New Gated Estate Community Planned in Tavares

February 24, 2026

Project Highlights

• Orlando-based Elevation Development is proposing a 198-home gated estate community in Tavares.
• The project, called Horse Club at Tavares, would rise on 152 acres along Shirley Shores Road.
• Plans include large homesites, 22 lakefront lots, and 50% open space preservation.
• Amenities feature a 33-acre central park, trails, and a community dock on Lake Rooster (Lake Diane).
• Developers are targeting a 2026 land closing as approvals move through the City of Tavares.

Horse Club at Tavares: New Gated Estate Community Planned in Lake County

A well-known horse farm in Tavares could soon become one of Lake County’s newest gated estate communities.

Orlando-based Elevation Development, in partnership with Waad Capital LLC, is proposing Horse Club at Tavares, a 198-home subdivision planned for 152 acres along Shirley Shores Road near Lake Rooster (also known as Lake Diane). The site is currently home to De Pasquale Equestrian, which is working on relocating its operations.

A Lower-Density Estate Community

The conceptual plan calls for estate-style homes on lots starting at approximately 100 feet by 120 feet. More than two dozen homesites would be at least 14,000 square feet, along with 22 lakefront lots.

The proposed density is about 1.3 homes per acre, and the Planned Development framework includes 50% open space preservation. An earlier version of the plan considered more than 400 homes, but the layout was revised to better align with the City of Tavares’ long-term vision for larger lots and preserved green space.

Amenities Designed Around Open Space

The community would be anchored by a 33-acre central park, along with additional pocket parks, trails, and passive green space. Plans also include a community dock on Lake Rooster and a landscaped gated entrance off Shirley Shores Road.

The developer has emphasized preserving the site’s mature pine trees and is exploring whether portions of the existing equestrian facilities could be repurposed as amenities within the neighborhood.

What Happens Next?

Applications to annex the property into the City of Tavares and secure Residential Estate Planned Development zoning were filed in December and are currently under review.

The development team is targeting a land closing in 2026, with site work and construction expected to begin shortly after approvals move forward.

Why It Matters for Tavares

Horse Club at Tavares sits in a corridor that continues to see residential growth, with nearby established communities like Deer Island and easy access to U.S. 441 and State Road 19. If approved, the project would add nearly 200 estate homes to the area, offering larger lots, lake access, and a gated setting in one of Lake County’s evolving residential pockets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is Horse Club at Tavares?

Horse Club at Tavares is a proposed gated estate-home community planned for 152 acres in Tavares, Florida. The project would include 198 homes designed with larger lots and preserved open space.

2. Where will Horse Club at Tavares be located?

The community is planned along Shirley Shores Road near Lake Rooster (also known as Lake Diane), just south of Lake Dora in Lake County.

3. How many homes are planned?

The current conceptual plan includes 198 estate-style homes. An earlier version of the project proposed more than 400 homes, but it was revised to a lower-density layout.

4. What size lots will be available?

Lots are expected to start around 100 feet by 120 feet, with more than two dozen premium lots of at least 14,000 square feet. There are also plans for 22 lakefront homesites.

5. What amenities are planned?

Proposed amenities include a 33-acre central park, pocket parks, walking trails, preserved green space, a landscaped gated entrance, and a community dock on Lake Rooster.

6. Is the project approved yet?

Applications for annexation into the City of Tavares and Residential Estate Planned Development zoning were filed and are currently under city review.

7. When could construction begin?

The development team is targeting a land closing in 2026. Site work and vertical construction would begin after approvals are finalized.

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