New Age Community/Development: Babcock Ranch
Babcock Ranch aspires to be America’s greenest city and an inspiration to the nation. Located about 15 miles northeast of Fort Myers and an impressive 17,000 acres in size, the community is being built for sustainability from the ground up. With more than 340,000 solar panels already in place (yes, you read that number right), Babcock Ranch will be the first sizable municipality in the US (the town plans to eventually grow to 50,000 residents – the first of whom have already moved in) powered exclusively by solar energy. Residents will live in energy efficient homes and have access to self-driving electric shuttles to get around. Also, the community is adjacent to the 73,000-acre Babcock Land Preserve. This alone represents an unparalleled amenity.
The community will consist of single family homes, constructed by the most celebrated builders in the region (including Lennar and Pulte, among others). Model homes are currently available for viewing and the first families have already moved in.
Babcock Ranch is much more than the standard Florida community, as it will include schools, a commercial hub which already has 3 functioning eateries. The plans in the near term include hair salons, dry cleaners, dentist, optical shop, electronics store, and many others.
“Downtown Babcock” also known as Founders Square is the heart and soul of the community. It is the perfect place to relax, enjoy a live concert, take a moonlight hike, shoot a few hoops, take a seminar, enjoy a movie, as well as many other options.
In April the new health and wellness facility in Founders Square will open its doors. The center will include state-of-the-art exercise equipment, workout classes, basketball/pickleball courts, and a lap pool. Classes in Pilates and hypnotherapy will be offered, as well as message therapy. Additionally, educational classes with a focus on wellness and nutrition will be available. For the little ones there will be a “kids camp” for grades K-5. Also, for the children there will be numerous playgrounds. There’s even a dog park.
If all this is not enough there is fishing in Lake Babcock, as well as kayaking and canoeing. Alternately, one can opt for a stroll on the boardwalk, hike (or bike) the numerous nature trails.
Babcock Ranch offers cutting edge of technology to its residents who will enjoy one of the fastest residential internet speeds in the US – up to one gigabit per second. In addition, voice services and Centurylink’s PrismTV interactive television service will be available to each home.
With multiple home designs to choose from, prices start at a very reasonable $194,000 and just over 1,400 square feet and range upward to about $900,000 with approximately 4,000 square feet. All homes have a minimum of 2 bedrooms and 2 baths.
For more information please call 239-839-3532 or email rduncanrealestate@gmail.com