Village of Winifred Homes for Sale
The Village of Winifred is named for Winifred Palmer — Arnold Palmer's first wife — and Arnold Palmer Legends Country Club, which Palmer himself designed, is directly adjacent to the village. No other village in The Villages has this kind of direct famous-name connection to an immediately neighboring course. Built in 2004–2005 in Sumter County (ZIP 32162), Winifred is gated with 24-hour security — one of the few gated villages in The Villages, where most neighborhoods are open golf-cart communities. Lake Sumter Landing Market Square is about 1.5 miles away, making Winifred one of the closest residential positions in The Villages to that square. Home types range from Patio Villas through Premier Homes. Bond assessments are in the Low tier — roughly $426 to $708 per year depending on unit under District 5's Series 2013A schedules, with balances scheduled to reach zero in 2033. Verify the exact balance by address for any specific home.
At a glance
Location
Central Area
Nearest square
Lake Sumter Landing, Spanish Springs
Year built
2004–2005
Home types
Patio Villas, Cottage Homes, Designer Homes, Premier Homes
Bond
Low — partial balance typical, scheduled to reach zero in 2033
Tax rate (typical)
~1.0% (2025)
County
Unincorporated Sumter County
ZIP Code
32162
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What people like about the Village of Winifred
Arnold Palmer Legends Country Club sits directly adjacent to Winifred — a 27-hole championship course that Palmer designed himself, stretching 7,180 yards with panoramic views across Lake Sumter and the Miona Prairie Preserve. The course's restaurant has outdoor seating and wall-to-wall windows overlooking the fairways. The village's name is not incidental: Winifred Palmer, Arnold Palmer's first wife, is the namesake, and the adjacency is deliberate. Buyers who care about provenance — and there are plenty in a 55+ golf community — will find that this story does not exist anywhere else in The Villages. The gated status adds a second layer of distinction: Winifred has 24-hour security at its entrance, which is uncommon in a community where most villages are open to through golf cart traffic. The Winifred Pool is within walking distance — an adult-only (30+) facility with bocce, shuffleboard, and horseshoes, which provides the village-level social dimension without requiring a cart.
Lake Sumter Landing Market Square is about 1.5 miles away — multiple sources describe Winifred as the second closest neighborhood in The Villages to the square. Lake Sumter Landing's waterfront dining, boat dock on Lake Sumter, Coastal/Key West character, and free nightly entertainment are accessible on any evening without planning ahead. Spanish Springs Town Square is about 3 miles away; Brownwood Paddock Square is about 5 miles away — three different town square experiences from the same neighborhood. Bridgeport Recreation Center is about 1 mile away with tennis, a family pool, and billiards. Lake Miona Regional Recreation Center adds pickleball, shuffleboard, and bocce to the corridor's recreation options. Laurel Manor Regional Recreation Center is also nearby. The cost picture: bond assessments are in the Low tier under District 5's Series 2013A schedules — about $671 per year in Unit 70 and $708 in Unit 71, with the Latrobe Villas section lower at about $426 — and balances are scheduled to reach zero in 2033. Always verify the exact remaining balance and annual assessment in writing for any specific home before making an offer.
Map & location
What's nearby in the Village of Winifred
Golf nearby
- Arnold Palmer Legends Country Club — directly adjacent — 27-hole championship course designed by Arnold Palmer, 7,180 yards, panoramic Lake Sumter and Miona Prairie Preserve views, on-site restaurant with outdoor seating
Recreation & entertainment
- Winifred Pool — walking distance — adult-only (30+), bocce, shuffleboard, horseshoes
- Bridgeport Recreation Center — ~1 mile — tennis, family pool, billiards
- Lake Miona Regional Recreation Center — nearby — pickleball, shuffleboard, bocce
- Laurel Manor Regional Recreation Center — additional regional recreation center in the Lake Sumter corridor
- Lake Sumter Landing Market Square — ~4 min by golf cart — waterfront dining, boat dock on Lake Sumter, Coastal/Key West character (opened 2004), free nightly entertainment
- Spanish Springs Town Square — ~7 min by cart — original town square (1994), Spanish colonial-themed, free nightly entertainment
Shopping & services
- Lake Sumter Landing commercial area — shops, dining, and services at and near the square — ~4 min by cart
- CR 466 commercial corridor — groceries, pharmacies, banking, medical offices — standard Lake Sumter corridor retail access
What to check before you buy in the Village of Winifred
- Bond status and remaining balance Winifred's bond assessments are in the Low tier — roughly $426 to $708 per year depending on unit under District 5's Series 2013A schedules (about $671 in Unit 70, $708 in Unit 71, and $426 in the Latrobe Villas section), with balances scheduled to reach zero in 2033. The assessment appears as a non-ad valorem line on the annual property tax bill; verify the exact remaining balance, annual assessment, and unit in writing for any specific home before making an offer. More on bonds →
- Roof age Roof age and condition can affect insurance options, and requirements vary by insurer. Homes here were built in 2004–2005. Confirm the roof's installation date and material during inspection, and get an insurance quote before the inspection period ends.
- HVAC age Ask for the HVAC installation date and service records.
- Gate access protocol Winifred is gated with 24-hour security. Before closing, confirm the gate access protocol — whether it is a staffed guardhouse, keypad/card access, or a combination — and what the process is for guests, service providers, and delivery drivers. Buyers who prioritize privacy will find this a benefit; buyers who frequently host visitors or contractors should understand the access logistics.
Village of Winifred FAQs
Where is the Village of Winifred located in The Villages?
Winifred is in the Central Area of The Villages, in Sumter County, ZIP 32162. It sits in the Lake Sumter corridor adjacent to Arnold Palmer Legends Country Club, about 1.5 miles from Lake Sumter Landing Market Square — one of the closest residential positions to that square in The Villages. Spanish Springs Town Square is about 3 miles away and Brownwood Paddock Square about 5 miles away.
When were the homes in Winifred built?
Homes in Winifred were built in 2004 and 2005. Bond assessments are in the Low tier — roughly $426 to $708 per year depending on unit, scheduled to reach zero in 2033. Verify the exact remaining balance in writing for any specific home before making an offer.
What types of homes are in Winifred?
Winifred has Patio Villas, Cottage Homes, Designer Homes, and Premier Homes — a full range from smaller Patio Villas through larger Premier Home floor plans in the same village.
What town squares are closest to Winifred?
Lake Sumter Landing is the closest — about 1.5 miles away. Multiple sources describe Winifred as the second closest neighborhood in The Villages to Lake Sumter Landing. Spanish Springs Town Square is about 3 miles away; Brownwood Paddock Square is about 5 miles away. All three offer free nightly live entertainment.
What golf courses are nearest to Winifred?
Arnold Palmer Legends Country Club is directly adjacent — a 27-hole championship course designed by Arnold Palmer, stretching 7,180 yards with panoramic views of Lake Sumter and the Miona Prairie Preserve. The course has an on-site restaurant with outdoor seating and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the fairways. This is the defining golf asset for Winifred.
What is the Arnold Palmer connection to the Village of Winifred?
The village is named for Winifred Palmer — Arnold Palmer's first wife. Arnold Palmer Legends Country Club, which Palmer himself designed, is directly adjacent to the village. The naming is not a coincidence: the village and the course share the Palmer name because of this direct relationship. No other village in The Villages has this kind of provenance — a famous name tied to both the neighborhood's name and an immediately adjacent course that person is connected to.
Is the Village of Winifred gated?
Yes. Winifred is a gated neighborhood with 24-hour security at its entrance — one of the few gated villages in The Villages, where most neighborhoods are open golf-cart communities. Buyers who want a greater degree of perimeter control and privacy will find Winifred among the few villages that offer it. Confirm the gate access protocol (staffed guardhouse vs. keypad/card access, guest registration process) with me before making an offer.
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