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Sun City Anthem at Merrill Ranch in Florence is a 4,200 home active adult community southeast of the San Tan Mountains 60 miles from Phoenix. Residents of the Sun City age-restricted neighborhood enjoy exclusive use of a private clubhouse plus access to the Merrill Ranch master plan amenities.
Characterized by a quaint downtown and historic main street, Florence and the area around Sun City at Merrill Ranch is still fairly rural. Nonetheless, a number of everyday shopping conveniences are close to home and several large retail stores have set up around Florence. Larger shopping trips are a quick 30 mile drive to the northwest in Mesa, Gilbert and Chandler.
Nearby state parks such as Lost Dutchman State Park, San Tan Mountain Regional Park and the Casa Grande Ruins are ideal places for hiking and outdoor enthusiasts. The grounds of Sun City Anthem at Merrill Ranch are dotted with open spaces, gorgeous views and miles of walking and biking trails.
Sun City Anthem at Merrill Ranch Amenities
Residents of Sun City Anthem at Merrill Ranch have a vast array of world-class amenities at their fingertips everyday. Within the private Sun City active adult portion of Merrill Ranch, homeowners enjoy an immense 48,000 square-foot clubhouse featuring a state-of-the-art fitness center, indoor and outdoor pools, a restaurant and cyber cafe, ballroom and a variety of hobby and game rooms.
The immaculate 18-hole 7,300 yard Poston Butte Golf Course designed by Gary Panks and managed by Troon Golf winds throughout the community. Memorable par three holes featuring island greens, stacked stone walls and bunkers stretching from tee to green captivate players of all skill levels.
In addition to the usual tennis, bocce ball and horseshoe courts, Sun City Anthem at Merrill Ranch has the added benefit of being a part of the larger Merrill Ranch master plan. Some of Sun City's most active residents are regulars on the Merrill Ranch basketball courts, sand volleyball courts and rock climbing wall. Plus, the massive Merrill Ranch water park is a big hit when grandchildren visit.
Sun City Anthem at Merrill Ranch Homes & Real Estate
Sun City at Merrill Ranch offers 14 single-family floor plans that range in size from 1,100 to over 2,800 square feet. Buyers can choose from homes that offer courtyards, front porches, 2-car and 3-car garages and casitas. The homes in Sun City Merrill Ranch are favored by people who want new or nearly new construction with the latest desirable upgrades and modern floor plans. Home buyers can select from both new construction and a small selection of resale homes.
Sun City Anthem at Merrill Ranch Lifestyle
Sun City Anthem at Merrill Ranch has a full-time activities coordinator who is continually providing an exciting lineup of fun activities, classes and events to insure the homeowners enjoy a socially active and physically engaging lifestyle. Sun City is also committed to continuing education and has instituted an ASU Lifelong Learning Academy that provides residents the opportunity to partake in continuing education classes without leaving the community.
- Union Center Clubhouse - 48,000 Sq. Ft.
- Restaurant & Cyber Cafe
- State-of-the-Art Fitness Center
- Indoor Lap Pool
- Resort-Style Pool & Spa
- ASU Lifelong Learning Center
- Aerobics Studio
- Indoor Walking Track
- Spin Bike Studio
- Hobby & Game Room
- Ceramics Studio
- Arts & Crafts Studio
- Card Room
- Ballroom
- Computer Lab
- Library
- Demonstration Kitchen
- Walking & Biking Trails
- 8 Lighted Tennis Courts
- 8 Pickleball Courts
- 4 Bocce Ball Courts
- Horseshoe Pits
- Putting Green
- Outdoor Amphitheater
- 18-Hole Poston Butte Golf Club
- Indoor Pool
- Outdoor Pool
- Water Park
- Tennis Courts
- Softball & Baseball Fields
- Indoor & Outdoor Basketball Courts
- Sand Volleyball Courts
- Fishing Lake
- Playground for Grandkids
- Soccer Fields
- Skate Park
- Picnic Area
- Rock Climbing Wall
| Model Name | Sq. Ft. | Beds | Baths | Garage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jubilance | 1,373 | 2 + Den or 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Inspiration | 1,494 | 2 + Den | 2 | 2 |
| Model Name | Sq. Ft. | Beds | Baths | Garage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | 1,612 | 2 + Den | 2 | 2.5 or 3 |
| Cambridge | 1,673 | 2 + Den | 2 | 2 or 2.5 |
| Newport | 1,816 | 2 + Den | 2 | 2 |
| Model Name | Sq. Ft. | Beds | Baths | Garage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia | 1,960 | 2 + Den or 3 + Den | 2 or 3 | 2 or 3 |
| Paramount | 2,095 | 2 + Den to 4 | 2 or 3 | 2 or 3 |
| Concord | 2,323 | 2 + Den or 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Manchester | 2,428 | 3 + Den or 4 + Den | 2.5 or 3.5 | 2 to 4 |
There are plenty of activities available in Sun City Anthem at Merrill Ranch. Here is a sample of some of the clubs, activities and classes offered here.
- Poker Club
- Hiking Club
- Cooking Club
- Ceramics Club
- Bunco
- PickleBall Group
- Bingo
- Men's Golf Group
- Bridge
- Investment Group
- Weight Watchers
- Cycling Group
- Line Dancing
- Security Group
- Genealogy
- Ladies Golf Group
- Glass Fusion
- Gourmet Food Group
- Mah Jongg
- Bocce Social Group
- Jewely Making
- Yappy Hour (Pet Group)
- Red Hats
- Sip and Savor Wine Group
- Pottery Group
- Hand and Foot Time Games
- Pinochle
- X-treme Team Adventure
- Ladies Putt and Pour
- Neighborhood Watch Group
- Ladies Nine Hole
- Stained Glass/Mosaic Group
- Biggest Losers Weight Loss
- Get Your Walk On Walking
- Mexican Train Tile Games
- Sun City Piece Makers Quilting
- Zumba
- Spin
- Circuit Training
- Core Conditioning
- Swim Aerobics
- Pilates
- Gentle Yoga
- Yoga
- Complete Fitness
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