Briar Patch - New Port Richey, FL

Briar Patch is a 55+ community in New Port Richey, Florida, a growing city on the Gulf Coast about an hour from Tampa. Attached villa homes are available on a resale basis, in several floor plans with two or three bedrooms. There is a clubhouse, pool, and several other amenities in this quiet and active community not far from the water.

Active adult homebuyers looking at homes for sale in New Port Richey, FL will not want to miss the Briar Patch neighborhood. 

Briar Patch Amenities 

Residents at Briar Patch enjoy many amenities, including a clubhouse and a fitness center. Outside, there is a pool with an expansive outdoor patio that provides seating and covered areas for shade. Wide sidewalks allow for easy walks, bike rides, and jogs through the neighborhood. 

Briar Patch Homes & Real Estate

The attached villas at Briar Patch were constructed between 1986 and 1993. There are 198 homes in total. These homes range between 940 and 1,359 square feet and have two or three bedrooms, one or two bathrooms. An attached one-car garage is included, and each home has a driveway for additional parking. All homes include an open floor plan and vaulted ceilings, and most of them feature a secluded master suite. The downstairs bedroom also allows for easy access to a lanai. 

Updates in many homes at Briar Patch include stainless steel appliances, laminate or ceramic flooring, and granite counters. The homes also offer re’s a living and dining room combination with sliding glass doors that lead to a screened lanai. Features in many kitchens include a breakfast nook and extra cabinet space.

The master suite is upstairs, and some homes include a spa bathroom with dual sinks. There’s also an additional room that can be used as an office or a den. 

Briar Patch Lifestyle

Members of the community enjoy a low-maintenance lifestyle thanks to a homeowners’ association that maintains common areas and recreational facilities. Landscaping is also included, as well as irrigation, trash, exterior painting, roofing, and grounds maintenance. With more free time, homeowners at Briar Patch can enjoy spending time with family or pursuing new hobbies.

Surrounding Area 

Briar Patch is located in New Port Richey, close to major roads, shopping, and restaurants. This location puts residents are in easy reach of daily needs and fun opportunities. 

Residents of Briar Patch are also close to any daily conveniences they may need, including grocery stores such as Publix and Winn Dixie. There are multiple Walmarts, Targets, and other major retailers in the area, and pharmacy needs can be met at Walgreens or CVS. 

Briar Patch is also close to multiple health care providers, including Morton Plant North Bay Hospital and Medical Center of Trinity.  

When homeowners are looking for entertainment or dining options in the area they can head downtown, where there are a number of restaurants, bakeries, coffee shops, bars, and locally-owned shops. The Richey Suncoast Theater is also there, as well as other attractions such as Cotee River Brewery and the historic St. George Greek Orthodox Church. 

Those who want to get outside can find plenty of options to explore in the area, which has plenty of nature preserves and popular spots for fishing and boating. There are multiple green spaces and parks to choose from, including James E. Grey Preserve, Sims Park, Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park, and Anclote Key Preserve State Park. Golf is a year-round activity in New Port Richey, and Briar Patch residents have opportunities to play at nearby courses such as Seven Springs Golf and Country Club, Summertree Golf Club, and River Ridge Golf Club. 

Residents who want to visit metropolitan areas are in luck. Briar Patch is about half an hour from Clearwater and its famous beaches. The community is also less than an hour to Tampa and St. Petersburg, providing easy access to everything those cities have to offer. For longer trips, Tampa-St. Pete International Airport is 45 minutes away from the community.