Saddlestone at Star Farms
A resort-style village inside Lakewood Ranch's Star Farms master plan.
Overview
Saddlestone is one of the newer villages inside Star Farms at Lakewood Ranch. It's a large, amenity-forward D.R. Horton community set on the western edge of Lakewood Ranch in Manatee County. Saddlestone focuses on single-family homes with access to the Star Farms Resort Club.
Lifestyle
Residents enjoy the Star Farms Resort Club: resort and lap pools, poolside cabanas, splash pad, restaurant and bar, fitness center, pickleball, tennis, sports courts, dog parks, and miles of trails. Community events run year-round.
Housing options
Newly built single-family homes with modern open floor plans, typically from the mid $400s to the $700s. Multiple floor plans and elevations across the Saddlestone streetscape.
Pros
- Big resort-style amenity campus already open
- Newer construction with builder warranties
- Lakewood Ranch address at an accessible price point
- Quick I-75 access to Sarasota and beaches
Considerations
- CDD fees on top of HOA
- Community is still actively building out
- Public schools here are part of the School District of Manatee County, which earned a B for 2025-26. In 2025, 12 of 17 east Manatee schools earned A grades. School zoning changes, so verify the assigned schools for any address with the district before you buy.
Lifestyle fit
Buyers who want Lakewood Ranch amenities and new construction without a luxury price tag.
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