The Allendes Choose Spacious Living in Barrington at South Fork in Riverview

With five people under one roof, as well as several cars and jet-skis, you would think the Allende family has a crowded house. But in their new Jensen multi-generational home, located at William Ryan Homes’ Barrington at South Fork community in Riverview, FL, everyone is living in spacious comfort with plenty of room for all the family’s grown-up toys.

Originally from upstate New York, Julio and Angie Allende have lived in Florida for 15 years. They bought their home in the Barrington at South Fork community in 2018, where they live with their two teenage children, as well as Angie’s mom.

Two Master Suites and Lots of Open-Living Space

The Allendes live in the Jensen, a single-story, open-concept floor plan by William Ryan Homes Tampa with four bedrooms, four bathrooms, study, designer master bath, and a three-car garage. There are two master suites, which provides Angie’s mom with lots of private space that includes an ensuite bathroom with a large walk-in shower. 

“This is the perfect set-up for Mom to have her own space,” said Angie, noting that her mom’s second master suite offers a lot more privacy than an extra bedroom would. 

The home’s open living concept includes an eat-in kitchen with ample counter area, pantry, and a large granite island that looks out to the spacious great room. No one in the Allende family is tripping over the others in the kitchen or the great room. In fact, it’s ideal for entertaining, which they often do with family and friends.

Affordable Oversized Home Sites

Barrington at South Fork by William Ryan Homes Tampa features many oversized home sites, most with conservation or pond views, ranging from high $200s to low $300s with floor plans from 2,181 to 3,270 square feet. 

Walking Distance to the Brand New South Fork Amenity Center

Barrington at South Fork is nestled within the resort-style, master planned South Fork community. Neighbors are within walking distance of the brand-new South Fork amenity center that includes a small clubhouse with full kitchen, zero-entry swimming pool, basketball court, and large playground. 

Dining and Shopping in the Area

Close by is the Circles waterfront restaurant, routinely voted the best fine dining, best steakhouse, best happy hour and best seafood in Tampa Bay. Also close are a couple of casual chain restaurants -- Texas Roadhouse and Applebee’s – as well as popular bay area sports bar Beef O’Brady’s.

Within easy reach is the Westfield Brandon Mall, which has more than 170 stores. Or a short-drive away is Tampa’s International Plaza & Bay Street Mall, one of the most distinctive shopping and dining destinations of Florida's West Coast featuring 200 specialty stores and 16 restaurants, plus Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Dillard's, and the Renaissance Tampa International Plaza Hotel.

The community also is in close proximity to MacDill Air Force Base.

A Location with Many Options for Fun

Barrington at South Fork is located near downtown Tampa and major attractions and is a short drive to one of the nation’s top beaches. Just ten miles to downtown Tampa, home of the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers professional sports teams; and to the Tampa Riverwalk, a beautiful waterfront, pedestrian-friendly environment. Also nearby is Lowry Park Zoo, voted the #1 Family Friendly Zoo in the U.S. by Parents Magazine; Busch Gardens, an animal theme park that features eight roller coasters and two water rides; and The Florida Aquarium, a large scale, 250,000-square-foot aquarium accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. St. Pete Beach – TripAdvisor’s No. 4 beach in the nation in its annual Top 25 Beaches 2019 – is only 40 miles away. 

A Bonus: Homes are Certified Green

All the Barrington at South Fork homes are constructed to National Green Building Standards (NGBS) – Gold Level Certification. An NGBS green-certified home is designed to enhance the living experience for homeowners in four major ways: Improved indoor environment and air quality; More efficient energy and water use; Added thermal, air and moisture barriers; and Increased natural resource conservation. 

William Ryan Homes Tampa is the top homebuilder of National Green Building Standard green-certified homes in the Tampa Bay area, having completed nearly 500 green homes since 2016; and is the only production builder in the State of Florida to achieve NGBS gold status.

Also, all homes come with Energy Star Certified appliances - saving you money and providing a quality home for you and your family.