Hawkins is an early-2020s southern-area village in Sumter County (ZIP 32163) with a scenic preserve hiking and biking trail walkable from many homes — sunset views from the trailhead are a natural feature not associated with most newer southern-area construction. Two recreation centers serve the village: Hawkins Neighborhood Recreation Center (adult pool, corn toss, shuffleboard, bocce) is within the village footprint, and Aviary Village Recreation Center (family pool, tennis, pickleball, billiards) is a short golf cart ride away. Home types include Patio Villas, Courtyard Villas, Verandas, and Designer Homes. CDD bond balances are active at or near full original principal. Sawgrass Grove and Eastport are the nearest town squares; Southern Oaks Championship Golf Club is within cart range.
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Having two dedicated recreation centers within easy reach is an above-average amenity stack for a single southern-area village. Hawkins Neighborhood Recreation Center serves Hawkins specifically — adult pool, corn toss, shuffleboard, bocce on-site, walkable for most residents. Aviary Village Recreation Center is a short cart ride away with a broader set: family pool, tennis, pickleball, billiards, darts, and shuffleboard. The preserve trail is the environmental feature that distinguishes Hawkins from most south-of-SR-44 new construction: a hiking and biking trail along the preserve edge, within walking distance of many homes, with a trailhead that offers sunset views. For buyers who want the modern layouts and multi-modal path network of new southern construction but also want natural access that most of the newer villages lack, Hawkins addresses both.
Southern Oaks Championship Golf Club is nearby — a championship venue that opened as the corridor developed, giving Hawkins residents pay-to-play championship access without the long cart run required from older central-area villages. Lowlands Executive Golf Course is the closest executive course, included with the amenity fee for walking play. Sawgrass Grove and Eastport are the nearest town squares — Sawgrass Grove (2022, modern feel, Clifton Cove Putting Course) and Eastport (2025, European-inspired, 250-acre Central Lake) both serve the south-of-44 corridor. On carrying cost: Hawkins was built in the early 2020s, and CDD bond balances reflect a full or near-full original principal amount — high bond tier. Bond payments are a meaningful annual line item on top of the amenity fee and property tax. Verify the exact remaining balance and annual assessment in writing for any specific home before making an offer.
Hawkins is in the southern area of The Villages, in Sumter County, ZIP 32163, south of SR 44 near Warm Springs Avenue. It is in the newer south-of-44 development corridor, with Sawgrass Grove and Eastport as the nearest town squares.
Homes in Hawkins were built in the early 2020s, with the exact year varying by street and build phase. As a newer village, most homes carry active CDD bond balances at or near the full original principal amount. Always verify the exact remaining balance and annual assessment in writing for any specific home before making an offer.
Hawkins has Patio Villas, Courtyard Villas, Verandas, and Designer Homes. The mix reflects the newer construction in the southern area, with modern layouts designed for the Village series built south of SR 44 in the early 2020s.
Sawgrass Grove is the closest — the modern, less themed square opened in 2022, with the Clifton Cove Putting Course and free nightly entertainment. Eastport, the newest town square (2025), is also nearby, with European-inspired architecture on 250 acres around Central Lake.
Lowlands Executive Golf Course is the closest executive course, included with the amenity fee for walking play. Southern Oaks Championship Golf Club is within cart range for pay-to-play championship golf. Both serve the south-of-44 corridor where Hawkins is located.
Hawkins has a scenic hiking and biking trail along the preserve edge, walkable from many homes in the village. The trailhead offers sunset views — a natural feature that distinguishes Hawkins from most of the newer southern-area construction, which is typically built on cleared and graded land. The trail passes through natural Florida habitat along the preserve boundary. Scout can confirm the specific trailhead access points for homes you are considering.
Two recreation centers serve Hawkins. Hawkins Neighborhood Recreation Center is within the village and includes an adult pool, corn toss, shuffleboard, and bocce — walkable from many homes. Aviary Village Recreation Center is a short golf cart ride away with a family pool, tennis, pickleball, billiards, darts, and shuffleboard. Having two facilities at this proximity is above average for a single southern-area village.
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