Thinking about buying a second home near Disney World? If you’re looking for a community with small-town ambience and modern conveniences, the city of Celebration fits the bill perfectly.
Celebration was originally developed by the Walt Disney Company to resemble an “old-fashioned” small town. Its combination of walkable streets, houses with front porches and a garage in back, and downtown buildings with office space or condos located above retail stores or restaurants is now called “New Urbanism” and is popular in communities around the United States.
Celebration has a lot to offer residents, whether you’re a snowbird, empty nester or first-time home buyer with a young family to raise. You can take a stroll through one of the lush parks, browse local boutiques and gift shops, dine on Italian, Japanese or Thai cuisine, and enjoy a relaxing lakefront area.
Community events are another reason people like living in Celebration. Each Sunday, residents shop for tasty treats and fresh produce at the neighborhood farmers market held downtown on Market Street. Other fun events to attend are the monthly Art & Wine Strolls at Celebration Town Center, an Exotic Car Festival, and Oktoberfest. Residents can also enjoy a “white Christmas” all month-long in December during Celebration’s Now Snowing Event, which features live music, photos with Santa and ice skating while the “snow” falls.
Celebration features an interesting mix of housing, in a variety of styles. Vacation home buyers can choose Colonial, Folk Victorian and Mediterranean-style single-family homes, cottages, and estate-style homes, as well as condominiums and townhomes, all located on pedestrian-friendly streets. If you're thinking about buying a home in Celebration for investment purposes, be advised that the city does not allow short-term rentals. But the community’s convenient location, right next to Walt Disney World, makes it the ideal location for your winter home or primary residence.
For more information about the homes for sale in Celebration, contact Team Donovan at 407-705-2616. Our team of European and American born real estate agents will ensure your purchase of an Orlando vacation home is a stress-free experience, so you can create happy memories that last a lifetime.
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