WINDSTAR- BOATING AND GOLF IN ONE LUXURY WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT IN NAPLES
Posted On 2006-10-04 , 10:43 PM
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”
-Mark Twain 
If you are looking for an upscale waterfront community in Naples that offers both a private golf course and a deep water marina on site, the Windstar development may be just what you have been searching for. Located in the prestigious Royal Harbor area of Naples, Windstar is a private, gated development that includes a Tom Fazio designed Championship Golf course, and a 72 slip deep water private marina and yacht club. In addition to golfing and boating on site, this amenity rich development truly offers an “all-inclusive” resort lifestyle, including a private beach club on a barrier island, where residents are transported by private boat shuttle to a one mile stretch of white sand secluded beachfront on the Gulf of Mexico. Windstar is just minutes from the world class shopping, restaurants and galleries located in the Fifth Avenue South and Third Street South  shopping districts which have established Naples worldwide as an elite luxury destination.
Within the gates of Windstar, a wide variety of home styles can be found to fit almost any waterfront lifestyle desired. More than 15 different subdivisions have been developed at Windstar, on over 450 acres. Windstar actually is built on a peninsula jutting out from Naples Bay. The artful layout of the development creates a very spacious, low density feel throughout, and the architectural differences in the subdivisions add to the aesthetic appeal of the underlying stunning natural setting. From waterfront  estate homes and large single family homes along the golf course, to charming coach homes, carriage homes, attached villas style residences, and low rise condos – Windstar has it all.
The ultra-exclusive Southpointe Yacht Club development, which rests on a private island, is a separately gated, intimate community of only 11 magnificent estate homes. Presently, there is only 1 active listing in Southpointe, priced at just under $9,000,000. The homes here are quite expansive and contain substantial water frontage for dockage, and are newer. Other single family home subdivisions in Windstar which contain elegant residences include Harrington Sound, Ketch Cay, Clipper Cove, and Spyglass Pointe, all of which were built in the mid to late 1990's, and feature golf course, preserve and/or lake views. These homes range in living area from approximately 2,000 to more than 3,000 square feet, and currently range in price from $850,000 to just under $2,000,000.
Yacht Harbour Cove, a luxury subdivision of carriage homes (walk up 2 story, 4 units per building), features residences of over 3,000 square feet in living area – situated right along the waterfront and Yacht Harbour Cove. These special residences overlook the marina. Currently, there is one active listing priced at $1,800,000. Spinnaker Pointe in Windstar also features carriage homes, which were built in 1995, and include spacious 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom residences currently priced from $650,000 to just under $540,000 for a 2 bedroom (plus den) unit. Coach home (walk up 2 story, 6 units per building) developments in Windstar include Marina Cove (1997) and Windstar (2004), are priced at this time from $600,000 and under. Single family home  living in attached villa-style homes is found in the Leeward Cay (1988) and Somerset at Windstar (1989) developments. Current prices range from the high $600,000's to just under $800,000. The Morningstar (1988) garden apartments and Compass Point South (1992-1995) low rise condominiums currently list from the low $400,000's to mid-$500,000's.
The most “rare” offering in all of Windstar may be Admiral’s Watch, 4 low rise buildings of very low density (only 4 units per building). Admiral’s Watch is located in one of the truly prime locations for view in  all of Naples. Located next to the new Clubhouse, Admiral’s Watch is positioned to overlook Naples Bay and fabulous Port Royal, which is located on the other side of the Bay. None of the 16 units in Admiral’s Watch have been listed for sale on the MLS for more than 2 years. Admiral’s Watch was constructed by the locally renowned firm of Boran, Craig & Barber in 2001, and contain large living areas and a tropical resort style pool. An adjacent boardwalk leading to large boat slips on Naples Bay is a short walk away. Contact us at (239) 398-7508 or (239) 298-1499 for more information on opportunities to buy into this hidden gem within Windstar..jpg)
Windstar’s luxury amenities offer a myriad of opportunities to rest, relax, and be pampered – or to dine, socialize, and experience the best of Naples. The 72 slip private Marina at Windstar has a heated swimming pool and spa, as well as electricity, phone and cable TV hookup. It is a great place to relax with friends after a day out on the water. The deep water marina furnishes easy and direct access to the Gulf of Mexico, with no bridges along the way. Access to the Gulf is from Naples Bay and out Gordon Pass. The private Windstar Golf & Country Club is an equity membership club, boasting a new  30,000 square foot Clubhouse – which is scheduled to be completed in late 2006 or early 2007. The Championship Golf course was designed by the highly acclaimed Tom Fazio, and is 6,765 yards in length from the championship tees. Lessons are offered on site by the Head Golf Professional. Tennis courts, community pools, bike and jogging trails are yours to enjoy. A truly exceptional amenity in Windstar is the private beach club located on the barrier island of Keewaydin Island, a State  Preserve. Residents in Windstar are transported by private boat shuttle/ferry to the Keewaydin Island Beach Club. The shuttle is operated by the homeowners association, and runs regularly. The 15 minute ride drops lucky passengers off at a pristine, secluded 1 mile stretch of white sand beachfront along the glimmering, blue-green waters of the Gulf. The Beach club includes a screened Tiki hut, and bathroom and changing facilities.
Fine dining as well as casual fare is provided at the Clubhouse. Many of the properties for resale include full golf and social memberships to the Windstar Golf & Country Club. Social and golf memberships are available to residents. Windstar has an active social scene, and events such as the Valentine’s Day Dinner, New Year’s Eve Extravaganza, and the formal “Director’s Ball” provide a great chance to have fun with your neighbors, and to enjoy the gourmet fare of “Chef Cameron” at the Club.
The area around Windstar is experiencing an exciting renaissance. The Bayshore Redevelopment  project is creating new energy in the Bayshore Drive area, and is attracting artists and others who give the area an avant garde feel. Just a block from the gates of Windstar is the spectacular Naples Botanical Gardens. The Royal Harbor section of non-gated waterfront single family homes along Naples Bay contains multi-million dollar estate homes with dockage along the bay. The Bayfront development is nearby, and includes a series of upscale art galleries and fine restaurants. In the future, the “four corners’ project will further gentrify and expand the area beyond what is currently Fifth Avenue South, creating a new luxury corridor of residential and commercial  space that is sure to further enhance the well-healed reputation this area currently enjoys. Third Street South and the Fifth Avenue South are just minutes away by car from Windstar. Spend your days in winter enjoying the 75 - 80 degree weather, wandering along these famous shopping districts and the endless boutiques, galleries, cafes, bistros and restaurants that make Naples unique. Contact the ImagineNaples team today by email at jahren@imaginenaples.com or dsharpe@imaginenaples.com for more information (and a quick response) about luxury homes in Windstar, and other neighborhoods along the waterfront in beautiful Naples, Florida.
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