Sugarmill Woods

Eight miles south of Homosassa Springs sits Oak Village at Sugarmill Woods, a neighborhood known for its well-maintained properties. “It’s a nice, safe community with deed restrictions,” says Tony Viggiano, a Realtor with Tropic Shores Realty. Homes in the neighborhood range from 1980s ranch-style to newer-build contemporary properties, with some boasting inground pools out back. With these homes having deed restrictions, homeowners are limited with what they can do to their property. The neighborhood is near two country clubs, Sugarmill Woods Country Club and Citrus National Golf Club, giving locals a golfing community to join. The area’s proximity to the Suncoast Trail and the Chassahowitzka River Campground and its assignment to Citrus County Schools add to its appeal. Along the tree-covered streets of Oak Village at Sugarmill Woods are one-story newer-build contemporary homes and ranch-style homes built in the 1980s and 90s. These homes sit behind well-landscaped lawns, some of which boast classic Florida palm trees. Lot sizes in the neighborhood are between a quarter and half an acre. Homes here are deed-restricted and require an HOA fee. “The HOA rates are low,” says Joel Neely, a Realtor at Coldwell Banker Next Generation Realty. As for prices, the ranch-style homes built in the 80s and 90s have sold for between $250,000 and $440,000, while the newer-build contemporary homes have gone for between $280,000 and $660,000. Sidewalks are not typical in the area, so residents rely on cars to get around. The Sugarmill Woods Country Club is a membership-based club with 27 holes of golf 3 miles north of Oak Village at Sugarmill Woods. Citrus National Golf Club is 2 miles east of the neighborhood and offers 36 holes of golf for members. Residents of the neighborhood are assigned to attend Citrus County Schools. Starting in pre-kindergarten, children head to Lecanto Primary School, which earns a B-minus grade from Niche. From there, students move to B-minus-graded Lecanto Middle and B-plus-graded Lecanto High. The high school offers a student-run newspaper, where young journalists can garner experience and keep the rest of the student body informed about everything happening with the school. Within the Oak Village at Sugarmill Woods community is the Sugarmill Woods Country Club, which has 27 holes of golf, tennis and pickleball courts and a pool. Bikers and runners can jump on the Suncoast Trail from the trailhead off Ponce De Leon Boulevard, a 10-mile drive from the neighborhood. The trail is 54 miles long. 4 miles west is the Chassahowitzka River Campground, where visitors can camp and rent a kayak and head out on one of the springs or creeks. In nearby Floral City, 13 miles north, there is a Strawberry Festival. The event includes a variety of contests, a kid’s zone and food and market vendors. This event takes place on the first weekend of March. Also, in March, the Citrus County Fair is held annually, with rides, contests and a flea market. This event occurs at the Citrus County Fairgrounds, 22 miles away. Oak Village at Sugarmill Woods is a 50-mile drive to Ocala and 62 miles from Tampa. The neighborhood does not have public transportation. The Tampa International Airport is 58 miles away. The nearest hospital is the HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital, which is 17 miles south. The Lodge Bar and Grill is 4 miles west and offers American favorites like burgers and wings, along with beer and wine. Café Mone is 5 miles south of the neighborhood and serves American food with a Caribbean flair for breakfast and lunch. The restaurant offers both dining-in and takeout options. China Gourmet, 2 miles away, offers Chinese food like noodles and orange chicken. There is a Publix 2 miles west for groceries.