The golf residencies at the Crystal River Golf Club in Citrus County, Florida, are made up of luxury golf homes, golf villas, townhomes, and condominiums, in addition to property and land listings in the neighborhood. Crystal River is a small, friendly city that is surrounded by an abundance of nature and an ideal climate, perfect for those who love the outdoors and want to enjoy it year-round. The community offers a small-town feel, with people still recognizing each other as they wave in passing.

Most golf homes in Crystal River are made up of 2 to 5-bedrooms, 2 to 4-bathrooms, and 2 to 4-car garage homes. Single-family houses generally include a large kitchen and eat-in area, large master suites with walk-in closets, open layout rooms, laminate flooring, tiled bathrooms and entryways, spacious lanais, built-in fireplace, private swimming pools, a summer kitchen, and more. Golf properties vary in price from $90,000 to $900,000 and range in size from 600-square feet to 3,700-square feet.

A dozen golf courses, fresh and saltwater beaches, tennis courts, numerous recreational facilities, and fishing marinas are available in the broader neighborhood. The Three Sisters Spring is another main attraction in Crystal River, which attracts locals and tourists to kayak through the crystal-clear water while viewing the sea life underneath them. Crystal River Golf Club residents can visit the famous crystal-clear springs of Kings Bay which is home to over 400 manatees during the winter season, the only place in the country where visitors can legally interact with them in their natural habitat.

Residents can also visit Fort Island Gulf Beach at the end of Fort Island Trail, which boasts a roped-off swimming area and calm and shallow waters. There is also the three-acre park Alfred McKethan Park/Pine Island Beach Park located on the Gulf of Mexico that offers white, sandy shores that are perfect for sun lovers.

Nearby dining options for Crystal River golf homeowners include Grannie's Country Cookin' Restaurant, Crump's Landing, The Biscuit Barn, Lollygaggers, Los Magueyes Crystal River, Hardwood Smokehouse Crystal River, St. Johns Tavern, Taverna Manos Mediterranean Grille, Wallace's at the greenhouse, Arts Diner Home Cooking Restaurant, and Bean's Pillar of Smoke BBQ. Residents can do their usual grocery shopping at Save A Lot, Winn-Dixie, Stacy's Groceries, Publix Super Market at Springs Plaza, Hitchcock's Market, Publix Super Market at Crystal Springs Shopping Center, Kwik King, and Tony's Produce Market.

Surrounding the community are many fine restaurants and nightspots, more than 50 churches, shopping centers, hospitals, arts and crafts, several theaters, major chain discount stores, and service-type businesses, making locals' life comfortable and easy. This lively, active golf community is just 85 interstate-highway miles north of Tampa and Orlando. There are also professional sports facilities and major cultural and world-renowned attractions such as Disney World, Busch Gardens, Cypress Gardens, and Sea World available for locals to visit.

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