Stonecrest is a well-known active adult community in Florida located right next to the sprawling Villages community. With 2,200 homes at Stonecrest, as compared to 75,000 homes in The Villages, Stonecrest is popular among retirees in search of a smaller community still close to all the wonderful conveniences in the Summerfield area. The ideal location of Stonecrest allows for golf-cart access to The Villages community with 200 retail stores and 60 restaurants. Some of the popular local amenities include the Silver Springs Park, the charming towns of Leesburg and Mount Dora plus fantastic local shops, restaurants and outdoor recreation. The Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic coast are just an-hour-and-a-half away as are all the recreational parks of Disney.
The amenities of Stonecrest are centered around a 7,000 square feet clubhouse. There is a fitness center, heated swimming pool, card room, library, computers, billiards and a grand ballroom with a raised stage. There is a cultural arts center and a community kitchen as well. Outdoor amenities include two outdoor swimming pools, tennis courts, bocce ball courts, pickleball and horseshoes. Golfers appreciate the 18-hole links-style course featuring challenging water play on eight of the 18 holes. For a quicker round there is a 9-hole par-3 course as well. There is a full-service pro-shop and fantastic restaurant too. The Stone Cup Grill, offers the perfect place for a relaxing lunch or romantic dinner.
Stonecrest opened in 1989 by Armstrong and is planned for 2,200 single-family style homes upon completion. Homes are set on ¼ acre sites and many offer golf course views. Sizes range from nearly 1,100 square feet to 2,300 square feet. Among the new construction homes there are thirteen floor plans to choose from and numerous opportunities for customization. Today there is a nice selection of resale homes to choose from offering unique features such as screened in porches, swimming pools, beautiful views of the golf course or farms, elegant brick driveways and three-car garages.
As one of hundreds of active adult communities in Florida, Stonecrest stands out for its fabulous location minutes from all the fabulous shops and restaurants at The Villages. Stonecrest is the perfect destination for retirees wanting to be within golf-cart driving range of it all, yet live in a smaller more intimate sized neighborhood.
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