11217 WILLOW GARDENS DRIVE
Windermere, FL 34786
$960,000
In Windermere homes can be renovated. Locations like this cannot be recreated. Set on more than half an acre with tranquil water views and exceptional privacy, this beautifully renovated residence offers a lifestyle that’s increasingly difficult to find. Spend weekends boating on the Butler Chain of Lakes, enjoying a match of tennis or pickleball, or unwinding by your private pool as peaceful water views become the backdrop to everyday life. Just a golf cart ride from downtown Windermere’s beloved Farmers Market, waterfront parks, dining, and community events—and with Windermere Elementary and many of Central Florida’s premier public and private schools nearby—this is a home that blends convenience with an unmatched sense of place. Inside, thoughtfully reimagined interiors pair contemporary finishes with effortless livability, creating a turnkey home where the lifestyle is every bit as compelling as the home itself. Residents of The Willows enjoy an outstanding lifestyle with neighborhood amenities including walking trails, a playground, volleyball, basketball, tennis, and pickleball courts. Windermere Elementary is within walking distance and Windermere High School and many premier private schools close by. Extensively renovated with today's most sought after finishes and design elements and designed for both everyday living and elegant entertaining, the spacious floor plan features four bedrooms and three baths. The private owner's retreat is a true sanctuary, offering direct access to the pool area and peaceful water views. A grand dining room with soaring 12-foot vaulted ceilings creates a sophisticated setting ...
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Listing Courtesy of: CORCORAN PREMIER REALTY
407-965-1155
Buyer Represented by: JASON MITCHELL REAL ESTATE FLO
| Listing Id: | O6417903 |
|---|---|
| List Price: | $1,075,000 |
| Close Price: | $960,000 |
| Close Date: | 2026-10-28 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Property Sub Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Status: | Closed |
| Bedrooms Total: | 4 |
| Bathrooms Full: | 3 |
| Living Area: | 2,824 |
| Tax Annual Amount: | $13,562 |
| Lot Size Square Feet: | 25,528 |
| Lot Size Acres: | 0.59 |
| Architectural Style: | Custom |
| Waterfront?: | No |
| City: | Windermere |
| County Or Parish: | Orange |
| Subdivision Name: | Willows At Lake Rhea |
| Postal Code: | 34786 |
| Year Built: | 1994 |
| Additional Parcels?: | No |
| Appliances: | Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator |
| Association Amenities: | Basketball Court, Playground, Tennis Court(s) |
| Association Fee: | $734 |
| Association Fee Frequency: | Semi-Annually |
| Association Fee Includes: | Maintenance Grounds, Recreational Facilities |
| Attached Garage?: | Yes |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 3 |
| Building Area Source: | Public Records |
| Building Area Total: | 4099 |
| Building Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Carport?: | No |
| Direction Faces: | East |
| Foundation Details: | Slab |
| Construction Materials: | Stucco, Frame |
| Cooling: | Central Air |
| Fireplace Features: | Family Room, Wood Burning |
| Directions: | From Maguire Road turn left at stop sign onto Windermere Road, right onto Willow Brick, right onto Willow Gardens, house is on your left. |
| Elementary School: | Windermere Elem |
| Exterior Features: | Lighting, Sidewalk |
| Flooring: | Tile |
| Furnished: | Unfurnished |
| Garage Spaces: | 3 |
| Garage?: | Yes |
| Community Features: | Association Recreation - Owned, Deed Restrictions, Golf Carts OK, Playground, Tennis Court(s), Street Lights |
| Heating: | Heat Pump |
| High School: | Windermere High School |
| Interior Features: | Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fans(s), Central Vaccum, Coffered Ceiling(s), Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Split Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s) |
| Laundry Features: | Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup |
| Levels: | One |
| Ownership: | Fee Simple |
| Living Area Source: | Public Records |
| Living Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Lot Features: | City Limits, Landscaped, Level, Sidewalk, Paved |
| Lot Size Acres: | 0.59 |
| Postal Code Plus4: | 6020 |
| Middle Or Junior School: | Bridgewater Middle |
| MLS Area Major: | 34786 - Windermere |
| MLS Area Major: | 34786 - Windermere |
| Original List Price: | $1,170,000 |
| Other Equipment: | Irrigation Equipment |
| Parcel Number: | 06-23-28-9323-00-230 |
| Parking Features: | Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side |
| Patio And Porch Features: | Covered, Patio, Screened |
| Pets Allowed: | Cats OK, Dogs OK, Yes |
| Pool Features: | Auto Cleaner, Gunite, In Ground, Screen Enclosure |
| Stories Total: | 1 |
| Township: | 23 |
| Road Surface Type: | Asphalt |
| Roof: | Tile |
| Listing Terms: | Cash, Conventional, VA Loan |
| Tax Year: | 2026 |
| Senior Community?: | No |
| Sewer: | Septic Tank |
| Special Listing Conditions: | None |
| Water Body Name: | BUTLER CHAIN OF LAKES |
| State Or Province: | FL |
| Association?: | Yes |
| Utilities: | BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Available, Propane, Underground Utilities |
| View: | Water |
| Water Source: | Public |
| Property Condition: | Completed |
| Public Survey Range: | 28 |
| Public Survey Section: | 06 |
| Zoning: | SFR |
| Possession: | Close Of Escrow |
| Spa Features: | In Ground |
| Spa?: | No |
| Vegetation: | Mature Landscaping |
| Home Warranty?: | No |
| Additional Lease Restrictions: | Please confirm lease restrictions with HOA and Orange County. |
| Additional Rooms: | Family Room, Formal Dining Room Separate, Formal Living Room Separate, Inside Utility |
| Additional Water Information: | Home is on a retention pond. Access to Butler Chain of Lakes is the Town of Windermere boat ramps. |
| Association Approval Required Yn: | No |
| Association Email: | cborrero@sentrymgt.com |
| Association Fee Requirement: | Required |
| Association Url: | www.clermont.sentrymgt.com |
| Available For Lease Yn: | Yes |
| Backups Requested Yn: | No |
| Building Area Total Srch Sq M: | 380.81 |
| Building Name Number: | J. RICHARD WATSON |
| Calculated List Price By Calcula: | 380.67 |
| Cddyn: | No |
| Dprurl: | https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/MFRMLS/O6417903?w=Agent&skip_sso=true |
| Dprurl 2: | https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/MFRMLS/O6417903?w=Customer |
| Dpryn: | No |
| Exist Lse Tenant Yn: | No |
| Flood Zone Code: | X |
| Garage Dimensions: | 33x22 |
| Green Verification Count: | 0 |
| Homestead Yn: | Yes |
| Lease Restrictions Yn: | Yes |
| Listing Exclusion Yn: | No |
| Living Area Meters: | 262.36 |
| Lot Size Square Meters: | 2372 |
| Minimum Lease: | 1-2 Years |
| Monthly Hoa Amount: | $122 |
| Number Of Septics: | 1 |
| Planned Unit Development Yn: | Yes |
| Realtor Info: | As-Is |
| Room Count: | 9 |
| Sdeo yn: | No |
| Total Acreage: | 1/2 to less than 1 |
| Total Annual Fees: | $1,468 |
| Total Monthly Fees: | $122 |
| Unit Number Yn: | No |
| Water Access: | Lake - Chain of Lakes |
| Water Access Yn: | Yes |
| Water Extras: | Boat Ramp - Private, Skiing Allowed |
| Water Extras Yn: | Yes |
| Water View: | Yes |
| Yrs Of Owner Prior To Leasing Re: | 0 |
| Association Name: | Carlos Borrero |
| Association Phone: | 352-243-4595 Ext |
| Association 2 Yn: | 0 |
| Attribution Contact: | 407-965-1155 |
| Originating System Name : | Stellar MLS |
| In Law Suite Yn: | No |
| Green Energy Generation Yn: | No |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2026-06-27 |
| Fireplace?: | Yes |
| Pool Private?: | Yes |
| New Construction?: | No |
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