Arden, western Palm Beach County
Type: Arden will offer more than 20 floor plans from four home builders. The community will also feature a working farm as a component of the community.
Price range: From the mid-$300,000s
The farm is not the only thing growing at Arden — so is the impressive selection of homes and the opportunities for outdoor family fun. The agrihood on Southern Boulevard in western Palm Beach County recently opened five new model homes and completed its first phase of amenities — just in time for the summer break.
Arden’s collection of homebuilders includes Ryan Homes, Lennar, Kennedy Homes and Kenco Communities. Between the four builders, there are more than 20 innovative floor plans to choose from that span the spectrum of size, style and design. Ryan, Lennar and Kennedy are established with a total of eight models now open at Arden, and Kenco plans to have its models complete and ready to tour in early August.
The amenities now complete at Arden include basketball, pickleball and four illuminated Har-Tru tennis courts; playing fields; picnic areas; multiple playgrounds; and the expansive event lawn that will be regularly programmed by the community’s full-time lifestyle director.
Developed to promote healthy living, community engagement and a connection to the great outdoors, Arden will eventually include 2,000 homes — the majority of which will back up to a community open space, including parks, play fields, greenways, nature trails or lakes. The scenic property features 20 miles of expertly mapped walking and biking trails; a central lake for fishing, kayaking or canoeing; parks; play fields; a recreation center; and a 5-acre farm.
Arden is the only master-planned community in South Florida — and among the first in the state — to feature a farm as a central component of community life. The 5-acre parcel will produce fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers under the guidance of two skilled farm directors. It will also feature an event barn where residents can gather for seasonal themed classes, harvest experiences, and more. Construction now underway, the farm and barn are expected to open in this fall.
The heart of recreational activity at Arden will be the gracious two-story clubhouse, complete with a resort-style pool that flows over two levels. Opening later this year, the peaceful upper pool and spa are surrounded by private cabanas for those who want some quiet time, while the lower pool offers water play areas perfectly suited for families. There will also be plenty of separate indoor and outdoor gathering spaces for all ages to enjoy. The upper TO VISIT
Address: 660 Arden Lake Way, Wellington, FL 33470
Prices: From the mid-$300,000s Website: ArdenFL.com level of the clubhouse will have an inviting Wi-Fi café serving coffees, lattes, juice and grab-and-go food items, including frozen treats; meeting and event rooms; and an outdoor covered patio with a fireplace. The lower level will include a large fitness room and a private exercise studio with Wellbeats virtual trainers on demand.
Freehold Communities is the visionary development team behind Arden and is currently developing more than 10,000 residential lots in Texas, Tennessee, North Carolina, California and Florida.
Homes are priced from the mid-$300,000s to more than $900,000. Model home tours are available daily. The community is at 660 Arden Lake Way, Wellington, FL 33470, just west of the new Palm Beach State College campus and Publix shopping center on Southern Boulevard. For more information or to sign up for the Founders’ Club,