Sometimes the allure of a new home isn't just the structure of the walls, the floor plan or the nearby modern conveniences. Instead, what many people have discovered over time is that simplicity - being able to live a comfortable and convenient lifestyle without making a tremendous impact on the area around them - is beautiful. When they set out to find a home that will allow them to make their home without displacing wildlife or interfering with natural habitats - particularly when they are looking to make that home in Northern Florida - they are drawn to The RiverCreek Preserve.

The RiverCreek Preserve in North Central Florida creates a community where those who are motivated to conserve the earth. Residents of The RiverCreek Preserve find that the hardwood trees that are native to the area, the natural meadows as well as streams, creeks and the Santa Fe River are all preserved for their enjoyment.

Likewise, homeowners at the The RiverCreek Preserve who are committed to sustaining the well-being of Florida wildlife will find that though the area is being built up, the area's animals are not being displaced. White-tail deer, armadillos, bobcats and black bear all still call the area home. Cranes, egrets and heron all continue to enjoy the watering holes that they have frequented over time.

For those with a love of wildlife, homes at The RiverCreek Preserve make it possible to enjoy the natural world from within it without disrupting the natural flow of things. Not only that, but also as many who are committed to natural conservation are also committed to leaving a lesser impact on the world around them, homes at The RiverCreek Preserve are Energy Star certified.

Even though The RiverCreek Preserve is a green environment, there are still a wide variety of ways for residents to access and enjoy more developed areas as well. After all, homes at The RiverCreek Preserve are located less than twenty miles away from Gainesville and Jacksonville is only an hour's drive away.

As a result, homeowners at The RiverCreek Preserve do not have to sacrifice for the sake of conservation. They are still able to enjoy time at museums, the theater, shopping, the arts - in the form of both galleries and museums - fine dining and even professional sporting events. Additionally, it's easy to spend time with the family at one of Florida's many Atlantic Ocean beaches or to enjoy any of Florida's attractions when they are visited by family and friends.

Those who live at The RiverCreek Preserve find that they have access to the best of everything. Even though they may make the choice to live their lives without making a large impact on the natural world around them, they find that the choice does not require making large sacrifices - something that will enable them to embrace and sustain their commitment to enjoying the natural world and all that life has to offer; and, what makes it even easier is that the comfort of knowing that neighbors - who are sure to become friends - have made that commitment as well.