Encore At Fishhawk Ranch Homes For Sale
Find a home that fits your lifestyle in the active adult community of Encore at FishHawk Ranch. This private, 55+ gated community within the FishHawk Ranch neighborhood offers low-maintenance living, a vibrant community, and luxurious amenities.
About The Encore At FishHawk Ranch Neighborhood
Encore at Fishhawk Ranch is part of the FishHawk Ranch neighborhood in Lithia, Florida. It is a master-planned community developed by David Weekly Homes and consists of 240 single-family homes and paired villas. Encore is an age-restricted 55+ gated community that caters to an active adult lifestyle.
Construction began in the development in 2016, offering buyers new construction homes in a variety of floor plans and layouts. All homes are single-story, single-family homes that range in size from 1,594 square feet to 2,721 square feet. Homes feature open floor plans, modern fixtures and appliances, two bedrooms, and two or three-car garages. The homeowner’s association handles exterior home maintenance, making Encore homes truly low maintenance and allowing residents to enjoy other activities.
The Encore neighborhood is locatedjust 20 miles from downtown Tampa with convenient access to I-75 and Highway 301 and 41. All the necessities, including supermarkets, pharmacies, gas stations, and doctor’s offices are located just down the road.
Residents of Encore have access to first-class luxury amenities. The Oasis Lifestyle Club is a 5,000-square-foot clubhouse for residents which features a fitness center, entertainment room, and catering kitchen for gatherings and events. The resort-style lap pool allows residents to stay in shape and cool down on hot summer days. Sports courts and walking trails provide exercise opportunities, while the patio and firepit provide space for socializing. Residents also have access to some of the amenities in FishHawk Ranch, providing even more space and opportunities for entertaining, socializing, and staying active.
The community at Encore is vibrant and dynamic. Many residents will attest that they’ve created strong, lifelong friendships with their neighbors in the community. The neighborhood has an on-site activities director to plan and coordinate events, keeping the community lively and entertaining. Residents can also join clubs and special interest groups to practice or pick up hobbies with like-minded neighbors.
Pros And Cons Of Living In Encore At FishHawk Ranch
Like all neighborhoods, Encore at FishHawk Ranch has pros and cons depending on what you’re looking for in your home and community.
Pros Of Living In Encore At FishHawk Ranch
- Gated community offers privacy and security
- Age restricted community means residents are surrounded by similar, like-minded neighbors
- Outdoor maintenance is done by HOA
- Open floor plans and modern layouts and features
- Active community with many opportunities for socializing and events
- Access to great amenities within the neighborhood and in FishHawk Ranch
Cons Of Living In Encore At FishHawk Ranch
- High HOA fees to cover costs of maintenance and amenities
- Gated access can be challenging for visitors
- Age restriction limits visits with younger relatives
Things To Do Near Encore At FishHawk Ranch
Residents of Encore at FishHawk Ranch will find plenty to do without ever leaving the neighborhood, thanks to the many on-site events and amenities. The clubhouse and other gathering spaces are ideal for entertaining and getting together with friends and neighbors. Sports courts include bocce ball, basketball, and pickleball courts. The outdoor pool and walking trails make it easy to stay active. Natural spaces provide bird watching and other wildlife encounters for nature enthusiasts. A pet park makes the neighborhood dog-friendly for those with furry friends.
When you want to get out of the neighborhood, there are plenty of things to do without going far from home. Boyette Springs Park has picnic areas, basketball courts, and a playground that visiting grandkids can enjoy. The Myron and Helen Gibbons Nature Preserve is a wildlife oasis along the Alafia River where visitors can enjoy being in nature. The Bell Creek Nature Preserve has miles of hiking trails and offers great bird watching and fishing. For golf enthusiasts, there are several golf courses in the area, including Ace Golf Driving Range, Bloomingdale Golfers Club, River Hills CountryClub, and Buckhorn Springs Golf and Country Club. When you want to really get away, a day or night out in Tampa provides great shopping, dining, museums, and theaters.
Work With A Realtor To Find Your Encore Home
House hunting is an exciting time - mostly. After the initial thrill of browsing available homes on apps and online, you may start wondering, now what? The steps in the home buying process that follow can be daunting - securing financing, decoding disclosures, interpreting inspection reports, estimating repair costs, navigating contingencies, and negotiating terms can all be complicated and confusing.
That’s where we come in! An Eaton Realtor will handle the messy middle of the home-buying process for you, including everything from finding homes that meet your criteria to closing. We’ll help you avoid potential pitfalls and give you assurance that you’re making a sound decision when you find the home of your dreams.
When working with the Eaton team, you benefit from our combined 250+ years of experience in the real estate business. We have a process that is effective at getting you into a home you’ll love. You can expect three things when working with our team:
- We’ll start with a strong foundation. We’ll get to know your goals and priorities, set realistic expectations for your needs and budget, and help you get optimally positioned to be able to make a competitive offer.
- Tour homes hand-picked for you. An app can only take you so far. We’ll help you find exactly what you’re looking for in a house, a neighborhood, and a community.
- Win the home you’ve fallen in love with. When you find “the one,” we’ll help you put together an offer that sellers won’t be able to resist. Then we’ll negotiate terms so you can be confident you’ll get the house and a great deal.
Working with a buying agent at Eaton Realty will save you countless hours and thousands of dollars on bad deals. And most importantly, we’ll save you from the headaches and hassle of navigating the system alone and the worry that you’re missing out on the best home for your family. We’d love to help you through your home-buying journey. Contact us today to start the conversation.
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