Winter Garden
Real Estate in Revitalized Winter Garden FL
By Mary Luster

Part of one of the fastest-growing cities in Florida, the Winter Garden homes and large subdivisions are located about 10 miles west of downtown Orlando real estate.  The historic urban village of Winter Garden features a vibrant Historic Downtown District, the successful efforts of redevelopment.  Add to that some of the best schools in Florida, ongoing events and festivals, and a wealth of entertainment choices all the way south to Walt Disney World, and you’ll understand why families are flocking to homes in Winter Garden, Florida.  Also ask about our Orlando property management services.

Yesterday’s orange groves are today’s new subdivisions, upscale developments, and planned communities.  From Stoneybrook West, Stonecrest, Westfield, to Wintermere Pointe, newcomers have lots to choose from among Winter Garden FL real estate.  Bordered on the south by Windermere FL real estate and on the east by real estate in Ocoee, Winter Garden’s 30,000 residents enjoy water sports on Lake Apopka, the world-class West Orange Trail Head, and the beautiful greens at Stoneybrook West Golf Club.  The natural beauty of Winter Garden is nowhere more relaxing than on a casual stroll along the landmark West Orange Trail, out boating on Lake Apopka, and at the recreational complexes for some Little League baseball, softball, football, tennis, and swimming. 

Dovetailing with the revitalization, community’s Heritage Foundation, a group of leaders and citizens, sponsors year-round events such as Evening with the Pops featuring the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, the Fine Art and Craft Festival, the Music Fest, and Spring Fever in the Garden.  The Foundation also maintains the Heritage Museum, the History Center, the Railroad Museum, and the historic Garden Theatre, the site of live performances as well as classic movies and film festivals. 

New highways have literally paved the way for the transformation of the gentle-sloping topography of farmland south of SR 50, which bisects the community, into developments.  Roadways such as the Florida Turnpike and the new Western 429 Beltway also accent the wonderful central location.  Only 10 miles to the Convention Center, 14 miles to Disney Resorts, and 25 miles to the International Airport, this economic hub of West Orange County is attracting entrepreneurs, computer, investment, and manufacturing companies, and much more. 

Serving medical needs, there are the ultra-modern Health Central Hospital, a 228-bed nursing home and private nursing-home options, an emergency clinic, and a variety of area specialists offering healthcare.

Continuing education options are available at the state-of-the-art Westside Technical Center, the University of Central Florida, Valencia Community College, Rollins College, and several private-college satellite campuses.

As for shopping, the Village at Fowler’s Grove is a massive new retail and dining center offering well-known big-box stores.  However, the charming historic downtown is still a favorite place to go to the movies, galleries, museums, to an eclectic mix of specialty retail shops, unique restaurants, and an emerging office market.  One stroll down the small-town Plant Street immediately resonates with the city’s motto, “A Great Place to Live.”  For information about available properties for sale and rent in the area, contact Mary Luster at (407) 256-8857.