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Southern Hills Plantation vs Hernando Oaks
Southern Hills Plantation vs Hernando Oaks: A Community Comparison in Brooksville, FL
Brooksville, Florida offers discerning homebuyers two distinct golf course communities that cater to different lifestyles and preferences. Both Southern Hills Plantation and Hernando Oaks provide residents with access to championship golf courses, but they differ significantly in their approach to luxury living, amenities, and community atmosphere. CLICK HERE to read more about me and how my experience and knowledge of Southern Hills Plantation and Hernando County allows me to help you through the process of moving to these wonderful communities.
Golf Course Excellence
Southern Hills Plantation stands out with its Pete Dye Signature Golf Course, an 18-hole, par-72 private course offering elevations from 60 feet to nearly 250 feet. The course is renowned for its undulating hills and dramatic elevation changes of more than 200 feet which offers residents and visitors long-range views that stretch almost 20 miles to the Gulf Coast. This private, member-only course represents one of the most prestigious golf experiences in the region.
Hernando Oaks Golf & Country Club offers a more accessible golfing experience with an 18-hole course featuring 6,905 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72, with a course rating of 73.3 and slope rating of 132 on Bermuda grass. Designed by Scott Pate, the course emphasizes environmental preservation by incorporating native landscapes and provides expansive fairways, lush greens and is surrounded by majestic oaks.
Community Amenities & Lifestyle
Southern Hills Plantation positions itself as a luxury resort-style community with comprehensive amenities. The community features a Classic Southern resort-style Golf Clubhouse and a World-class Athletic Club. Residents enjoy a residents-only facility that offers a full gym as well as water aerobics, yoga room and strength training classes. The clubhouse includes spa, pool and fitness center services, creating a comprehensive wellness environment.
Additional amenities include tennis, pickleball, and pool facilities that are centrally located, along with art, bocce, book club, cards, crafts, dancing, dog park, travel, mahjong, theatre, wine tasting, and volunteer work activities. The community also offers personal trainers, weights, cardio, massage, spa services, water aerobics, running club, bicycle club, yoga/pilates, and locker rooms with showers, towels and amenities.
Hernando Oaks takes a more traditional country club approach, focusing primarily on golf with golf memberships and limited amenities. They offer exciting monthly golf events for groups of any size and allow outside groups to hold events including corporate tournaments and fundraising events. The community offers care-free, one-story living with a private, gated entry just south of Brooksville’s historic downtown.
Housing & Development
Southern Hills Plantation represents a more exclusive residential development with HOA fees that typically cover community maintenance, landscaping, gated access, and access to shared amenities like the clubhouse, fitness center, and pool. The community is actively developing with new construction opportunities available through various builders. Home prices in Southern Hills Plantation range from the $400’s to over $4M. CLICK HERE to read more about housing options in Southern Hills.
Hernando Oaks offers manicured homesites that provide the freedom to improve your game as all homes include golf course access. The community emphasizes country club lifestyle living with a focus on golf-centric amenities. Home prices range from the $300’s to the $700’s,
Prestige & Exclusivity
Southern Hills Plantation clearly positions itself as the more prestigious option with its private Pete Dye signature course and resort-style amenities. The community’s elevation changes and long-range views that stretch almost 20 miles to the Gulf Coast create a unique and dramatic setting that few communities can match. The private nature of the golf course and comprehensive amenity package appeal to those seeking an exclusive lifestyle.
Hernando Oaks offers a more accessible experience while maintaining quality standards. The community provides a traditional golf course living atmosphere without the exclusivity barriers of a fully private club, making it attractive to golfers who want quality amenities without the premium price point.
Conclusion
Both communities offer distinct advantages for different buyer preferences. Southern Hills Plantation caters to those seeking maximum luxury, exclusivity, and a resort-style lifestyle with comprehensive amenities and a world-class private golf course. Hernando Oaks appeals to buyers who want quality golf course living with excellent amenities at a more accessible price point, emphasizing traditional country club values and community atmosphere.
The choice between these communities ultimately depends on individual priorities: those seeking the ultimate in luxury and exclusivity will gravitate toward Southern Hills Plantation, while buyers looking for excellent golf course living with strong value and community atmosphere will find Hernando Oaks more appealing.
Jason Hood
Southern Hills New Construction Specialist
Real Estate Referral Agent
352.247.1886 / jasonh34601@gmail.com
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