About St Andrews Neighborhood
St Andrews sits within MetroWest at the intersection of Westpointe Boulevard and Abbotts Hill Drive, on the north side of Florida's Turnpike and just east of South Apopka-Vineland Road. The neighborhood was developed in the mid-1990s as a self-contained enclave of detached homes, distinct from the condominium and townhome clusters that dominate much of the surrounding community.
The 138 homes here were built between 1993 and 1997 and range from approximately 1,824 to 3,812 square feet, with three to six bedrooms and two to four bathrooms. Floor plans include both single-story ranch designs and two-story layouts, with sought-after features such as three-way split bedroom plans and first-floor owner's suites. Lots average around 0.2 acres, giving most homes a fenced backyard and a two-car garage.
Because the neighborhood was fully built out by the late 1990s, the streetscape has matured: established tree canopy, consistent architecture, and the kind of settled, owner-occupied feel that newer construction takes decades to develop. Its position at the quieter southwest edge of MetroWest keeps it close to the community's golf course and shopping spine while staying off the busiest internal roads.
📊 Quick Facts
🏡 What Makes St Andrews Distinct
- All single-family: 138 detached homes with no condos or townhomes — uncommon in a community known for high-density gated condo living.
- Established 1990s construction: mature landscaping and a settled, owner-occupied character.
- Larger floor plans: homes run well above 3,000 sq ft at the top end, with first-floor owner's suite options.
- Quiet southwest position: near the golf course and shopping but away from MetroWest's busiest internal corridors.
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St Andrews Location & Connections
St Andrews occupies the southwest corner of MetroWest, bounded by South Apopka-Vineland Road to the west and Florida's Turnpike to the south, with Westpointe Boulevard serving as its main frontage. That edge-of-community position is part of the appeal: residents reach the MetroWest Golf Club, MetroWest Village shopping, and the Hiawassee Road dining corridor within minutes, while toll-road and turnpike access sit right at the doorstep for trips across the metro.
🏘️ Adjacent Neighborhoods & Areas
- Bardmoor — nearby MetroWest neighborhood close to the golf clubhouse
- Abingdon Hill — adjacent MetroWest residential community
- Palma Vista — nearby gated MetroWest neighborhood
- South Apopka-Vineland Road — western boundary road and connection toward Dr. Phillips
- Florida's Turnpike — runs along the southern edge for regional access
Note: Westpointe Boulevard is the internal street St Andrews fronts. MetroWest Village shopping is covered in the Lifestyle section below.
🚗 Detailed Commute Times
Estimated drive times from St Andrews (verify for your specific address and time of day):
- Valencia College West Campus: ~7 minutes (about 3 miles)
- Mall at Millenia: ~12 minutes (about 5 miles)
- Universal Orlando: ~12 minutes (about 6 miles) via Kirkman Road
- SeaWorld Orlando: ~15 minutes (about 8 miles)
- Downtown Orlando: ~15 minutes (about 9 miles) via SR-408
- Walt Disney World: ~22 minutes (about 14 miles) via I-4
- Cocoa Beach: ~60 minutes (about 60 miles)
For regional trips, Florida's Turnpike at the southern edge and the nearby SR-408 and I-4 interchanges give St Andrews unusually direct access in every direction.
✈️ Airport Access
- Orlando International Airport (MCO): ~20 minutes (about 14 miles)
- Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB): ~45 minutes (about 35 miles)
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St Andrews Amenities & Lifestyle
Life in St Andrews leans on the amenities of the wider MetroWest community rather than a long list of private facilities. The neighborhood's draw is its quiet, walkable streets and its proximity to the golf course, the Publix-anchored shopping at the center of MetroWest, and the international dining that lines Hiawassee Road.
For everyday needs, residents are within a couple of miles of grocery, dining, healthcare, and recreation — and minutes from the theme-park and downtown corridors that define southwest Orlando living.
🏊 Neighborhood Amenities
St Andrews is a traditional single-family neighborhood without resort-style common facilities. Its amenities are the practical kind:
- Quiet, low-traffic residential streets fronting Westpointe Boulevard
- Mature tree canopy and established 1990s landscaping
- Fenced backyards on roughly quarter-acre lots, most with two-car garages
- Walkable proximity to MetroWest's golf course and shopping
🛍️ Shopping & Services
Everyday shopping centers on MetroWest Village, the Publix-anchored center less than two miles away, with additional grocery, big-box, and outlet options a short drive north and east. The Mall at Millenia — Orlando's premier luxury mall — is roughly 12 minutes east via Conroy Road.
For comprehensive shopping information: View our MetroWest Shopping Guide →
🍽️ Restaurants
The Hiawassee Road corridor is MetroWest's dining spine, known for an internationally rooted mix of Brazilian, Lebanese, and Mediterranean spots alongside local institutions and golf-club dining a few minutes from St Andrews.
For comprehensive restaurant information: View our MetroWest Restaurants Guide →
🎭 Arts & Culture
MetroWest's own arts touchstones include the Quattro Cavalli fountain and gallery-cafés along Hiawassee Road, with the Downtown Orlando cultural core a short SR-408 drive away.
For comprehensive arts & culture information: View our MetroWest Arts & Culture Guide →
🏃 Health & Wellness
Walk-in and urgent care sit close by along Kirkman Road, with full-service emergency care at Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital a short drive south of the neighborhood.
For comprehensive health & wellness information: View our MetroWest Health & Wellness Guide →
🌳 Parks & Recreation
MetroWest's effective backyard is Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake, 183 acres of trails, camping, disc golf, and fishing on S. Hiawassee Road, plus walking paths within the community itself.
For comprehensive parks & recreation information: View our MetroWest Parks & Recreation Guide →
⚽ Sports & Athletics
The neighborhood's signature recreation is golf: the public, Robert Trent Jones Sr.-designed MetroWest Golf Club threads through the community a few minutes away, with tennis, fitness, and junior programs at the clubhouse.
For comprehensive sports & athletics information: View our MetroWest Sports & Athletics Guide →
🎉 Fun Things to Do
Beyond the golf course, St Andrews residents are minutes from Universal Orlando and SeaWorld Orlando, with the International Drive entertainment corridor and a weekly farmers market at nearby Veranda Park.
For comprehensive events & activities information: View our MetroWest Events & Things To Do Guide →
🎓 Schools
St Andrews is zoned to Orange County Public Schools. The general MetroWest feeder pattern leads to A-rated Olympia High School, and most homes here likely fall to MetroWest Elementary and Chain of Lakes Middle School, though some MetroWest addresses are zoned instead to Windy Ridge K-8. Higher education is close by at Valencia College's West Campus on Kirkman Road.
- Elementary: MetroWest Elementary (likely — verify)
- Middle: Chain of Lakes Middle School (likely — verify)
- High: Olympia High School (likely — verify)
Note: School assignments are subject to change and vary by address. Always confirm current zoning with Orange County Public Schools (OCPS).
For comprehensive school information: View our MetroWest Schools Guide →
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How St Andrews Compares
Most of MetroWest's for-sale inventory is condos and townhomes in newer gated communities. St Andrews is one of the area's relatively few enclaves of detached, owner-occupied single-family homes — and its established-1990s profile reads very differently from new-construction suburbs farther out.
| Feature | St Andrews | Newer MetroWest Gated Condos | New-Construction Suburbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Type | Detached single-family | Condo / townhome | Single-family |
| Year Built | 1993–1997 | 2000s | 2015–present |
| Typical Lot | ~0.2 acre | None / shared | 0.10–0.20 acre |
| CDD Fee | No | No | Often yes |
| Commute to Universal / Downtown | ~12–15 min | ~12–15 min | 30+ min |
💡 Value Proposition: St Andrews offers a private, detached single-family home with a real backyard and no CDD fee, inside an established, centrally located golf community — a combination that newer condo product can't match on space, and that distant new-construction suburbs can't match on location.
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St Andrews HOA & CDD Information
St Andrews is governed by a homeowners association that maintains the neighborhood's common areas and standards. As an established community built in the 1990s, it predates the routine use of Community Development Districts in this part of Orange County, and it does not carry CDD assessments.
HOA fees and management details change over time, so we keep current figures out of static pages and confirm them per request.
💰 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
- Common-area and entrance landscaping
- Neighborhood signage and lighting
- Architectural review and community standards
- Management and administration
- Reserve funds for shared assets
Specific inclusions vary; contact us for the current St Andrews HOA details.
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