The Village of Orange Blossom Gardens sits in Lady Lake, Florida, and offers a 55+ retirement community with homes for rent and sale, where at least 80% of residents are aged 55 or older. Folks come here for the chance to rent or buy directly from homeowners, skipping any middlemen, and there's a system in place to make sure that this is carried out smoothly with direct booking between renters and owners, and an advertising platform managed by owners who live in the region. You'll find manufactured and site-built homes that range from one to three bedrooms, with options from about 967 up to 1,730 square feet, and you'll spot two and three-bedroom homes with two baths, some with golf-front views over the 16th fairway of OBH Golf Course. Most of these homes have high-quality fixtures, spacious interiors, and comfortable living spaces, and the area's got everything from family subdivisions where persons under 19 can live, to community standards about landscaping and exterior changes, which are reviewed by an architectural committee made up of residents. The community is governed by several community development districts, which keeps things organized.
Residents enjoy an active lifestyle with many clubs and organizations, such as book clubs, bridge, crafting groups, and cycling. There are swimming pools and recreation centers close by, and you'll see championship and executive golf courses surrounding the place, plus putting greens, driving ranges, and practice facilities. You can zip around in a golf cart, with 2-seater and 4-seater carts common, and there are about 750 miles of private roads meant for that. Shopping is nearby with grocery stores and shops, and Spanish Springs Town Square is close if you want to hear live music or eat out. Homes in this community often come with large flat-screen TVs, full kitchens with modern appliances, woven in with features like vaulted ceilings in a 21x14 living room, master suites with king beds, walk-in showers, smart TVs, and even screened lanais with a small summer kitchen, BBQ, and sometimes a carport and golf cart garage.
If you rent, you'll see monthly rates that usually include trash pickup, lawn service, pest control, utilities, and internet, though you'll need to rent a PO Box if you want mail service. Most homes allow up to four people, with an extra charge over two, and have pet-friendly options, sometimes allowing up to two pets under 150 pounds for a fee. Children can visit for up to 30 days, and guests must be at least 25 years old to book. There are rules against parties, smoking, and bringing in commercial vehicles, boats, or trailers. Some homes come with a courtesy golf cart, though if it breaks, there's no guarantee of a replacement. Paradise family pool and rec center along with Hilltop adult pool, local restaurants, and shopping centers can be reached by a quick golf cart ride. The community is set up with recreations in mind, boasting facilities like pools, golf courses, and scenic spots for gardening or relaxing, and residents say neighbors are friendly and sociable, with plenty of chances to make friends or try new hobbies.
Property prices range from under $150,000 to over $225,000, with a median around $239,900, and you'll see homes staying on the market anywhere from 21 to 57 days. Units like Orange Blossom Gardens Unit 03 and Unit 06 are part of the location. Amenities cover both convenience and comfort, and the place generally offers a quiet but lively environment, with activities and services built for seniors seeking a steady, comfortable lifestyle. Some homes restrict mail service and have streaming-only TVs, and though many are golf-front or offer nice views, they're all backed by a strong local network of real estate agencies handling ongoing transactions. This master-planned, age-restricted community selected about 33.95 square miles for its area, and you'll notice designated family and senior living zones plus accessible pools, recreation centers, and golf courses. Overall, The Village of Orange Blossom Gardens provides organized senior living with homes and amenities set up for retirees wanting comfort, easy access to recreation, and a friendly environment.
