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Vanderbilt Country Club Homes for Sale in Naples Florida
Vanderbilt Country Club is a private gated bundled-golf community in Naples, Florida, with 800 residences on more than 322 acres of fairways, lakes, landscaped grounds and natural preserve areas.
Every Vanderbilt residential purchase includes the community's mandatory Country Club membership, connecting homeowners directly with private golf and the broader Vanderbilt dining, fitness, swimming, court-sport and social lifestyle.
Vanderbilt real estate is divided into four fundamentally different ownership categories: 102 single-family estate homes, 120 detached villa homes, 338 Wedgewood carriage homes and 240 Waterford condominiums.
Those four markets should be analyzed separately. A Waterford condominium should not be valued against an estate home merely because both residences carry the same Vanderbilt bundled-golf membership.
800 Total Residences More Than 322 Acres 102 Estate Homes 120 Detached Villas 338 Wedgewood Carriage Homes 240 Waterford Condos Mandatory Bundled Golf Golf With Home Ownership 18-Hole Par-72 Course Golf & Lake Views Natural Preserves Resort-Style Pool 3 Satellite Pools 5,100 Sq. Ft. Fitness Center Tennis, Pickleball & Bocce Naples 34120
Explore Vanderbilt Country Club Residences
Each Vanderbilt property type now has its own dedicated buyer and seller guide. Choose the appropriate market first, then compare the closest floor plans, homesites, buildings and recent sales.
Four Distinct Vanderbilt Real Estate Markets
Estate Homes
Vanderbilt's 102 largest detached residences range from approximately 2,223 to 2,931 square feet in six original floor plans on homesites averaging about 80 by 140 feet.
Detached Villa Homes
The 120 true single-family villas range from approximately 1,746 to 1,974 square feet in five original floor plans on smaller detached homesites.
Wedgewood Carriage Homes
Wedgewood contains 338 two- and three-bedroom carriage homes from approximately 1,512 to 2,115 square feet with attached one- or two-car garages.
Waterford Condominiums
Waterford contains 240 condominiums in ten three-story elevator buildings with covered parking, private storage and a neighborhood pool.
Vanderbilt Country Club Estate Homes
Vanderbilt's 102 estate homes line fairways, greens and lakes primarily around the course's first nine holes.
Six original floor plans range from approximately 2,223 to 2,931 square feet and include Carlisle, Windemere, Catalina II, Cayman, Riviera and Monaco designs.
Homes generally include screened outdoor living and two- or three-car garage configurations. Private pools are common today, although original plans offered pools as options rather than universal features.
For valuation, compare original model, recorded living area, exact golf or lake position, rear exposure, pool, garage, roof, impact protection and renovation.
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Vanderbilt Detached Villa Homes
Vanderbilt contains 120 detached villa homes. These are true single-family residences rather than attached condominium-style villas.
Original villa designs range from approximately 1,746 to 1,974 square feet and include Andover II, Mayfield II, Augusta, Savannah and Camilla.
Each original design provides a screened lanai and two-car garage, while many current resales include private pools, updated kitchens and baths, newer roofs or upgraded hurricane protection.
Golf, lake and preserve positions should be evaluated as permanent homesite features rather than treated as interchangeable views.
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Wedgewood Carriage Homes
Wedgewood is Vanderbilt's largest residential category with 338 carriage homes.
Two-story buildings contain eight or ten residences with two- and three-bedroom floor plans from approximately 1,512 to 2,115 square feet.
Original plans include Lancaster, Lancaster II, Lancaster III, Nottingham, Nottingham II, Oxford and Newport designs.
Attached garages provide direct interior access and can offer one- or two-car capacity depending on plan. Vanderbilt's official description also notes garage depth sufficient for personal golf-cart storage in applicable homes.
Wedgewood residents have two satellite pools in addition to Vanderbilt's main resort-style pool complex.
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Waterford Condominiums
Waterford contains 240 condominiums in ten three-story buildings, each with 24 residences.
Waterford's original Hampton, Aston and Brighton plans provide approximately 1,282 to 1,700-plus square feet of living area.
Buildings provide elevators to upper floors, screened lanais, covered parking and private lockable storage.
Waterford is positioned around the 10th and 11th holes and includes its own satellite swimming pool.
Condo buyers should evaluate floor plan, building, floor level, golf/lake outlook, covered parking, storage, association reserves, master insurance, roof and elevator planning.
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Vanderbilt Country Club Bundled Golf
Vanderbilt is a mandatory bundled-golf community, also organized as a Common Interest Realty Association club.
Country Club membership and golf privileges accompany each residential purchase. This avoids the separate equity-membership purchase and independent golf waitlist structure found in many private-club communities.
Current annual charges, cart programs, capital items, guest policies, transfer procedures and other Club costs can change and should always be verified from current Vanderbilt documents before purchase.
Buyer distinction: although all 800 homes share Vanderbilt's bundled Club relationship, estate homes, detached villas, Wedgewood and Waterford have different residential association and property-maintenance structures.
18-Hole Vanderbilt Championship Golf
Vanderbilt's private golf course is an 18-hole, par-72 championship layout originally designed by Gordon Lewis.
Golf-course architect Kipp Schulties later redesigned the course, with the major renovation completed in 2015.
Five tee selections provide different playing lengths, while tree-lined fairways, lakes, preserved vegetation and undulating greens create both the golf challenge and many of Vanderbilt's residential views.
Professional instruction, leagues, tournaments and practice facilities support both recreational and competitive players.
Evaluating a Vanderbilt Golf-Course Property
Tee Position
Tee locations create golfer activity but often have different ball-flight exposure from typical fairway landing areas.
Fairway Position
Compare fairway width, normal shot direction and distance from the residence.
Green Position
Green views can be attractive while increasing player and cart activity.
Cart Path
Cart-path placement can materially affect lanai and pool privacy.
Lake Buffer
Water between the residence and golf can create additional visual depth and separation.
Rear Exposure
Orientation affects natural light, afternoon heat, pool sunlight and sunset potential.
Vanderbilt Clubhouse Dining
Vanderbilt's clubhouse supports a full Country Club social and dining lifestyle.
The Vista Room provides golf-course-view dining, while the Bar & Grille offers a more casual atmosphere.
The Terrace Café is located beside the resort-style pool, court sports and practice facilities and provides another convenient dining environment.
Dining schedules, menu programs, guest privileges and special events can change seasonally.
Resort-Style Pool & Three Satellite Pools
Vanderbilt's central recreation campus includes a resort-style swimming pool and spa adjacent to the Terrace Café and court facilities.
Three additional satellite pools provide convenient neighborhood swimming: two within Wedgewood and one within Waterford.
This gives attached-residence owners convenient neighborhood alternatives while maintaining access to Vanderbilt's larger central pool environment.
5,100-Square-Foot Fitness & Wellness Center
Vanderbilt's free-standing fitness facility contains approximately 5,100 square feet.
The facility includes an approximately 2,200-square-foot exercise and equipment room together with a separate aerobics area for group classes.
Fitness programming can include cardio and strength training, yoga, Pilates, stretching and other professionally guided classes.
Massage and physical-therapy services are also offered through the wellness program, subject to current schedules and charges.
Tennis, Pickleball & Bocce
6 Har-Tru Tennis Courts Lighted Hydro-Grid courts support lessons, clinics, league competition and social play.
Pickleball Blended-line Har-Tru courts support instruction, open play and social programming.
3 Bocce Courts Permanent lighted courts support recreational and league play.
Professional Instruction Court-sport professionals provide clinics, lessons and organized programs.
Vanderbilt Association Structure
Vanderbilt's ownership structure includes several layers that should be understood before purchase.
Vanderbilt Community Association
The master homeowners association applies to all 800 Vanderbilt residences and maintains applicable community common areas and governance.
Waterford Community Association
Waterford has a separate condominium association and three sub-associations serving its ten buildings and 240 units.
Wedgewood Community Association
Wedgewood has its own association and three sub-associations serving the 338 carriage homes.
Single-Family Neighborhood Fees
Estate and villa homes have separate neighborhood obligations supporting applicable property management and residential landscaping services.
HOA, Club, Reserve & Assessment Due Diligence
Community Assessment
Review current Vanderbilt Community Association operating obligations.
Club Costs
Confirm current golf, cart, capital and other membership-related charges.
Neighborhood Fee
Determine the exact estate, villa, Wedgewood or Waterford neighborhood obligation.
Reserves
Attached-residence buyers should review association reserves relative to anticipated capital work.
Insurance
Understand the relationship between community, building and individual-owner insurance.
Special Assessments
Confirm paid, approved, proposed and actively discussed assessments before closing.
Renovated vs. More Original Vanderbilt Properties
Vanderbilt was established in 1999, so residences now span a wide range of renovation levels.
Two homes with the same original floor plan can have materially different effective condition after decades of ownership and improvement.
Kitchen
Compare cabinetry, countertops, appliances, lighting and layout changes.
Bathrooms
Evaluate showers, tubs, cabinetry, plumbing fixtures and tile.
Roof
For single-family homes and applicable associations, review replacement date and permit history.
Mechanical Systems
HVAC, water heater and electrical updates can materially affect near-term ownership cost.
Hurricane Protection
Compare impact-rated openings, shutters, garage-door protection and lanai systems.
Outdoor Living
Pools, spas, screens, outdoor kitchens and landscaping can represent substantial installed value.
Insurance, Roof & Hurricane Protection
Insurance responsibilities differ among Vanderbilt's four property types.
Single-family estate and villa buyers should review roof age, impact protection, wind-mitigation documentation, garage-door protection and private-pool systems.
Wedgewood and Waterford buyers should additionally understand association building insurance, deductibles, exterior responsibilities and the coverage required under their individual policies.
Every buyer should obtain current property-specific insurance guidance rather than relying on another owner's premium.
Flood & Property-Specific Due Diligence
Vanderbilt's lakes and golf-course setting do not allow one flood conclusion to be applied to all 800 residences.
Buyers should verify the current flood designation, lender requirements, elevation information where applicable and insurance implications for the exact address.
Upper-floor Waterford ownership does not automatically eliminate all flood-related financial considerations because common-building insurance can still matter.
Pet, Rental & Occupancy Rules
Vanderbilt currently identifies the community as pet-friendly, subject to governing rules.
Rental provisions should be reviewed carefully because association requirements and Country Club membership transfer provisions can affect seasonal and investment ownership.
Buyers should verify current pet limits, leasing frequency, minimum terms, application procedures, tenant privileges and membership-transfer requirements for the exact property type.
What Vanderbilt Country Club Buyers Should Compare
Property Type
Begin with estate home, detached villa, Wedgewood carriage home or Waterford condominium.
Floor Plan
Identify the original plan whenever possible before choosing comparable sales.
Living Area
Use current recorded square footage rather than brochure dimensions alone.
Golf / Lake / Preserve View
Analyze the permanent setting and exact golf-hole relationship.
Floor Level
For attached residences, consider stairs, elevator access, privacy and view elevation.
Garage / Parking
Compare attached garage size, golf-cart capacity or Waterford covered parking.
Pool
Account for private pools, neighborhood satellite pools and central resort amenities.
Roof & Exterior
Determine individual-owner versus association responsibility.
Storm Protection
Verify windows, doors, sliders, garage and lanai protection.
Association Structure
Identify every master, neighborhood and sub-association applying to the residence.
Bundled Golf
Review current Vanderbilt membership costs, policies and cart arrangements.
Comparable Sales
Begin within the correct Vanderbilt property category and floor-plan family.
How Vanderbilt Country Club Properties Should Be Valued
A single Vanderbilt price-per-square-foot statistic is too broad to value an individual residence accurately.
An estate home, detached villa, Wedgewood carriage home and Waterford condominium have fundamentally different ownership structures and physical characteristics even though all four participate in the same bundled Country Club.
Vanderbilt valuation sequence: property type → floor plan → recorded living area → building or homesite → golf / lake / preserve relationship → floor level where applicable → rear exposure → pool or lanai → garage / parking → roof and hurricane protection → renovation → association structure → most comparable recent Vanderbilt sales.
Selling a Vanderbilt Country Club Property
Vanderbilt sellers should position their property within the correct residential category before relying on broad community averages.
Estate and villa sellers should document original model, living area, golf or lake homesite, private pool, garage, roof, impact protection and renovation.
Wedgewood sellers should emphasize floor-plan family, first- or second-floor position, garage configuration, golf-cart capacity and view.
Waterford sellers should identify Hampton, Aston or Brighton plan, building, floor level, covered parking, storage, renovation and association condition.
Clear documentation of major improvements helps buyers distinguish capital upgrades from cosmetic presentation and supports a stronger comparable-sale analysis.
Vanderbilt Homes, Map Search & Market Report
Current Vanderbilt inventory can include estate homes, detached villas, Wedgewood carriage homes and Waterford condominiums simultaneously.
Use the three large round searches at the top of this page for the complete Vanderbilt market, or use the four permanent property-type rounds to narrow your research to the appropriate ownership category.
The Market Report provides active, pending and recent-sale context without requiring rapidly changing inventory statistics to be hard-coded into this permanent community guide.
Vanderbilt Country Club Location in Naples
Vanderbilt Country Club is located at 8250 Danbury Boulevard, Naples, Florida 34120.
The main community entrance is accessed from Vanderbilt Beach Road east of Collier Boulevard.
The location provides convenient access toward Interstate 75, North Naples shopping and dining, healthcare, beaches and other Southwest Florida destinations while maintaining a private gated Country Club environment.
Schulz Realty can help buyers and sellers compare Vanderbilt estate homes, detached villas, Wedgewood carriage homes and Waterford condominiums according to floor plan, living area, golf or lake setting, floor level, pool, garage or parking, renovation, storm protection, association structure, bundled-golf obligations and the most relevant recent sales.
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Vanderbilt Country Club residence counts, property classifications, floor-plan dimensions, recorded living areas, membership requirements, golf privileges, Club charges, cart programs, Community Association assessments, estate and villa neighborhood fees, Wedgewood and Waterford association obligations, sub-association fees, reserve funding, master insurance, roof and exterior responsibilities, assessments, rental provisions, pet rules, storm protection, parking, pools and individual property features may vary or change. Buyers should verify all material information for the exact residence through current Club, association, MLS, tax, title, insurance, inspection and property-specific documentation before purchasing.
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