About Windstone Neighborhood
Windstone consists of approximately 63 single-family homes on 55-foot homesites, developed by Standard Pacific Homes (which became CalAtlantic in 2015 and was acquired by Lennar in 2018 — many residents bought from the same builder under three different brand names during build-out). The community sits on the west side of SR 535 between Overstreet Road and Chase Road, immediately bordering Lakes of Windermere to the north and within walking distance of Sunset Park Elementary.
Floor plans range from approximately 2,330 to 3,820 square feet with three to six bedrooms, and homes feature production-grade finishes typical of the 2015–2019 build cycle: open kitchen-to-family-room layouts, brick paver driveways, tile-roof or shingle exteriors, and rear-loaded or side-loaded garages on the larger plans. Lots are uniformly sized — buyers expecting estate-scale parcels should look elsewhere; buyers wanting low-maintenance newer construction in a small, identifiable subdivision are the natural fit.
The community is unusual within Windermere for its relatively modest scale. Most southern-Windermere developments either run several hundred homes (Summerport, Lakes of Windermere, Windermere Trails) or are luxury custom-build enclaves with double-digit home counts and acre-plus lots. Windstone is between those two patterns: production homes with a small, walkable footprint.
📊 Quick Facts
🏡 What Buyers Notice About Windstone
- Small footprint, identifiable boundaries. 63 homes on a defined parcel between Overstreet Road and SR 535 — easy for residents and visitors to identify the neighborhood limits.
- Newer construction in 34786. The 2015–2019 build cycle puts Windstone among the more recent additions to the established Windermere ZIP code, where most subdivisions predate 2010.
- No CDD assessment. Most newer Horizon West master-planned communities to the south carry Community Development District assessments. Windstone does not, which keeps long-term carrying costs lower.
- Walking distance to Sunset Park Elementary. The school is roughly half a mile from the community entrance — one of the few Windermere subdivisions where the elementary school is genuinely walkable rather than a 5–10 minute drive.
- Sparse on-site amenities. Windstone has a small neighborhood park with open field area but no community pool, clubhouse, or fitness center. Buyers wanting resort-style on-site amenities should evaluate Lakes of Windermere or Summerport instead.
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Windstone Location & Connections
Windstone occupies a transition position between the established Windermere 34786 corridor to the north and the larger Horizon West master plans to the south. The community entrance is off Overstreet Road, with quick access to Winter Garden–Vineland Road (SR 535) for north-south movement and to the SR 429 western beltway a short drive west for Disney, downtown, and airport commutes.
The location resolves a common tradeoff in southwest Orange County: established Windermere identity (34786 ZIP, Sunset Park Elementary zoning, proximity to the Town of Windermere proper) combined with newer construction quality, without the CDD overhead that comes with Horizon West neighborhoods built during the same period.
🏘️ Adjacent Neighborhoods & Areas
- Lakes of Windermere — immediately adjacent to the north, with Trellis Vine Way and other interior streets running through that larger subdivision
- Preston Square — adjacent townhome and single-family community sharing the SR 535 corridor
- Berkshire Park — nearby family-oriented community within the southern Windermere cluster
- Wickham Park — neighboring community in the same school cluster
- Sunset Park Elementary — public school within walking distance of the community entrance
- Lakeside Village — mixed-use neighborhood and shopping center anchored by Publix, approximately 1.3 miles away
- Lake Burden area — a short drive south, fronting the lake and adjacent to several Castleview Elementary–zoned communities
- Horizon West — the larger master-planned region beginning south of the SR 535 corridor
- Overstreet Road and the SR 535 / Winter Garden–Vineland Road corridor form the community's primary frontage
🚗 Detailed Commute Times
- Walt Disney World: approximately 12 minutes (6 miles) — among the closest Windermere subdivisions to the parks
- Disney Springs: approximately 15 minutes (8 miles)
- Universal Orlando: approximately 22 minutes (13 miles)
- SeaWorld Orlando: approximately 18 minutes (10 miles)
- Downtown Orlando: approximately 25–30 minutes (16 miles), generally via the Florida Turnpike
- UCF: approximately 35 minutes (24 miles)
- Lake Nona Medical City: approximately 35 minutes (22 miles)
- Cocoa Beach: approximately 70 minutes (60 miles) via the I-4 / SR 528 corridor
✈️ Airport Access
- Orlando International Airport (MCO): approximately 25 minutes (18 miles)
- Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB): approximately 50 minutes (35 miles)
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Windstone Amenities & Lifestyle
Windstone is built around the home itself rather than around resort-style community amenities. Residents who want pools, clubhouses, or fitness centers either use neighboring developments' guest privileges, join a private club, or rely on the public infrastructure across southern Windermere — which is dense with parks, lakes, and retail within a short drive.
🏊 Neighborhood Amenities
Amenities found within Windstone:
- Small neighborhood park with open field
- Sidewalks and street lights throughout
- Community mailbox
- Pet-friendly (cats and dogs permitted, subject to HOA rules)
Windstone does not have a community pool, clubhouse, or fitness center. Some individual homes have private pools.
🛍️ Shopping & Services
The closest day-to-day shopping is at Lakeside Village (approximately 1.3 miles), anchored by Publix. Larger-format retail is accessible at the Winter Garden Village area west of SR 429.
For comprehensive shopping information: View our Windermere Shopping Guide →
🍽️ Restaurants
Casual and family dining is concentrated at the Lakeside Village and Summerport neighborhood centers along SR 535, with broader options on the Restaurant Row and Sand Lake Road corridors east of the community.
For comprehensive restaurant information: View our Windermere Restaurants Guide →
🎭 Arts & Culture
Cultural assets in the Town of Windermere proper — the 1890 Schoolhouse, Town Hall, and Town Square — sit roughly 4–5 miles north. Larger venues including the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts are accessed via the I-4 / Sand Lake corridor.
For comprehensive arts & culture information: View our Windermere Arts & Culture Guide →
🏃 Health & Wellness
Orlando Health Medical Pavilion Summerport on CR 535 is the closest multispecialty outpatient facility. The nearest full-service hospital is Orlando Health Horizon West Hospital, with Dr. P. Phillips Hospital as a slightly farther alternative for specialty care.
For comprehensive health & wellness information: View our Windermere Hospitals Guide →
🌳 Parks & Recreation
R.D. Keene Park (approximately 1.9 miles) provides 52 acres with soccer fields, playgrounds, and the public boat ramp onto Lake Tibet-Butler — the primary public access point to the Butler Chain of Lakes from southern Windermere. Fernwood Park on Lake Butler provides a second public chain access point further north.
For comprehensive parks & recreation information: View our Windermere Parks & Recreation Guide →
⚽ Sports & Athletics
Public sports facilities are concentrated at R.D. Keene Park. Private golf in the Windermere area includes Isleworth Golf & Country Club (Arnold Palmer signature) and the Golden Bear Club at Keene's Pointe (Jack Nicklaus signature) — both members-only.
For comprehensive sports & athletics information: View our Windermere Sports & Athletics Guide →
🎉 Fun Things to Do
Windstone's southern Windermere position puts Disney property within a 10–15 minute drive, with Disney fireworks visible from many spots in the area. The Town of Windermere proper hosts the Wednesday morning farmers market and seasonal events at Town Square.
For comprehensive events & activities information: View our Windermere Events & Things To Do Guide →
🎓 Schools
Windstone is most likely served by:
- Elementary: Sunset Park Elementary (OCPS) — walking distance from the community entrance; high confidence per FNR's existing Windstone listing and multiple third-party sources
- Middle: Bridgewater Middle School (OCPS) — most likely per the southern-Windermere 34786 corridor pattern; verify with OCPS
- High: Windermere High School (OCPS) — most likely per the southern-Windermere corridor pattern; verify with OCPS
Windermere Preparatory School (private, PreK–12) is approximately 1.5 miles from the community.
Note: School assignments are subject to change. Always verify current zoning with the school district before making a purchase decision.
For comprehensive school information: View our Windermere Schools Guide →
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How Windstone Compares
Windstone's value proposition is narrow and specific: production-builder quality from the 2015–2019 cycle, in the established 34786 ZIP, on a small footprint, without CDD overhead. The natural comparison set is other newer southern-Windermere developments and the Horizon West communities immediately south, including Lakes of Windermere directly to the north.
| Feature | Windstone | Lakes of Windermere | Horizon West (Typical) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2015–2019 | 2002–2010 (mostly) | 2015–present |
| Total Homes | ~63 | 500+ | 1,000+ per master plan |
| Lot Size | 55-foot homesites | Mixed (50–70 ft typical) | 40–60 ft typical |
| CDD Fee | No | No | Yes — typically $1,500–$3,500/yr |
| On-Site Pool/Clubhouse | No | Yes | Yes (most master plans) |
| Elementary Zoning | Sunset Park (walking distance) | Sunset Park | Varies by master plan |
💡 Where Windstone fits: Buyers who want newer construction in the established 34786 ZIP, who don't need on-site community amenities, and who want to avoid CDD assessments. Buyers who want resort-style community amenities will find better options in Lakes of Windermere or in Horizon West master plans — at the cost of either older construction or CDD overhead.
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Windstone HOA & CDD Information
Windstone is a deed-restricted community managed by a homeowners association. The HOA administers architectural standards, common-area maintenance, and the small neighborhood park. There is no Community Development District (CDD) assessment — a meaningful long-term cost difference compared to the Horizon West master plans south of SR 535, where CDD assessments are standard.
💰 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 landscaping and entrance maintenance
- Neighborhood park upkeep
- Street light maintenance
- Architectural review and enforcement
- Reserve fund contributions
- HOA management company fees
- Insurance for common-area liability
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