Shadow Wood at The Brooks is a distinguished, gated golf-and-country-club community nestled within the master-planned 2,492-acre setting of The Brooks in Estero/Bonita Springs, Florida. The homes in Shadow Wood were built roughly between 1999 and 2006 — ranging from elegant coach homes and villas to custom estate houses — and are set amid 85 lakes, lush nature preserves, and winding fairways. Residents enjoy both upscale living and a strong connection to nature, thanks to the community’s design by the Bonita Bay Group, its landscaping, and miles of walking and biking paths.

Why People Like the Community

• Spacious variety of home types — from low-maintenance villas and coach homes to large custom estate homes.

• Premium-level amenities including 54 holes of championship golf within the on-site Shadow Wood Country Club, plus tennis, bocce, pickleball, and a full fitness/spa/social program.

• Excellent location — the community is in the Village of Estero, near Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW), Coconut Point Mall, beaches and major shopping and dining corridors.

• A strong sense of lifestyle: low-density and scenic with lakes, preserves, mature landscaping and resort-style outdoor living.

• Managed community environment with 24-hour guarded gate, fiber-optic infrastructure, well-maintained common areas and a homeowner association which helps maintain high standards of landscaping and amenities.

What You Need to Know

• Homes were primarily built between 1999 and 2006, so while many are well-maintained or updated, buyers should review condition, roof age, pool cage status and hurricane shutters/improvements.

• Membership in the Shadow Wood Country Club (golf) and/or the adjacent The Commons Club (beach club, pool, fitness) is optional — this gives flexibility, but buyers should understand available levels and how that fits lifestyle priorities.

• Because the community sits in Southwest Florida, be aware of hurricane-resistant construction, lanai cages, impact windows/shutters, pool maintenance, and how outdoor living areas face views and sun exposure.

• As part of a larger master-planned development, there are multiple “neighborhoods” within Shadow Wood (e.g., Idlewilde, Oak Strand, Laurel Meadow) — location within the community (fairway view, lake view, preserve view) impacts living experience.

• Though the “country club lifestyle” is a major draw, prices and availability can vary widely — from modest lake-view condos to multi-million-dollar estate homes — so aligning the home type with your long-term goals is key.

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