The Forest Homes with Separate/Formal Dining Room Interior

The Forest Homes with Separate/Formal Dining Room Interior

Welcome to The Forest, a stunning residential development nestled in the heart of Fort Myers, Florida. This enchanting community is not just a place to live; it’s a lifestyle choice that embraces nature and luxury in equal measure. Surrounded by lush greenery and serene landscapes, The Forest offers a tranquil retreat while keeping you conveniently close to the vibrant city life of Fort Myers.

Each home in The Forest is designed with elegance and functionality in mind, featuring spacious interiors that cater to modern living. One of the standout features of these homes is the separate or formal dining room, a hallmark of sophisticated design. This dedicated space allows for memorable family gatherings, intimate dinners, or festive celebrations, all set against a backdrop of tasteful decor and natural light. Imagine hosting friends in a beautifully appointed dining room, where every meal becomes an occasion to cherish.

The Forest is not just about beautiful homes; it’s about community. Residents enjoy access to a wealth of amenities, including walking trails, recreational facilities, and social events that foster connections among neighbors. With its prime location in Lee County, you’re just a short drive away from Fort Myers’ stunning beaches, shopping centers, and dining hotspots.

Whether you’re looking for a peaceful retreat or an active lifestyle, The Forest in Fort Myers offers the perfect blend of both. Discover your dream home today and experience the charm and warmth of this exceptional community. Welcome home!

Newest The Forest Homes with Separate/Formal Dining Room Interior

$1,399,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 2026029967 MLS
THE FOREST COUNTRY CLUB! ABSOLUTELY STUNNING ESTATE HOME ON .43 ACRE WITH AMAZING, VAST, GOLF COURSE & WATER VIEWS. ELEGANT ENTRY OPENING UP TO THE FORMAL DINING & LIVING RM WITH SLIDING GLASS DOORS ACROSS THE BACK. HUGE FAMILY ROOM w/14' WOOD CEILINGS, IS PERFECT FOR ENTERTAINING W/FULL SERVING BAR & WINE COOLER. NEWER CUSTOM KITCHEN W/HIGH END CABINETS, APPLIANCES, & STONE COUNTERS. NEW WOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL LIVING AREAS (2023). HUGE MASTER SUITE WITH SLIDERS TO LANAI, OVERSIZED CLOSET. MASTER BATH HAS WHIRLPOOL SOAKER, HUGE SHOWER + His & Her Commode Closets. TWO GUEST BEDROOMS + OFFICE/DEN WITH CLOSET (4th Bedroom). GUEST BATH + POOL BATH. THE LANAI SPACE IS EXTRAORDINARILY OVERSIZED FOR ENTERTAINING. IS EQUIPPED W/OUTDOOR KITCHEN, POOL & SPA. THIS HOME IS TASTEFULLY FURNISHED by Interior Decorator (2023). All Hurricane Windows & Doors, Hurricane Shutters (2020), Newer (2) A/C Units, Screen Enclosure W/picture Window Screens (2016), Generator w/500 gal. tank (2020), Newer Pool Pump, Well Pump. New Roof & Skylights, Freshly Painted inside & outside (2023). Home has High Elevation, No Damage from Ian. The Forest C.C. Offers (2) Championship Golf Courses, Tennis & Pickleball, Bocce, 3 Dining Experience, Active Social Club. Memberships Available--But Optional. The Forest has manned 24hr Gated Security. Airport, FGCU, Shopping & Restaurants 5-10 min. Beaches & Sanibel Island-- 20min.

16918 Timberlakes Drive, Fort Myers
$1,650,000
5 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 2026029187 MLS
Experience timeless luxury in this exceptional estate on a 0.9-acre corner homesite overlooking the 15th tee box of a PGA Certified golf course in the prestigious gated community of The Forest Country Club. Offering nearly 6,000 square feet of living space, this impressive residence features grand architectural details, three primary suites, multiple living areas, and resort-style outdoor amenities designed for entertaining and everyday living. INTERIOR FEATURES • 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, plus den • Nearly 6,000 square feet of living space • 2-car garage with circular driveway • 0.9-acre corner lot with golf course views • Three primary suites • Soaring ceilings • Plantation shutters and skylights • Four ornate gas fireplaces • Grand living room with French doors and lanai access • Formal dining room • Family room with vaulted exposed beam ceilings and lanai access • Split-bedroom floor plan on the main level KITCHEN FEATURES • Eat-in kitchen • Stainless steel appliances • Granite countertops and backsplash • Center island • Breakfast bar • Built-in desk • Solid wood cabinetry PRIMARY SUITE • Spacious first-floor owner's retreat • Bay window and lanai access • Walk-in closet • Dual sink vanity • Jetted soaking tub • Walk-in shower • Makeup vanity • Private water closet ADDITIONAL LIVING SPACES • Two first-floor guest bedrooms • Shared ADA-accessible bathroom • Attached bonus room with lanai access and wheelchair ramp • Second-floor primary suite with private bath and sunroom • Two rooftop patios • Loft-style fifth bedroom with skylights and walk-in closet • Second-floor den overlooking the living room OUTDOOR FEATURES • Expansive screened lanai • Outdoor kitchen with built-in grill and bar seating • Oversized pool • Panoramic fairway views COMMUNITY FEATURES – THE FOREST COUNTRY CLUB • Gated, deed-restricted community • PGA Certified golf courses • Clubhouse and fitness center • Tennis, pickleball, and bocce courts • Active social events and activities LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS • Minutes to shopping, dining, beaches, and RSW Airport • Convenient access to major roadways This one-of-a-kind golf course estate offers an exceptional combination of luxury, space, and versatility in one of Southwest Florida's premier country club communities. Schedule your private showing today!

16676 Bobcat Drive, Fort Myers
$897,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 2026022987 MLS
Experience the perfect blend of privacy, space, and Southwest Florida lifestyle living in the prestigious gated community of The Forest Country Club. Situated on a nearly half-acre homesite with beautiful golf course views both in front of and behind the property, this spacious and beautifully maintained residence offers exceptional versatility as a primary residence, seasonal retreat, or investment opportunity. This incredible 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home features over 2,700 square feet under air with a thoughtfully designed floorplan ideal for both comfortable everyday living and entertaining. The home includes a den/bonus room, formal dining room, living room, family room, vaulted ceilings, and an oversized 3-car attached garage. Inside, you’ll find warm wood kitchen cabinetry, walk-in closets, abundant natural light, kitchen and laundry appliances. Ceiling fans throughout for year-round comfort. Seamless indoor-outdoor integration is a hallmark of this home’s design: elegant French doors lead outside from the master bedroom, while both a sliding door and an additional set of French doors open to the lanai from the family room. Outdoors, enjoy your own private oasis surrounded by mature tropical landscaping for enhanced privacy and tranquility. The expansive, screened-in lanai features two ceiling fans to capture the afternoon breeze, an outdoor shower, and a pristine pool complete with a built-in table—perfect for relaxing with refreshments while enjoying peaceful golf course views. The Forest Country Club offers optional membership opportunities, allowing residents the flexibility to enjoy golf, tennis, dining, and social amenities while still benefiting from the beauty and prestige of this established golf community without mandatory membership requirements. Perfectly positioned in one of Fort Myers’ most convenient locations, the home is just minutes from Gulf beaches, RSW International Airport, shopping, dining, entertainment, healthcare, boating, parks, and everyday conveniences. Property Highlights: Located within the gated community of The Forest Country Club Optional golf and club memberships available Nearly 1/2 acre private lot with golf course views from both front and rear 3 Bedrooms + Den | 2.5 Bathrooms Over 2,700 sq ft under air with vaulted ceilings Ceiling fans throughout the interior Private screened-in lanai with 2 ceiling fans, outdoor shower, and pool with a built-in table French doors off the master bedroom; sliding door and additional French doors off the family room Oversized 3-car attached garage Central location, minutes to beaches, shopping, dining, entertainment, and RSW Airport

16971 Timberlakes Drive, Fort Myers
$1,300,000
3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 226018367 MLS
This expansive single-story manor, boasting 3 bedrooms plus den and 3 1/2 baths just under 3,500 square feet of air-conditioned living space, represents a masterclass in custom craftsmanship. Perched on a high-elevation, half-acre lot on one of the most desirable streets in The Forest Country Club, the home offers what is widely considered the most coveted view in the entire community—a rare vantage point where long fairways and shimmering lakes converge into a single, breathtaking panorama. This custom estate combines the security of a "built-up" foundation with the effortless flow of one-floor living, ensuring every major room remains connected to the stunning natural landscape.The architectural grandeur is immediate upon entry, where soaring ceilings, beefy millwork, and tall solid wood doors frame a sophisticated interior adorned with designer lighting and custom built-in cabinetry at every turn. At the heart of the home, a true chef’s kitchen features professional propane gas cooking and premium solid wood cabinetry. The thoughtful floor plan ensures every bedroom serves as a full en-suite featuring elegant travertine flooring and abundant storage.The transition to outdoor living is seamless and spectacular, leading to a resort-style backyard designed for elite entertaining. A massive lanai, protected by hurricane roll-down shutters, houses an enormous summer kitchen and multiple entertaining zones that offer both sun-drenched and shaded retreats. The custom pool and overspilling hot tub are enclosed in a newer pool cage, complemented by two dedicated pool baths and extra outdoor storage.Beyond the private circular driveway and oversized 2.5-car garage, the property boasts incredible value and peace of mind. Located West of 41, the home has never flooded and features a newer roof. The Master HOA fee of only $3,100 per year is remarkably inclusive, covering two full-time guarded gates, high-speed internet, and cable. While membership is optional with no waitlist, the Forest Country Club lifestyle is unparalleled, offering two incredible 18-hole championship courses—The Bobcat and The Bear—along side a wonderful tennis and pickleball program, bocce ball, a fitness facility, and a vibrant tiki bar. With fine dining and a robust calendar of social events year-round, this community provides a rare opportunity to enjoy an elite lifestyle on your own terms.

16629 Panther Paw Court, Fort Myers
$850,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 226016149 MLS
FOREST GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB! STUNNING REMODELED  ($150,000+/-) "ESTATE" furnished 3 BEDROOM, DEN, 3 BATH, POOL-SPA "FAIRWAY" HOME WITH $1,000,000+ "SOUTHERN EXPOSURE" VIEWS over looking the 11th hole FAIRWAY of the Bobcat Course in The Forest Country Club. Large OPEN FLOOR PLAN with 20' soaring volume ceilings, leading into a beautiful EDGED GLASS FOYER and a LARGE FORMAL LIVING ROOM with a custom 20' stone "wood burning" fireplace for those intimate "FAMILY GATHERINGS" makes this home truly unique!  WOOD PLANK VINYL FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE LIVING ROOM AND ALL BEDROOMS, MARBLE FLOORS IN THE OTHER AREAS. "CHEFS" KITCHEN WITH CUSTOM BUILT "MAHOGANY CABINETS, HIGH END "KITCHEN AIDE" STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES (Sub-Zero Refrigerator), CORI-AN (low maintenance counter-tops), and family EAT-AT-BAR. This TURNKEY home blends golf, nature, and resort-style living at its finest. Enjoy coveted southern exposure and tranquil views of the 11th green from your private pool and spa patio, the ideal spot to unwind. Situated high and dry (NO FLOODING, 10.5' ELEVATION) with no flooding in the home, this elevated placement offers true peace of mind. With lots of glass windows , sliders and vaulted ceilings and "Southern Exposure" the home is LIGHT-BRIGHT-SUNNY, with all year round SUN. MASTER BEDROOM offers HIS & HERS separate dual walk-in closets and a RESORT SPA caliber bath, with STEAM SHOWER ROOM while two guest bedrooms and a beautifully REMODELED guest bath are privately set and adjacent to a peaceful atrium, for reading or just relaxing. Thoughtful landscape lighting enhances curb appeal day and night. Home is located on one of the developments biggest and PREMIER LOTS (ADJACENT LOT NEXT DOOR AVAILABLE SEPARATELY. Additional upgrades are 2 NEW A/C'S and POOL HEATER. FOREST COUNTRY CLUB is a "WORLD CLASS" Country Club, with very LOW HOA FEES, BUT OFFERS multiple OPTIONAL MEMBERSHIP LEVELS AVAILABLE TO RESIDENTS and it includes: TWO "CHAMPIONSHIP" GOLF COURSES (just finished $11,000,000 course upgrade) , TENNIS CENTER, PICKLEBALL COURTS, BOCCE COURTS WORLD-CLASS HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER AND A COMPLETELY REMODELED NEW CLUBHOUSE featuring both Fine Dining and Casual and many planned SOCIAL EVENTS. Located just minutes from beaches, shopping, dining, and RSW Airport, and secured by two 24-hour manned gates, this residence offers the ultimate combination of elegance, comfort, and peace of mind. OWNER OFFERING "OWNER FINANCE" OPTION (20% DOWN, 5%, 3 YEAR BALLOON). HOME COMES WITH A ONE YEAR "HOME WARRANTY" FOR TOTAL BUYER COMFORT. THIS IS A PREMIER GROUP "BEST COUNTRY CLUB" VALUE PROPERTY OPPORTUNITY.

16031 Forest Oaks Drive, Fort Myers
$460,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 226011745 MLS
Welcome to one of the sweetest homes in the highly sought-after Forest Country Club! This beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 3-bath residence offers a rare and flexible layout featuring two spacious primary suites, perfect for guests or multigenerational living. Lovingly cared for by the same owners for 27 years, this home reflects true pride of ownership with thoughtful updates throughout. Step inside and experience an exceptional sense of openness and airiness, where soaring volume ceilings and expansive sightlines create a truly uplifting living environment. The light-filled great room concept seamlessly connects the living, dining, kitchen, and foyer spaces—ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. A dramatic floor-to-ceiling granite fireplace anchors the space, while a series of large clerestory windows invite natural light to pour in from above. These elevated windows not only enhance privacy but also draw the eye upward, emphasizing the home’s lofty architectural design and creating a bright, open ambiance that evolves beautifully throughout the day. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, water filtration, and a cozy breakfast bar/nook, all flowing effortlessly into the main living areas. Recent updates include wide plank tile flooring, a new lanai cage, a 4-ton Carrier AC (15.2 SEER) with UV light fresh air system, and a 50-gallon water heater. The roof was replaced in 11/2017, the AC very recently--11/2025, patio cage--2023, garage door--last year. The home also has outdoor security lights that are sensor activated for evenings and night time. Outside, enjoy lush tropical landscaping, a long driveway, and a spacious 2-car garage. Set back from the street, the home offers wonderful curb appeal with a welcoming entry and gracious foyer. Located in The Forest, residents enjoy low HOA fees of just $3,100/year and the option to join a premier club featuring: Two 18-hole championship golf courses (The Bear & The Bobcat), Tennis and bocce programs, Restaurant and tiki bar, Putting green and driving range, Fitness center and pro shop, Bonus: Assumable flood insurance at $3,341/year! This light, bright, and airy home is truly a joy to show—and an even greater joy to call home.

6115 Deer Run, Fort Myers
$1,200,000
5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 225079147 MLS
1st time offering and a must see! Located in South Fort Myers, in The Forest. 5 bedrooms, 3 full and 1 half bath. The primary suite has 2 walk-in closets with built ins, primary bathroom has soaker tub and huge shower with multiple shower heads. Double french door entries on 2 bedrooms which also can be used as offices. Home was completely renovated in 2023. Full house generator installed 2024, wood burning fireplace, gourmet kitchen with 2 pantries, large wet bar with refrigerator. New solar heated pool (2023), outdoor kitchen with 2 refrigerators. An unobstructed golf course view and your own personal backyard putting green and 2 chipping areas. Sustained 2022 Hurricane Ian damage, NO DAMAGE FROM HURRICANES HELENE AND MILTON (2024). The Forest Country Club memberships are optional. The Forest has been voted "Best of Golf & Tennis" by Gulfshore Life for the past 6 years in a row (2019-2024). Sidewalks, Playground, 2 Attended Gate Entrances, 15 Minutes to RSW Airport.

16651 Bobcat Court, Fort Myers
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