Country Club East at Lakewood Ranch: Village Profile, Homes, Fees and Amenities

Where is Country Club East?

Country Club East is a gated village in the Manatee County part of Lakewood Ranch, Florida (Manatee and Sarasota counties), east of the original Country Club village and north of University Parkway. Its clubhouse, The Lodge, is at 16235 Players Drive, and homes use the 34202 ZIP code.

Because it lies north of University Parkway, the county line through Lakewood Ranch, homes are assessed by the Manatee County Property Appraiser and served by the School District of Manatee County. Lorraine Road and University Parkway are the main routes out of this part of Lakewood Ranch, and University Parkway leads west to Main Street, the University Town Center area and Interstate 75. For drive times to Sarasota, Tampa and the airports, see our guide to Lakewood Ranch’s location and commutes.

What is Country Club East?

Country Club East is Lakewood Ranch’s second golf village, opened in 2007 on about 1,200 acres around the Royal Lakes course. When Sarasota Magazine profiled the villages in 2009, it described Country Club East as a gated village with lakes and nature preserves, 18 holes of golf, homes starting in the high $200,000s and about 900 homes expected at build-out.

The village is a collection of smaller neighborhoods, often named after golf courses. Neighborhood names on the stewardship district’s fiscal 2026 schedule include Belleisle, Collingtree, Eaglescliffe, Haddington, Hawkstone, Highlands, Hillside, Longcliffe, Prestbury, Seacroft, Whittlebury and Windy Hill, plus the Clubside condominiums. Other names you will see on listings include Secret Harbor and Kendleshire.

Building continued for more than a decade. Stock Signature Homes, for example, sold 32 homes in Country Club East in 2018 at prices from about $834,000 to $1.2 million for 2,552 to 3,717 square foot plans, and announced in July 2020 that it had sold out. Today nearly all purchases are resales, with homes built from about 2010 to 2020.

What types of homes are in Country Club East?

Most homes are single-family pool homes of about 2,200 to 3,600 square feet, plus the Clubside condominiums. Lot widths on the stewardship district schedule run from 45 feet (Belleisle) to 90 and 100 feet (Eaglescliffe, Prestbury and Seacroft), which tells you a lot about home size: the wider the lot, the larger and pricier the home tends to be.

The table below lists Country Club East sales from Your Observer’s weekly “top residential real estate sales” reports for Lakewood Ranch. These lists feature the week’s higher-priced sales, so they skew toward larger homes.

Sale (week reported)	Price	Size	Beds, baths	Built
16405 Kendleshire Terrace (Feb 16 to 20, 2026)	$2,100,000	3,571 sq ft	3 bed, 4.5 bath, pool	2020
16622 Kendleshire Terrace (Apr 27 to May 1, 2026)	$1,825,000	3,094 sq ft	3 bed, 3 bath, pool	2017
16613 Berwick Terrace (June 8 to 12, 2026)	$1,550,000	2,842 sq ft	3 bed, 3 bath, pool	2017
16729 Collingtree Crossing (May 11 to 15, 2026)	$1,250,000	2,902 sq ft	3 bed, 3.5 bath, pool	2019
16608 Collingtree Crossing (Apr 27 to May 1, 2026)	$980,000	2,839 sq ft	3 bed, 3.5 bath, pool	2017
7036 Whittlebury Trail (May 11 to 15, 2026)	$949,000	2,231 sq ft	3 bed, 3 bath, pool	2019
14552 Whitemoss Terrace (Apr 13 to 17, 2026)	$865,000	2,709 sq ft	3 bed, 2.5 bath, pool	2011
Clubside condo, 7474 Divot Loop (Dec 1 to 5, 2025)	$795,000	2,332 sq ft	3 bed, 2 bath	2017
7143 Whittlebury Trail (May 11 to 15, 2026)	$700,000	2,236 sq ft	4 bed, 2 bath, pool	2020
15308 Helmsdale Place (June 8 to 12, 2026)	$685,000	2,028 sq ft	4 bed, 2.5 bath, pool	2010
15411 Leven Links Place (May 11 to 15, 2026)	$590,000	2,248 sq ft	3 bed, 2 bath, pool	2015

The spread is wide even for similar sizes: a 2,231 square foot Whittlebury home sold for $949,000 while a 2,248 square foot Leven Links home sold for $590,000. Lot, view, finishes and neighborhood all matter, so ask an agent for recent closed sales in the specific neighborhood. Our quarterly Lakewood Ranch housing market report gives the wider trend.

How does golf work in Country Club East?

The Royal Lakes course and The Lodge clubhouse belong to the private Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club, and membership is sold separately from the home. The club has been owned by Heritage Golf Group since March 2024.

Royal Lakes, designed by Rick Robbins, measures 7,339 yards from the back tees, according to the club. The Lodge is about 30,000 square feet in a rustic ranch style, with a casual restaurant and bar, a private dining room, a second pro shop, a putting course, a practice range, a golf academy and an outdoor patio. Members can also use the club’s other three courses (Cypress Links, King’s Dunes and The Legacy), its 44,000-square-foot main clubhouse on Legacy Boulevard, a 20,000-square-foot fitness center, two heated pools, 20 tennis courts and 20 pickleball courts. See the original Country Club village profile for more on the club.

The club sells golf, sports and social memberships but does not publish prices. If you are buying for golf, ask the club about initiation fees, dues and any waitlist before you sign. Our golf guide compares this club with villages where membership is bundled, like Lakewood National.

What does living in Country Club East cost each year?

Plan for property tax, a stewardship district assessment of about $1,200 to $4,400 a year, HOA dues, insurance and optional club dues. Country Club East is financed through the Lakewood Ranch Stewardship District rather than the older Lakewood Ranch CDDs, and its bond series date from 2014, 2020, 2021 and 2023.

The fiscal 2026 schedule sets a gross maintenance assessment of $693.87 for every home, plus a debt assessment that depends on the bond series, neighborhood and lot width:

Neighborhood and lot (bond series)	Gross debt assessment	Total with maintenance
Belleisle 45 ft (2020)	$472.25	About $1,166
Clubside condos (2023)	$807.19	About $1,501
Hillside (2023)	$1,758.76	About $2,453
Whittlebury 57 ft (2020)	$2,322.95	About $3,017
Collingtree 62 ft (2020)	$2,366.64	About $3,061
Haddington 76 ft (2020)	$2,470.26	About $3,164
Longcliffe 62 ft (2014)	$2,927.19	About $3,621
Seacroft 90 to 100 ft (2020)	$3,209.21	About $3,903
Eaglescliffe 90 ft (2014)	$3,732.67	About $4,427

The schedule’s “net” amounts are about 7% lower. Some neighborhoods appear under more than one bond series: Belleisle also has a 2021 bond line of $568.49 (45 ft) to $594.30 (57 ft), and Whittlebury, Collingtree, Hillside and Prestbury appear in two series each, so look up the exact parcel. Our guide to CDD fees in Lakewood Ranch shows how to read the tax bill.

HOA dues vary by neighborhood, and no village-wide schedule is published. Ask for the master and neighborhood association budgets, what they cover (gate staffing, lawn care, irrigation) and any special assessments. Property tax is set by Manatee County, and the Florida homestead exemption can lower it for full-time residents. For a full budget, see the true cost of owning a home in Lakewood Ranch.

Which schools serve Country Club East?

Country Club East is in the School District of Manatee County, and zoned schools depend on the exact address. Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary, which earned an A from the state for 2024-25, is at 6325 Lorraine Road. Boundaries shift as new schools open, including Rangeland High School in August 2027, so confirm the zoned schools for the specific home. Our Lakewood Ranch schools guide explains how.

Who is Country Club East best for?

Country Club East suits buyers who want a gated golf setting with homes built mostly in the 2010s, without the age of the original Country Club or the price of The Lake Club.

If you want…	Consider
A newer resale golf home with optional membership	Country Club East
Golf next door, with older homes closer to I-75	The original Country Club
A luxury custom home with a private clubhouse	The Lake Club
Golf bundled with the home	Lakewood National or Calusa Country Club

It is a weaker fit if you want brand-new construction, a 55+ community or the lowest annual fees. Compare every Lakewood Ranch village to see the alternatives.

What should I check before buying in Country Club East?

Check the bond series on the tax bill, every association budget, the club terms and the flood zone.

1. Tax bill. Pull the latest Manatee County bill and confirm the stewardship district debt and maintenance lines for the parcel; they vary from about $1,200 to $4,400.
2. Association documents. Get the master and neighborhood HOA budgets, rules, reserves and any planned special assessments. For Clubside condos, also get the condominium budget and reserve study.
3. Club membership. If golf matters, confirm availability and cost with the club directly.
4. Inspection. Many homes are 6 to 16 years old; check roof, AC and pool equipment ages and get a wind mitigation report.
5. Flood zone. Lakefront and golf course homes should get an elevation certificate. See our hurricanes, flooding and insurance guide.

Buying resale is a different process from buying from a builder; see new construction vs resale. When you are ready, the real estate hub explains how to choose an agent who knows the golf villages.