How Big is Verandah in Ft. Myers?

As a new home sales consultant for Kolter Homes at Verandah in Ft. Myers, a frequently asked question is  "How big is Verandah?

The answer is 1,456 acres of master planned community along a 1.75 mile stretch of the Orange River. Nearly 70 percent of the community will be open space, with 480 acres of common area, golf courses and parks, 416 acres of wetland preserve and lakes, 84 acres of upland preserves and a buffer along the river to maintain the unique character of the riverfront. Upon completion Verandah will have approximately 1,700 residences.