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About
Golden Gate Estates Homes and Real Estate in Naples Florida
Golden
Gate Estates, located just east of Naples near Alligator
Alley (I-75), mixes the outdoors with 172 square miles
of suburbia. By being one of the few communities that
allows two large animals per acre, Golden Gate Estates
offers amenities not found in other living areas.
Although horses are the popular favorite, even the more
exotic animals like Alpacas and llamas are welcome in
Golden Gate Estates. At Golden Gate Estates you’ll find
a host of trails nearby that can be enjoy all year
round. Picayune Strand State Forest is located in South
Golden Gate Estates while Belle Meade has more than
65,000 acres for recreational enjoyment.
 Picayune
Strand, which stretches to the Fakahatchee Strand State
Preserve, offers two riding/walking trails. For
equestrians, scenic Belle Meade Horse Trail is located
one mile south of I-75 on Everglades Boulevard. Sabal Palm Hiking Trail is
located three miles east of Collier Boulevard for those
that enjoy walking fitness. With Collier-Seminole State
Forest and these fine recreational parks nearby,
equestrians and outdoor lovers alike have miles of
trails to partake in year after year. Most parcels are one to five
acres, but other homesteads can be as large as ten
acres. As for the homes themselves, you can find
entry-level homes or glamorous mansions closer to the
beach. Guesthouses, pickup trucks, all-terrain vehicles
(ATV) and recreational vehicles (RV) are also allowed on
all premises unlike many other communities. As for
housing itself, you can find single-family dwellings in
Golden Gate Estates with some located on mile-long
streets that dead end at a canal - providing valuable
privacy for owners.
A
LITTLE HISTORY OF GOLDEN GATE ESTATES NAPLES FLORIDA
Golden
Gate Estates began about 50 years ago when The Gulf
American Land Corporation purchased 177 square miles of
land for development about 7 miles northeast of Naples.
Prospective buyers were brought in by airplane, Green
Blvd is the old landing-strip, and many only saw their
lot from the air. Sales were slow and by 1970 there were
still fewer than 2,000 residents. Golden Gate is in
Collier County, and bears a Naples address. About 50% of
the lots in Golden Gate Estates have some wetlands.
Wetlands
All
wetland lots are buildable, though special permits are
required. The size of the house and pool are not
restricted, but detached structures (such as guest
house, garage, barn, shop) may not be placed within
wetland, but may be connected to the main building (a
breezeway would connect). Most lots that have wetlands
also have upland. No ERP permits are needed to build on
the uplands part of your lot. There are private
consultants that handle all phases of wetland
determination and permitting.
Compensatory Mitigation
Mitigation is used to offset the destruction or impact
created by building on a wetland. Mitigation costs can
be paid by buying credits from a mitigation bank. (You
pay for wetlands in another area to equal the size and
quality of the wetland you are impacting.) Depending on
the type of permit needed, mitigation may or may not be
required.
A
library, fire station and general store are all nearby.
The community contains needed amenities while
maintaining its small town feel. Golden Gate Estates is
growing in popularity as a family area of Naples too by
having some of the newest schools in the Collier County
school district. Since parcels are large, homes are not
crowded or stacked upon each other. On the other hand,
you’re not totally isolated from local family, friends
and neighbors. Set among pines, palms and cypress trees,
Golden Gate Estates offers modern day living set within
Florida’s natural vegetation. What it all means is
whether you’re single, married with children or retired,
Golden Gate Estates has something for everyone no matter
your price range or status.
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Golden Gate Estates in
Naples
is a hidden
treasure within Florida
The large parcels in this
area give the freedom of seclusion, but they are not so
large that owners are totally isolated. Located near
major expressway I-75, Golden Gate Estates is one hour
to Ft. Lauderdale and two and a half to Tampa. Naples
beaches are within a 20-minute drive. Golden Gate
Estates residents also have easy access to the Southwest
Florida International Airport. Buyers can find homes in
the $200s to millions of dollars, depending on size and
location. Wooded acres allow hoofed animals and ATVs for
outdoor enthusiasts.
Golden
Gate Estates Amenities: In addition to being less
than 30 minutes from Naples beaches, there are new
schools in the area, a National Park, a library, a fire
station and a general store. For golf lovers, you’ll
find both public and semi public courses nearby. Golf
Courses: Golden Gate Estate golf course vary from public
to semi private courses such as Valencia Golf and
Country Club, Golden Gate Country Club, Arrowhead Gold
Course, Cedar Hammock Gold and Country Club and Forest
Glen Country Club. Valencia Golf and Country Club: A
first class public golf course rated three and a half
stars from Golf Digest, Valencia’s course is for players
of all skill levels. With nearly 7,000 yards and wide
fairways this beautiful course and country club is
located just seven miles east of 1-75.
Golden
Gate Country Club: Part of a Quality Inn & Suites
Resort property, Golden Gate Country Club features 180
rooms - efficiencies and suites - in addition to fine
golfing. Located on the Golden Gate Parkway, and only
minutes from the sandy beaches of Naples, you\'ll find
an 18-hole, par 72, 6,570-yard championship golf course.
Designed by architects Dick Wilson and Joe Lee, this
course is constructed for all skill levels. With a
lighted driving range and putting green you can practice
day or night.
Arrowhead Golf Course: This semi-private 18-hole
course features a rolling terrain with very ample
greens, averaging 10,000-square feet. Well-maintained
and creatively sculpted fairways are moderately rolling,
with a nice mixture of wooded areas for your playing
experience. A full bar, snack bar and restaurant are on
site so golfers can enjoy a full day’s experience on or
off the green.
Cedar
Hammock Golf and Country Club: Cedar Hammock Golf
and Country Club is one of South West Florida\'s newest
18-hole championship courses. Set among a cypress and
pine preserve this course offers 6800 yards of golfing
with five sets of tees golfers of any level can enjoy.
Aside from the Lewis/Azinger designed golf course,
visitors can also take pleasure in the 20,000 square
foot clubhouse with restaurant and lounge. You’ll also
find tennis courts, a fitness center and a heated pool
with spa. Located within 15 minutes of Naples shopping
district, the club is also located nearby Gulf of Mexico
beaches.
Forest
Glen Country Club: Featuring more than a dozen lakes
and acres of preserved lands this 18-hole course is
challenging for players of all skill levels. Golfers can
enjoy the clubhouse, tennis court, pool, billiards room,
restaurant, fitness center and fully equipped golf pro
shop. Designed by Gordon Lewis, Forest Glen is a par-72
championship golf course. In addition to golfing,
visitors can find the paved path through the preserve
for biking, jogging or simply strolling through the
community. Located between downtown N aples
and Marco Island, Florida beaches are only 10 minutes
away.
Golden
Gate Estates Beach Park: The white sandy beaches of
Naples on the Gulf of Mexico are only a short 30-minute
drive for most Golden Gate Estates residents.
Golden
Gate Estates Naples Clubs and Organization: The
Golden Gate community has a host of various clubs and
organizations including: VFW, MOMS Club, chess clubs,
AARP, FOE, Kiwanis Club, and Rotary. Residents can also
find special activities such as dance classes in
ballroom, swing, Latin and salsa at the Golden Gate
Community Center.
The
Golden Gate Estates Florida Lifestyle: With
something in every price range, residents vary from
single individuals through retirees, although the
growing majority of owners are those with children,
thanks the new school construction in the area. People
who enjoy outdoor living, horseback riding and such are
drawn to the Golden Gates Estates area because of its
policy on allowing horse, RV and ATV ownership. |
