Other Nearby Communities

After taking a good look at The Villages you may decide that it’s not for you. That’s o.k., The Villages isn’t for everyone. But if the Central Florida area is where you want to retire there are several communities near The Villages that you might want to consider:

terravista

Located less than an hour from The Villages, a community with a similar name … The Villages of Terra Vista & Citrus Hills … is a Florida Retirement Community with single family homes and maintenance free villas that have been built with today’s demanding baby-boomer in mind. But what makes the promise of Florida Retirement in The Villages of Terra Vista & Citrus Hills truly come together for today’s new breed of active adult retiree is its extraordinary collection of world-class community country club amenities and extensive social activities.

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Combining Southern hospitality with small town charm… Pringle’s flagship Florida retirement community was developed with a special vision in mind – to create a unique place where people can live in a central Florida waterfront home with classic Florida architecture near one of the most impressive small towns in the country. Most custom home sites are waterfront or water view, and available to suit a wide variety of home designs. The nearby town of Mount Dora is nationally known for its charming waterfront ambience and gracious lifestyle including dozens of specialty retailers, year-round festivals and events, and historic architecture.

This premier community is planned for 950 single-family homes in four phases. Uniquely, it has been designed to provide waterfront access or water views to over 75% of the residents. The Lakes of Mount Dora is fully gated, and features Florida ecologically friendly landscaping- another Pringle exclusive.

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Arlington Ridge offers two collections of home designs and eleven stunning floor plans. Many of the homesites are on the golf course, providing breathtaking views! A gated community, Arlington Ridge offers an active, low maintenance lifestyle nestled in Leesburg, Florida – a quaint suburban town that is convenient to Orlando and other Central Florida cities. The community is rich in amenities and includes a town square where residents can shop, dine, relax poolside, work out in the gym or be creative in the arts and crafts studio. Arlington Ridge also boasts a Championship Golf Course designed by Gary Koch.

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Imagine true customization with the freedom to create a home of your dreams. Now, imagine it nestled in the setting of pristine nature that’s close to Everything! Just 8 miles from The Villages, Lake Weir Living offers big ‘toy’ lovers & outdoor enthusiasts an affordable opportunity to truly build a customized dream home! The inspiration for this unique active adult community is living life with passion. Passionate for all things that ‘move you’. The Passion for the Ride, the Journey. Whether you ride a motorcycle, cruise in a hot-rod, or travel the open road in your RV, we build your home and garage to unleash your passion. Lake Weir Living is beautifully scenic with Spanish Moss covered Oak trees and tall pines that provide pristine privacy yet a closeness to everything in The Villages. You’ll find a sense of camaraderie among neighbors who love the outdoors & their ‘big toys’ just like You!

There’s nothing cookie-cutter about us. We let YOU modify our plans, or bring your own to the drafting table. We build it, to fit all of it: 3+ car/RV Garage, Pad, hobby shop or a screened-in pool! No HOA fees or restrictions. Our home and large lot packages are priced from the $90s to $160s. We ARE building-freedom! And the question is… How free do you want to be?

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More communities coming to this page soon. If you represent a community that you’d like us to include on this page, contact us for details.