Situated comfortably just to the northeast of Orlando, Winter Park is one of the most beautiful and active areas in Central Florida. The city, which was established in the 1880s, spans just over seven square miles and is currently home to almost 30,000 residents.
It is home to one of the most unique shopping districts in Central Florida where rows of chic boutiques, fine dining and jewelers are all just a stroll in the sun away from one another stretching down Park Avenue. But the area has just as much substance as style. The private Rollins College, which was established in 1885, and Full Sail Real World, a college geared towards the entertainment industry are educational institutions.
There are also a host of city parks, including the crown jewel Central Park an 11 acre park located in the heart of the shopping district on Park Avenue. Central Park is host to numerous events and activities, including the nationally ranked Sidewalk Art Festival.
You will find some of the largest estates in Central Florida situated on Winter Park's glorious chain of lakes, a series of spring fed lakes interconnected by a series of navigable canals. The lakes are popular for boating, watersports, fishing, and swimming. Houses range from historic to modern, spanning over a century of development. Neighborhoods provide a classic look to the city's past and a nice taste of the present and future.
As of September 1, 2010 there are 699 properties for sale priced between $17,000 and $20,000,000.
