Full-service spas, amphitheaters, homes equipped with iPads, sounds like a dream vacation right? Believe it or not, this is just a sampling of the amenities found in some of the most luxurious retirement communities in the country. The term “retirement” should really be redefined as the time of your life, and these luxury lifestyle retreats will change what you thought about 55 + communities. Art projects or bocce ball are just fine, but for the affluent retiree why not take it up a notch, with private dining halls, wine tasting, and a custom-built home with all the bells and whistles?
Fortune 600 award winner Toll Brothers have been premier builders of luxury homes since 1999, and Parkland Golf and Country Club in southeast Florida has it all. This high-end community features single-family homes with a Tuscan flair starting at $1,058,995. These stunning homes offer luxurious floor plans with options for grand foyers, courtyards, covered lanais, and incredible kitchens, and baths. With an emphasis on today’s active adult lifestyle, this high-class community offers resort-style amenities including a botanical garden, Greg Norman golf course, and a 43,000 square foot Sport and Social Club where residents can enjoy a spa treatment, and a variety of fitness activities.
Shea Homes Trilogy at Encanterra is a 55+ resort golf community in the heart of the Arizona desert with stunning views of the sprawling Tom Lehman designed golf course, for the ultimate active lifestyle experience. With prices into the $700’s, homes are built with Shea’s signature eco-friendly design, with gorgeous design features and options for custom landscape packages, and spacious great rooms. Even if golf isn’t your style, Encanterra’s 60,000 square foot La Casa Club is a breathtaking oasis featuring an on-site spa, three swimming pools, an amphitheater, and four restaurants for your gourmet pleasure.
Robson Resort Community – The Preserve at Saddlebrook, is a gorgeous active adult community located in Tucson, Arizona with views of the Santa Catalina Mountains, and stunning golf course. Homes start at around $440,000 with a selection of floor plans and move-in ready designer options. The amenities available to retirees include a resort-style swimming pool, restaurant with panoramic views, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and The Preserve’s Golf Club, with its own Pro Shop. This premier community really has the Midas touch to make your golden years truly shine!
