Cascades at St. Lucie West - Port St. Lucie

The Cascades, an active adult community situated at the center of the esteemed St. Lucie West master planned community in Port St. Lucie, Florida, offers numerous homes boasting scenic water or natural preserved land vistas, along with abundant natural pine and palm trees. The community’s winding streets, as well as walking and biking paths, link residents with each other and St. Lucie West, surrounded by stunning residential neighborhoods and conveniently located near the I-95 highway. This gated 55 and over community is guarded 24 hours a day by a manned guardhouse. For several years, Port St. Lucie has ranked among the top ten safest cities in the United States, providing a cozy small-town atmosphere where residents feel safe and secure.

Situated on a sprawling 17.8-acre recreational tract, Cascades in Port St. Lucie boasts an impressively landscaped, 26,000 square-foot clubhouse for its residents’ use. Stay fit in the spacious, state-of-the-art fitness center complete with an aerobics studio. Take a break and unwind in the fully appointed library or billiards room. The arts, crafts, and card rooms offer a range of activities to participate in. Stay connected and handle work-related tasks on the internet-ready computers. The outdoor resort-style pool, spanning 3,000 square feet with covered verandas, a pool-side bar, and a charming gazebo, offers a refreshing dip. Engage in outdoor sports like bocce ball and basketball, or challenge friends to a match at the lighted tennis facilities or 9-hole, par-3 golf course.

Bill Thornton began construction of The Cascades in 2000, and by 2006, had completed 1,158 single-family homes. The Crystal Collection offers four floor plans ranging from 1,257 to 1,626 square feet of living space, with two to three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and an attached two-car garage. These models feature open floor plans and master suites with private bathrooms, ideal for active adults.

The Jewel Collection boasts six floor plans ranging from 1,666 to 2,079 square feet of living space. These models come with two to three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and an attached two-car garage. The collection offers eat-in kitchens and covered back patios, perfect for hosting guests.

The Vintage Collection is the community’s largest collection, featuring floor plans ranging from 2,184 to 2,473 square feet of living space. These models have two to three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and an attached two-car garage, with den options perfect for a home gym or office.

All three collections feature brick-paved driveways with entry walkways and covered entries. Association fees are reasonable and include yard maintenance, fertilization, and irrigation.

Cascades in Port St. Lucie offers a comfortable lifestyle with shopping, dining, and other recreational opportunities within easy walking or biking distance. With around twenty different clubs available, residents can pursue a wide range of interests and activities, such as travel, scuba and snorkeling, philosophy, music, stitchery, bocce, books, poker, and bridge.

Residents of Cascades at St. Lucie West have the added benefit of living in a city that is home to Spring Training for the New York Mets, providing opportunities to catch baseball stars in action. Additionally, Port St. Lucie boasts a PGA golf course, which may attract professional golfers to the area.

The Florida Atlantic University campus, located nearby, includes the Lifelong Learning Institute and community library, offering continuing education classes to residents of Cascades at St. Lucie West.

Although residents of Cascades at St. Lucie West have easy access to shopping, restaurants, and other amenities, a short ten-minute drive towards the town of Tradition offers even more options, including larger stores and seasonal festivals and events. Tradition also boasts sculpture parks, interactive fountains, and peaceful waterways, as well as Lake Tradition, which provides 45 acres of outdoor activities.

For those seeking aquatic adventures, the Atlantic Ocean is just a thirty-minute drive from Cascades in Port St. Lucie.