The Landings and Bay Colony

The Landings, Lake Estates and Bay Colony are three of our most wonderful north east Fort Lauderdale subdivisions with the exclusive, gated Bay Colony community at the north end of the neighborhood. All of the approximately 364 lots in The Landings and Lake Estates have some touch of waterfront; most have at least 80′ or more. In the early to mid-1960’s developers; Burt Haft and Jack Gaines (Haft-Gaines) were the developers of this fabulous area; including the Landings, exclusive and private, gated Bay Colony and wildly popular Imperial Point on the west side of US 1.

On the east side of Bayview Drive are the larger deep water properties which enjoy no fixed bridges, wide canals and generous turning basins. These lots are typically 8,000 sq.ft. or larger with waterfront point lots generally over 200′ on water. The Intracoastal front point lots are magnificent with most offering well over 200′ on the water; usually with protected dockage up the side canal. The views of Lauderdale by the Sea homes on the opposite side are superb as are the soaring views north on the Intracoastal to the exclusive, gated Village of Sea Ranch Lakes homes and estates. The quality of Haft-Gaines homes resounds throughout these neighborhoods with most of their original homes standing. Most of these original homes have been updated, renovated and modified. Several of the original ranch type homes have been torn down and replaced by multi story mini mansions. These homes are bounded by Bayview Drive to the west, the Intracoastal Waterway to the east, NE 52nd Street to the south and NE 59th Street to the north. North of NE 59th Street is the exclusive, private and gated Bay Colony enclave.

Bounded by US 1 on the west side to Bayview Drive on the east side, from NE 55 Street north to NE 62 Street (Bayview Drive as it turns west) lies Lake Estates. This lovely community comprised mostly of waterfront homes offers lots that are approximately 8000 sq. ft.; typically with 80’ on the water if the lot is waterfront. This little neighborhood has 3 fixed bridges 2 of which have clearance of approximately 10.5′ depending on tide; one at NE 55 Street (Welcome Passage) and one at Bayview Drive (Landings Inlet) just north of Commercial Boulevard. The third fixed bridge is at the northern end of the community at NE 59 Street, clearance here is limited to approximately 5′ or a bit less at high tide. This limits the properties on the north side of NE 59th Street to small motorboats, kayaks, canoes and paddleboards.

This is a most lovely area of well-manicured properties generally $600,000+ on either side of Bayview Drive. The streets are tree lined with low traffic on the side streets which are all cul de sac or dead ends. For those with children, there are some very popular private schools close by; Pine Crest, Westminster Academy, Christ Church, St. Mark’s and Cardinal Gibbons to name a few. Only about 20 minutes to downtown Fort Lauderdale from here and a quick 10 minute bike ride to the beautiful beaches of Lauderdale by the Sea. Restaurants, boutiques, cafes and coffee shops are plentiful and only a short walk from home. Grocery shopping, malls and just about whatever you can think of is usually no more than 5-20 minutes away.

Bay Colony is one of only a very few of East Fort Lauderdale’s gated residential neighborhoods. This exclusive upscale neighborhood encompasses a bit more than 1/3 of a square mile and is home to only about 114 private residences at this time.

The fortunate residents enjoy this; the only deep water, gated, island community in eastern Broward County, and it is 1 of only 4 gated communities in Fort Lauderdale – the others being beautiful, private Sea Ranch Lakes on the east side of the Intracoastal Waterway in Lauderdale by the Sea, our newest built in the early 2020’s ~ The Enclave on the west side of our Coral Ridge Country Club Golf Course and Harbourage Isle also on the east side of the Intracoastal near Port Everglades off of the SE 17th Street Causeway. This lovely and secure neighborhood is accessible only via the guard gate at the west end of the community the balance of the area is surrounded by water. All of the homes in Bay Colony are on beautifully landscaped, private, tree lined streets and most offer deep water dockage (No Fixed Bridges) at a minimum of 100’ of water frontage per lot. Ocean Access is via Hillsboro Inlet to the north or Port Everglades to the south. These homes offer plenty of deep water for large yacht dockage.

Residents in Bay Colony enjoy their elite lifestyle with complete relaxation and ultimate privacy as there is an armed guard posted at the entrance and exit of this private community 24 hours a day 7 days a week.