Esplanade at Starkey Ranch, now closed, used to sit in the Whitfield Park section of the larger Starkey Ranch master-planned community in Odessa, Florida, and you'd find a big variety of homes there like townhomes, condos, and single-family houses with options for two bedrooms, three bedrooms, and even bigger places-some listings mentioned up to six beds and six baths, and many of the properties featured things such as open floor plans, tray ceilings, crown molding, large fenced yards, and even screened porches or private entrances for some. The community had a Craftsman and Ranch-style look, often showing off stone accents, wide porches, and heart-pine wood floors, though you'd notice upgraded touches like crown molding throughout, wood-look tile in main living areas, brand new carpets in the bedrooms, all-white cabinetry with crown molding, and some homes with tall 9'4" ceilings and 8-foot interior doors, which made the spaces feel big and open. People staying here could enjoy things like a custom heated saltwater pool, a fire pit, an outdoor lanai paved with travertine, and scenic backyard gardens, sometimes with mature trees shading the private spaces-some places even had French doors closing off offices or game rooms, along with spacious kitchens boasting quartz countertops, island seating, built-in ovens, and stainless appliances, while the main bedroom often sat on the first floor, making life a bit easier for folks who might not want to use stairs.
Folks who lived at Esplanade at Starkey Ranch used to have access to a bunch of community features including a swimming pool, a splash pad for visiting grandkids, a clubhouse, parks, 22 miles of paved trails for walking or biking, dog parks, event lawns, grilling spaces, and there were amenities such as gyms, parking, laundry in each unit, and even a dock for kayaking. The whole community was gated and maintained nice landscaping buffers, so it looked tidy and felt safe; there were preserved green spaces with ponds and cypress trees, plus the area sat in a non-flood zone, keeping insurance costs lower. Some home features included smart home upgrades, solar panels, energy-efficient windows with custom shades, Moen faucets, designer lighting, reclaimed-water irrigation, and all-new paint inside, which meant houses were modern and easy to care for, and some were even fully furnished for convenience.
The Esplanade at Starkey Ranch facility offered retirement living with various types of care, such as independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home services, and continuing care, and there were activity and recreation programs plus several outdoor areas for people to enjoy fresh air and sunshine. Property management and rental help was available, and the real estate office helped folks buy and sell homes, providing tools like affordability calculators, home buying guides, and even free classes on buying a home if someone needed extra help making sense of things; they ran as a franchise but kept a personal touch. Most homes had garages, often around 20x19 feet, and features like Smart Home systems, comfort-height toilets, custom rain gutters, underground utilities, large walk-in pantries, and modern GE appliance suites in the kitchen, sometimes including gourmet setups with butler's pantries and designer tile backsplashes.
There were several development phases and neighborhoods within Starkey Ranch labeled on listings, such as Whitfield Preserve or Village 1, and while each property had its own set of features, most offered easy access to community amenities and a choice of outdoor living spaces. While the facility is now permanently closed, Esplanade at Starkey Ranch was known for combining comfortable residential living with a wide range of services and amenities for seniors, making daily life easier while still offering privacy and independence when it was needed.
