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Our 6th edition of 2013 ActiveAdultLiving® Newsletter brings yet another dynamic figure in Florida real estate, Jane Ketover, SRES Realtor with Coldwell Banker. Jane has an amazing record of service with a number of accolades and awards to her credit. She is a recipient of the International Sterling Society Designation Award from Coldwell Banker Sales Association and is a Million Dollar Realtor. Jane has also been awarded the Ruby Award. With over 30 years of industry experience, Jane is a sales veteran with experience in many specialty markets including retirement and Active Adult Living communities, as well as vacation and second homes. In this issue, we share the insights Jane brings on the Florida active adult living community called Summit Greens – a glorious place to spend your retirement years. Jane is not only the exclusive Realtor point of contact for this community for those visiting our ActiveAdultLiving.com website, but also a resident of the community, which allows her to share her firsthand experiences of what it is like to spend your 55+ years in this vibrant Florida senior lifestyle community.
Why Choose to Live in Summit Green
If you were to ask Jane why Summit Greens is a great choice for your retirement years, here is the gist of her feelings. Most active seniors prefer retiring to communities that offer them a peaceful, tranquil life. However, they also wish to be in proximity to some form of urban lifestyle so that they can go back to town when the need arises.Summit Greens is an active adult community located on Highway 50 and Hancock Road just 20 minutes west of Orlando in Clermont. This is an ideal place where active seniors can enjoy resort-style living being located just minutes away from shopping and all other aspects of city life.
About the Community
Summit Greens is a gated, age-restricted active adult community with just 799 single-family detached homes starting at only $125,000. There are 12 different models of homes to choose from that offer beautiful and breathtaking views of rolling hills and the golf course. Landscaping is maintained by the community association, therefore you benefit from the wonderful views sans the hassle of mowing the lawn. The largest homes belong to the Pinnacle Series and feature 3 bedrooms, 2 baths with a livable area of approximately 2,400 square feet. The smallest homes belong to the Lake Series and feature 2 to 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Most homes come with granite counter-tops, hardwood or tile floors and have either two or three-car garages.
Amenities at the Community
The most outstanding feature about this community is its 28,000 square foot clubhouse where all manor of activities take place. The clubhouse is open throughout the day and the restaurant and bar are open for breakfast and lunch. Sunday brunch is also extremely popular here. The clubhouse features numerous clubs that you can join which include a Women’s Club, Computer Club, Performer’s Club plus Red Hatters and many more. The clubhouse also features a large fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment, aerobic center and arts and crafts room, poker rooms and ball rooms. You will also find indoor and outdoor swimming pools, 8 lighted tennis courts, bocce court, and, of course, the 18-hole Sanctuary Ridge Golf Course. The Sanctuary Ridge Golf course is a public golf course which winds through Summit Greens. This golf course is a favorite among seniors and all golf enthusiasts as it is on hilly terrain, which is not very common in Florida.
About the Builder
Summit Greens was built by Levitt & Sons, a company that was founded by Abraham Levittin 1929, the builder was best known for having developed Levittown in New York. Since its inception, the company went on to build numerous high quality homes in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada and Europe.
If you are an active senior looking for a home in the warm, sunny climes of Florida, Summit Greens is the ideal choice for you. You get to experience what it is like to enjoy resort-style living and also enjoy the benefits of city life. Why not take a look at some of the homes currently available for sale and you may just be able to make your mind up about living here. Get in touch with Jane though our web site, Active Adult Living.com. Detailed information on Summit Greens can be obtained through our website as well as your opportunity to contact Jane for an appointment to visit the community.
