At Home in Paradise - Welcome to Barefoot Beach, Naples
Posted On 2006-08-06 , 2:09 PM
“In Nature’s infinite book of secrecy / A little I can read.”
-William Shakespeare
Timeless. Unspoiled. The 342 acre Barefoot Beach County Preserve – which borders the opulent  Barefoot Beach gated development – would look largely unchanged from the time in the early 1500's when Ponce de Leon and his band of conquistadores sailed along the Gulf in Southwest Florida searching for the fabled land of “Bimini,” which legend described as a place of countless treasure and endless youth. Sadly, this famous explorer never reached his destination. Treasure does exist today in the Lely Barefoot Beach development of luxury homes, however, in the form of a stretch of beach named in 2006 as one of the top 10 beaches in America. After assessing over 650 beaches, Stephen Leatherman of Florida International University’s Laboratory for Coastal Research placed Barefoot Beach in the “top 10,” recognizing a balance of natural qualities and the amenities available for beach lovers. The beach area is approximately 1 ½ miles long, spanning a stretch between Wiggins Pass and Bonita Beach.
There is simply no better place to “get away from it all” in the Naples area while living in luxury, than to live in the magnificent Barefoot Beach waterfront development. Located in the extreme northwest section of Collier County, this unique community actually uses a Bonita Springs (Lee County) mailing address. The Barefoot Beach development contains approximately 700 homes and is comprised of several distinctively different neighborhoods along the beaches of the Gulf of Mexico, the pristine Preserve, and Little Hickory Bay. From stately 4 story beachfront single family estate homes, to beachfront luxury condominiums and townhomes, to palatial single family bay front estates with private boat slips, Barefoot Beach provides an array of luxury lifestyle choices in a setting of unmatched natural beauty.
The highly exclusive “Beach Gardens” neighborhood in Barefoot beach consists of 11 “horseshoe” shaped enclaves of frequently colossal newer beachfront single family homes. Each section of beach gardens has its own private Gulf-front pool - exclusively for the owners of the elegant,  grandiose luxury homes placed around the “garden.” These awe-inspiring residences can range in size to approximately 7,000 square feet in living area or more, and currently prices in this specific neighborhood range from over $2,500,000 to more than $7,700,000. More beachfront single family homes are located in The Cottages neighborhood, located toward the south of the development near where the entrance to the County Preserve is located. Built between 1990 and 2002, these casually elegant homes are all 3 stories high and furnish inspiring views of the Gulf of Mexico, from Naples to Sanibel Island. The current inventory of homes for resale in The Cottages is limited, and are priced from approximately $3,600,000. Gracious single family luxury estate homes along Little Hickory Bay are located in the separately gated neighborhoods of Bayfront Gardens and Southport on the Bay. All of the homes in Bayfront Gardens are on navigable waterways, and prices currently range from approximately $2,900,000 to $3,500,000. The boating community of Southport on the Bay consists of over 100 single family homes, each of which offer sweeping views of Little Hickory Bay or the preserve. Prices range from approximately $1,500,000 to $4,000,000 or more.
For those who do not desire a single family home, live worry and maintenance free in the deluxe beachfront condominiums or townhomes available in Barefoot Beach. The Barefoot Beach Club  consists of a series of 12 mid-rise (7 story) condominiums , on a 31 acre site within the Barefoot Beach development. Developed by the EcoGroup and built between 1991-1994, the Barefoot Beach Club has 8 direct Gulf-front and 4 Bay side buildings. These charming condos range in size from approximately 1,604 to 2,408 square feet in living area. Architecturally, these mid-rises invoke images of South Beach in Miami with their art-deco motif. Residents of the Barefoot Beach Club enjoy amenities which include two heated pools , spas, a fitness room and a Clubhouse. Prices currently range from $930,000 to $2,000,000. Large beachfront townhomes are also available in the development. The Villas at Barefoot Beach are 50 in number, and are “attached” in buildings 3 stories high. The villas range in size from just over 1,700 square feet to 2,800 square feet of living area, and the townhomes share 2 pools for use by the owners. Prices range currently from about $1,000,000 to $1,800,000 or more.
All of the owners in the different neighborhoods in Barefoot Beach enjoy not only deeded beach access, but can use the meandering bike and jog trails that border the low dunes. Equity  membership in the private Miramar Beach Club, located in the development, is also available. Miramar Beach Club is located on over 3 acres of Gulf-front property, and offers amenities which include a restaurant for formal and casual dining, heated pool, 2 tennis courts, and more. Boating opportunities abound in Barefoot Beach, and dockage is available through private ownership. The navigable waters of Little Hickory Bay enable direct Gulf access, and there are no bridges on the way.
To learn more about luxury waterfront real estate in Naples, please call us now at (800) 974-6352. We consult with luxury home buyers of informed taste to locate exceptional properties. Let us help you create an ideal lifestyle here in paradise.
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