Village of Gilchrist is a neighborhood within The Villages master-planned active adult community in Sumter County, Florida. Governance occurs through Community Development District (CDD) No. 9 rather than a traditional homeowners association. The CDD manages infrastructure, maintenance, and certain amenities via assessments.
Information on specific monthly or quarterly HOA fees is unavailable as this is a CDD-governed area with amenity fees and CDD assessments rather than traditional HOA dues. Bond assessments under District 9 Series 2022 range approximately $810–$1,510 annually depending on the unit, with schedules through 2042. Transfer fees, capital contributions, and special assessments details are unavailable from public sources.
Detailed rules and regulations for Village of Gilchrist specifically are unavailable in public sources. The broader The Villages community enforces deed restrictions covering exterior modifications, landscaping, parking, and community standards administered through the CDD and architectural review processes.
Gilchrist Neighborhood Recreation Center provides an adult-only pool (30+), horseshoes, shuffleboard, and bocce. Nearby facilities include Bradenton Pool and Recreation Center (family pool, tennis, pickleball) and access to Evans Prairie Country Club (27-hole golf). Community-wide amenities encompass executive and championship golf courses, multiple recreation centers, town squares with entertainment, and extensive trail networks. Specific capacity, hours, and access details for individual amenities follow standard The Villages policies (residents with amenity privileges).
Residents enjoy an active retirement lifestyle centered on golf, social clubs (over 3,000 available community-wide), nightly entertainment at nearby town squares, and golf cart transportation throughout the community. The neighborhood supports a vibrant, low-maintenance living experience with emphasis on recreation and social engagement.
HOA Name: Not applicable (CDD District 9).
Management Company: The Villages Community Development Districts.
Phone Number: 352-753-4022 (District Property Management).
Email Address: Details not publicly available.
Website: https://www.districtgov.org.
Mailing Address: 3571 Kiessel Road, The Villages, FL 32163.
Office Hours: Details not publicly available.
Village of Gilchrist benefits from proximity to Brownwood Paddock Square (approximately 3 miles) and Lake Sumter Landing (approximately 5 miles), offering convenient access to shopping, dining, and entertainment. It features golf course and water views in some homes. The area is noted for safety (low crime scores in neighborhood reports) and well-maintained streets. Sustainability and security features align with broader The Villages initiatives including 24-hour community watch.
Village of Gilchrist offers convenient central location within The Villages, strong recreational access via its neighborhood center and nearby facilities, and the active lifestyle characteristic of the larger community under CDD District 9 governance.
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