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Situated among rolling hills in Brooksville, Cascades at Southern Hills is an age-restricted community ideally situated within an hour of Tampa. Cascades is located next to the prestigious Southern Hills Country Club and residents have the option of joining the golf and country club. This gated neighborhood is part of the larger, all ages master-planned community of Southern Hills Plantation. The homes range from 2-4 bedrooms and from 1,352-2,663 square feet in living area.
Residents of the 55 and better Cascades community can also purchase a membership in order to access the magnificent Southern Hills Plantation clubhouse. The 20,000 square-foot clubhouse was designed in the Old Florida style. It houses a library, billiards, hobby rooms, and a 7,500 square-foot fitness center. This center has great workout equipment with free weights, elliptical machines, treadmills, and flat screen TVs for entertainment during workouts. It also features an aquatic center as well as a full-service spa, where residents can pamper themselves with manicures, pedicures, wraps, and other relaxing treatments. Outside the center residents will have bocce ball, pickleball, four Har-Tru tennis courts and a resort-style pool. Casual dining is provided at the full service restaurant, in addsition to three special event dining areas including the covered outdoor sitting area. There is a private golf course within Southern Hills Plantation where membership is limited to the residents.
Southern Hills in Brooksville, FL is situated 45 minutes north of Tampa. Major highways nearby include I-75 and Suncoast Expressway. Tampa has some of the best shopping, dining, sports, and cultural activities that Florida has to offer. Nature enthusiasts will find over 40 miles of trails ready for exploration. National parks in the area include Mutual Mine Recreation Area, Withlachoochee State Forest, and Chassahowitska National Wildlife Refuge. Cultural attractions in the Brooksville area include the Hernando Heritage Museum, the William Sherman Jennings House landmark, the Hernando Historical Museum, and the Frank Saxon House landmark. The closest airport, just minutes away, is Hernando County Airport. Tampa International Airport in downtown Tampa can be reached within 45 minutes.