Homes for Sale in Windermere

Cradled by the serenity of the Butler Chain of Lakes lies the community of Windermere, a collection of stately homes for sale in Windermere that feature the ultimate in beauty, luxury and high-end amenities.


The name "Windermere" comes from the Nordic proper name Vinandr and an 18th century English word "mere" which meant "lake," hence Vindandr's Lake, or now called "Windermere." Established in 1889 Windermere was officially chartered as a township in 1925 with a population today of around 5,000. The homes for sale in Windermere are located Southwest of Orlando and are surrounded by Lake Butler, Lake Down and Lake Bessie and other smaller lakes through a series of canals providing the ultimate in Lake Front living for these Windermere homes. The most elegant of the homes for sale in Windermere are situated in the Isleworth section, home to movie stars, professional athletes and celebrities.


These homes, when sold, can fetch prices approaching $15 million with every imaginable appointment in place. Gourmet kitchens are of grand scale with high end Viking and SubZero appliances. The very finest in granite drapes the spacious countertops and food preparation areas and are adjacent to their own butler's pantry. These homes for sale in Windermere can feature massive marble columns that greet their royal guests and past the double bronze leads one into breathtaking entryways with high ceilings, spiraling staircases and marble flooring. You can find temperature controlled underground wine cellars and tasting rooms, large media rooms and romantic master bedrooms. The entertaining areas extend to the outdoors with inviting pools and outdoor cooking areas all professionally designed. One of the magical features of the homes for sale in Windermere is that even though the area is considered to be home to some st affluent in the world of the most affluent in the world there are other areas of Windermere with home prices starting in the low to mid $300,000 range and up so Windermere truly has homes for sale that meet most every price range.


Of course, being near Orlando means Windermere residents can enjoy at any time what tourists around the world flock to every year. At night, Windermere residents can watch the Walt Disney World fireworks from their own homes after a day trip to Epcot Center. Or any other of the stellar attractions such as the Magic Kingdom, Disney's Animal Kingdom or Hollywood Studios. You'll also want to visit nearby Sea World or the famed Universal Studios. If golf is your game, Windermere is home to one of the top rated luxury golf courses in the world at the Isleworth Country Club. But if you're not a member, Orlando is surrounded by gorgeous golf courses to challenge you. There absolutely is no end to what you can do in and around Windermere but sometimes you want to do absolutely nothing and relax in the beauty that is Windermere. Take a soothing stroll along the trails and walkways of Windermere. The homes for sale in Windermere are shaded by tropical trees that you can hear as the gentle wind rustles their leaves. Pull out your sailing skills and take a leisurely sail around any of the lakes in the surrounding Butler Chain of Lakes. Better yet, take your fishing pole and waste away a sunny afternoon.


The homes in Windermere have easy access to major thoroughfares by taking the Convoy Road east to I-4 for timely access to Orlando or head east on Highway 429 to visit Lake Apopka. Windermere proper won't have large chain stores, box stores or shopping malls but with Windermere's convenient location all that can be found in a short ride. The homes for sale in Windermere could just be the most magical place to live in all of Florida and if you appreciate the Windermere lifestyle you'll also want to take a look at the homes for sale in Celebration, Florida and the homes for sale in Golden Oak, Florida.

When searching for homes for sale in Windermere, you may also want to consider homes for sale in Golden Oak or homes for sale in Celebration.

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