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.