About Bel-Lago
Bel-Lago, which translates to “beautiful lake,” is the perfect name for this luxurious property. The community is comprised of four distinct hamlets of 30 homes, each clustered on 150 acres surrounding a crystal-clear lake. Each hamlet offers 12 lakefront properties with panoramic water views. For equestrians at heart, Bel-Lago features multi-acre farmsteads with private pastures. This unique land plan ensures that the home sites offer great privacy with pasture or lake separation.
The creator of Bel-Lago, Peter Rosbeck, first arrived in Ocala to build a thoroughbred horse farm but discovered this property, known for generations as Blue Bird Farm. The Rosbeck family has been building neighborhoods and custom homes for decades in Cape Cod, Nantucket, and Martha’s Vineyard. Peter’s two sons currently operate the highly sought-after Rosbeck Builders. When Peter discovered Bel-Lago, he recognized an opportunity to provide innovative land-planning techniques for this unique property while still preserving the beautiful farmland and majestic live oak trees.
The pristine 600 acres of Bel-Lago are surrounded and protected by over 8,000 acres of conservation land. Much of the property has now been protected forever as “equine open space” pastures, which provide a most appropriate component to what has brought many people to this special part of Florida.
The unified theme of Bel-Lago is one of the community’s most valuable amenities. In Tuscany, farmhouses have sheltered families for generations, with precious memories in every stone. The use of old-world tones and textures is evident everywhere—from the stone walls to the subtle street lighting.
All residences at Bel-Lago are designed and constructed with an emphasis on “green” practices. Our construction uses natural resources more efficiently, creating structures that promote healthier living environments and homes that are more ecologically friendly. This allows homeowners to invest in their well-being. These measures are achieved through a variety of innovative components, specifically employed to create a synergistic system that not only performs more efficiently but also provides a more comfortable living experience.
The Bel-Lago community embodies many unique features designed to maximize your security and privacy. As you enter the stone archway of the gatehouse, a friendly face greets residents and visitors. This attendant will answer your questions, handle your mail, and ensure that you and your family are safe. Our roads are designed to minimize residential traffic, limiting vehicles passing by your home except for those of your closest neighbors.
At Bel-Lago, you truly have your choice when it comes to beautiful scenery. The horse-oriented pastures are dedicated to recreational equine activity, and the private stables are designed to blend with the homes. Just envision riding your horse beneath the stunning, majestic oak trees of Bel-Lago. Every farmstead provides direct access to miles of our internal trail system, with more than seven miles of manicured and fenced trails.
Acquiring a new home at Bel-Lago is easy. With numerous home plans available for viewing, purchasing your dream home will be a pleasant experience. As you turn into the entrance, you’ll instantly get a flavor of Bel-Lago’s distinctive architecture.
Bel-Lago is conveniently located along one of the fastest-growing corridors in the United States. Right across the street is a refurbished 18-hole golf course, and a short ride takes you to the crystal-clear springs and blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
Come experience Bel-Lago for yourself. One visit is all it takes. Call 352-854-6040.
