Water is one of the alluring aspects of the Florida lifestyle, and
it’s not limited to the coasts. Central Florida
is noteworthy for its pristine lakes, and the abundance afforded by these
freshwater gems is on full display at Harbor Hills.
It doesn’t take long to understand why Harbor Hills is unique
among country club communities in the Sunshine State. An array of beautiful homes, a
luxurious clubhouse and lush fairways overlook Lake Griffin, one of the largest lakes in the
state. Connected with eight other lakes in the Lake Harris Chain and accessible
to the Atlantic via the St. Johns River, Lake
Griffin lends an unparalleled ambiance to Harbor Hills as well as being a
recreational wonderland.
Also noteworthy is the elegant, two-story Georgian style
clubhouse, the centerpiece of the community and a hub of social activity. The
club overlooks a Lloyd Clifton-designed golf course with a rolling topography
that enhances the views of the lake and an active membership that conducts an
extensive slate of events (including its own version of the Ryder Cup).
The new Bella Vista enclave is set atop the highest point in
Harbor Hills, featuring oak-lined streets and homesites overlooking the golf
course and Lake
Griffin. With a variety of
home styles created by Affiniti Architects--well known for its homes in Fisher
Island, Coconut Grove and Coral Gables—as well as the option for custom homes,
Harbor Hills is the epitome of the Florida country club lifestyle with a twist.
Or, more appropriately, a splash.
WHERE:
Lady Lake, about an hour north of Orlando.
AMENITIES:
18-hole semi-private golf course designed by Lloyd Clifton;
35,000-square-foot lakefront clubhouse; fitness center, indoor racquetball
court, a junior Olympic pool, lighted Har-Tru tennis courts and a tournament
stadium court; and a 12-slip marina on Lake Griffin.
REAL ESTATE:
Lake-view and golf-front homes from
the $300,000s to more than $1 million.
