Today, Windsor, the 472-acre private sporting and residential community on the verdant oceanfront barrier island of Vero Beach along Florida’s Treasure Coast, has officially announced that homesites in its final phase of development, the North Village, have reached sixty percent sellout in just a few short months after launching. With an emphasis on privacy and an ultra-luxury lifestyle, as well as a strong commitment to sustainability, the North Village is meeting today’s market demands for exclusive experiences and a strong sense of community, while prioritizing its low ecological footprint and celebrating nature with scenic trails and landscaping that respect the surrounding island’s unique climate and native flora and fauna.

What began in the early 1990s as a passion project by the esteemed Canadian family of W. Galen and Hilary M. Weston, Windsor is a legacy endeavor that balances privacy and community. The North Village represents a seamless expansion of this beloved seaside enclave, designed with a focus on sustainable living inspired by past success and future possibilities. The development features 34 homesites and six Row Houses within a 47-acre master plan, in which more than 26.5 acres are devoted to parks, greens and islands, and nearly 9.7 acres are water, with a freshwater lake to the east and an estuary to the west.

“The North Village has resonated with buyers looking for a quiet coastal experience who also prioritize and practice an environmentally friendly lifestyle in their everyday lives,” said Betsy Hanley, CEO and President of Torwest, Inc., and President of Windsor Real Estate, Inc. “We’ve created a new standard for sustainable luxury living with some of the most innovative and trusted designers in the world, and we’re thrilled by the strong sales success we’ve seen thus far.”

Initially designed by renowned town planners Andrés Duany and Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk of DPZ CoDesign in the New Urbanism style of residential living, Windsor has once again tapped the firm to extend its master plan to the North Village and further build on the design with guiding principles such as sustainability, walkability, healthy living, and community values. Continuing the community’s thoughtfully crafted aesthetic while introducing an even greater commitment to bettering the environment, this final phase will offer a slightly more modern architectural aesthetic and a native landscape design suitable to the area’s particular climate.

The landscaping plan is a key component of upholding the North Village’s environmentally conscious mission. An expert design team – including Dept., a Houston-based landscape architecture and urban design firm; Edwina von Gal, the esteemed Hampton-based landscape designer; Beth Dowdle, an accomplished land conservation and planning expert; and Farr Associates, a pioneering, sustainability-driven architecture and urban design firm – has been assembled to create guidelines and standards to best preserve the grounds. Drawing inspiration from the nearby Indian River Lagoon’s rich ecology, the team will incorporate native plants and various water features to create a curated experience for residents.

Residents of the North Village will enjoy privacy and seclusion combined with the finest amenities, services, and activities. An active and wellness-full living experience in the North Village consists of world-class amenities such as a 12,620-square-foot Fitness and Wellness Centre equipped with spa treatment rooms, relaxation spaces and a juice bar; landscaped greenspaces including a park, firepits and scenic trails for walking, biking, or horseback riding; an observation lookout deck; a kayak launch with equipment storage and direct lagoon access; and much more.

Life at Windsor and in its new North Village is endlessly interesting and enriching for Members with spaces for socializing at the Clubhouse overlooking the golf course and at the oceanfront Beach Club. The Town Hall, Exedra and Village Centre Pergola host cultural performances and Members’ private events. Additionally, Windsor’s original polo fields and 18-hole championship golf course are iconic features of the property. The Gallery at Windsor is home to important works of art from the George Weston Collection and is host to museum-caliber exhibitions of contemporary art each season.

Homesites in the North Village currently start at $1.2 million. The Row Houses are anticipated to launch sales in the first quarter of 2025. For more information on the North Village, please call (772) 388-8400 or visit www.windsorflorida.com/the-north-village/.

ABOUT WINDSOR

Established in 1989, Windsor is a private residential sporting club community spanning 472 acres of lush barrier island between the Indian River and the Atlantic Ocean in Vero Beach, Florida. In the early 1990s, W. Galen Weston and the Hon. Hilary M. Weston of Toronto, Canada visited South Florida in search of a winter home for themselves and their children. In Vero Beach they became enchanted by a property that over the next decades would become a cherished home, passion project and ultimately a critically acclaimed residential community. Windsor was designed by renowned town planners Andrés Duany and Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk in the New Urbanism style of residential living. It offers public and community spaces framed by timeless architecture and landscape design that celebrates its tropical and unspoiled setting. Windsor is comprised of 350 homesites in various styles, including village homes, cottages, and country estates, all remarkable for their signature Anglo-Caribbean architecture and gracious living. Residents enjoy privacy and seclusion combined with the finest amenities, exemplary services, and sporting activities. windsorflorida.com

ABOUT DPZ CODESIGN

DPZ CoDESIGN is an architectural practice that was founded in 1980 by Andrés Duany and Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk. The founders are among the leading proponents of the New Urbanism movement, which promotes sustainable urban growth and community design. DPZ’s work has been recognized with numerous prestigious industry awards. Duany and Plater-Zyberk led the design of Windsor’s original master plan and building code.

ABOUT DEPT.

Dept. is a landscape architecture and urban design studio that specializes in ecologically sensitive landscapes for the public and the environment. Founded in 2019 by Maggie Tsang and Isaac Stein, Dept. works at a range of scales from urban parks and waterfronts to small gardens. In May 2022, Dept. was one of six emerging firms to be awarded the 2022 League Prize from the Architectural League of New York.

ABOUT EDWINA VON GAL

Landscape designer Edwina von Gal, who established her eponymous firm in 1984, is a leading voice in the field focusing on natural, sustainable landscape design. She has collaborated with numerous high-profile architects, designers, and art-world luminaries on public and private projects worldwide. Ms. von Gal has served on boards and committees for several horticultural and arts organizations and is the recipient of many prestigious industry awards. In 2013, she launched the Perfect Earth Project, a nonprofit that promotes toxin-free lawn and landscapes for the health of people, their pets and the planet.

ABOUT BETH DOWDLE

Beth Dowdle is an accomplished land conservation and planning expert with decades of experience in leadership and advisory positions for municipalities and nonprofit organizations along the Eastern Seaboard. She has served on the boards of organizations nationwide whose missions are related to conservation and community improvement and was a founding member of the Congress for the New Urbanism in Florida.

ABOUT FARR ASSOCIATES

Farr Associates is a pioneering, sustainability-driven architecture and urban design firm founded by Doug Farr, a leader of the sustainability movement. The firm’s current projects represent the state-of-the-practice in high-performance buildings and walkable urbanism. Mr. Farr chaired the creation of LEED-Neighborhood Development and authored two groundbreaking books on urban sustainability: Sustainable Urbanism: Urban Design with Nature (2008) and Sustainable Nation: Urban Design Patterns for the Future (2018).