About The Fountains Neighborhood
The Fountains occupies a tidy, gated enclave along Westgate Drive in the eastern half of MetroWest. Two controlled entrances open onto a community of mid-rise condominium buildings arranged around landscaped courtyards, a resort-style pool, and a sundeck overlooking one of the neighborhood's small lakes — the kind of low-maintenance, lock-and-leave setting that has made MetroWest one of Orlando's deepest condominium markets.
Built in phases between 1999 and 2002, The Fountains reflects the era when the master plan was filling in its denser, amenity-rich core. Floor plans range from compact one-bedroom layouts of roughly 631 square feet to three-bedroom units near 1,350 square feet, most featuring open great-room living, vaulted or high ceilings, walk-in closets, screened balconies, and in-unit laundry. Individual ownership and a mix of full-time residents and investors give the community a steady, established feel.
Like the rest of the community, The Fountains is oriented around the public MetroWest Golf Club, a Robert Trent Jones Sr. design that threads between the neighborhoods rather than hiding behind a private gate, and the Quattro Cavalli "four horses" fountain that serves as the master plan's visual signature. For condo buyers, the appeal is straightforward: a gated setting, resort-style amenities, and a central southwest-Orlando address that keeps shopping, Valencia College, and the tourist corridor within minutes.
📊 Quick Facts
🏊 Community Features & Amenities
- Gated access with two controlled entrances off Westgate Drive
- Resort-style community swimming pool and sundeck
- Fitness center and clubhouse
- Lake-view deck and gazebo
- Tennis court(s)
- Car-wash and vacuum area for residents
- Ample open and guest parking
- Mature, professionally maintained landscaping
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The Fountains Location & Connections
The Fountains sits along Westgate Drive in the eastern half of the MetroWest community, a short block west of South Kirkman Road (SR 435), the arterial that forms MetroWest's eastern gateway. That position puts Valencia College West Campus less than a mile away and the Universal/International Drive corridor within minutes.
Inside the community, the Hiawassee Road spine connects The Fountains to grocery-anchored shopping, the international dining corridor, golf, and parks, while the nearby SR-408 interchanges give residents a quick toll-road route to downtown Orlando and the wider metro.
🏘️ Adjacent Neighborhoods & Areas
- Central Park — an established MetroWest neighborhood to the west, toward the center of the master plan.
- Westgate Drive — the community's own frontage street, shared with neighboring condominium and apartment communities (no separate community page).
- South Kirkman Road (SR 435) — the eastern arterial bordering this side of MetroWest.
- MetroWest Golf Club — the public Robert Trent Jones Sr. course at the center of the community.
- The wider MetroWest master-planned community, which surrounds The Fountains with golf, lakes, shopping, and dining.
🚗 Detailed Commute Times
- Downtown Orlando: ~12 minutes (~7 miles) via SR-408
- Universal Orlando: ~10 minutes (~4 miles) via Kirkman Road
- SeaWorld Orlando: ~13 minutes (~7 miles)
- Walt Disney World: ~22 minutes (~15 miles) via I-4
- Mall at Millenia: ~8 minutes (~4 miles) via Conroy Road
- Restaurant Row (Sand Lake Road): ~12 minutes (~6 miles)
✈️ Airport Access
- Orlando International Airport (MCO): ~20 minutes (~16 miles)
- Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB): ~40 minutes (~35 miles)
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The Fountains Amenities & Lifestyle
Living at The Fountains means plugging into the amenity-rich core of the MetroWest master plan. Daily life runs along Hiawassee Road, the spine that links residents to grocery-anchored shopping, an internationally flavored restaurant corridor, golf, and parks — most of it within a five-minute drive of Westgate Drive.
The condo lifestyle here leans toward convenience: a gated, low-maintenance home base with the recreation, dining, and big-city access of southwest Orlando just outside the gates.
🏊 Neighborhood Amenities
Amenities found within The Fountains:
- Gated entry with two controlled access points
- Resort-style community swimming pool and sundeck
- Fitness center
- Clubhouse for residents
- Lake-view deck and gazebo
- Tennis court(s)
- Resident car-wash and vacuum area
- Ample open and guest parking
- Mature, professionally maintained grounds
🛍️ Shopping & Services
Everyday needs are covered by the Publix-anchored MetroWest Village and nearby strip centers, while the luxury Mall at Millenia sits about four miles east via Conroy Road.
For comprehensive shopping information: View our MetroWest Shopping Guide →
🍽️ Restaurants
The Hiawassee Road corridor is known for its international mix of Brazilian, Lebanese, and Mediterranean kitchens, plus local favorites like the Teak Neighborhood Grill and Sundance Tavern at the golf club.
For comprehensive restaurant information: View our MetroWest Restaurants Guide →
🎭 Arts & Culture
The community's signature public artwork is the Quattro Cavalli "four horses" fountain, with downtown Orlando's museums and performing-arts venues a short toll-road drive away.
For comprehensive arts & culture information: View our MetroWest Arts & Culture Guide →
🏃 Health & Wellness
Walk-in urgent care, primary-care offices, and specialty clinics serve the surrounding area, with full-service emergency care a short drive south.
For comprehensive health & wellness information: View our MetroWest Health & Wellness Guide →
🌳 Parks & Recreation
The 183-acre Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake is the community's effective backyard, and MetroWest's internal lakes — Hiawassee, Rose, and Debra — add neighborhood waterfront and walking loops close to home.
For comprehensive parks & recreation information: View our MetroWest Parks & Recreation Guide →
⚽ Sports & Athletics
The public MetroWest Golf Club — a Robert Trent Jones Sr. design — anchors local recreation, with tennis, gyms, and youth leagues rounding out the options nearby.
For comprehensive sports & athletics information: View our MetroWest Sports & Athletics Guide →
🎉 Fun Things to Do
The Fountains' biggest draw is proximity to the theme parks: Universal Orlando, SeaWorld Orlando, and Walt Disney World are all a short drive away, while Bill Frederick Park offers camping, disc golf, and fishing closer to home.
For comprehensive events & activities information: View our MetroWest Events & Things To Do Guide →
🎓 Schools
The Fountains is generally served by:
- Elementary: MetroWest Elementary
- Middle: Chain of Lakes Middle School
- High: Olympia High School (A-rated)
Families also weigh the K-8 option at Windy Ridge K-8.
Note: School assignments are subject to change. Always verify current zoning per-address with Orange County Public Schools (OCPS).
For comprehensive school information: View our MetroWest Schools Guide →
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The Fountains HOA & CDD Information
The Fountains is governed by a mandatory condominium association. As is standard for condominiums, the association handles building exteriors, common-area amenities, and grounds — a core part of the community's lock-and-leave appeal. The Fountains is not located in a Community Development District (CDD), so there is no separate CDD assessment layered on top of association dues.
💰 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 and controlled community access
- Community pool, clubhouse, and fitness center
- Building exterior and roof maintenance
- Common-area landscaping and grounds
- Private road and parking-lot upkeep
- Insurance on common elements
- Pest control and exterior maintenance
- Reserve funds for capital repairs
Coverage varies by association and budget year — contact us for the current details.
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