Why Live in Withlacoochee Heights
Withlacoochee Heights in Bushnell is a small, quiet neighborhood with fewer than 50 homes, primarily ranch-style manufactured houses from the 1990s. Properties here often feature multiacre lots, although smaller plots are also available. The neighborhood experiences minimal turnover, with only one property sold in the past year. Nearby, Lake Townsen Preserve offers a variety of outdoor features, including a playground, boat ramp, fishing pier, and equestrian trails, making it a popular spot for local anglers, boaters, and hikers. The Withlacoochee State Trail, a 47-mile paved trail, also runs through the area. For daily needs, residents head to Nobleton, a small community a few miles away, home to The New Riverside restaurant and a Dollar General. For more extensive shopping, Bushnell, located about 12 miles west, provides options like Walmart and Winn-Dixie. Fuller’s Nursery in Bushnell is a local favorite for fresh, seasonal produce. The neighborhood is accessible via Sumter County Road 575, with Interstate 75 about 10 miles away and the nearest hospital, HCA Florida Citrus Hospital, 16 miles south. Withlacoochee Heights is served by the Sumter County School District, with highly rated schools such as Lake Panasoffkee Elementary and South Sumter Middle located within a 20-mile drive.