The Rookery Pointe Community in Estero
The Rookery Pointe Community in Estero is a gated-residential development that can be accessed by either Estero Parkway or Three Oaks Parkway. This peaceful enclave is
geographically positioned between the larger Southwest Florida metropolitan areas of Naples and Fort Myers.
Encompassing some 111 acres graced with lakes and woodland preserves, the Rookery Pointe community in Estero features a small composite of neighborhoods architecturally nuanced by one and two-story single-family homes as well as two-story town homes.
The houses of Rookery Pointe were constructed by the nationally esteemed building firms of Arthur Rutenberg and Colonial Homes. When developed in 2004, it deservedly secured distinction as Southwest Florida’s “Best New Community,” and continues to remain one of the more exceptional environments in the area. Beyond the solid integrity and quality of residences, the variety of floor plans and price points enable buyers to more effectively identify a style that properly aligns with their lifestyle or budgetary requirements. And regardless of the home style selected, residents here enjoy exclusive access to an appealing range of social and recreational amenities.
Appealing Amenities
The centerpiece of amenities among the Rookery Pointe community in Estero is a 4,500 square-foot clubhouse complemented with gathering space for social affairs as well as a
kitchen. The clubhouse also contains a spacious modern fitness center that has all the requisite treadmills, free weights and other equipment desired by those striving to maintain peak physical condition. Just beyond the clubhouse, there’s a large community swimming pool as well as an array of other infrastructure ideal for those who enjoy staying active.
Features include a basketball court, children’s playground, in-line skating rink and two Har-Tru tennis courts which are lit for play after the sun has set. The range of amenities and activities make the Rookery Pointe community in Estero especially appealing to people of all walks-of-life, from young families and single-working professionals to retirees who’ve all come to enjoy the peacefulness, friendliness and sense-of-connectivity that resonates among the neighborhoods here.
An on-site manager helps coordinate the busy schedule of activities that take place here throughout the year. And while the range of things-to-do help enrich the quality of life that awaits here. Beyond all this, there are yet other advantages waiting to be found, all stemming from the stellar location of the Rookery Point community in Estero.
Close to Everything!
In that Rookery Pointe is conveniently close to the region’s primary travel corridors of Highway 41 and Interstate 75, as well as Southwest Florida International Airport, residents can more readily access all points north, south and beyond. However, it just so turns out that so many of the places most desire to go can be found only minutes away from the Rookery Pointe community in Estero.
Coconut Point Mall is among shopping destinations near Rookery Pointe
For example, several of Southwest Florida’s most dynamic destinations for shopping & dining are less than ten minutes from the community. From Gulf Coast Town Center and Coconut Point Mall to Miromar Outlets, Rookery Point residents have literally hundreds of options in fine dining, fashionable boutiques and leading big box stores only minutes from their homes. These same destinations feature cinematic entertainment, live entertainment and routinely serve as host to a variety of fun, community events in carnivals to arts & craft shows and more.
More entertainment can be found at venues like Germain Arena in Estero. Located less than five minutes from Rookery Pointe, Germain not only hosts hockey games with the Florida Everblades, but also arena football with the national championship winning team of the Florida Tarpons. The ice skate rinks here also routinely serve area youth striving to maintain or hone their skills. In addition to all this action, Germain Arena hosts concerts with legendary recording artists as well as a busy calendar of cultural attractions that can include anything from rodeo bull riding and monster truck shows to circus acts, sports exhibitions and array of kid-friendly festivities.
More sports can also be found at nearby Alico Arena on the campus of Florida Gulf Coast University. From basketball, volley ball, soccer and wrestling, to swimming & diving, track and other sports, FGCU has become a dominating force of athleticism in the Atlantic Sun Conference while nurturing the talents of an expanding mix of All American honorees. Alico Arena has become nationally recognized as “Dunk City” after the FGCU Eagles made NCAA history by becoming the first 15th seed team to advance to The Sweet 16 during championship basketball playoffs several years ago. Then again, fans of baseball will also enjoy Rookery Pointe closeness to venues like Hammond Stadium and JetBlue Stadium in Fort Myers. Located only some 15 minutes from the community, these venues respectively serve as the official homes-away-from-homes for the Minnesota Twins and Boston Red Sox. In addition to hosting spring training games with these professional baseball teams, the stadiums host seasonal action with regional favorites like the Florida Miracle.
With its per capita composite of public and private holes, Southwest Florida is celebrated as “The Golf Capital of the World.”
Of course, no sport enjoys greater significance in Southwest Florida than that by the four-letter-word -GOLF. With its per capita composite of public and private holes, Southwest Florida has been heralded as “The Golf Capital of the World.” Estero is at the epicenter of all this activity, and residents of Rookery Pointe are only minutes from some of the finest fairways you will ever find. Nearby golf courses include that at Stoneybrook (among the longest of courses in the region and ranked among the nation’s best for beginners), Wildcat Run (the Arnold Palmer-designed course recognized by him as one of the best in the southeastern US) and Old Corkscrew (the region’s only stand-alone Jack Nicklaus Signature course). There are, however, numerous other options. For those who love golf, life in Southwest Florida is as wonderful as scoring a hole-in-one and fore-tunately, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to experience that for yourself.
Beautiful beaches are only short drive from Rookery Pointe
As for other outdoor activities, Southwest Florida is also home to a few of the world’s most beautiful beaches. The Rookery Pointe community in Estero is only a short drive away from some of the most alluring shorelines along the Gulf of Mexico. Should one wish to collect treasures along the shell-strewn shores of Sanibel Island, shuffle toes among the glamorous tides of Barefoot Beach, or enjoy an intimate sunset at Lover’s Key, these and other incredible enclaves are appreciably close.
Rookery Point is also just moments away from another liquid luxury in the form of river adventures. The community is positioned conveniently close to the Estero River. This narrow waterway winds west from Estero before spilling into the estuary waters of Estero Bay. The Bay was the first outstanding body of water to be designated as a protected Aquatic Preserve of Florida. The designation sets environmental guidelines integral to preserving the integrity and quality of this vital habitat. During boat trips along the river, one may encounter manatee, dolphin and amazing array of avian species that flock here. The mangroves and back waters are also a great place to go fishing, but the route also provides direct access to greater excursions within the Gulf. For those that enjoy fishing and boating, life in Southwest Florida never disappoints.
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The Rookery Pointe Community in Estero offers great possibilities for those seeking a great home here in the paradise of Southwest Florida. As a non-golf community, the HOA fees here tend to be significantly less than some neighborhoods. The array of home styles and floor plans also help ensure buyers have more affordable options than some other communities accommodate. The available amenities and great location, which includes convenient proximity to parks, schools, churches and healthcare services adds to the advantages that await here. Should you have any questions about Rookery Pointe, or desire to take a tour, please do not hesitate to contact our team. As the leading real estate specialists in Southwest Florida, the team at Domain Realty Group solely focuses on serving home buyers and home sellers right here in the haven we call “Home.” We look forward to responding to your needs involving the Rookery Pointe community in Estero, or any other outstanding neighborhood in Southwest Florida. Should you have inquiries, simply submit the contact form below.