About Ashlin Park Neighborhood
Ashlin Park sits just off Winter Garden Vineland Road (CR 535) in Windermere's Horizon West area, north of Lakeside Village Lane and Reams Road. Ashton Woods Homes developed the community between 2014 and 2017, delivering 258 total residences in a mix that's relatively unusual for the southern Windermere corridor: 137 single-family homes paired with 122 townhomes inside a single HOA. The result is a neighborhood that brings townhome-priced entry points and detached-home options together under one set of amenities — uncommon in 34786, where most newer communities are single-product.
Single-family floor plans run from 1,957 to 2,961 square feet with three to five bedrooms and two to four baths, while townhomes span 1,570 to 1,727 square feet on roughly 0.11–0.14 acre lots. Construction is consistent with Ashton Woods' mid-2010s product line — open kitchens with island prep, granite or quartz counters, stainless appliances, energy-efficient HVAC, and 2-car garages on the single-family side. Townhomes face Flowing Water Alley and Serenity Bend on the south side of the community; single-family homes occupy the north side, with several plans backing to conservation ponds or lake views.
Day-to-day life centers on the community pool and clubhouse (rentable for resident events), the playground, and a small dog park. Sidewalks run the full neighborhood and the entrance off Winter Garden Vineland Road is landscaped but not gated. The neighborhood is not in a CDD, which is the financially significant differentiator from many newer Horizon West villages — buyers comparing Ashlin Park to Lakeside, Summerlake, or Waterleigh should price the absence of CDD assessments into their analysis.
Ashlin Park is part of the larger Horizon West master-planned area but predates the Hamlin town center buildout, so its location feels more "established Windermere" than "new Horizon West village." Schools are Orange County Public Schools — Sunset Park Elementary about a mile north, Horizon West Middle School directly south of the community, and Windermere High roughly 4 miles away. Some homes on the community's western edge have unobstructed sightlines for nightly Disney fireworks displays.
📊 Quick Facts
🏡 Home Features
Interior:
- Open-concept floor plans with great-room layouts
- Island kitchens with granite or quartz counters
- Stainless steel appliance packages
- Energy-efficient HVAC and Low-E windows (mid-2010s code)
- Tile floors in main living areas, carpet in bedrooms (typical original spec)
- Walk-in primary closets in most plans
Exterior:
- Stucco exteriors with tile or shingle roofs
- 2-car garages on single-family homes; 1- or 2-car on townhomes
- Pavered driveways on most plans
- Conservation, pond, or interior-street lots
- Select homes with private screened pools
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Ashlin Park Location & Connections
Ashlin Park is located in the Horizon West section of Windermere, with primary access from Winter Garden Vineland Road (CR 535). The neighborhood is positioned between Reams Road and Lakeside Village Lane, putting it within walking distance of Lakeside Village shopping and inside the practical commute radius for Disney cast members and theme-park-frequent families.
Highway access is via CR 535 to SR 429 (Western Beltway), which connects north to Apopka and the Florida Turnpike and south to Disney and I-4. Downtown Windermere and the Butler Chain are roughly 5 miles north.
🏘️ Adjacent Neighborhoods & Areas
- North: Preston Square
- South: Horizon West Middle School
- East: Lake Burden
- West: Wickham Park
- Nearby: Lakeside Village shopping and townhome corridor
🚗 Detailed Commute Times
- Walt Disney World: 15–20 minutes (9.7–11 miles)
- Universal Orlando: 25 minutes (~20 miles)
- SeaWorld Orlando: 20 minutes (~15 miles)
- Downtown Orlando: 20–25 minutes (~15 miles)
- UCF Campus: 35–40 minutes (~25 miles)
- Lake Nona Medical City: 30–35 minutes (~22 miles)
- Cocoa Beach: 60–70 minutes (~70 miles)
- Downtown Windermere: 10–12 minutes (~5 miles)
- Lakeside Village shopping: Walking distance (under 1 mile)
✈️ Airport Access
- Orlando International Airport (MCO): 30 minutes (16–25 miles)
- Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB): 35–40 minutes (~30 miles)
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Ashlin Park Amenities & Lifestyle
Ashlin Park's lifestyle is defined less by elaborate resort amenities and more by location: walkable shopping at Lakeside Village, a 15-minute drive to Disney, and an HOA-maintained core of pool, clubhouse, playground, and dog park inside the neighborhood itself. The mix of single-family homes and townhomes draws a broad demographic — first-time buyers entering on the townhome side, growing families on the single-family side, Disney cast members, and 34786-priced-out buyers who want the Windermere ZIP without the Butler Chain price tag.
🏊 Neighborhood Amenities
Amenities found within Ashlin Park:
- Community pool
- Clubhouse (rentable for resident events)
- Community playground
- Dog park / pet-friendly areas (breed restrictions apply)
- Sidewalks throughout the neighborhood
- Conservation areas and open space
- Landscaped common areas at the entrance
Sports court availability (basketball, tennis) varies by source — confirm with the HOA before relying on any specific court.
🛍️ Shopping & Services
Lakeside Village shopping center is under a mile from Ashlin Park and walkable for most residents — it covers grocery, banking, dining, and basic services. Westside Shoppes provides additional retail nearby, and Winter Garden Village's 80-store outdoor center is a short drive north on CR 535.
For comprehensive shopping information: Discover even more shopping options with our comprehensive Windermere shopping guide.
🍽️ Restaurants
Casual and family dining clusters at Lakeside Village and along the CR 535 corridor. Sand Lake Road's Restaurant Row — Central Florida's densest fine-dining strip — is roughly 15 minutes east via Apopka-Vineland Road.
For comprehensive restaurant information: Explore dining options in our complete Windermere restaurants and dining guide.
🎭 Arts & Culture
Downtown Windermere's Town Square hosts the Fine Art Show, Farmers Market, and Light Up Windermere events about 10 minutes north. The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Orlando is the closest major performing arts venue.
For comprehensive arts & culture information: Explore more area arts & culture options in our comprehensive Windermere arts and culture guide.
🏃 Health & Wellness
Orlando Health Horizon West Hospital is the closest full-service hospital, with Orlando Health Medical Pavilion Summerport on CR 535 serving as the local multispecialty hub.
For comprehensive health & wellness information: For a complete directory of healthcare providers, visit our comprehensive Windermere health and wellness guide.
🌳 Parks & Recreation
R.D. Keene Park's 52 acres of fields, playgrounds, and a Butler Chain boat ramp sit about 10 minutes north. Tibet-Butler Preserve on CR 535 offers 3.6 miles of nature trails and is the closest substantial natural-Florida hiking experience.
For comprehensive parks & recreation information: Discover more parks, trails, and outdoor recreation in our detailed Windermere parks and recreation guide.
⚽ Sports & Athletics
The community pool and any on-site courts cover daily fitness inside Ashlin Park itself. Beyond the gates: Butler Chain watersports via R.D. Keene Park's public ramp, plus area gyms covered in our sports guide.
For comprehensive sports & athletics information: Find complete information on golf, fitness, and recreation in our detailed Windermere sports and athletics guide.
🎉 Fun Things to Do
Disney is 15–20 minutes away, and select Ashlin Park homes have unobstructed sightlines for the nightly Disney fireworks displays. Disney Springs, Universal Orlando, and SeaWorld are all inside a 25-minute radius.
For comprehensive events & activities information: Find even more things to do in our complete Windermere entertainment guide.
🎓 Schools
Ashlin Park is served by Orange County Public Schools:
- Elementary: Sunset Park Elementary (~1 mile)
- Middle: Horizon West Middle School (under 1 mile)
- High: Windermere High School (~4 miles)
School assignments are subject to change. Always verify current zoning with the Orange County School District before making purchase decisions based on school zones.
For comprehensive school information: For detailed school ratings and educational resources, visit our comprehensive Windermere schools and education guide.
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How Ashlin Park Compares
Ashlin Park's value proposition in 34786 is straightforward: an Ashton Woods–built community at the southern edge of Windermere, with no CDD, with both townhome and single-family product, walkable to shopping, and inside Disney's 15-minute drive radius. That bundle is hard to replicate among Horizon West villages — most newer Horizon West communities (Lakeside, Summerlake, Waterleigh, Hamlin) carry CDD assessments that materially change the carrying cost.
| Feature | Ashlin Park | Newer Horizon West Villages | Summerport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2014–2017 | 2018–present | 2003–2008 (mostly) |
| Builder | Ashton Woods (single) | Mixed national builders | Mixed (older) |
| Product Mix | Single-family + townhomes | Varies by village | Single-family + condos |
| CDD Fee | No | Yes (typically $1,500–$3,000+/yr) | No |
| Gated | No | Some | No |
| Walkable Shopping | Lakeside Village (<1 mile) | Hamlin / Flamingo Crossings (varies) | Cornerstone Summerport |
| Disney Drive Time | 15–20 min | 10–25 min (varies) | 10–15 min |
💡 Value Proposition: Buyers who want new-ish construction in 34786 without the CDD surcharge of post-2018 Horizon West villages should be looking at Ashlin Park. The townhome inventory also gives buyers a sub-$500K entry point into the Windermere ZIP — uncommon among the area's single-family-only communities.
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Ashlin Park HOA & CDD Information
Ashlin Park has a mandatory HOA that maintains the community pool, clubhouse, playground, dog park, common-area landscaping, and entrance features. The HOA also enforces architectural and exterior-condition standards typical of Ashton Woods communities. The neighborhood is not in a Community Development District, which is a meaningful financial differentiator from many newer Horizon West communities.
Townhome owners and single-family owners are part of the same master HOA, but fee structures may differ between the two product types — townhome dues typically include some additional exterior maintenance items.
💰 HOA Fees & Management Contact
HOA fees and management company information often change. Please contact us and we will be happy to provide you with the current HOA fee, payment schedule, and direct contact information for the HOA management company. Fees vary between the single-family and townhome sides of the community. We can also check for you to see if there are any current or upcoming special assessments.
📋 What HOA Fees Cover
- Community pool maintenance and operation
- Clubhouse upkeep and reservation system
- Playground and dog park maintenance
- Common-area landscaping and irrigation
- Entrance feature and signage maintenance
- Street lighting in common areas
- Master insurance for common elements
- HOA management and reserve funding
- (Townhome dues typically add) exterior building maintenance and roof reserves
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