Golden Oak at Walt Disney World Resort

• words by Gerald Mathews
  

  At some point in their lives most people have dreamed of living at a Disney Theme Park. To have their own room in Cinderella’s Castle, The Haunted Mansion, or the Hollywood Tower Hotel. To be transported about Disney’s property by the Monorail and Ferryboats. To have a view of the famous “Golfball” known as Epcot’s Spaceship Earth and to be able to watch the Wishes Nighttime Spectacular Fireworks Show from the comfort of their own home. Well, Disney won’t be leasing living space in any of their attractions to guests in the foreseeable future, but guest now have the opportunity to build their own castle at Disney World, and live just a few miles from the Magic Kingdom.  Golden Oak at Walt Disney World Resort is the first luxury, master-planned community located on Walt Disney World Resort, near Orlando, Florida.

  Planned as a private gated community, Golden Oak offers a living experience that only Disney World could provide. Developed by Walt Disney Imagineering, Golden Oak sits on roughly 980 acres and consists of both residential and commercial areas. The residential area features single-family custom homes in four neighborhoods; Carolwood, Carolwood Reserve, Silverbrook, and Kimball Trace.  All homes are built by seven of Central Florida’s top custom home builders, and all homes follow strict architectural guidelines. The homes are designed from Old World and Old Florida styles with Venetian, Dutch, and Tuscan influences.  The planned commercial area will include the Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort. The 445-room hotel will be set against the back drop of a Tom Fazio designed 18-hole golf course.

  The Carolwood and Carolwood Reserve neighborhoods offer some of Golden Oaks most expansive sceneries.  Surrounded by a natural preserve, Carolwood provides a more secluded experience for homeowners. Homes in these neighborhoods are Grand Estate homes. They sit on 3/4-acre home sites and average 7,000 square feet in size. The Grand Estate homes are the largest homes available at Golden Oak and designed to accommodate larger families and potential guests. Carolwood includes 17 private home sites.  Just north of Carolwood lies the Carolwood Reserve neighborhood which will be the location of eight more Grand Estate homes.  These homes overlook the Tom Fazio designed golf course.

  South of the Carolwood neighborhoods are Silverbrook and Kimball Trace.  Silverbrook consists of 19 home sites that mirror the architectural styles of the Carolwood neighborhoods.  These Estate homes sit on half-acre lots and average 4,500 square feet in size.  The Tuscan-inspired Kimball Trace neighborhood features 37 Village homes that range in size from 2,700 to 4,000 square feet. Homes in these two neighborhoods are perfect for growing families that want to be within walking distance of the luxurious Summerhouse, a private club for Golden Oak residents. The 16,000-square-foot clubhouse offers a private dining area and lounge, family room with game area, state-of-the-art fitness facilities, and much more.    Exterior features include an outdoor fire pit, courtyard, and park areas. The Summerhouse will host various events for residents throughout year.

  To bring Golden Oak to life, Walt Disney employed the services of seven of the best custom home builders in the area. The Golden Oak Village Homes in Kimball Trace will all be built by CAHILL, Goehring & Morgan Construction, and Issa Homes. Estate and Grand Estate Homes located in Carolwood and Silverbrook will be constructed by Derrick Builders, Inc., Jones-Clayton Construction, J. Richard Watson Construction Company, Inc., and Ray Coudriet Builder, Inc. These signature builders were selected based on their reputation in the industry and superior level of craftsmanship. The glowing reviews they receive from their clients and the high level of professionalism displayed by each builder only solidified the choice made by Disney.

  Walt Disney’s luxury community offers residents the opportunity to experience the luxury lifestyle, but in the “Disney” way.  From five-star dining and amenities to VIP theme park access, Disney’s aim is to exceed even the most discerning residents’ expectations. The VIP park passes are available for free to homebuyers closing on a purchase of a home-site or completed homes before December 31st, 2011.  The five-year passes provide admission to activities such as the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex and more.  Each VIP pass provides admission for the pass holder and up to four guests and each household can have up to five pass holders. The perks offered by the VIP passes are what truly make the Golden Oak experience extraordinary for homebuyers.

  Golden Oak residents are centrally located to shopping and entertainment options in the Orlando area allowing for fun in and out of Walt Disney World. Families interested in establishing a permanent residence in this luxury community will have access to various magnet, charter, and highly regarded private schools as well as Orange County Public Schools which include Sunset Park Elementary, Bridgewater Middle and West Orange High.  Residents of Golden Oak have the unique experience of the best that Disney World has to offer while still being part of the larger Orlando community.

  With the name Disney behind the Golden Oak community, residents can expect the utmost luxurious living experience. Just a short distance away from Disney World’s famed attractions, this community offers uniquely designed homes, superior concierge and ultimate privacy. Golden Oak at Walt Disney World Resort easily exceeds the expectations of any prospective homebuyers.

  

  
  
  October 4th, 2011 | Deidre | 2 Comments |