Lake Ashton sits in Cypress Gardens, Florida, with a spot that's got quick access to both Orlando and Tampa, and it's right across the cities of Lake Wales and Winter Haven, making it real easy for folks to get to shopping, medical clinics, and even local attractions-places like Legoland, Bok Tower Gardens, and the Winter Haven Chain of Lakes-but really, what strikes most people is how you'll find the community tucked behind a gated entrance for extra privacy and security, and there's a map feature to help visitors figure out where it's at, which helps when families want to schedule a tour or see how close it is to airports, both Orlando and Tampa being around an hour away, and it's also pretty handy for day trips to Disney parks or Winter Haven's downtown restaurants and art galleries. Lake Ashton happens to be a retirement community with homes for sale or rent, all in different price ranges, square footage, and layout, including newer model homes like Ashton, Sebastian, Callaway, Caribbean, Plantation, St Croix, St. Marks, and Weston in something they call the Green Islander Series, all with the kind of houses that got smart home features, Energy Star appliances, granite countertops, and even fungus-resistant shingles, and these homes come inspected by third parties and carry Certified Green Home labels and a ten-year warranty, which, for folks worried about upkeep and energy bills, might bring some peace of mind, and some homes even come with formal entryways, paver drives, or LED lighting, with options to customize thanks to their Design Center if you want something a little different.
The community itself has two big clubhouses, indoor and outdoor pools, whirlpool spas, pickleball courts, and 36-hole golf, plus a restaurant, a lounge, and even a bank, and there's on-site dining for residents who might not feel like cooking, which tends to make life a little easier, and you'll find activities, health and fitness programs, and a full range of services geared toward active adults 55 and over, whether you're after independent or assisted living, want some memory care, need short-term respite care, or even help at home, and there's staff, residents, and plenty of testimonials showing people's experience with the place, good and bad, and the rating sits at 4.6 from over 60 reviews, which tells you people have opinions but usually seem pretty happy to live there. Lake Ashton pays attention to things like builder's risk insurance, green building practices, underground utilities, and even termite protection, and there's a community calendar so residents can keep up with events or group activities, plus things like lush landscaping and automatic sprinklers around the houses, and for anyone with pets, there's ten vet clinics within five miles, along with nearby hospitals, grocery stores, or pharmacies-so everything you need isn't far out of reach. There's even some special touches like coach lamps, decorative mailboxes, and birch cabinetry, and homes often come delivered with stain-resistant carpet, green certification, and sometimes feature options for customization or upgrades, depending what people want, and while the place is often described in terms of elegance and value, the bottom line is, Lake Ashton is one of those communities where folks want a mix of comfort, amenities, and security without being too far from the sights and services of Central Florida.
