About Carriage Pointe Neighborhood
Carriage Pointe sits in the Central North section of Winter Garden, accessed off Avalon Road (CR-545) just south of Stoneybrook West Parkway. The neighborhood was developed by Taylor Morrison Homes with the bulk of construction running from 2006 through 2012. Roughly 189 single-family homes sit behind the community's gates, with most of the original build period concentrated between 2007 and 2011.
Home sizes inside Carriage Pointe range from approximately 1,606 to 3,711 square feet, giving buyers more flexibility than many gated subdivisions of similar vintage. The community is laid out around four established ponds — about 30 homes either back to the water or have direct pond views — and a central neighborhood park on Golden Bell Street with a playground, tennis court, and soccer field. Streets like Bay Clover Drive, Granlund Street, and Burdock Drive define the interior, while the homes along Granlund and Burdock back directly to Avalon Road.
Most of Carriage Pointe is buffered by woodlands and undeveloped wetlands to the west, which is unusual for a 34787 subdivision built in the late-2000s boom. The result is a quieter feel than its proximity to the SR 429 corridor and Winter Garden Village at Fowler Groves would suggest. Carriage Pointe should not be confused with Reserve at Carriage Pointe, a separate gated Taylor Morrison community on the south side of Avalon Road.
📊 Quick Facts
🏞️ Community Park & Ponds
Carriage Pointe's central park sits on the north side of Golden Bell Street and is the social anchor of the community. It includes a children's playground, a tennis court, and a soccer field — uncommon for a 189-home gated neighborhood. Four established ponds are spread through the subdivision, with roughly 30 homes enjoying pond frontage or pond views, primarily attracting buyers who want water views without the price tag of a Butler Chain or Johns Lake waterfront property.
🏡 Home Inventory & Layout
Floor plans span single-story and two-story designs from Taylor Morrison's 2006–2012 portfolio, ranging from roughly 1,606 sq ft on the smaller end to 3,711 sq ft on the larger end. Three- and four-bedroom layouts dominate, with a handful of larger five-bedroom homes. Three-car garages appear on the larger floor plans. Lots backing to Avalon Road (specific addresses along Granlund Street and Burdock Drive) tend to trade at modest discounts versus interior or pond-view streets.
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Carriage Pointe Location & Connections
Carriage Pointe is located in the NW 34787 portion of Winter Garden, with Avalon Road (CR-545) running along its eastern edge and Stoneybrook West Parkway forming its northern boundary just past Avamar Crossing Shopping Plaza. The neighborhood sits between two Taylor Morrison-built communities — Reserve at Carriage Pointe to the south across Avalon Road and Stone Creek to the east — with the established Stoneybrook West golf community a short drive north across Stoneybrook West Parkway.
The location offers fast access to SR 429, the toll road that connects Winter Garden south to Walt Disney World and I-4, or north to the Florida Turnpike. Daily errands typically run east on Stoneybrook West Parkway to Winter Garden Village or to Stoneybrook West Village's Publix-anchored plaza.
🏘️ Adjacent Neighborhoods & Areas
- North: Avamar Crossing Shopping Plaza and Stoneybrook West Parkway, leading to Stoneybrook West and Stoneybrook West Village
- South (across Avalon Road / CR-545): Reserve at Carriage Pointe
- East: Stone Creek neighborhood and Avalon Road
- West: Vacant land, wetlands, surrounding woodlands, and the Whispering Oak Elementary School property
- Interior: Four community ponds and the Golden Bell Street neighborhood park; the Foundation Academy West Campus property sits in the broader area
Avalon Road and Stoneybrook West Parkway are area roadways — they're shown as plain text by design. Whispering Oak Elementary and Avamar Crossing Shopping Plaza do not yet have FNR pages.
🚗 Detailed Commute Times
- Winter Garden Village: ~6 minutes (~3 miles)
- Downtown Winter Garden: ~12 minutes (~6 miles)
- Downtown Orlando: ~25–30 minutes (~18 miles via SR 429 and SR 408)
- UCF Campus: ~40 minutes (~30 miles)
- Walt Disney World: ~20 minutes (~14 miles via SR 429)
- Universal Orlando: ~25 minutes (~17 miles)
- SeaWorld Orlando: ~25 minutes (~18 miles)
- Cocoa Beach: ~75 minutes (~70 miles)
- Lake Nona Medical City: ~40 minutes (~28 miles)
✈️ Airport Access
- Orlando International Airport (MCO): ~30 minutes (~22 miles via SR 429 and SR 528)
- Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB): ~50 minutes (~36 miles via SR 429 and SR 417)
- Orlando Executive Airport: ~30 minutes (~20 miles)
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Carriage Pointe Amenities & Lifestyle
Life inside Carriage Pointe is suburban-quiet despite the proximity to one of West Orange County's busiest retail and commuter corridors. The gated entry, neighborhood park, and pond-laced layout give the community a self-contained feel, while Stoneybrook West Parkway and Avalon Road put nearly every daily destination within a 10-minute drive.
For most residents, the daily orbit pulls east toward Winter Garden Village for shopping and dining, north on Stoneybrook West Parkway for groceries at Stoneybrook West Village, and south on SR 429 for theme parks and the broader I-4 corridor.
🏊 Neighborhood Amenities
Amenities found inside the Carriage Pointe gates:
- Gated entry
- Community park on Golden Bell Street with playground, tennis court, and soccer field
- Four community ponds (about 30 homes with pond frontage or views)
- Quiet interior streets buffered by surrounding woodlands
- Mandatory HOA covering common areas, gate, and amenity maintenance
🛍️ Shopping & Services
Day-to-day shopping is closest at Avamar Crossing Shopping Plaza along Stoneybrook West Parkway and at Stoneybrook West Village's Publix-anchored plaza. Larger trips run east to Winter Garden Village at Fowler Groves.
For comprehensive shopping information: View our Winter Garden Shopping Guide →
🍽️ Restaurants
Dining options cluster along Stoneybrook West Parkway and at Winter Garden Village just a few minutes east. Historic Downtown Winter Garden — anchored by Plant Street Market and the Crooked Can Brewery — is a short drive east on Plant Street.
For comprehensive restaurant information: View our Winter Garden Restaurants Guide →
🎭 Arts & Culture
Most arts and culture sit in Downtown Winter Garden, anchored by the Garden Theatre, the SOBO Art Gallery, and the Winter Garden Heritage Museum.
For comprehensive arts & culture information: View our Winter Garden Arts & Culture Guide →
🏃 Health & Wellness
The closest full-service hospital is AdventHealth Winter Garden on Fowler Grove Boulevard, less than a mile away. Health Central Hospital in neighboring Ocoee is also nearby.
For comprehensive health & wellness information: View our Winter Garden Hospitals Guide →
🌳 Parks & Recreation
Inside the gates, the Golden Bell Street park covers everyday recreation. Nearby, the West Orange Trail offers 22+ miles of paved walking and biking, and Newton Park on Lake Apopka is a 15-minute drive.
For comprehensive parks & recreation information: View our Winter Garden Parks & Recreation Guide →
⚽ Sports & Athletics
Carriage Pointe's community tennis court and soccer field handle pickup play. Nearby, West Orange Country Club offers private golf, and Stoneybrook West Golf Club provides semi-private golf within the adjacent Stoneybrook West community.
For comprehensive sports & athletics information: View our Winter Garden Sports & Athletics Guide →
🎉 Fun Things to Do
Weekend regulars include the Winter Garden Farmers Market in Downtown Winter Garden and Fridays on the Plaza. Theme parks are 20–25 minutes south via SR 429.
For comprehensive events & activities information: View our Winter Garden Events & Things To Do Guide →
🎓 Schools
Carriage Pointe is likely zoned for the Stoneybrook West / NW 34787 cluster — verify with OCPS:
- Elementary: Whispering Oak Elementary (property borders Carriage Pointe to the west)
- Middle: SunRidge Middle School
- High: West Orange High School
Private school option: Foundation Academy operates three campuses in Winter Garden, with the West Campus in this part of NW 34787.
Note: School assignments are subject to change. Always verify current zoning with OCPS.
For comprehensive school information: View our Winter Garden Schools Guide →
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How Carriage Pointe Compares
Carriage Pointe occupies a specific niche in the Winter Garden 34787 market: a mid-2000s Taylor Morrison-built, gated community with detached single-family homes on a wide size range, no CDD (pending verification), and a community park with tennis and soccer — at a price point well below the newer Horizon West villages south on Avalon Road. Here's how it stacks up against two close peers.
| Feature | Carriage Pointe | Reserve at Carriage Pointe | Stoneybrook West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Builder | Taylor Morrison | Taylor Morrison | Multiple production builders |
| Year Built | 2006–2012 | 2010s | Late 1990s–2000s |
| Home Sizes | ~1,606–3,711 sq ft | Similar Taylor Morrison floor plans | Wide range, larger overall |
| Gated | Yes | Yes | Yes (24-hour staffed) |
| Golf Course | No | No | Yes (Stoneybrook West Golf Club) |
| Community Park | Playground, tennis, soccer field | Park and playground | Resort-style clubhouse, pool, tennis, more |
| Total Homes | ~189 | Smaller (verify) | ~1,000+ |
💡 Value Proposition: Carriage Pointe is one of the more affordable gated entry points into NW Winter Garden's 34787 corridor, with Taylor Morrison build quality, a useful community park, and pond-view inventory — without the resort fees or larger HOA assessment of Stoneybrook West or the newer Horizon West villages south on Avalon Road.
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Carriage Pointe HOA & CDD Information
Carriage Pointe operates under a mandatory HOA that funds the gated entry, the Golden Bell Street community park, the four ponds, and shared landscaping. As an Orange County subdivision developed before the heavy proliferation of Community Development Districts in this corridor, Carriage Pointe is widely understood not to carry a CDD assessment — though buyers should confirm with Orange County tax records before closing.
💰 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. We can also check for you to see if there are any current or upcoming special assessments.
📋 What HOA Fees Cover
- Gated entry maintenance and gate operation
- Common-area landscaping along entrance, internal streets, and pond banks
- Maintenance of the Golden Bell Street community park, playground, tennis court, and soccer field
- Maintenance and treatment of the four community ponds
- Street lighting and common signage
- Reserve funds for long-term repairs and replacements
- HOA administration and management company fees
📜 What's an HOA / What's a CDD?
If you're new to Florida community living, see What's an HOA? and What's a CDD? for the basics on how each works and what they typically cover.
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