Caroline is a central-area village with a direct trail connection to Lake Sumter Landing — the Stillwater Trail runs about 1 mile alongside the Mallory Hill golf preserve, making the commute to the town square one of the more scenic in The Villages. Built in 2006, the village has Designer Homes in Craftsman and Mediterranean styles, ranging from about 1,000 to 2,400 sq ft, in Sumter County (ZIP 32162). CDD bond balances are partial — 2006 construction carries a moderate annual payment, not the minimal balances of the oldest northern villages or the large near-original balances of the newest south-side villages. Verify the exact balance for any specific home.
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The Stillwater Trail is the reason many buyers end up choosing Caroline over nearby villages. It is a dedicated golf cart and pedestrian path that runs about 1 mile from the village directly to Lake Sumter Landing Market Square, passing alongside the Mallory Hill Championship Golf Course preserve the entire way. That makes Lake Sumter Landing — with its waterfront setting, nightly entertainment, and lakeside dining — a practical daily destination, not just a special occasion trip.
Caroline has its own neighborhood recreation center with a pool, which keeps the facility genuinely quiet. Coconut Cove Recreation Center is nearby and adds pool, tennis, bocce, billiards, and card rooms. The CR 466 commercial corridor is a short drive away — Marshalls, Bealls, Walmart, and Winn-Dixie are all accessible without fighting for parking on a town square night. On cost: 2006 construction puts bond balances in the partial range — not minimal, not large. Verify the exact balance and annual payment for any specific home before making an offer.
~5 min by car ~10 min by golf cart
Caroline is in the central area of The Villages, in Sumter County, ZIP 32162. It sits about 1 mile west of Lake Sumter Landing Market Square, connected by the Stillwater Trail. Mallory Hill Country Club is directly adjacent to the village.
Caroline was built in 2006, placing it in the mid-era of The Villages' development — newer than the original northern villages, but established enough that the landscaping has matured.
Caroline has Designer Homes in Craftsman and Mediterranean architectural styles, ranging from about 1,000 to 2,400 sq ft. All homes are from the 2006 build period.
Lake Sumter Landing Market Square is the closest, about 1 mile away via the Stillwater Trail. The trail runs alongside the Mallory Hill golf preserve the entire way, making it a scenic route.
Mallory Hill Country Club (27-hole championship) is directly adjacent to Caroline. Bacall and Bogart Executive Courses are nearby 9-hole options included with the amenity fee for walking play.
The Stillwater Trail is a dedicated golf cart and pedestrian path running about 1 mile from Caroline to Lake Sumter Landing Market Square. It passes alongside the Mallory Hill golf course preserve, giving residents a direct and scenic route to the town square.
Because Caroline was built in 2006, most homes carry partial CDD bond balances — in the average tier for The Villages. Balances are not as large as the newest south-side villages, but they are not minimal either. Always verify the exact remaining balance and annual payment in writing for any specific home before making an offer.
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