Sweetwater

• 8352 R.G. Skinner Parkway
• Jacksonville, Florida 32256
• Association/Clubhouse: 904-519-6673
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Description/Overview

Sweetwater by Del Webb is an active adult community in Jacksonville, Florida. It is conveniently located near Interstates, downtown Jacksonville, and the airport. Homebuyers can choose from several reasonably priced housing options while enjoying a lifestyle and amenities second to none in the region.

Construction of Del Webb’s Sweetwater started in 2005 and continues today. Upon completion, Sweetwater will be home to approximately 900 residences, keeping Sweetwater a comfortable medium sized community. For the area, the community has relatively low homeowners insurance rates. Sweetwater is a dog friendly active adult community with an abundance of wildlife.

Sweetwater Amenities

At the heart of Sweetwater is Summerland Hall – a magnificent 22,000 square foot clubhouse hosting a variety of world-class amenities and exercise options. A large, state-of-the-art fitness center and an aerobics studio invite Sweetwater residents to stay in shape while working out in stylish surroundings. An indoor lap pool with a separate heated hot tub pampers residents after a workout, while a very large outdoor resort-style pool invites residents outside to refresh in the glorious Florida sunshine.

Four hobby and game rooms, which include separate areas for cards and arts and crafts enthusiasts, keep Sweetwater residents up on their crafty skills. A large ballroom hosts a variety of meetings, parties and dinner events. The business center with a library provides a welcome escape where residents can get lost in a good book or surf the Internet. For outdoor amenities, Sweetwater residents can enjoy some friendly competition by utilizing tennis facilities, bocce ball courts, and shuffleboard.

Sweetwater Homes & Real Estate

There are a variety of housing styles in Del Webb’s Sweetwater. Homebuyers can select from resale single family homes and there are also mid-rise condos and carriage homes available as both new construction and resale. All buildings are of cinder block construction with stucco overlay. 25-year architectural roofs and hurricane shutters are standard features in the Sweetwater community. Most homes include a desirable assortment of high-end finishes such as gourmet kitchens with 42” cabinets, crown molding, Corian counters, separate inside laundry rooms and tile flooring.

Del Webb has completed construction of all single family homes in Sweetwater but there is a wide variety of resale homes available for sale. The single family homes range in size from 1,515 to 2,368 square feet. Residents have a choice of five separate floor plans, including one and two-story models. All single family homes come with main-floor master bedrooms, covered lanais and two-car garages. The low-maintenance single family homes also have the lowest monthly association fees in Sweetwater.

Sweetwater also includes several four-story condominium buildings with an elevator. The condos in Sweetwater have the same kitchen amenities as the single family homes, with three different floor plans available. The condos range from 1,818 to 2,129 square feet in size. There are both new construction and resale condominiums available at Sweetwater in Jacksonville, FL.

Carriage Homes are another desirable option for buyers who want to enjoy low cost living in Sweetwater. Carriage Homes are two-story buildings that include either first or second floor living. The models of the Carriage Homes each feature a one-car garage.

Sweetwater Lifestyle

Sweetwater in Jacksonville is home to very friendly residents, not just from all walks of life, but from all around the world. The active and energizing lifestyle at Sweetwater centers primarily around Summerland Hall. A full time activity director is continually putting on spectacular special events, gatherings, group outings, and resident activities.

For private, leisurely enjoyment of the Florida sun, walking and biking trails allow for quiet reflections and contemplation in Sweetwater‘s park-like areas. If residents want to be more involved, they can meet up in social and activity clubs such as golf, computers, poker, bible study, weight watchers, sewing, genealogy, dance, and many others.

Area

Just outside of Sweetwater in Jacksonville, Route 9A, I-95, and I-10 connect its residents to shopping, nightlife and entertainment. St. Johns Town Center, one of the newest and hottest shopping centers, is only five minutes away. Downtown Jacksonville at a mere 15 minute driving distance offers great sporting events, live theatres, and concerts. The beach is only seven miles from Sweetwater's entry gate and Jacksonville International Airport is 30 minutes away.

For history buffs, St. Augustine and Fernandina make for wonderful day trips. An hour’s drive away, and residents can enjoy one of the most prestigious NASCAR events - the Daytona 500. If that is still not enough excitement, for another 45 minutes Sweetwater residents can wear the grandkids out in Orlando with its great assortment of theme parks.