Turnbury Homes for Sale

About Turnbury Neighborhood

Turnbury is a mature, non-gated residential community situated in the western corridor of Dr. Phillips, positioned directly along South Apopka Vineland Road near its intersection with Bay Ridge Boulevard and Conroy Windermere Road. The neighborhood occupies a prime position at the gateway to Bay Hill, with the Bay Hill Country Club entrance directly across Apopka Vineland Road and the Cascades at Isleworth shopping plaza — anchored by Publix — immediately to the north. Sand Lake Road's world-famous Restaurant Row corridor is just a short drive to the south, giving Turnbury residents walkable convenience to everyday needs and exceptional dining within minutes.

Homes in Turnbury were built primarily between 1984 and 1988 and reflect the spacious, custom-influenced construction standards of that era. The neighborhood showcases Florida and Traditional architectural styles with strong curb appeal, featuring stone, stucco, and wood-frame construction with shingle roofs. Most homes offer 4 to 6 bedrooms and sit on generous half-acre lots — a lot size that is increasingly rare in central Dr. Phillips and virtually impossible to find in today's new construction market at this price point. Interior layouts typically include formal living and dining rooms, family rooms, and dedicated office or den spaces, reflecting the full-function floor plans built for family living.

While Turnbury itself does not have a community pool or clubhouse — keeping HOA obligations minimal — residents benefit from the exceptional surrounding amenities that define the broader Dr. Phillips lifestyle. The neighborhood's position near the Windermere border gives it a semi-rural, wooded character with mature oak canopy and native Florida landscaping that larger, denser communities simply cannot replicate. Palm Lake Elementary School is within the immediate neighborhood vicinity, making school-morning logistics exceptionally easy for families.

Turnbury is part of the Turnbury Woods HOA area, and the sister community of Turnbury Woods borders it directly. The combination of generous lot sizes, established home character, prime Dr. Phillips address, and proximity to Bay Hill make Turnbury an exceptional value in one of Southwest Orlando's most desirable ZIP codes.

Turnbury Location & Connections

Turnbury is situated in the western portion of Dr. Phillips, positioned along South Apopka Vineland Road just north of its junction with Conroy Windermere Road and Bay Ridge Boulevard. This location places Turnbury at the intersection of two important geographic advantages: direct access to the Bay Hill corridor heading south, and immediate access to the Cascades at Isleworth plaza (with Publix grocery) heading north. Residents reach Sand Lake Road's Restaurant Row in under 5 minutes, and Interstate 4 via Conroy Road or Sand Lake Road in roughly the same time — making this one of the most efficiently connected residential addresses in the entire Dr. Phillips community.

The neighborhood's western proximity to the Windermere border gives Turnbury a unique character. Unlike neighborhoods deeper in Dr. Phillips, Turnbury sits at the transition point between suburban density and the quieter, oak-canopied character of West Orange County — providing a sense of space and privacy while keeping every major amenity within easy reach. Universal Studios Florida is accessible via Turkey Lake Road in approximately 10–12 minutes, and Walt Disney World is a straightforward 15-minute drive south on Apopka Vineland Road.

Turnbury Amenities & Lifestyle

Turnbury delivers a quiet, residential lifestyle anchored by generous lot sizes and a mature neighborhood character that newer communities simply cannot replicate. The neighborhood's non-gated, open nature fosters a genuine community feel — neighbors know each other, sidewalks wind beneath established tree canopy, and the unhurried pace of an established 1980s community provides a welcome contrast to the high-density developments emerging across Orlando. Palm Lake Elementary School is within walking distance, making this a naturally family-centric neighborhood.

While Turnbury itself has no internal amenities — keeping HOA costs low — the surrounding Dr. Phillips community delivers world-class lifestyle access. Sand Lake Road's Restaurant Row, Bay Hill's championship golf, Dr. P. Phillips Community Park, and proximity to both Universal and Disney theme parks ensure residents are never more than a few minutes from exceptional dining, recreation, and entertainment. The Cascades at Isleworth plaza immediately to the north provides daily conveniences including Publix, banking, and services.

How Turnbury Compares

Turnbury offers something increasingly scarce in the Dr. Phillips market: established, spacious homes on half-acre lots with no CDD fees and a low HOA footprint. Buyers considering Turnbury are typically weighing it against newer gated communities like Vizcaya or Toscana, or adjacent neighborhoods like Torey Pines and Kensington Park. Here's how Turnbury stacks up.

Turnbury HOA & CDD Information

Turnbury operates under the Turnbury Woods HOA umbrella, which maintains the community's common areas, landscaping at neighborhood entries, and enforces deed restrictions designed to preserve property values and neighborhood character. The HOA structure is intentionally streamlined — there are no resort-style amenities to maintain, which keeps assessment levels manageable compared to higher-amenity communities in Dr. Phillips.

Turnbury has no Community Development District (CDD) fees. This is a meaningful financial advantage over many newer Dr. Phillips and Southwest Orlando communities where CDD assessments can add $1,500–$4,000 or more to annual ownership costs. For buyers making long-term financial comparisons between communities, the absence of a CDD fee represents real savings year after year.

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