Country Charm with Luxurious Advantages
Verde Ridge is set in the rolling hills of Clermont, one of central Florida's most desirable locations. This is the ideal place for families who prefer a small town atmosphere, yet want convenient access to big-city amenities. This is one of the Sunshine State's preferred settings with its excellent school district, wide open spaces, and proximity to an abundance of shopping, cultural, sporting, and entertainment venues. It's an easy drive over to Orlando for fun-filled days at the nation's famed theme parks. The East Coast is minutes away, where you and the kids can have hours of fun-in-the-sun. In fact, getting anywhere is easy from here!
Verde Ridge is a charming single-family neighborhood that creates an instant impression. Swaying palm trees and lush landscaping create a lovely canopy over and around the winding walkways and community lake. Designed in quintessential Florida style, these homes feature classic architecture set on oversized home sites-some up to a half-acre!
The gracious interiors of the Verde Ridge homes are appointed with elements of distinction. All the family bedrooms are spacious, but you'll really appreciate the owner's suites with their luxurious baths. Affordability is the key here, and you can choose from a variety of four-bedroom floor plans that meet the lifestyle of your family.
As a resident of Verde Ridge, you have access to the beautiful resort-style cabana and swimming pool and the West Orange Trail is perfect for biking, jogging or rollerblading with the family. This desirable neighborhood offers a sense of comfort, security, and privacy for the whole family. Take a tour of Verde Ridge today, and discover the true meaning of great value!
Get in the Swim!
The private pool with cabana offers a wonderful retreat to catch up on your reading, swim a few laps, or spend the day soaking up the Florida sun.
- Outdoor pool
- Cabana
- About the Area
- Worship
- Shopping
- Recreation
- Medical
- Culture / Entertainment
- Transportation
- Schools
- Utilities
About the Area
This is a great location. You are at the heart of Florida's theme parks and waterways. Breeze down to Melbourne for a day at the beach. Or head over to Orlando and explore amazing adventure parks and fantasy lands. All life's conveniences-like grocery stores, coffee shops, and restaurants-are a short jaunt away. Great shopping complexes and downtown districts offer everything from specialty boutiques to name-brand chains.
Worship
The area around this community offers worship for all denominations.
Shopping
Great shopping is around the corner or a convenient drive away. You'll find great local shops at Clermont Centre and West Oaks Mall. Take a short drive to Melbourne and you'll discover fun nautical districts to explore. In Orlando, you can shop until you drop in trendy neighborhood districts, shopping complexes, and theme parks. Additional area malls include Festival Bay, Florida Mall, Mall at Millenia, and Orlando Premium Outlets.
Recreation
What's not to love about this area? Few Florida locations offer such diverse things to do and places to see. Water lovers can go fishing on lakes, waterways, and oceans or explore miles of sandy beaches. Area places to cool off include Waterfront Park and John's Lake Public Boat Ramp. The Orlando Watersports Complex is the perfect place to take the kids, or kids at heart, for a day of splashing down slides and rushing down rides.
The West Orange Trail offers something for everyone in the family with 19 miles of walking, hiking, and biking pathways. This recreational trail way will eventually connect with the 200-mile Central Florida Loop.
Sports enthusiasts can take in a game at the Amway or UCF arenas, or check-out Walt Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex. If you have a passion for golf, this is the place for championship courses designed by the pros.
Medical
Excellent medical centers include the Orlando Regional Sand Lake Hospital, Orlando Regional South Lake Hospital, and Florida Hospital Waterman.
Culture / Entertainment
This is a great place to dine out! More than 30 restaurants and eateries are located within a five-mile radius of Verde Ridge. Lakeridge Winery is a fun place to sample local offerings, and makes a great place to bring out-of-town guests.
In surrounding metropolitan areas you'll find abundant cultural attractions, including the Orlando Science Center, Orlando Museum of Art, Orlando Ballet, Bob Carr Performing Arts Center, and Cirque Du Soliel. Space-age enthusiasts will enjoy the Kennedy Space Center. The Central Florida Zoo, one of the nation's largest habitats for amazing animals, is a fun day excursion.
Transportation
Every major roadway is in close proximity, including Interstate 4, SR 408, SR 429 and the Florida Turnpike. Nearby airports include Sanford International Airport and Orlando International Airport. Bus transit is readily accessible.
Schools
The Lake County District schools are outstanding and include Clermont Elementary School (352-394-2706); Cypress Ridge Elementary School (352-394-6633); Lost Lake Elementary School (352-243-2433); Minneola Elementary-Charter School (352-294-2600); Windy Hill Middle School (352-394-2123); and East Ridge High School (352-242-2080).
Utilities
Utility companies serving this community include:
EMBARQ for home phone and high speed internet (866-706-4722)
Brighthouse Networks for cable (352-394-5541)
Progress Energy for electric (800-700-8744)
City of Clermont for water (352-241-7320)
Please call 352-242-0701 to ask a sales associate about homes available now.
Directions
From Turnpike (North or South):
- Exit at 272
- Take SR 50 Westbound to Hancock Road
- Turn Right on Hancock Road, heading North
- Turn Right on Old Highway 50
- Verde Ridge is approximately 1 mile on the Left
From US Highway 27 and SR 50:
- Take SR 50 East to Hancock Road
- Turn Left on Hancock Road, heading North
- Turn Right on Old Highway 50, heading East
- Verde Ridge is approximately 1 mile on the Left
