Orlando Retirement Communities
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Two Orlando area Over-55 Communities at Ridgewood Lakes in Davenport BG: Tell us about the two over-55 communities at Ridgewood Lakes master planned community. High Vista and Del Webb Orlando in Davenport.
S&J: Ridgewood Lakes, a master planned community, in Davenport, Florida, 30 miles to Orlando, is a retirement dream. Located in the heart of Florida, 30 miles southwest of Orlando, it is one of the finest and most popular developments in the Orlando area. It is a natural fit for the two active adult communities there, High Vista at Ridgewood Lakes with 600 elegant single-family homes and Del Webb Orlando.
The pool at High Vista at Ridgewood Lakes S&J: High Vista at Ridgewood Lakes, developed by J L Land Corporation, is a 55+ active adult community and has 623 homes with a 12,000 square foot clubhouse. It was completed in 2005 after opening in 1995. It has a ballroom, craft room, card room, kitchen, exercise room, library and small pub for gathering and watching TV. The outdoor activities include a large heated pool and spa, tennis courts, shuffleboard, and horseshoe area. There are plenty of activities like a computer club, investment club, bridge club, Bible study, book club and much more. Most of the floor plans include two-car garages and some cart garages. They start at 1,300 square feet and go up to 2,600SF. The prices range from the low $100’s to the mid- $300’s.
Dining Room at High Vista Over 55 Community at Ridgewood Lakes
Del Webb Orlando for Over 55
S&J: Del Webb Orlando (formerly La Cresta) is the other 55 plus active adult community in Ridgewood Lakes and just reopened in June 2010. La Cresta by Del Webb originally opened in 2007 and 97 homes were sold. The sales office was closed for awhile--please contact Del Webb for more information. When they reopened in 2010, it was renamed Del Webb Orlando and two new smaller models were introduced. Amenities are planned to open March 1, 2011, with the original planned 30,000 square foot clubhouse. (please verify all information with builder) There are 830 homes planned with around 97 homes completed and moved in. The clubhouse “Montecito” is planned to open in the spring of 2011 (verify all information). Del Webb is known for their active lifestyle communities. Also planned are indoor and outdoor pools, 2 tennis courts, 4 bocce ball courts, 4 pickle ball courts ( all courts will be lighted), horseshoes, basketball, sunset pavilion for fishing, and much more. There is a Lifestyle Director and many activities planned for the residences. The fitness center and indoor walking track when built will be great features. (please verify) The demonstration kitchen, ballroom, media room, juice bar, meeting rooms for cards and crafts should be bustling with activities. There are 9 model homes ranging from 1,392-2,251 square feet. The base prices range from $154,900-$244,900.
When Del Webb Orlando opened this year (2010), Del Webb added 2 smaller square footage homes. In their survey they discovered that more people wanted smaller homes. In this economy, a smaller home is more affordable and doesn't require as much upkeep.
..a Del Webb Orlando retirement home Please verify all information and prices for Orlando Retirement Communities as they can change. We do not make any recommendations or give advice on Realtors or communities or anything else. Make your own thorough investigations. Consult with local experts. This is an information only website. We are not connected with Del Webb Orlando or High Vista.
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