Silverthorn features both single-family homes and maintained villa homes. There are 3 villa sections that feature maintenance-free living, with 2 bedroom duplex villas from 1,050 sq ft to 3 bedroom villas at 2,050 sq. ft. of living. Single-family homes start at 1,600 sq. ft. and go all the way up to 8,000 sq. ft. Just about every taste and budget are catered to in this community. The private gated enclave of Firethorn Point offers buyers executive-style homes with ½ acre homesites for the ultimate in country club living.

The golf course was opened in 1994 and has a 131 slope rating from the back tees due to rolling terrain, unpredictable Florida Gulf Coast winds, and 96 bunkers. The layout features a mix of wide-open, links-style holes and tight, tree-lined fairways and plays at over 6,800 yards from the back tees. Silverthorn provides a challenging test of golf for players of every skill level.