72 Luxury Condominiums • 3 Mid-Rise Buildings • Via Castella Drive • Estero Bay & Preserve Views
Castella Condos for Sale at The Colony in Bonita Springs
Castella is a low-density luxury mid-rise condominium community within The Colony at Pelican Landing, offering 72 residences across three six-story buildings with large screened lanais, secure garage parking, Estero Bay and preserve views, a tropical resort-style pool and access to The Colony's broader coastal lifestyle.
Castella at The Colony is a 72-residence condominium community located along Via Castella Drive within The Colony at Pelican Landing in Bonita Springs, Florida.
Completed in 2006, Castella consists of three six-story mid-rise condominium buildings at 24001, 24011 and 24031 Via Castella Drive. The smaller-scale buildings create a substantially different residential experience from The Colony's 20- and 21-story luxury towers.
Residences 72 luxury condominiums.
Buildings Three six-story mid-rise buildings.
Completed 2006.
Addresses 24001, 24011 and 24031 Via Castella Drive.
Typical Living Area Approximately 2,373 to 2,665 square feet in principal plans.
Views Estero Bay, mangrove preserve, landscaping and sunset exposures.
Parking Secure garage parking; two spaces are common.
Ownership Condominium association structure.
Three Mid-Rise Buildings on Via Castella Drive
Castella's 72 homes are distributed among only three mid-rise buildings, creating approximately 24 residences per building.
Historical references identify the buildings as Casa, Mansion and Villa, but buyers should use the actual street address and unit number when researching a specific condominium because the address, floor, residence position and recorded square footage are more useful for valuation than a building nickname alone.
Castella's western Colony location places the buildings close to mangrove preserve and Estero Bay, allowing selected residences to capture sunset, water and preserve views without the vertical scale of a traditional high-rise.
Castella Floor Plans
Castella's principal residence designs divide naturally into two important size groups.
Residence 02 & 03
Approximately 2,373 square feet under air, commonly configured with two bedrooms plus den or three-bedroom use, approximately two-and-one-half baths and roughly 538 square feet of terrace area.
Residence 01 & 04
Approximately 2,665 square feet under air, typically three bedrooms with approximately three-and-one-half baths and roughly 560 square feet of terrace area.
Castella valuation rule: establish the exact 01–04 residence plan before comparing price. A roughly 2,373-square-foot interior residence should not be valued directly against a roughly 2,665-square-foot end residence without adjustment.
Upper-Floor and Penthouse-Style Residences
Castella's highest floors can offer some of the community's strongest combinations of privacy, natural light and Estero Bay visibility.
Larger end residences on upper floors are sometimes marketed as penthouse-style homes because they combine approximately 2,665 to 2,700 square feet of interior living area with extensive outdoor space and an elevated coastal outlook.
Buyers should compare these residences with similar Castella plans and elevations rather than with the smaller standard homes simply because both share the same subdivision name.
Estero Bay, Preserve and Sunset Views
Castella's permanent view characteristics are among its strongest value differentiators.
Western-oriented residences can overlook mangrove preserve toward Estero Bay and capture Southwest Florida sunsets. Other homes emphasize natural preserve, tropical landscaping or combinations of partial Bay and coastal views.
Building 24001, 24011 and 24031 occupy different positions within the enclave.
Floor Higher elevations can increase Bay visibility and privacy.
Residence Position End and interior plans have different sightlines and natural light.
Estero Bay Distinguish broad water exposure from partial or filtered views.
Preserve Foreground Mangroves can provide privacy and visual depth.
Sunsets Western orientation can materially influence buyer appeal.
Large Screened Lanais
Castella's screened lanais are substantial outdoor rooms rather than narrow balconies.
The approximately 2,373-square-foot plans historically provide around 538 square feet of terrace area, while the larger approximately 2,665-square-foot plans provide around 560 square feet.
Buyers should compare the lanai's actual usable depth, view orientation, screening, storm protection and privacy rather than treating terrace square footage as a stand-alone number.
Courtyard Entry and Residential-Scale Living
Castella provides a lower-density arrival experience than The Colony's major towers. Landscaped entry courtyards, fountains, secure building access and short vertical travel contribute to a quieter residential character.
This format can appeal to buyers who want condominium maintenance convenience but prefer a smaller building and a closer relationship to landscaping, preserve and Estero Bay.
Secure Garage Parking and Storage
Two assigned or dedicated garage parking spaces are common among Castella residences, and current listings also document private ground-level storage.
Buyers should nevertheless verify the exact parking and storage rights for the individual condominium through the sales contract, title documents, association records and estoppel.
Parking Count Confirm the exact two-space arrangement.
Location Compare proximity to the building entrance and elevator.
Storage Confirm private storage location and dimensions.
EV Charging Verify existing service and current association approval requirements.
Castella Pool, Spa and Social Pavilion
Castella maintains its own neighborhood amenity area separate from The Colony's broader community facilities.
Lagoon-Style Pool Tropical resort-style swimming environment.
Spa Shared relaxation area adjoining the pool.
Social Pavilion Covered gathering and entertaining space.
Sun Deck Outdoor relaxation and lounging areas.
Barbecue Facilities Grilling area for resident gatherings.
Tropical Landscaping Mature vegetation contributes to the neighborhood's resort character.
Renovated vs. More Original Castella Condos
Castella was completed in 2006, so renovation level increasingly affects resale comparisons.
Current and recent properties show meaningful differences in kitchens, countertops, appliances, flooring, bathrooms, lighting, built-ins, furnishings and storm protection.
Kitchen Compare layout, cabinetry, counters and appliance package.
Bathrooms Distinguish full remodels from cosmetic updating.
Flooring Review installation quality and association sound requirements.
HVAC Verify age, service history and replacement.
Water Heater Review age and installation documentation.
Furnishings Confirm exactly what conveys in furnished or turnkey transactions.
Impact Glass, Shutters and Storm Protection
Castella residences can contain impact-resistant windows and doors, hurricane shutters or a combination of protection systems depending on the exact property and owner improvements.
Buyers should verify every exterior opening rather than assuming identical protection throughout the community.
Screened lanais, sliding doors and any supplemental storm screens or shutters should be inspected separately and matched to available permits, warranties and association records.
Castella Condominium Due Diligence
Castella's condominium ownership structure requires review of both the residence and Castella at The Colony Condominium Association.
Operating Budget Review current recurring costs and recent fee changes.
Reserve Funding Compare reserves with expected roofs, elevators, exteriors, garages, pool and other capital needs.
Structural Reserve Requirements Review current reserve-study information applicable to the association.
Master Insurance Understand condominium coverage, wind deductibles and owner responsibilities.
Assessments Identify current, approved, proposed and recently completed assessments.
Elevators Review maintenance, service history and future modernization.
Roofs & Exterior Review current condition and planned work for all three buildings.
Garage & Courtyards Evaluate common-element maintenance and capital planning.
Pool & Pavilion Review condition, repairs and funding.
Board Minutes Examine recent meetings for projects, insurance matters and litigation.
The Colony Bay Club on Estero Bay
Castella owners participate in The Colony residential lifestyle, including access under current community rules to the resident Bay Club overlooking Estero Bay.
The Bay Club provides waterfront dining and social activities and is separate from Castella's own pool and pavilion.
Pelican Landing Private Gulf Beach Park
Castella owners also receive applicable Pelican Landing residential privileges, including access to the private Beach Park on Big Hickory Island through community boat transportation.
Additional resident recreation can include tennis, pickleball, fitness, bocce, kayaking, canoeing and sailing under current community rules.
These community amenities should not be confused with private dock or boat-slip rights attached to an individual Castella condominium.
Optional Private Golf Membership
The Colony Golf & Country Club operates separately from Castella condominium ownership.
Individual Castella listings have occasionally offered a transaction-specific transferable or immediate golf-membership opportunity, but such an opportunity should never be assumed to apply to every Castella residence.
Buyers who consider golf essential should independently verify current membership category, availability, transfer terms, initiation requirements, dues and Club approval.
2026 Castella Market Context
Castella's 2026 market demonstrates a wide spread between conventional approximately 2,373-square-foot residences and larger, more premium configurations.
Recent approximately 2,373-square-foot sales have closed around $425,000 to $500,000, while an approximately 2,673-square-foot residence closed at approximately $1 million.
Current September 2026 inventory includes approximately 2,373-square-foot residences from roughly the mid-$500,000 range into the mid-$800,000 range.
The spread reinforces why exact floor plan, floor, Bay view, renovation, storm protection and parking must be analyzed before applying a community-wide price-per-square-foot figure.
How to Value a Castella Condo
Exact Building Begin with 24001, 24011 or 24031 Via Castella.
Floor Plan Separate approximately 2,373- and 2,665-square-foot residence families.
Floor Elevation can materially affect privacy and Bay visibility.
Residence Position End and interior layouts differ in natural light and exposure.
View Compare Estero Bay, preserve, landscape and sunset orientation.
Lanai Evaluate size, orientation, screening and storm protection.
Parking & Storage Verify exact rights and convenience.
Renovation Adjust for kitchens, baths, flooring, systems and furnishings.
Storm Protection Verify impact openings and shutters.
Association Condition Review reserves, insurance, assessments and capital work.
Best Castella comparison sequence: building → floor-plan family → floor → residence position → Estero Bay / preserve / sunset view → lanai → parking and storage → renovation → storm protection → association condition → strongest recent Castella sales.
Review the The Colony at Pelican Landing Market Report for current activity, then narrow the comparable set to Castella before expanding to another Colony condominium community.
Cielo contains 96 residences distributed among 12 boutique buildings, with typical floor plans near 2,950 to 2,995 square feet and private-elevator entry. Castella is an earlier 2006 community with only three six-story buildings and smaller conventional floor plans.
Buyers should compare construction generation, floor-plan size, building density, parking, elevator arrangement, lanai exposure, Bay or golf view, neighborhood pool, storm protection and association finances.
Castella vs. Terzetto
Terzetto provides another lower-density alternative but has a substantially different physical design.
Terzetto uses three-story low-rise buildings and commonly provides private two-car garages and elevator access to larger residences. Castella uses three six-story mid-rise buildings with secure common garage parking and a central resort-style pool environment.
Selling a Castella Residence
Castella sellers should identify the exact building, floor plan and permanent view characteristics before relying on a broad Colony condominium average.
Marketing should document recorded living area, floor, end or interior position, Estero Bay visibility, preserve foreground, sunset exposure, lanai size, both garage spaces, storage, impact protection, shutters and meaningful renovation.
Larger end residences and premium upper-floor homes should be positioned separately from the approximately 2,373-square-foot interior-plan market.
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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.