Land O' Lakes, FL

Wilderness Lakes Preserve

Tucked away in a remote corner of Land O' Lakes Florida, just north of State Road 54 and US 41, lies the Wilderness Lakes Preserve Community. This community is a truly natural wonder. Wilderness Lakes Preserve exists as 680 acres of residential property surrounding a crystal clear spring-fed lake. The seclusion and peacefulness of this community provide a sort of sanctuary from the bustling world outside. Although Wilderness Lakes takes homeowners to a special place, miles away from an average community, it remains close enough to Tampa to provide homeowners with access to any comfort or necessity that is required.

This community is designed to emulate the rustic serenity that one would find in a North Carolina Lakeside Resort. The community features 11,000 square feet of air conditioned Lodge Space and 4,400 square feet of decks, patios and breeze ways that overlook the gorgeous shimmering lake. From the Wilderness Lodge, fishing and canoeing is made possible with a community dock, and if fishing doesn't appeal to you, enjoy the day receiving pampering massages and spa treatments. This Wilderness Lodge is the perfect blend of rustic relaxed enjoyment and casual elegance with a comforting atmosphere. The community also includes a master Ranger Station that is guarded daily, and all the trails that wind throughout the scenic community lead back to the Wilderness Lodge. With special areas designated for campfires, the Wilderness Lodge offers everything that a true outdoor retreat would offer all in the comfort of this amazing community. There are also several landscaped verandas that over-look the lakeshores and breezeways that connect various places within the community such as the Activity Center, the Bath House and Spa and the Nature Center.

The Nature Center, of "The Outpost", at Wilderness Lakes is filled with classroom space, both indoor and outdoor, that has been thematically decorated and planned to recreate an outdoor feel. Within the walls of this modest looking building, children have the amazing opportunity to come face-to-face with live animals that live within the shelter. "The Outpost," works in conjunction with the staff at Lowry Park Zoo, and is a certified Lowry Park Zoo Educational Outreach Location designed to teach children the basic characteristics of animals they encounter everyday. Connected to the Nature Center, Wilderness Lakes Preserve has a big-screen movie theater with stadium style seating. This is the area where neighborhood children can gather on the weekends and enjoy "Spooky Friday" and "Disney Saturday" with their friends! The Center also features an elegant wrap-around veranda that sits several rocking chairs of all sizes, the perfect place to spend an afternoon enjoying nature!

The Wilderness Lakes Preserve Activities Center is located just off the Wilderness Lodge and features activities for folks of all ages. Nostalgically themed and decorated, the Activities Center is home to a Juke Box that plays music from the past, Ping Pong Tables, Pool Tables, and other differing types of games. In addition to all of that, the Activities Center offers a Big Screen Television and a Fire Pit where families can enjoy the music of yester-year and the pleasure of the natural environment. The Activities Center is the perfect place for homeowners to have gatherings, birthday parties, showers, wedding receptions and other and other types of gatherings that will be exciting and unforgettable!

The Bath House and Spa spans over 4000 square feet and offers full service tranquil pampering with Saunas, Facials, Aromatherapy Massages, Manicures and Pedicures and complete Locker Room Facilities. The Bath House is attached to the Health Club, which is completely furnished with state-of-the-art equipment as well as Weight Training. The Health Club also offers different fitness classes including: yoga, aerobics and step classes. Adjoining walkways connect the Bath House to the scenic Swimming Hole, Lap Pool with a Shallow Fitness area with vast roomy pool decks.

In addition to the trails, scenery, and several options for entertainment, Wilderness Lakes Preserve also offers a special customized playground for children. Called "The Tree House," this play area is designed and constructed from Eucalyptus trees. This one-of-a-kind play area features a Rock Climbing Wall, Tire Swings, Slides, a Swing Set, Tot Lot and Fireman's Pole. Toddlers can enjoy interactive play fountains and other neighborhood parks that are located throughout the community. For the older children and active adults the community also offers Lighted Tennis Courts with an on-staff Tennis Pro, Basketball Courts, Biking, Walking, Fishing and Boating.

In addition to the vast number of features the Wilderness Lakes community offers to homeowners, there are several options outside the community for shopping, dining, travel and education. Because of its convenient location, Wilderness Lakes Preserve has an exclusive access to the interstate systems, making trips to Tampa, Brandon, FL and MacDill easier and quicker. The location in Land O' Lakes is in a newly developing area that is expanding to bring only the finest businesses and restaurants to the area. Homeowners can experience the new changes and extraordinary spaces firsthand. Wilderness Lakes also has several highly rated education institutions within minutes from the community. These include Sanders Memorial Elementary, Pine View Middle and Land O' Lakes High School in addition to the several other public and private schools in the area.

Wilderness Lakes Preserve is a beautiful community filled with the wonder and excitement that only genuine nature can convey. The beauty, grace and elegance that is manifested in each Adirondack Style home is unlike any other community can offer. Single Family Homes and Maintenance-Free Villas are available. Don't miss the chance to live in on of the Nation's Top Communities, contact your local Twin Palms Realty Inc Agent today!