Canterbury Greens Homes at Kensington in Naples Florida
Canterbury Greens is an established neighborhood of approximately 56 detached single-family homes within Kensington Golf & Country Club in Naples, Florida. Residences are located primarily along Kensington High Street and the smaller High Court cul-de-sac and offer a broad selection of floor plans, private pools, screened lanais, garages and golf, preserve or landscaped settings.
Canterbury Greens should be evaluated as a distinct single-family market rather than blended with Kensington's coach-home condominiums, detached villas or much larger custom estates. Interior living area, story count, homesite, golf relationship, pool environment, garage capacity, roof, storm protection and renovation quality can materially change value from one home to another.
Approximately 56 Detached Homes • Kensington High Street & High Court • Approx. 1,860–3,366+ Sq. Ft. • One- & Two-Story Designs • Private Pools • Two- & Three-Car Garages • Golf, Preserve & Landscaped Views
Approximately 56 Homes Detached single-family residences rather than condominium or coach-home ownership.
Established Construction Most documented homes were developed from approximately 1997 through 2000.
Broad Size Range Approximately 1,860 to more than 3,300 square feet is represented in neighborhood records.
Private Outdoor Living Private pools, spas, courtyards, screened lanais and golf or landscaped settings are common market features.
Detached Single-Family Ownership
Canterbury Greens is fundamentally different from Kensington's low-rise coach-home neighborhoods because owners purchase detached residences with individual roofs, private outdoor areas, garages and homesites.
That distinction matters for both valuation and due diligence. Roof condition, exterior improvements, private pool systems, landscaping and storm protection are property-specific responsibilities that should be considered alongside association obligations.
Kensington High Street Homes
Most Canterbury Greens residences are positioned along Kensington High Street. Homes on the street can have substantially different rear environments depending on exact lot position.
Some properties face the Kensington golf course, while others are designed around private tropical landscaping, preserve-like settings or enclosed courtyard pool environments.
Kensington High Street also contains meaningful variation in home size, with both manageable single-story designs and substantially larger two-story residences represented.
High Court Homes
High Court provides a smaller cul-de-sac setting within Canterbury Greens. Buyers seeking reduced through traffic may find this portion of the neighborhood particularly appealing.
High Court residences include detached homes with private pools, garages and golf or landscaped settings. Homesite size, rear orientation and view should be evaluated individually rather than assumed from the street address alone.
Canterbury Greens Home Sizes
Canterbury Greens offers an unusually broad interior-size range for a neighborhood of only about 56 residences. Property records and MLS history demonstrate homes beginning around the upper-1,800-square-foot range and extending beyond 3,300 square feet.
This variation means buyers should establish the correct floor-plan class before comparing prices. A smaller single-story pool home does not compete directly with one of Canterbury Greens' largest two-story properties simply because both share the same neighborhood name.
Canterbury Greens valuation sequence: verified living area → one- or two-story design → Kensington High Street or High Court position → homesite → golf/preserve/landscaped setting → pool and lanai → garage → roof → storm protection → HVAC and major systems → renovation → association obligations → closest comparable sales.
One-Story Canterbury Greens Homes
Single-story residences are strongly represented throughout Canterbury Greens and can appeal to buyers seeking long-term accessibility and a direct relationship between interior living areas and the pool or lanai.
These homes often keep the primary suite, guest rooms, kitchen, laundry and garage on one level. Large sliding doors and open living areas can make the private pool or golf setting an important part of the interior experience.
Two-Story Homes
Canterbury Greens also includes larger two-story residences. Upper levels can provide additional guest bedrooms, lofts, offices, balconies or secondary family spaces while the primary entertaining areas remain downstairs.
Buyers considering a multi-level residence should evaluate the placement of the primary suite, laundry and everyday living spaces according to long-term needs.
Bedrooms, Dens & Flexible Spaces
Two-, three- and four-bedroom configurations are represented, and dens or private studies can materially increase flexibility.
Formal bedroom count should not be used by itself to judge a home's scale. A residence with three bedrooms plus a dedicated den, loft or cabana can function very differently from a home with the same number of bedrooms and no flexible space.
Private Swimming Pools
Private pools are among the defining characteristics of Canterbury Greens. Many homes are designed around screened pool and lanai environments rather than neighborhood shared recreation.
Pool condition should be evaluated independently of interior renovation. Surface age, pumps, heater, spa equipment, automation, lighting, decking and screen-enclosure condition can represent significant ownership costs.
Pool & Spa Homes
Integrated spas are represented throughout the neighborhood and can add both lifestyle and resale appeal when paired with a well-designed covered lanai and attractive view.
Buyers should verify heating systems, equipment age, controls and condition rather than assuming that all pool-and-spa packages are equivalent.
Courtyard Homes
Canterbury Greens includes courtyard-style residences that place a private pool or outdoor living area inside a protected interior setting.
This design can provide excellent privacy and allow guest or cabana spaces to open directly toward the courtyard. Some courtyard properties also retain separate rear landscaped or golf-oriented views.
Screened Lanais & Outdoor Living
Large screened lanais can provide covered dining, lounge areas, outdoor kitchens and generous pool decks. Pocketing or wide sliding doors can create a strong connection between the indoor living spaces and the lanai.
When comparing homes, evaluate covered depth, shade, rear exposure, screen condition and how the outdoor space relates to the kitchen, family room and primary suite.
Outdoor Kitchens
Built-in grills, counters, refrigeration and outdoor dining areas are represented in renovated Canterbury Greens homes.
Outdoor appliances and cabinetry are exposed to substantial heat and humidity, so equipment condition and replacement history should be considered rather than treating an outdoor kitchen as a purely cosmetic feature.
Golf-Course Homes
Direct golf-course frontage is one of Canterbury Greens' most important homesite distinctions. Buyers should identify the actual fairway, tee, green and cart-path relationship rather than relying on the generic description “golf view.”
The amount of open scenery visible from the great room, primary suite, pool and lanai can materially influence value.
Panoramic Golf Views
Selected properties offer longer, more open fairway sightlines from both interior and outdoor living areas. These settings can create a greater sense of space and can be especially attractive when combined with a remodeled pool area or upper-level balcony.
Preserve & Landscaped Views
Not every buyer prefers active golf-course exposure. Canterbury Greens also contains homes with preserve-like vegetation, private tropical landscaping and more enclosed garden environments.
These settings can provide increased privacy and separation from golf activity. Landscape condition and future maintenance should nevertheless be evaluated because vegetation can change over time.
Homesite Size & Shape
Canterbury Greens homesites are generally manageable rather than estate-sized, with many properties in approximately the one-fifth- to one-quarter-acre range and larger lots also represented.
Lot shape, setback, side-yard width, neighboring windows and the relationship between the pool and surrounding homes can materially change privacy even when total lot area is similar.
Two-Car Garages
Attached two-car garages are common throughout Canterbury Greens and provide enclosed parking plus room for household, beach and golf equipment.
Buyers should inspect actual width, depth and storage rather than assuming all two-car garages provide identical usable space.
Three-Car Garages
Select larger homes provide three-car garages, an important distinction for buyers requiring additional vehicle parking, workshop space or extensive storage.
Because three-car configurations are not universal, they should be treated as a specific property feature when comparing otherwise similar residences.
Construction Era & Major Capital Items
Canterbury Greens was developed primarily during the late 1990s and around 2000. The relatively concentrated construction era creates some architectural consistency while making renovation history and major-system replacement increasingly important.
Buyers should separate cosmetic updates from high-cost capital items such as roofing, impact protection, HVAC, water heating, electrical improvements, pool equipment and generators.
Renovated Canterbury Greens Homes
The neighborhood contains both extensively renovated residences and homes offering opportunities for modernization.
Updated kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, lighting and open-concept layouts can increase immediate appeal, but renovation value should always be considered together with roof age, storm protection and mechanical condition.
Roof Age
Roof condition is one of the first major items buyers should investigate. Replacement date, permit history, material, warranty information and insurance implications should all be reviewed.
A newer roof can materially reduce near-term capital exposure, but it should not substitute for a complete assessment of the rest of the residence.
Hurricane Protection
Storm protection varies by property and can include manual shutters, electric systems, impact-rated glass and combinations of protection methods.
Every opening should be confirmed individually, particularly large sliding doors surrounding pool and lanai areas and the garage door.
Whole-House Generators
Whole-house generators are represented among upgraded Canterbury Greens residences. Generator size, fuel source, propane storage, permitting and service history should be verified for the individual home.
Remote monitoring, water-shutoff equipment and other resiliency improvements can also be valuable for seasonal owners.
Canterbury Greens Homeowners Association
Canterbury Greens has a neighborhood homeowners association in addition to broader Kensington community obligations. Buyers should determine precisely which services and expenses are handled by each association.
Landscape and irrigation services have been represented among neighborhood expenses, but the current governing documents and budgets should always control because responsibilities and assessments can change.
Association Due Diligence
current Canterbury Greens HOA budget;
neighborhood and master-community assessments;
landscape and irrigation responsibilities;
reserve information where applicable;
pending or approved assessments;
architectural-review standards;
roof and exterior-modification requirements;
pool and screen-enclosure rules;
rental restrictions;
pet and vehicle rules;
current estoppel information.
Architectural Guidelines
Roofing, paint colors, windows, doors, driveways, landscaping, pool enclosures and other visible exterior improvements may be subject to architectural approval.
Buyers planning a substantial remodel should confirm applicable approval procedures before purchasing rather than assuming a proposed exterior change will be accepted.
Rental Considerations
Buyers planning to lease a Canterbury Greens home should review current minimum lease terms, permitted rental frequency, tenant approval requirements and any other restrictions directly from the governing documents.
Historical MLS descriptions should not be relied upon for current rental policy.
Insurance Due Diligence
Insurance requirements and pricing should be evaluated for the individual residence. Roof age, wind mitigation, storm protection, pool enclosure, construction characteristics and prior claims may affect cost and coverage.
A buyer should obtain current insurance quotations during the due-diligence period rather than assuming the seller's existing premium will transfer or accurately predict future cost.
Seasonal Ownership
Canterbury Greens can appeal to seasonal owners who want a detached Naples residence with a private pool and garage without the acreage of a large estate property.
Where landscape maintenance is included through the neighborhood association, seasonal ownership may also involve fewer routine exterior tasks, although buyers should verify the exact current scope of service.
Full-Time Living
The larger Canterbury Greens homes provide substantial space for year-round living, including multiple bedrooms, dens, garages, private pools and flexible guest accommodations.
Buyers planning full-time occupancy should compare office space, storage, guest separation, garage capacity and the relationship between indoor and outdoor living areas.
Kensington Golf & Country Club Membership
Canterbury Greens homeownership and Kensington Golf & Country Club membership should be evaluated separately.
Kensington currently offers Full Golf, Sport and Social membership categories, and membership opportunities are available to residents and non-residents. Categories, availability, joining requirements, capital obligations, dues and privileges may change.
Important distinction: purchase the Canterbury Greens home based on its floor plan, homesite, pool, view, garage, condition and association obligations. Evaluate private Club membership separately according to current availability and the buyer's preferred lifestyle.
How to Compare Canterbury Greens Values
The strongest comparable property should usually be another Canterbury Greens home with a similar living-area class, story count, homesite, view, pool configuration and garage.
A smaller one-story pool home should not automatically be priced from a substantially larger two-story residence with a three-car garage simply because both properties share a Canterbury Greens address.
Floor Plan Compare living area, story count, bedroom arrangement and flexible spaces.
Homesite Separate golf, preserve, landscaped and courtyard environments.
Outdoor Package Pool, spa, lanai, outdoor kitchen, screen enclosure and rear exposure matter.
Capital Condition Roof, storm protection, HVAC, generator and pool equipment should be considered independently from cosmetic renovation.
Price Per Square Foot
Price per square foot can provide secondary context, but it should not determine Canterbury Greens value by itself.
A renovated golf-course residence with a newer roof, premium pool environment and three-car garage can compete very differently from a smaller home requiring substantial capital improvements.
Active listings, pending contracts and closed transactions change continuously. Use the Kensington Market Report for current market activity, then narrow the analysis to Canterbury Greens and genuinely comparable detached homes.
This keeps changing sales data out of the permanent neighborhood guide while preserving the property-specific factors that matter for valuation.
Canterbury Greens sellers should position their residence against the correct neighborhood and property-type competitive set rather than broad Kensington averages.
Living area, story count, homesite, golf or landscaped view, pool environment, garage capacity and rear exposure should be documented first. Roof age, storm protection, HVAC, generator, pool equipment and renovation quality can then be layered into the pricing analysis.
Permits, invoices, warranties and service records for major improvements can help buyers understand why two Canterbury Greens homes with similar square footage may deserve materially different values.
Explore Canterbury Greens With Schulz Realty
Schulz Realty can help buyers and sellers compare Canterbury Greens homes according to Kensington High Street or High Court location, floor plan, homesite, golf or landscaped setting, private pool, garage, roof, storm protection, major systems, renovation, association obligations and relevant comparable sales.
Canterbury Greens residence counts, living-area measurements, association services, landscaping responsibilities, assessments, architectural rules, rental policies, pet rules, insurance requirements, Club membership categories, membership availability, capital obligations, dues, privileges and individual property features may change or vary. Buyers should independently verify material information for the specific property through current association documents, official Kensington Golf & Country Club information, inspections, insurance professionals, public records, title documentation and other appropriate qualified professionals before purchasing.
Current Canterbury Greens Homes for Sale
Review the native RealGeeks MLS listings associated with this Canterbury Greens guide for current availability, photographs, pricing and property status.
The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Broker Reciprocity Program (BR Program) of M.L.S. of Naples, Inc. Properties listed with brokerage firms other than this company are marked with the BR Program Icon or the BR House Icon and detailed information about them includes the name of the listing brokers. The properties displayed may not be all the properties available through the BR Program. The information provided is for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any other purpose.
The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Broker Reciprocity Program (BR Program) of M.L.S. of Naples, Inc. Properties listed with brokerage firms other than this company are marked with the BR Program Icon or the BR House Icon and detailed information about them includes the name of the listing brokers. The properties displayed may not be all the properties available through the BR Program. The information provided is for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any other purpose.