The Villages Golf and Country Club homes are wrapped by lush fairways, park-like grounds and open space
The Villages Golf & Country Club, a 55+ active adult gated community, is situated in the beautiful Evergreen foothills of San Jose, California and features 2,309 condominiums and 227 single-family homes in 1,200 acres of lush landscaping and sparkling lakes set against a background of natural beauty. The Villages Realty Team, 408-270-4400. For more information and photos, visit www.thevillagesrealtyteam.com.
A slice of heaven right here in the South Bay, The Villages Golf and Country Club offers luxurious homes and condos wrapped in the beauty of lush fairways, park-like grounds, and open space all with surrounding hillside views.
Once part of a vast wine grape growing region, and nestled in the Evergreen foothills in southeastern San Jose, this 1,200-acre community is a hidden gem in the heart of Silicon Valley. Offering a quality of life not easily found in many fast-paced Bay Area cities, The Villages is designed for those aged 55 and older. Located at 5000 Cribari Lane, it features an abundance of amenities with 24-hour gated security and its own post office.
Twelve neighborhoods of condominiums, villas, and single-family homes surround the 18-hole, par-72 championship golf course designed by architect Robert Muir Graves, who designed courses all over the West Coast including Sea Ranch Lodge and Golf Links, the Santa Clara Golf and Tennis Club, and Carmel’s Quail Lodge Resort and Golf Club.
Four sets of tees on each of the 18 holes accommodate golfers of all skill levels. An additional nine-hole, par-3 course is also available. Beginners can learn on this course or others can just practice to improve their game. The course itself is bordered by picturesque landscape, including towering trees, a waterfall and several ponds. A driving range and 18-hole putting green are also available. (Living at The Village automatically makes you a member of the golf and country club.)
The Villages golf course is also a popular Silicon Valley destination for corporate golf tournaments. Numerous NCGA Associate Clubs based in the Bay Area also flock to The Villages for their tournaments. You don’t have to be a resident to play, but you have to be sponsored by a resident.
Gather with friends at the Clubhouse before or after a round of golf or anytime and enjoy the choice of two restaurants including fine dining and the new casual Bistro.
In addition to golf, The Villages offers more than 500 acres of open space, lakes with 2.5 miles of shoreline, equestrian and hiking trails that climb to a peak of 2,300 feet, and an equestrian center with tack area, arena, multi-acre pasture, and more than 10 miles of trails that meander throughout the open space. Residents can board horses for a fee.
After hiking or golfing, take advantage of the four swimming pools and spas for a luxurious swim, play a game of tennis or test your skills at the bocce ball and pickle ball courts. A stateof-the-art, 2,800-squarefoot fitness center opened in May 2015 and offers a variety of equipment you’d find at any downtown gym. Treadmills, rowing machines, stair steppers, stationary bikes, elliptical trainers, free weights, chest press and cable motion adjustable pulley machine are just a few examples of the equipment offered to residents. Personal trainers are available too.
There is something for everyone, including a wood shop and also community gardens and individual plots available for Garden enthusiasts. There are also about 100 organizations and clubs to join at The Villages with four clubhouses and rooms to meet.
A real value for your real estate buck, the properties in The Villages range in size from under 1,000 square feet to almost 2,500 square feet and include condos located in twostory buildings; villas located in single-story buildings, and single-story, single-family homes. About 4,000 residents call The Villages home.
Quiet, secluded, and peaceful country ambience that is only about a 10-mile drive to downtown San Jose with easy access to Highway 101 at the Yerba Buena exit, Highway 85, the Monterey Coast, South Valley cities of Gilroy and Morgan Hill, and San Francisco.