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Windermere For luxury living at its best,
look no further than real estate in the Town of Windermere. This quaint West Orange
community is surrounded by pristine Windermere was recently named
"Tree City U.S.A." for its commitment to a Presently, Windermere is a quaint architectural mixture of real estate from cabins to luxury estate homes. Much of Windermere's "downtown" area is historically preserved, and well worth a visit. Overlooking Lake Butler is the renowned Isleworth community which counts among its residents many sport and entertainment celebrities. Call us for information on real estate in Orange County, Seminole County, Lake County, West Volusia County or Osceola County.
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sand bottom lakes. Lake Butler (the largest) on the west, Lake
Down on the east and Lake Bessie on the southeast make waterfront living in Windermere an
experience to cherish. The boating enthusiast will revel in the system of canals that
connect eight lakes known as the Butler Chain of Lakes. Windermere has come a long
way since 1885 when Dr Stanley Scott, an English man and world traveler, purchased 160
acres of real estate in this picturesque location, built his home on the west shore of
Lake Butler and bestowed the name of "Windermere"; many believe after the famous
Lake Windermere in England. Soon other settlers, many of them English, began to build
houses in this 'American haven' and by 1887, when the town plat was officially recorded,
only 120 people lived in Windermere. The 1920 census gave Windermere a population count of
182.
natural environment. However, one can certainly enjoy any number
of recreational activities including tennis, boating, swimming, basketball, and
volleyball. Windermere is also known for its quality schools. On the weekends,
children can catch up on their reading at the Franklin W. Chase Memorial Library. 
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