About Windermere Chase Neighborhood
Tucked behind a beautifully landscaped gated entrance in the northwest area of Gotha, Windermere Chase is one of those communities that feels like its own private retreat while remaining just minutes from everything Central Florida has to offer. Developed by nationally recognized builder Pulte Homes between 1999 and 2001, this intimate neighborhood of approximately 116 homesites features a thoughtful selection of floor plans including the popular Avalon and Bentley models, designed with the spacious layouts and architectural details that have made Pulte one of the most trusted names in homebuilding.
Homes in Windermere Chase range from approximately 2,286 to over 4,300 square feet of living space, offering between four and six bedrooms with two to three-and-a-half bathrooms and attached two- to three-car garages. Many residences feature sought-after details including vaulted and cathedral ceilings, center-island kitchens with granite countertops, formal living and dining rooms, spacious bonus rooms, wood-burning fireplaces, and generous master suites positioned on the main floor with walk-in closets and luxurious en-suite bathrooms. The quarter-acre-plus lots provide ample yard space, and numerous homeowners have added private screened pools, outdoor kitchens, and extended patio areas that make the most of Florida's year-round outdoor lifestyle.
What truly sets Windermere Chase apart is its sense of established community character. More than two decades of growth have given the neighborhood a lush, mature tree canopy that provides shade, privacy, and a serene ambiance that newer communities simply cannot replicate. The private, low-traffic streets create a safe environment for families, and the tight-knit community atmosphere is evident in the well-maintained homes and landscaping throughout the neighborhood. With its location bordering conservation areas and its proximity to Gotha Park and Plantation Grove Shopping Center with Publix just half a mile away, Windermere Chase delivers a rare combination of privacy, convenience, and small-town charm.
📊 Quick Facts
🏠 Home Features & Design
Windermere Chase homes were built with Pulte's signature attention to quality construction, featuring concrete block construction with stucco exteriors and shingle roofs. Popular interior features include:
- Vaulted and cathedral ceilings with ceiling fans throughout
- Open-concept kitchen and family room layouts with center islands
- Granite or solid-surface countertops with stainless steel appliances
- Formal living and dining rooms for entertaining
- Spacious master suites on the main floor with walk-in closets
- Bonus rooms ideal for home offices, playrooms, or guest suites
- Wood-burning fireplaces in select floor plans
- Split bedroom plans for privacy
- Two- and three-car attached garages
- Screened lanais with pool-ready or existing pool installations
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Windermere Chase Location & Connections
Windermere Chase is located in Gotha, positioned off 7th Avenue just north of Moore Road in the northwest area of the community. The neighborhood sits south of the Florida Turnpike interchange, providing residents with remarkably quick access to Central Florida's major highway network. The 408 Expressway entrance is nearby, connecting east to Downtown Orlando, and the SR 429 Western Beltway is easily accessible for travel throughout West Orange County and beyond.
Despite this excellent highway connectivity, Windermere Chase maintains a quiet, secluded feel thanks to its gated entrance and position along low-traffic residential streets. The community borders conservation areas that provide natural buffers and wildlife viewing opportunities. Daily errands are effortless with Plantation Grove Shopping Center and its Publix grocery store just half a mile south on Maguire Road, and Thornebrooke Elementary School is also within half a mile of the community entrance.
🏘️ Adjacent Neighborhoods & Areas
- Oaks of Windermere — neighboring gated community on 7th Avenue
- Fire Creek — newer Taylor Morrison community south of Moore Road
- Cross Creek (Ocoee) — established community across the Ocoee city boundary to the north
- Gotha Park and Park Ridge Gotha Road area — community park and recreation less than 1 mile east
- Florida Turnpike and conservation areas — natural and highway buffers to the north and west
🚗 Detailed Commute Times
- Downtown Orlando: 25 minutes (18 miles via 408 Expressway)
- UCF Campus: 40 minutes (30 miles via 408 East)
- Walt Disney World: 20 minutes (12 miles via Florida Turnpike South)
- Universal Orlando: 20 minutes (14 miles via 408 East to I-4)
- SeaWorld Orlando: 20 minutes (13 miles via Florida Turnpike to I-4)
- Cocoa Beach: 75 minutes (65 miles via 408 East to SR 528)
- Winter Garden: 10 minutes (5 miles via SR 429)
- Downtown Windermere: 8 minutes (3.5 miles south on Maguire Road)
- Downtown Ocoee: 8 minutes (4 miles north)
✈️ Airport Access
- Orlando International Airport (MCO): 35 minutes (28 miles)
- Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB): 50 minutes (40 miles)
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Windermere Chase Amenities & Lifestyle
Life in Windermere Chase offers the best of both worlds — the tranquility of a gated, tree-lined neighborhood with the convenience of being just minutes from shopping, dining, top-rated schools, and world-class attractions. The community's internal amenities provide gathering spaces for families, while the surrounding Gotha area delivers a unique blend of small-town heritage and modern suburban access that few Central Florida communities can match.
Residents enjoy walkable access to Plantation Grove Shopping Center, proximity to the legendary Yellow Dog Eats café, and easy reach of the West Orange Trail — a 22-mile paved path perfect for biking, walking, and rollerblading through West Orange County's most scenic landscapes.
🏊 Neighborhood Amenities
Amenities found within Windermere Chase:
- Gated community entrance with no-guard automated access for security and privacy
- Community park with open green space for recreation and gatherings
- Children's playground with modern play equipment
- Basketball court for pickup games and family activity
- Dog park area for off-leash pet exercise
- Paved sidewalks throughout the neighborhood for walking and jogging
- Private streets with low traffic volume
- Mature tree canopy providing shade and natural beauty
- Conservation area borders with natural wildlife habitat
🛍️ Shopping & Services
Windermere Chase residents enjoy exceptional convenience with Plantation Grove Shopping Center — home to a full-service Publix grocery store — located just half a mile south on Maguire Road. Additional shopping and services are available in nearby Ocoee, and Winter Garden Village offers a major retail destination with more than 80 stores and restaurants approximately 10 minutes away. For upscale retail, The Mall at Millenia is approximately 20 minutes east.
For comprehensive shopping information: View our Gotha Shopping Guide →
🍽️ Restaurants
Gotha is home to the legendary Yellow Dog Eats, a destination dining experience housed in a historic country store on Hempel Avenue that has put this small community on the culinary map. Beyond Gotha's own gem, residents are within easy reach of dining options in Ocoee, Windermere, and Downtown Winter Garden, with Dr. Phillips Restaurant Row just 15 minutes south for fine dining and upscale options.
For comprehensive restaurant information: View our Gotha Restaurants & Dining Guide →
🎭 Arts & Culture
Gotha's rich cultural heritage is anchored by Nehrling Gardens, one of Florida's earliest botanical treasures, and the preserved 1916 Schoolhouse that serves as a community center. Art lovers make pilgrimages to Woodlawn Memorial Park to visit the final resting place of beloved painter Bob Ross. The Zion Lutheran Church, with over a century of service, represents the enduring German freethinker heritage that shaped this community.
For comprehensive arts & culture information: View our Gotha Arts & Culture Guide →
🏃 Health & Wellness
Windermere Chase residents have convenient access to healthcare with Orlando Health – Health Central in nearby Ocoee being the closest full-service hospital, and AdventHealth Winter Garden offering comprehensive care just minutes away. Orlando Health OHARI, located right on Hempel Avenue in Gotha, provides specialized rehabilitation services. Multiple urgent care facilities are also available within a short drive.
For comprehensive health & wellness information: View our Gotha Health & Wellness Guide →
🌳 Parks & Recreation
Gotha Park, a 10-acre community park on Park Ridge Gotha Road, is less than one mile from Windermere Chase and features tennis courts, sand volleyball, a playground, and picnic areas. Ocoee Freedom Park is just half a mile away with baseball and softball fields, a walking track, and pavilion areas. The West Orange Trail — a 22-mile paved multi-use trail — runs through the Gotha area connecting to Winter Garden, Oakland, and Apopka. Lake Nally Park offers a peaceful nature retreat nearby for families and outdoor enthusiasts.
For comprehensive parks & recreation information: View our Gotha Parks & Recreation Guide →
⚽ Sports & Athletics
The Gotha area offers excellent sports and recreation options. Gotha Park's sports facilities include basketball courts, soccer fields, and open play areas. Golf enthusiasts are minutes from several premier courses including Forest Lake Golf Club, Orange County National, and Bay Hill, as well as the prestigious Isleworth Golf and Country Club. Youth sports leagues through Orange County Parks and Recreation provide organized activities for children of all ages.
For comprehensive sports & athletics information: View our Gotha Sports & Athletics Guide →
🎉 Fun Things to Do
From exploring historic Gotha's main street to visiting Bob Ross's grave, there's always something unique to discover in this community. Seasonal events at Nehrling Gardens including the annual Amaryllis Festival draw visitors from across Central Florida, and the Gotha Rural Run 5K and Family Festival is a beloved community tradition. Windermere Chase's proximity to Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, and Orlando's theme parks adds world-class entertainment just minutes from home.
For comprehensive events & activities information: View our Gotha Events & Things To Do Guide →
🎓 Schools
Windermere Chase is served by:
- Elementary: Thornebrooke Elementary School (0.5 mile)
- Middle: Gotha Middle School (2 miles)
- High: Olympia High School (4 miles)
Nearby private and charter school options include Cornerstone Charter Academy and Windermere Preparatory School.
Note: School assignments are subject to change. Always verify current zoning with Orange County Public Schools.
For comprehensive school information: View our Gotha Schools & Education Guide →
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How Windermere Chase Compares
Windermere Chase occupies a compelling position in the Gotha real estate landscape — offering the security and amenities of a gated community with the established character and mature landscaping that only a 25-year-old neighborhood can provide. Without CDD fees and with the value that Pulte Homes' quality construction delivers, Windermere Chase stands out against both newer and similarly established communities in the area.
| Feature | Windermere Chase | Oaks of Windermere | Fire Creek |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 1999 – 2001 | 2001 – 2003 | 2021 – Present |
| Builder | Pulte Homes | Various | Taylor Morrison |
| Total Homes | ~116 | ~74 | ~130 |
| Home Sizes | 2,286 – 4,320 sq ft | 2,306 – 3,711 sq ft | 1,800 – 3,500 sq ft |
| Lot Sizes | ~0.25 – 0.30 acres | ~0.33 acres avg | ~0.15 – 0.20 acres |
| Gated | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| CDD Fee | No | No | Yes |
| Tree Canopy | Mature (25+ years) | Mature (20+ years) | Young/Developing |
💡 Value Proposition: Windermere Chase delivers the rare combination of no CDD fees, a mature tree canopy, Pulte Homes quality construction, and spacious lots in a gated Gotha setting — advantages that newer communities in the area cannot match at comparable price points.
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Windermere Chase HOA & CDD Information
Windermere Chase is governed by a mandatory homeowners association that maintains the community's gated entrance, common areas, private streets, and shared amenities including the community park, playground, basketball court, and dog park area. The HOA enforces deed restrictions and architectural standards that help preserve property values and the community's well-maintained appearance throughout the neighborhood.
A significant financial advantage for Windermere Chase homeowners is the absence of a Community Development District (CDD) fee. Many newer gated communities in the Gotha and surrounding areas impose CDD assessments that can add thousands of dollars annually to homeownership costs, making Windermere Chase's no-CDD status a meaningful savings. For more information about CDDs, see our guide on What's a CDD?
💰 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 system maintenance and operation
- Private road and street maintenance
- Common area landscaping and upkeep
- Community park, playground, and basketball court maintenance
- Dog park area maintenance
- Street lighting within the community
- Deed restriction enforcement and architectural review
- Reserve funds for long-term community improvements
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