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Established in 1972, Sugarmill Woods was the first development in America to use the concept of greenbelts, which allow nature and people to live together in harmony.
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In accordance with this idea, more than one million trees have been planted in Sugarmill Woods, providing a safe refuge for more than 150 plant and animal species that reside in Sugarmill Woods.
Sugarmill Woods is located at the southern tip of Citrus County in Homosassa, a town steeped in history, from the ancient Native Americans and Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto to the Yulee family that owned the Yulee Sugarmill, which supplied molasses, syrup and sugar to southern troops during the Civil War.
Pictured here are the remains of the old Sugar Mill.
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| There is plenty of world-caliber golf in Sugarmill Woods. The first nine-hole golf course and clubhouse were built in 1975. Ron Garl, one of Florida's foremost golf course architects designed the layout.
The next nine-hole course was completed in 1978 and the third nine holes in 1981. Later an additional eighteen-hole course designed by U.S. Open Champion, Hale Irwin was finished in 1992 along with another clubhouse.
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Nearby the Sugarmill Woods property is a stretch of the best saltwater and freshwater sport fishing waters in Florida. In fact, the world record tarpon was caught just off the coast here.
All around, the nearby Sugarmill Woods area is a natural paradise surrounded by miles of pristine public parks and nature reserves, included are the Withlacoochee State Forest, the Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge, Tsala Apopka Lakes in Inverness is one of the most popular freshwater fishing and boating areas in Citrus County.
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| One of the world-famous attractions here is the Homosassa State Wildlife Park with many native Florida animals on display in a safari-like zoo area including those gentle giants, the manatees.
Here the Homosassa River and Crystal River act as a natural preserve for the Florida manatee.
The spring-fed waters of these rivers hold a constant temperature of 72 degrees year-round. In the cooler months manatees swim up river and make the temperate waters their habitat.
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There are many lots left and resales are available, but do not stay on the market long.
If you are looking for a peaceful community to call home, one that beckons back to days gone by, then you are one of the lucky ones that have discovered Sugarmill Woods.
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One of the highlights of the park is the giant "Fishbowl".
You walk down a set of stairs underwater into a large glass enclosure.
The result is a spectacular underwater display of the manatee in their natural environment.
Property in Sugarmill Woods has increased in value in recent years as more and more people discover this quiet wooded utopia.
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Please allow us to help you find your dream home in Sugarmill Woods. |
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"We go the extra mile to help our clients"
Lauretta and Joe are dedicated to exceeding their customers’ expectations from the first inquiry to the final handshake after closing. "Both of us are kind and caring, nurturing people",Lauretta said. "Helping people meet their needs and objectives is gratifying to us."
"Our customers are not paychecks - they are our friends," Joe said. For customers who need more attention, Lauretta and Joe are happy to oblige.
"We go the extra mile to help our clients," she said.
"And we think they appreciate that."
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