Ridgewood Lakes in Davenport, Florida is a Retirem
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8/22/2010
Ridgewood Lakes in Davenport, Florida is a Retirement Dream!
Written by Susan Melton
Ridgewood Lakes is a gated master planned community located in the Heart of Florida 30 miles southwest of Orlando. It is one of the finest and most popular developments in the area. It a natural fit for two active adult communities. Ridgewood Lakes offers an 18-hole championship golf course with a pro shop, driving range, grill, tennis courts, landscaped nature walks, and hundreds of acres of preserved land. The golf course has been recognized as one of the most tropical settings in Central Florida. The fairways are surrounded by lush palm trees, tropical plants, natural lakes and colorful flowers. It is located just two miles south of Interstate 4 on U.S. Highway 27 which has been known as the “Active Adult Corridor”. It is convenient to everything you might need and want. There are endless shopping centers, malls, and local premium outlets. The medical facilities and the Heart of Florida hospital are two miles from the entrance. Your wide-eyed grandkids will only be a short ride away from many world-class theme parks. Orlando International Airport is an easy 30 minute drive and the beaches in either direction are about 80 miles. Kennedy Space Center would be another thing that would fascinate your grandkids and yourself. The attractions and getaways are endless.
High Vista at Ridgewood Lakes is a 55-plus 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 2,600. The prices range from the low $100’s to the mid $300’s.
Del Webb Orlando (formerly La Cresta) is the other 55 plus active adult community in Ridgewood Lakes has just reopened in June 2010. There will be 830 homes with around 97 homes completed and moved in. The clubhouse “Montecito” will open in the spring of 2011. Del Webb is known for their lifestyle and keeping with their reputation for this state-of-the-art facility. There will be an indoor pool and outdoor pool, 2 t
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