SCOPE | OPEN SKYLINE & OUTFITTED LIVING
Something altogether new, this area is the creative brainchild of Orange County officials and local landowners. In light of the typical urban sprawl of the twenty-first century planned community, Horizon West is being designed as a series of six villages that mindfully provide walkable town squares amidst neighborhoods that give a sense of elbowroom.
FEEL | HOLISTIC
A day in the life could look like. . .
Sunrise jog on one the bike path. Make breakfast as you keep an eye on the dog as it explores the backyard. Walk the kids to school (in some neighborhoods 8:30 am looks like a marvelous mass exodus of little people in oversized backpacks). Drive down the road to Hamlin for a meeting at Starbucks. Get lunch a few doors down at the Hamlin Market (swing by Publix Supermarket for a few things). Spend the afternoon honed in on a project in the home office. Have friends over for dinner. Family movie in the upstairs den
ARCHITECTURE | GARDEN CITY MEETS NEW URBANISM
All the villages of Horizon West are designed to meld, not only into one another but with the specific landscape and focus of that village. This means that the style and layout of the homes and commercial areas vary based off the area. Most are in the style of the twenty-first century contemporary colonial or Spanish villa with varying layouts and grassy yards with clean lines.
What’s a Garden City? The idea that healthy cities should be surrounded by “greenbelts” and consist of a proportional amount of residences, industry, and agriculture.
What’s New Urbanism? A community layout of walkable blocks, housing, and shopping within close proximity and several accessible public spaces.
MARKET | TBD
WHAT TO EXPECT | SPACE
With the oldest of the villages established in 1997, everything about this area is bright, clean and crafted; an experiment in the balance between proximity and space. If you’re looking for the quirks of a historic home or hamlet, this may not be your ideal place for laying down roots. However, if you’re looking for a clean slate with the best of all the essentials, this maybe home.
WHAT MAKES IT UNIQUE | VILLAGES
Bridgewater
With Lake Speer at its heart, this village includes the neighborhoods of Summerport, Independence and Summerlake. It currently features several mixed-use and work-live offerings and has three lakefront office/shopping areas in the works.
Lakeside
This area sits between Lake Burden and Lake Reams. The very first Horizon West
Village, it features an elementary school, a beautiful collection of neighborhoods, a
growing amount of retail shops, and a neighborhood park set on Lake Spar.
Hamlin
Designed as the centerpiece of Horizon West, this village is the largest with a newly built, walkable waterfront area designed as the epicenter of communal activity of all of the Horizon West villages.
More villages are available.
PRACTICALLY SPEAKING | DEVELOPMENT, DISNEY & DRIVE TIMES
Development
Until it’s done, it’s construction.
Disney
While living in the extended backyard of the world’s largest attractions adds a truly
unique and rich flavor to everyday life, it also can mean that neighborhood
friendships have a shorter lifespan of geographical proximity (as lots of Disney
employees are on-contract with jobs subject to change every couple of years).
Drive Times
This is the price tag of space. All the necessities will be close, but getting to some
places across town will be an extra hike.
NEIGHBORHOOD LANDMARKS | INNOVATIVE THINKING
Hamlin Town Center
Hamlin Market, Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas, Sunday Artisan Market, etc.
Horizon West Happenings App
A digital “pocket guide” to the entire area
Sidenote: Disney Fireworks
There’s a chance you’ll be able to see, and definitely hear, the nightly fireworks from your backyard or while driving home at night.
EATS | SMORGASBORD
Breakfast & Coffee
Bites & Beverages
Ford’s Garage, Gator’s Dockside, Jeremiah’s Italian Ice, Little Greek Grill, The Big Easy, Toasted, Capone’s Coal Fired Pizza.
The Finer Side
SHOPPING | GROCERIES & DAILY GOODS (WITH DISNEY SPRINGS FOR APPAREL)
Hamlin Town Center
Publix Supermarket, Wal-Mart Supercenter, & plans of much more local retail
(including an indoor market of local shops & eats).
Cornerstone at Summerport
Publix Supermarket, The UPS Store, Hair Cuttery, First Class Cleaners.
Lakeside Village Center
Publix Supermarket, The UPS Store, Action Gator Tire, Bank of America, MB Skincare, Wesmere Dry Cleaners, Woof Gang Bakery.
Winter Garden Village
18 min drive
Downtown Winter Garden
18 min drive
Disney Springs
18 min drive
Mall at Millenia
22 min drive
PARKS & REC | TRAILS
Horizon West Regional Park
Equestrian Trail, and plans for a Master Sports Complex.
Tibet Butler Preserve
Trails, picnic area, butterfly garden.
Lake Louisa State Park
Boat docks, nature paths, 20 miles of cycling + other multi-use trails, picnic areas.
SCHOOLS | PUBLIC & PRIVATE
Horizon West lies within Winter Garden & Windermere city limits, zoning residents accordingly.
Public
Windermere High School, Sunset Park Elementary School, Keene’s Crossing Elementary School, Whispering Oak Elementary School, Independence Elementary School, Sawgrass Bay Elementary School.
Private
Montessori World School, Windermere Preparatory.
COMMUTE TIMES (ISH) | 23 MINUTES
Places to go
Disney
11 min drive
Downtown Winter Garden
17 min drive
Apopka
23 min drive
Downtown Orlando
26 min drive
Downtown Clermont
29 min drive
Orlando International Airport
30 min drive
International Drive
33 min drive
Coasts
Tampa (West)
1 hr + 11 min
Cocoa Beach (East)
1 hr + 20 min
