The town of Windermere, Florida sits in western Orange County Florida. Windermere sits just 11miles west of downtown Orlando Florida, 19 miles from the Orlando International Airport, and is just a few minutes north of the Walt Disney World Resort. Windermere is known for its many lakes, luxury homes, and celebrities that call it home.
Windermere, Florida has becoming synonymous with luxury living. The town of Windermere has some of the most expensive and sought after homes and real estate in Orlando, Central Florida and the entire state of Florida. Windermere is also a boater’s and skier’s paradise. The town is located on the “chain of lakes” – a number of large lakes all connected to each other. The notable larger lakes in the “chain of lakes” include Lake Butler, Lake Down, Lake Tibet, and Lake Sheen.
Celebrities like golfers Tiger Woods and Mark O’Meara, basketball stars like Shaquille O’Neal and Michael Jordan, baseball players like Barry Larkin and Johnny Damon, actors like Wesley Snipes, and many others have called Windermere home. But despite the mega mansions that Windermere has, Windermere continues to be a small quaint town with an historic charm. The small downtown area retains its charm with small shops, boutiques and cafes that make this area unique.
So, whether you are looking for a luxury property in the famous gated communities of Isleworth, Lake Butler Sound, Butler Bay, Reserve at Belmere, Keene’s Pointe, or Glenmuir, or would just like to have a quaint home in a quiet area on a lake, Windermere is an ideal suburb.
Isleworth
Isleworth is a private, gated golf community in Windermere, Florida, that is one of the most prestigious neighborhoods in the world. Isleworth is surrounded by the chain of lakes and nearly every Isleworth home has either a lake view or golf view.
The Isleworth Golf and Country Club offers an incredible country club experience. The 18-hole championship golf course was originally designed by Arnold Palmer, and is known as one of the toughest golf courses in the world to play. The Isleworth Tennis Club includes a mix of hard and clay professional quality tennis courts. And the 82,000 square foot Isleworth clubhouse provides an unparalleled country club experience.
Butler Bay
Butler Bay subdivision sits on beautiful Lake Crescent and Lake Roberts in Windermere, and contains Windermere Country Club, one of the most beautiful 18-hole golf courses in Central Florida. Most upscale homes in Windermere’s Butler Bay have either a golf view or a lake view.
Lake Butler Sound
Lake Butler Sound is a private, gated luxury waterfront home community located in Windermere, that sits just on the west side of Isleworth. It is divided into three different sections – The Reserves, The Estates and Mediterranea. Lake Butler Sound was designed with nature in mind, with a stunning English garden and lakeside gazebo for its residents relaxation and enjoyment. Filled with luxury homes, Lake Butler Sound is an alternative for those who do not need the country club atmosphere of Isleworth.
Keenes’s Pointe
Keene’s Pointe is a private, gated community located in Windermere, Florida, that lies next to beautiful Lake Tibet-Butler and sits on the south side of Isleworth. Keene’s Pointe is divided into 14 distinct neighborhoods Nestled beside the sparkling shores of Lake Tibet-Butler. The highlight of Keene’s Pointe is an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus and the Golden Bear Club. Keene’s Pointe features some of Central Florida’s finest home builders.
The Reserve at Belmere
The Reserve at Belmere is a private, gated community located in Windermere, Florida. The Reserve at Belmere sits on beautiful Lake Whitney on the north side of Windermere. The Reserve at Belmere has beautiful, luxury, mediterranean style homes in a quiet, upscale neighborhood. The homes at The Reserve at Belmere come in a diversity of architectural styles and sizes. The community’s lakefront location not only provides residents with breathtaking views, but the lake is also an endless source of outdoor fun.
Glenmuir
Glenmuir is a private, gated community in Windermere, Florida, that is located just west of Lake Butler Sound. Glenmuir is a favorite for families because of its park featuring a soccer field and picnic pavilion. The entrance to Glenmuir is beautiful with towering palm trees welcoming you to its gates.
Lakes of Windermere
The Lakes of Windermere is a large master planned residential community in Windermere, Florida, located just west of Keene’s Popinte. The Lakes of Windermere is a quiet lakefront community that sits about 5 miles north of Walt Disney World. The community features a clubhouse, pool, tennis courts, sports fields and a pier.
Originally developed by the Walt Disney Company, Celebration is a close-knit residential community of 2100 homes and condos. The homes in Celebration are traditional in style with charming front porches enhancing the old town charm.
Celebration is separated into areas referred to as villages. The main village, closest to downtown Celebration, is where the first homes were constructed. North Village, closest to U.S. 192, houses the Georgetown Condos as well as Acadia Estate Homes. East Village includes Roseville Corner and Aquila Loop. Lake Evalyn, generally considered its own area of Celebration but not quite its own village, includes a small lake where one can find a multitude of ducks, alligators, and the occasional river otter. South Village houses the Spring Park Loop estate homes and Heritage Hall. Additionally, Siena Condos complete the outer edge of South Village by Celebration Boulevard. Mirasol includes condos with concierge service and a day spa. Artisan Park is at the end of Celebration Ave and houses condos, town homes, single-family residences as well as a clubhouse consisting of a pool, gym, and restaurant.
