About Glenhurst Neighborhood
Glenhurst is a gated single-family village within Hunter's Creek, located in the community's interior west of Town Center Boulevard along Glenhurst Way. The neighborhood is organized around a central community pond with a working fountain — a small but distinctive feature that shapes the internal streetscape and gives a meaningful share of homes water views without lakefront pricing.
Homes in Glenhurst were built primarily in the late 1990s and early 2000s on lots larger than the master community's typical production villages. The architectural vocabulary leans more formal — taller ceilings, more substantial elevations, pool cages as a standard feature, and mature landscaping that reflects two decades of owner investment. The gated entry on Glenhurst Way keeps the village quiet and private despite being minutes from John Young Parkway and the Promenade retail core.
For families, Glenhurst sits directly across from Hunter's Creek Elementary School — one of Orange County's gifted & talented magnet programs — which makes the school commute a short walk or bike ride. The neighborhood also backs onto the Shingle Creek corridor, adding a natural buffer on its western edge and trail-access potential for residents.
📊 Quick Facts
🏡 Home Features
Typical Glenhurst homes include:
- Four- and five-bedroom floor plans with three-car garages common
- Master suites with tray ceilings, large walk-in closets, and separate tub/shower layouts
- Formal living and dining rooms plus open family rooms
- Screen-enclosed pools and spas — very high pool-ownership rate for the community
- Mediterranean and transitional exteriors with tile roofs, stucco, and arched entries
- Lot sizes generally in the 0.20 – 0.35 acre range
- Many homes with pond or fountain views
Individual home features and updates vary. Contact us for current listings and home specifications.
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Glenhurst Location & Connections
Glenhurst sits in the 32837 ZIP code in the western interior of Hunter's Creek, accessed from Town Center Boulevard with Glenhurst Way as the gated entry. The position puts residents within a five-minute drive of the Hunter's Creek Promenade and retail core along John Young Parkway, while the Shingle Creek conservation corridor on the neighborhood's western edge provides a natural buffer that isolates Glenhurst from the community's busier arterials.
🏘️ Adjacent Neighborhoods & Areas
- Carrington — established single-family village on the golf side
- Calabay Cove — quiet village on Calabay Park
- Orista Bay — village with interior pond views
- Chelsea Landing — family-focused village near community parks
- Hunter's Creek Elementary School — directly across from the neighborhood
Roads bordering the neighborhood include Town Center Boulevard, Hunter's Creek Boulevard, and Glenhurst Way (gated entry). The Shingle Creek corridor forms the natural western boundary.
🚗 Detailed Commute Times
- Downtown Orlando: 22 minutes (approx. 15 miles)
- UCF Campus: 35 minutes (approx. 26 miles)
- Walt Disney World: 18 minutes (approx. 12 miles)
- Universal Orlando: 20 minutes (approx. 13 miles)
- SeaWorld Orlando: 14 minutes (approx. 8 miles)
- Cocoa Beach: 58 minutes (approx. 57 miles)
- Lake Nona Medical City: 22 minutes (approx. 14 miles)
- Downtown Kissimmee: 15 minutes (approx. 9 miles)
✈️ Airport Access
- Orlando International Airport (MCO): 16 minutes (approx. 11 miles) via SR 417
- Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB): 45 minutes (approx. 40 miles)
- Orlando Executive Airport (ORL): 25 minutes (approx. 17 miles)
- Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM): 16 minutes (approx. 11 miles)
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Glenhurst Amenities & Lifestyle
Glenhurst combines private-gated living with full access to the broader Hunter's Creek amenity package — seven community parks, the championship public golf course, Shingle Creek Trail, and the Promenade retail core. The central pond and fountain give the village its own internal focal point, while the gated entry and larger lots produce a slower, more residential street culture than the more walkable Town Center-adjacent villages.
🏊 Neighborhood Amenities
Amenities inside Glenhurst:
- Gated entry with controlled access
- Central community pond with working fountain — the village's internal focal point
- Landscaped common areas and mature tree canopy
- Sidewalks throughout the interior street network
- Direct access to the Hunter's Creek Community Association park system
- Private HOA-maintained streetscape and entry features
🛍️ Shopping & Services
Glenhurst residents are within a five-minute drive of the Hunter's Creek Promenade along John Young Parkway, with Hunter's Creek Plaza and the Village at Hunter's Creek nearby. The Loop Shopping Center is 10 minutes south, and The Florida Mall sits 10-15 minutes north.
For comprehensive shopping information: View our Hunter's Creek Shopping Guide →
🍽️ Restaurants
Dining options along John Young Parkway include date-night fine dining options, international cuisine reflecting the community's diversity, and brunch and breakfast spots.
For comprehensive restaurant information: View our Hunter's Creek Restaurants Guide →
🎭 Arts & Culture
Gatorland sits just south on Orange Blossom Trail, and downtown Orlando's Orange County Regional History Center is a 20-minute drive. Closer to home, Hunter's Creek hosts seasonal festivals and cultural programming.
For comprehensive arts & culture information: View our Hunter's Creek Arts & Culture Guide →
🏃 Health & Wellness
HCA Florida Hunter's Creek Emergency provides freestanding 24/7 emergency care inside the community, and AdventHealth Kissimmee is the nearest full-service hospital. Fitness studios and gyms are clustered along John Young Parkway.
For comprehensive health & wellness information: View our Hunter's Creek Hospitals Guide →
🌳 Parks & Recreation
Osprey Park and Eagle Park are both within a short drive, and the Shingle Creek Trail corridor directly borders Glenhurst's western edge. All seven community parks are accessible via the community road network.
For comprehensive parks & recreation information: View our Hunter's Creek Parks & Recreation Guide →
⚽ Sports & Athletics
The Hunter's Creek Golf Club is a short drive from Glenhurst, and community parks offer tennis, basketball, and racquetball courts. Falcon's Fire Golf Club provides a second championship public course within 10 minutes.
For comprehensive sports & athletics information: View our Hunter's Creek Sports & Athletics Guide →
🎉 Fun Things to Do
Disney, SeaWorld, and Universal Orlando are all within a 20-minute drive. The Loop Shopping Center offers family entertainment nearby, and Hunter's Creek's own annual community events calendar runs year-round.
For comprehensive events & activities information: View our Hunter's Creek Events & Things To Do Guide →
🎓 Schools
Glenhurst is served by Orange County Public Schools:
- Elementary: Hunter's Creek Elementary (Gifted & Talented magnet program — directly across from the neighborhood)
- Middle: Hunter's Creek Middle School (dual language, Project Lead The Way)
- High: Freedom High School
Note: School assignments are subject to change. Always verify current zoning with Orange County Public Schools.
For comprehensive school information: View our Hunter's Creek Schools Guide →
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How Glenhurst Compares
Glenhurst's closest peer villages in Hunter's Creek are Chalfont (the community's largest-lot gated estate village) and Carrington (established golf-side homes). Against newer gated communities in Lake Nona and the SR 417 corridor, Glenhurst's main trade-offs are age versus location and amenity cost.
| Feature | Glenhurst | Chalfont | Newer Lake Nona Gated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical Lot Size | 0.20 – 0.35 acres | 0.25 – 0.45 acres | 0.15 – 0.30 acres |
| Home Age | Late 1990s to early 2000s | Late 1990s to mid-2000s | 2015 – present |
| Gated | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| CDD Fee | No | No | Often Yes ($2,000+/yr) |
| Master-Plan Amenities | 7 parks, golf, trail | 7 parks, golf, trail | Varies by community |
| Distance to MCO Airport | ~11 miles (16 min) | ~11 miles (16 min) | ~5-8 miles (12-15 min) |
💡 Value Proposition: Glenhurst delivers a gated, upscale single-family experience inside an established master-planned community with no CDD fee, a short-walk school commute to a gifted magnet elementary, and the full Hunter's Creek amenity package — a combination newer gated communities in the same price range rarely match.
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Glenhurst HOA & CDD Information
Glenhurst homeowners pay two layers of association fees: a village-level HOA that covers the gated entry, central pond and fountain maintenance, and internal common-area landscaping, plus the master Hunter's Creek Community Association assessment funding community-wide parks, trails, and infrastructure. There is no CDD fee — a meaningful advantage compared to newer gated communities along the SR 417 and Lake Nona corridors that often carry CDD assessments of $2,000 or more annually.
The Hunter's Creek Community Association enforces master-plan architectural standards across the entire community, and Glenhurst's village-level HOA typically adds additional standards specific to the gated village — including exterior color approval, landscaping maintenance requirements, and fencing restrictions.
💰 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 Typically Cover
- Gated entry maintenance and access control
- Central pond and fountain operation and upkeep
- Common area landscaping throughout the village
- Master-plan amenity access: seven community parks, trails, and green spaces
- Architectural review and community standards enforcement
- Street lighting and signage in common areas
- Reserve funding for long-term infrastructure maintenance
- Community event programming through the Hunter's Creek Community Association
- Administrative and management services
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