Spruce Creek South - Summerfield, FL

About Spruce Creek South

Spruce Creek South in Summerfield, Florida is an intimate and private 55+ active adult community. Located just off US-441/US-27, this gated community is situated in the heart of Central Florida just north of The Villages. Large trees line the private roads of this quaint, folksy community situated among numerous thoroughbred horse farms. Residents can also take their golf carts into the plaza adjoining the community and onsite RV parking is also available. Active adults looking for homes for sale in Summerfield, FL will want to consider Spruce Creek South.

Spruce Creek South Amenities

The 25,000 square-foot clubhouse at Spruce Creek South offers a fitness center, an assortment of hobby and game rooms, a ballroom for social events, and a library. The 18-hole Spruce Creek South golf course winds through the community and showcases nice views combined with water features. The golf club includes a small pro shop and a casual dining restaurant called "The Links," where residents can enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Golf is not the only outdoor activity at Spruce Creek South. Residents can enjoy some friendly competition at the onsite volleyball, bocce, pickleball, basketball, and tennis courts. Afterward, they can rest and relax at the large, heated outdoor pool and spa.

Spruce Creek South Homes & Real Estate

Construction at Spruce Creek South started in 1989 and was completed in 1995. Sizes of these ranch homes start at 820 square feet and go up to 1,968 square feet. There are various single-family models for homebuyers to choose from on the resale market.

All of the homes here sit on large, private homesites of about one-quarter acre or more. Many lots also have large shade trees around the homes. Part of the community offers septic systems and part of the community is connected to a sewer system.

Spruce Creek South Lifestyle

Residents at Spruce Creek South can choose to be as involved as they like. For those who want to be outdoors, the community has plenty of parks, walking and biking trails, and lakes for fishing and swimming. Golf is a major part of recreation at Spruce Creek South but there are over 30 other clubs and activities that residents can participate in. Some of these include billiards, bingo, cribbage, bridge, water aerobics, table tennis, dance clubs, and bowling. The community also has traveling softball and horseshoe teams which compete with other nearby 55+ communities.

Surrounding Area

Spruce Creek South is located in Summerfield, Florida and is located close to all of the residents’ daily needs as well as plenty of fun opportunities. In fact, the preferred mode of transportation for many residents of Spruce Creek South is golf carts. A pharmacy, bank, restaurant, Office Depot, McDonald's, doctor's offices and other shops are just a short golf cart ride away. Carts have legal egress to cross Highway 441/27 at the front gate and drive to Walmart, Aldi, Lowe’s, and other retailers.

Spruce Creek South is within a three-mile radius of several grocery stores, gas stations, restaurants, theaters, a hospital, and many more outlets that cater to daily needs. Local favorite eateries include First Watch, Sammy Joe's Pizzeria Cafe, and Amerikanos Grille. The many shops and restaurants in The Villages are also open to the public.

The region is ideal for golfers. Along with the community course, they can travel quickly to El Santiago Executive Golf Course, Stonecrest, Lakes of Lady Lake Golf Course and many others. At nearby Silver Springs State Park in Ocala, residents can enjoy glass bottom boat rides. The Carney Island Recreation & Conservation Area off Lake Weir offers plenty of outdoor activities as well.

For health care, the community close to multiple options, including AdventHealth, Leesburg Regional Medical Center, and The Villages® Regional Hospital.

For trips to big cities, the community is a little over an hour’s drive from Orlando and an hour and a half from Tampa, providing easy access to all of the shopping, restaurants, and fun activities within. That includes easy access to Disney Parks, Sea World, Busch Gardens, Kennedy Space Center, and the Gulf of Mexico. For longer trips or visits from the grandkids, Orlando International Airport is about 80 minutes away.