About Oxford Chase Neighborhood
Oxford Chase sits in central north Winter Garden on the north shore of Black Lake, accessed through a gated entry off SunRidge Boulevard just east of Avalon Road (CR-545). The community was developed by Mattamy Homes, with the majority of homes built 2018 through 2019 and the remaining inventory completed by 2021. Mattamy built the neighborhood as a step up from their volume product — wider plans, taller ceilings, three-car side-entry garages on many homes, and a deliberate mix of one- and two-story floor plans rather than a single repeated elevation.
Homes generally range from roughly 2,235 to about 4,739 square feet across four to six bedrooms, with the largest "Yorkshire" model at the upper end of that range. Construction is block-and-stucco with shingle or tile roofs depending on the plan. Lot sizes vary noticeably across the community — interior lots are around 0.19 acre, while the larger Black Lake-facing or pond-facing lots run to 0.35 acre or more. A handful of homes back directly to Black Lake; others overlook the community pond or conservation edges.
Inside the gates, residents have private access to a clubhouse, community pool, fitness center, playground, dog park, walking trails, and a community pond — amenities that put Oxford Chase squarely in the resort-amenity-gated tier of 34787 communities without the size or fee structure of a large master-planned development. The neighborhood is small enough that residents tend to know each other; large enough to support a full clubhouse and pool. Connections to the West Orange Trail system are nearby via Avalon Road and SunRidge corridor sidewalks.
📊 Quick Facts
🏡 What Makes Oxford Chase Distinct
- Mattamy "step-up" product: Wider plans, taller ceilings, and a higher finish level than the builder's volume communities in 34787.
- Direct Black Lake adjacency: The community wraps along Black Lake's north shore, with a subset of homes facing the lake directly.
- Compact gated footprint: A single gated entry, controlled internal streets, and a manageable home count keep the community feel tight rather than master-planned.
- Resort-tier amenity package: Pool, clubhouse, fitness center, playground, dog park, and trails — without the CDD bond layered into many newer 34787 communities.
- SR 429 corridor positioning: Five minutes from the SR 429 on-ramp gives commuters access south to Disney / I-4 and north to the Turnpike without sitting on SR 50.
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Oxford Chase Location & Connections
Oxford Chase is located in Winter Garden on the north shore of Black Lake, on the east side of Avalon Road (CR-545) and just west of SR 429. From SR 50 / West Colonial, the community is roughly two miles south on Avalon Road; from SR 429, the Avalon Road interchange puts residents on the property in minutes. This placement — west of the toll road but east of the older Winter Garden core — gives Oxford Chase a near-suburban setting with full big-city access through either SR 429 (south to I-4 and Disney; north to the Turnpike) or SR 50 (east into Ocoee and Orlando).
The immediate neighbors are a mix of newer gated communities and lake/wetland edge. Johns Lake Pointe sits directly west across Avalon Road, with Johns Lake beyond it. Black Lake Preserve sits to the south along the same lake. Avalon Road itself is the spine that carries traffic between SR 50 and the Horizon West communities further south.
🏘️ Adjacent Neighborhoods & Areas
- West (across Avalon Road): Johns Lake Pointe — established Meritage/CalAtlantic community on the Johns Lake side of Avalon Road.
- South (across Black Lake): Black Lake Preserve — neighboring gated community on the same lake.
- South shore landmark: Black Lake — a 212-acre lake that forms Oxford Chase's southern boundary; select homes face it directly.
- East: SR 429 corridor and undeveloped/wetland edge separating the community from the toll road.
- Recreation corridor: The West Orange Trail system is accessible north and west via Avalon Road and downtown Winter Garden connections.
🚗 Detailed Commute Times
Approximate drive times under normal conditions; verify for your specific work address.
- Downtown Orlando: ~25–30 minutes (~16 miles) via SR 50 east or SR 429 to I-4 east
- UCF Campus: ~40–45 minutes (~28 miles) via SR 408 / SR 50
- Walt Disney World: ~20–25 minutes (~13 miles) via SR 429 south
- Universal Orlando: ~25–30 minutes (~17 miles) via SR 429 south to I-4 east
- SeaWorld Orlando: ~25–30 minutes (~17 miles) via SR 429 / I-4
- Cocoa Beach: ~75–90 minutes (~70 miles) via SR 408 / SR 528
- Plant Street / Historic Downtown Winter Garden: ~10–12 minutes (~4 miles) via Avalon Road / Plant Street
- Downtown Hamlin (Horizon West retail): ~15–18 minutes (~7 miles) south on Avalon Road / New Independence Pkwy
✈️ Airport Access
- Orlando International Airport (MCO): ~35–40 minutes (~24 miles) via SR 429 south to SR 417 east, or via SR 50 / SR 408 / SR 417
- Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB): ~40–50 minutes (~38 miles) via SR 429 north to I-4 east
🛣️ Major Roads & Toll Routes
- Avalon Road (CR-545): The community's north-south spine — links north to SR 50 / West Colonial and south to Horizon West.
- SR 429 (Daniel Webster Western Beltway): Toll road approximately one mile east; primary route to Disney, I-4, and northern Apopka.
- SR 50 / West Colonial Drive: Approximately two miles north; the area's primary east-west retail corridor.
- Florida's Turnpike: Accessed via the SR 50 interchange or northbound via SR 429 — statewide access north to Ocala and south to Miami.
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Oxford Chase Amenities & Lifestyle
Oxford Chase residents live a gated-suburban lifestyle anchored by Black Lake views, a private clubhouse and pool, and quick access to the dense retail and dining of the Winter Garden Village / SR 429 corridor. Day-to-day amenities are split between what's inside the gates and the broader 34787 lifestyle just minutes away — historic Plant Street to the east, Disney and the theme park corridor to the south via SR 429, and the lake-and-trail system that defines West Orange County.
The community's position on Black Lake's north shore makes it one of the few gated Winter Garden communities where lakefront product sits inside a single-entry gated footprint rather than scattered across a master plan.
🏊 Neighborhood Amenities
Amenities available inside Oxford Chase's gated footprint:
- Gated community entrance with controlled access
- Community pool
- Clubhouse
- Fitness center
- Recreation facilities
- Community pond
- Playground
- Dog park
- Walking trails / sidewalks
- Black Lake access for select lakefront homes
🛍️ Shopping & Services
Oxford Chase is roughly five minutes from Winter Garden Village at Fowler Groves — the area's 80+ store open-air lifestyle center — and within easy reach of the big-box retail along SR 50. Plant Street boutiques and the historic downtown shopping district are about ten minutes east.
For comprehensive shopping information: Discover even more shopping options with our comprehensive Winter Garden shopping guide.
🍽️ Restaurants
Dining options near Oxford Chase range from the chain restaurants of Winter Garden Village to the chef-driven independents on Plant Street — Plant Street, the Edgewater Hotel Tasting Room, and the Plant Street Market food hall with Crooked Can Brewery.
For comprehensive restaurant information: Explore dining options in our complete Winter Garden restaurants and dining guide.
🎭 Arts & Culture
The Garden Theatre, Winter Garden Heritage Museum, and SOBO Art Gallery anchor a small but active downtown arts scene that's roughly ten minutes from Oxford Chase via Plant Street.
For comprehensive arts & culture information: Explore more area arts & culture options in our comprehensive Winter Garden arts and culture guide.
🏃 Health & Wellness
AdventHealth Winter Garden on Fowler Grove Boulevard is the closest full-service hospital — roughly seven to ten minutes from Oxford Chase. Health Central Hospital in neighboring Ocoee is the next-closest full-service Orlando Health facility.
For comprehensive health & wellness information: For a complete directory of healthcare providers, visit our comprehensive Winter Garden health and wellness guide.
🌳 Parks & Recreation
The West Orange Trail — a 22-mile paved rail-trail through Winter Garden's Plant Street Florida Trail Town district — is accessible north of the community. Newton Park on the Lake Apopka waterfront is the downtown anchor; Lake Apopka itself is Florida's fourth-largest lake.
For comprehensive parks & recreation information: View our Winter Garden parks and recreation guide.
⚽ Sports & Athletics
West Orange Country Club offers private golf, tennis, and pickleball; the city of Winter Garden also runs public courts and youth athletic programs. The West Orange Trail is the area's primary recreational cycling spine.
For comprehensive sports & athletics information: Find complete information on golf, fitness, and recreation in our detailed Winter Garden sports and athletics guide.
🎉 Fun Things to Do
The Winter Garden Farmers Market every Saturday on Plant Street and Fridays on the Plaza are the weekly downtown anchors. Theme park access via SR 429 puts Disney, Universal, and SeaWorld inside a 20–30 minute drive.
For comprehensive events & activities information: Find even more things to do in our complete Winter Garden entertainment guide.
🎓 Schools
Oxford Chase is currently zoned for the following Orange County Public Schools (per primary MLS sources — verify current zoning with OCPS before making a school-driven decision):
- Elementary: SunRidge Elementary School
- Middle: SunRidge Middle School
- High: West Orange High School
Note: School assignments are subject to change. Always verify current zoning with Orange County Public Schools.
Private school options nearby include Foundation Academy's three Winter Garden campuses.
For comprehensive school information: For detailed school ratings and educational resources, visit our comprehensive Winter Garden schools and education guide.
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How Oxford Chase Compares
Oxford Chase sits in a competitive band of newer gated 34787 communities. The closest direct comparisons are the lake-adjacent neighborhoods across Avalon Road and along the Black Lake shore, and the larger gated communities along the SR 429 corridor. The table below puts Oxford Chase next to two of its most frequently-shopped alternatives.
| Feature | Oxford Chase | Johns Lake Pointe | Black Lake Preserve |
|---|---|---|---|
| Builder | Mattamy Homes | Meritage / CalAtlantic / custom | Various (older subdivision) |
| Year Built | 2018 – 2021 | 2007 – 2023+ (multi-phase) | Older 34787 subdivision |
| Gated | Yes | Yes (sections vary) | Verify per section |
| CDD Fee | No | No | No |
| Lake Adjacency | Black Lake north shore | Near Johns Lake; canal/wetland edge | Black Lake south shore |
| Typical Home Size | ~2,235 – 4,739 sq ft | Wide range, multi-builder | Established home range |
💡 Where Oxford Chase Fits: Newer construction, single-builder consistency, gated footprint with full amenity package, and direct Black Lake adjacency — without the CDD bond that's standard in most Horizon West communities just south on Avalon Road. The trade-off versus its larger Horizon West neighbors is amenity scale: Oxford Chase has a clubhouse and pool, not a town center.
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Oxford Chase HOA & CDD Information
Oxford Chase is governed by a mandatory homeowners association that maintains the gated entry, common areas, community pool and clubhouse, fitness center, community pond, and resident amenities. Unlike most newer communities in adjacent Horizon West, Oxford Chase does not carry a Community Development District (CDD) bond — a meaningful annual cost difference that's worth factoring into total-cost-of-ownership comparisons.
Architectural standards, exterior modifications, and lot maintenance are governed by the HOA's recorded covenants. Buyers should review the HOA documents during due diligence to understand what's required (paint colors, fence types, mailbox standards, etc.) and what's amenity-included.
💰 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 access control
- Community pool and clubhouse
- Fitness center and recreation facilities
- Common-area landscaping and irrigation
- Community pond maintenance
- Walking trails, sidewalks, and street lighting in common areas
- Playground and dog park upkeep
- Reserve funding for long-term capital projects
- HOA management and administration
📖 HOA & CDD Reference
For general background on what these fees cover and how they're structured in Florida, see our guides: What's an HOA? and What's a CDD?
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