Now Building Lakefront Homes in Auburndale, Florida

Posted: February 18, 2026 | Categories: Communities | News | Communities>Bellaviva
By Highland Homes

Start the day drinking coffee while watching the sunrise over the lake

What if you could wake up each morning to the sun rising over your own private lake view, coffee in hand, watching the mist lift gently off the water?

This isn’t a fantasy! It’s everyday life at Bellaviva, a brand new community of lakefront homes in Auburndale, FL, situated in beautiful surroundings on the shores of Lake Mattie.

Lakefront Living at Bellaviva

Aerial of lakefront homes coming soon to Bellaviva in Auburndale, FL

Located off Cone Road and SR 559, Bellaviva offers a truly stunning setting on the shores of Lake Mattie with views of the lake and natural wetlands. Tucked away from main roads and far enough off SR 559 to muffle most noise, nature’s sights and sounds take center stage.

Large homesites, averaging nearly ¼-acre, provide a nice-sized yard space and space between neighbors. Nearly every home at Bellaviva sits adjacent to open space, ponds, or the lake, meaning no backyard neighbors, and the privacy and tranquility you’ve been seeking.

A limited number of exclusive lakefront homes offer the best address in the neighborhood, with true waterfront living and direct access to Lake Mattie. Lakefront homeowners can build private docks after closing, creating their own personal gateway to the lake.

Beautiful Homes in Stunning Surroundings

Homes at Bellaviva are thoughtfully designed to suit your lifestyle and needs. After selecting your ideal homesite, choose from homes offering 1,715 to 2,540 square feet of beautifully-designed living space with three to five bedrooms, 2 to 3.5 baths, and a two or three-car garage. Large windows and sliding glass doors blur the lines between interior comfort and outdoor beauty, and a covered lanai provides desirable outdoor living space to enjoy your nature views and lake breezes.

Open-concept layouts provide unbroken views of your beautiful surroundings, spacious owner’s suites are your sanctuary after a long day, and flexible-use rooms adapt to your changing needs. Flexible plan options allow you to build your home to suit your needs, with select plans offering in-law suites, optional bedroom configurations, and alternative layouts so you can design a home that is perfect for you.

When you build your dream home at Bellaviva, you’ll work alongside professional designers at the Highland Homes Personal Selection Studio to select features and finishes to personalize your dream home to your style and needs, with a wide variety of included options and luxurious upgrades available to choose from. We will be opening a brand-new Personal Selection Studio in Lakeland this March, and Bellaviva homebuyers will be some of the first to experience this start-of-the-art design center.

With pricing from the $340’s, living in this lakefront neighborhood is more attainable than you may think. The base price includes high-quality features and a standard (non-waterfront) homesite, with an added cost for lakefront and other premium homesites.

Ideal Location on the I-4 Corridor

Bellaviva sits in peaceful surroundings in the heart of Central Florida. Auburndale is known for its laid-back, Old Florida vibes, and is a popular place to call home thanks to its location on the I-4 corridor, providing convenience to big city amenities, employment opportunities, and theme park attractions.

Daily Conveniences and Big-City Amenities

Bellaviva is just 2.4 miles from I-4, providing an easy drive to Downtown Lakeland (16 miles), Downtown Orlando (40 miles), and Downtown Tampa (48 miles). Whether heading to work, enjoying a date night in the city, catching a concert, or spending a day at the theme park, you have access to it all before returning home to your peaceful lakeside sanctuary.

Living in Aurburndale, you are just a short drive from Central Florida’s premier attractions and entertainment destinations:

  • LEGOLAND Florida Resort - 15.5 miles
  • Walt Disney World Resort - 26 miles
  • Old Town Kissimmee - 28 miles
  • Universal Orlando Resort - 34 miles
  • Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Tampa - 40 miles

Everything you need for daily life is close to home, including the nearby Publix Super Market at Lake Juliana (1.5 miles) and dining options in the same plaza, with additional shopping and dining along Highway 92.

Parks and Recreation

Auburndale TECO Trail


Central Florida is known for its natural beauty, and Auburndale parks and recreation can be found nearby:

  • The Lake Juliana public boat ramp is just 0.4 miles away.
  • The south trailhead of the Auburndale TECO Trail, a paved multi-use trail, is less than 5 miles from home.
  • Lake Myrtle Sports Complex, a recreation complex with soccer, baseball, lacrosse fields, and access to the Auburndale Dog Park, is less than 5 miles away.
  • Auburndale’s Downtown City Park, 5 miles away in the heart of downtown, is complete with a playground, bandstand, butterfly garden, and historic depot, and hosts numerous community events.
  • Lake Ariana Park, also in downtown, features a new civic center, playground, sand volleyball court, and boat ramp.

Build Your Dream Home at Bellaviva

Lakefront homes in Auburndale are a rare commodity - Do not miss out on the exceptional opportunity to own a piece of lakefront paradise in Central Florida! Call or email our Auburndale New Home Specialists to schedule your VIP appointment and get the best selection of homesites when you build your lakefront dream home at Bellaviva!


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