109 Caladium St, Leesburg, FL 34748

Welcome to Hawthorne! This lakeside haven has the nostalgia of a south Florida vacation resort! As you arrive, you’ll be greeted by a friendly patron at the 24 hr guarded gate and then proceed to wind around the community, beautifully shaded by soaring pines and colorful tropical foliage. The streets are tidy and appropriately named after various flowers. This cute Caladium home has a large sun porch as you enter and truly the best spot for your morning coffee or afternoon cocktails! Sliding doors lead into the family room and formal dining area with built in cabinetry. The kitchen had a gorgeous renovation with white cabinets, granite and nice appliances. There’s even an additional space for an extra table or just a nice spot for your pretty chairs and a nice book! Home owner also installed doubled paned windows, HVAC system in 2016 and the roof was JUST recently replaced! The bathrooms have also been updated! Both bedrooms have good size closets and ample natural light. Flooring is a mix of tile, vinyl and carpet. The only TLC needed is the carpet and paint and the seller will be happy to work with buyer on a fair solution! The laundry is through the kitchen and just off the carport. All accessible under roof from the main house. You’ll love the extra storage room! This friendly 55+ playground will make you want to be old enough to live here! They even have a courtesy bus that will pick you up & take you shopping for groceries! Safety is front & center for the Hawthorne family. Monitored private entrances w/ bar codes & 24 hour access & routine patrol means you can enjoy your slumber with your windows open on the cool autumn nights! Emergency alarm buttons in each home mean help is just minutes away! 3 Emergency response vehicles & 3 certified firefighters/EMT’s are available ON SITE 24/7! These techs are dedicated solely to the community & included in your monthly maintenance fee!!! After your morning walk or tending to your very own spot in the community vegetable & flower garden, take a dip in the 2 enclosed therapeutic pools or outdoor heated swimming pool! There’s even a men’s and women’s sauna! Seriously! Super active? Then grab your sunflower seeds & ball cap and meet on the field! Men’s and women’s softball team has an amazing field reminiscent of your childhood! There’s also 24 lighted, tournament class shuffleboard courts, district 4 tennis courts, pickleball courts, bocce courts and an 18 hole pitch & put course or enjoy the fitness room, billiard room w/ 4 championship tables & card room for a game of bridge on the occasional rainy afternoons! There’s also a library w/ wifi in the sprawling clubhouse! Another fantastic perk is the ability to store boats, trailers & recreational vehicles on site! Speaking of boats, there’s even 2 “dragon boats” for competitive or recreational use. A few add-ons available that are not included in your monthly fee are as follows: 120 boat slips-$27.50 covered-$50.00 covered, just $20 a YEAR dues for use of the 1,500 sq ft woodcrafters shop & Tuesday Farmer’s Market. Last but not least, Hawthorne’s music venue brings artists from around the country! Music enthusiasts flock from around central Florida w/ a cost of anywhere from $15 per concert to just $50 per season!