greenery, and family-friendly atmosphere, making it an ideal place to call home.

Turtle Rock offers a diverse selection of beautifully designed homes, perfect for families, retirees, and everyone in between. Each residence is thoughtfully crafted to blend comfort with style, featuring spacious layouts, modern amenities, and stunning views of the surrounding nature. Whether you’re looking for a cozy single-family home or a more expansive property, Turtle Rock has something to suit every lifestyle and budget.

One of the standout features of this community is its commitment to fostering a vibrant and active lifestyle. Residents enjoy access to a well-maintained playground, where children can laugh, play, and make lifelong memories. The playground is just one of the many community amenities that encourage outdoor activities and social interactions among neighbors.

In addition to the playground, Turtle Rock boasts scenic walking trails, serene ponds, and beautifully landscaped common areas, perfect for leisurely strolls or family picnics. The community also hosts various events throughout the year, allowing residents to connect and build lasting friendships.

With its prime location in Palmer Ranch, Turtle Rock is just minutes away from world-renowned beaches, shopping, dining, and cultural attractions. Experience the perfect blend of tranquility and convenience in Turtle Rock, where your dream home awaits!

Newest Turtle Rock Homes with Playground Community Features

5 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ Turtle Rock SubDv. ⋅ 34238 Zip Code

Turtle Rock on Palmer Ranch - Welcome to your own tropical oasis nestled within this highly sought-after gated community of Turtle Rock on Palmer Ranch. Surrounded by lush, mature landscaping and towering trees, this exceptional estate offers privacy, security, and incredible flexibility for today's lifestyle. A grand circular driveway and oversized three-car garage create an impressive first impression while providing abundant parking for family and guests. Designed for both comfort and peace of mind, this home features a whole-house generator and a professionally constructed reinforced concrete safe room built with rebar for exceptional protection. Offering five spacious bedrooms and five full bathrooms, this residence is perfectly suited for large families or multi-generational living. Several bedrooms feature en-suite capabilities, providing privacy and convenience for family members and overnight guests alike One of the home's most remarkable features is the expansive 30' x 29' private in-law suite. Complete with its own kitchenette, full bathroom, generous closet space, and the reinforced safe room, this versatile space is ideal for extended family, long-term guests, a private retreat, home business, fitness studio, or media room. The heart of the home is the oversized kitchen that seamlessly flows into the spacious family gathering areas, creating an inviting open-concept design perfect for entertaining. A separate formal living room and private office provide additional flexibility for today's work-from-home lifestyle. Step outside and discover your own backyard paradise featuring a sparkling saltwater pool and spa, professionally resurfaced in 2023. Surrounded by mature landscaping, the outdoor living space provides the perfect setting for relaxing afternoons, family gatherings, and year-round Florida entertaining. Two gas fireplaces add warmth and elegance to both everyday living and special occasions. Residents of Turtle Rock enjoy 24-hour live guarded gate security along with beautifully maintained grounds. All residents yards are supported by reclaimed irrigation. Community amenities include a community pool, tennis courts converted to pickleball courts, basketball court, and natural gas. The location is simply outstanding. Directly across the street, you'll enjoy immediate access to the Legacy Bike Trail, one of Sarasota's premier recreational destinations. Costco, the YMCA, outstanding shopping, restaurants, medical facilities, and world-famous Siesta Key Beach are all just minutes away, making everyday living incredibly convenient. Come bring your vision as this could be the most incredible home you have lived in.

4708 Sweetmeadow Circle, Sarasota

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ Turtle Rock SubDv. ⋅ 34238 Zip Code

Located behind the gates of the meticulously maintained and highly sought-after community of Turtle Rock in Palmer Ranch, with its miles of scenic trails, beautiful vistas, and no CDD fees, this exceptional residence offers the ideal blend of privacy and Florida lifestyle. Set in the estate section on a generously sized lot, this impressive home features 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a dedicated home office, a spacious 3-car garage, and a large screened-in pool area designed for year-round enjoyment. From the moment you arrive, the great curb appeal and lush landscaping set the tone for what awaits inside. At the heart of the home, the open kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances is perfectly positioned for both everyday living and effortless entertaining. Soaring ceilings fill the home with natural light, while aquarium windows frame beautiful views of the large covered lanai and inviting pool. Well maintained and comfortable as it is, this home also presents a wonderful opportunity for a new owner to gradually update and tailor the interiors to their own taste, further enhancing its value and appeal. A brand new roof (June 2026) adds significant peace of mind. Residents of Turtle Rock enjoy a vibrant lifestyle with access to a heated community pool, a clubhouse, two tennis courts, a basketball court, all complemented by direct proximity to the Legacy Trail—perfect for biking, walking, and enjoying Florida’s outdoor living year-round. Ideally located just minutes from world-class dining, shopping, and entertainment, with Siesta Key Beach nearby, this home truly offers the best of Sarasota living in Palmer Ranch. Make your appointment today for a private showing. 3D tour and floorplan are available.

8315 Deerbrook Circle, Sarasota

5 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ Turtle Rock SubDv. ⋅ 34238 Zip Code

*** BACK ON THE MARKET - BUYER COULDN'T LIVE WITHOUT PARKING A TRUCK IN THE DRIVEWAY (HOA Rule) OVERNIGHT - SO THEIR LOSS IS YOUR GAIN *** LARGE 4 OR 5 BEDROOM HOUSE IN GATED COMMUNITY * IN GROUND SELF CLEANING POOL WITH SPA * 4th AND 5th BEDROOM AND 3rd BATH EASILY CONVERTED TO AN IN-LAW or TEENAGER SUITE * Beautifully situated home with a preserve view in the premier gate development of Turtle Rock. Walk in the leaded glass front doors to this beautiful home. This one has it all. Huge primary bedroom with pocketed sliders to pool. Walk through closet and a jetted garden bath with separate shower and encolsed toilet with a heated towel rack. The Formal living room also has pocketed sliders leading to the pool and hot tub. A nicely sized formal dining room and a breakfast bar and table area in the kitchen. You will love this open plan kitchen and family room with a gas range and electric fireplace with built in book shelves and cabinety. the second and third bedrooms are separated by their own bath. A 4th bedroom and 3rd bathroom (pool bath) are just off the short hallway to the 5th bedroom. This layout has tons of possibilities. It is easy to envision the large 5th bedroom and an entertainment area/pool table room/or play area. You could even add a door and separate the 4th and 5th bedrooms along with the 3rd bath making an in-law suite or a teenager's dream suite or for multi-generational living. Pocketed sliders lead from the 5th bedroom to the pool and from the family room to the pool. A great house for entertaining. The pool is self cleaning, lighted and attached to the heated and jetted hot tub. Turtle Rock is an upscale development in Palmer Ranch for the discerning homeowner. There is a community pool, clubhouse and tennis courts as well as many miles of paved walking ares throughout the security guarded development. Turtle Rock is located in the heart of Palmer Ranch. Just miles to Siesta Key, other beaches, restaurants, shopping, grocery stores and more. In the county but close to downtown and everything that Sarasota offers. Don't miss this opportunity to own this below market priced property and enjoy your piece of Florida sunshine.

4769 Sweetmeadow Circle, Sarasota

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ Turtle Rock SubDv. ⋅ 34238 Zip Code

BRAND NEW ROOF 7/8/2026. Welcome to this beautifully custom-built John Cannon home located in the sought-after gated community of Turtle Rock. This 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath pool home blends comfort, style, and functionality for everyday living. Offering over 2,900 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space. Inside you’ll find custom wood flooring, soaring cathedral ceilings, and an open-concept floor plan perfect for gathering with family and friends. The spacious first-floor primary suite provides convenience and privacy, while the generous secondary bedrooms offer plenty of room for family, guests, or home office space. Step outside to your private backyard retreat featuring a sparkling pool enclosed by a newer oversized pool cage—ideal for outdoor entertaining, play, and year-round Florida enjoyment. Additional highlights include a 3-car garage with abundant storage, a whole-house Culligan water system, and natural gas. Conveniently located near top-rated schools, shopping, dining, Siesta Key Beach, and everyday essentials including Costco Wholesale, this home offers the perfect combination of luxury, location, and family-friendly living.

4839 Sweetmeadow Circle, Sarasota

5 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ Turtle Rock SubDv. ⋅ 34238 Zip Code

Spacious 5 bedroom in sought after Turtle Rock Community. New kitchen and upgraded laundry room and bathrooms. New flooring throughout. New upstairs AC. Large eat-in kitchen with island and adjoining family room. Primary suite has separate sitting room. This home features a 2nd floor bonus room 30 x 30. Lake views and on a private cul-de-sac location. Great family neighborhood, with nature trails, lighted tennis courts, basketball court, clubhouse, community pool, playground and canoeing trails

5121 Glade Fern Court, Sarasota

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