3517 Collonade Drive, Versailles Wellington — When Olympia Isn’t Enough
Single-story home in Versailles Wellington with a complete interior transformation. 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, 2,465 square feet. Custom kitchen with HanStone Aurelia quartz and Café appliances, in a guard-gated community with chateau-style architecture.
4 bedrooms, 4 baths, 2,465 sq ft, listed at $899,999 in Versailles, Wellington FL 33414. Includes custom rift oak cabinetry, HanStone Aurelia quartz, Café appliances, 10x60 porcelain floors, cathedral ceilings, and split bedrooms. When a buyer wants stronger architecture, a more elegant entry, and a community that feels elevated, Versailles comes into the conversation. Guard-gated community built by Transeastern Homes 2003–2006, ~450 single-family homes, 24-hour guard gate, resort pool, spa, Har-Tru tennis courts, HOA $537/month (includes cable, landscaping, security, internet).
Some Wellington communities look good from the outside. Then there’s Versailles — the guard gate, fountains, palms, and chateau-style architecture make the community feel different from the moment you arrive. 3517 Collonade Drive is one of the renovated Versailles homes ready for the buyer who has already decided that Olympia is not the final destination.
This information reflects data available at publication (May 17, 2026). Specific details — MLS number, current listing status, exact system condition, specific community restrictions — should be verified directly with Brian Wilder at 561-201-4717 before scheduling a showing or making decisions. Wellington luxury sub-$1M properties with complete interior renovations can move quickly.
Property Snapshot
3517 Collonade Drive is in Versailles, Wellington FL 33414, listed at $899,999. Single-story, 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, 2,465 sq ft. Built in 2004 within Versailles, developed by Transeastern Homes between 2003 and 2006. The home sits on a 6,886 sq ft lot with an attached 2-car garage, covered screened patio, garden and lake views, and room for a pool.
The Address That Feels Different
Many Wellington buyers compare Olympia and Versailles.
Olympia works for a lot of families. But when a buyer wants stronger architecture, a more elegant arrival, and a community that feels more elevated, Versailles comes into the conversation.
Olympia works. Versailles feels different.Versailles was built by Transeastern Homes between 2003 and 2006. The community has approximately 450 single-family homes across three sub-areas: Ariste, Provence, and Chapelle Royale. The chateau-style architecture, entrance fountains, and 24-hour guard gate immediately differentiate Versailles from comparable mid-luxury Wellington communities.
Versailles vs. Olympia: The Decision
Both communities are in Wellington 33414, both are gated, both sit in the mid-luxury sub-$1M range. The difference is what the buyer is looking for:
Established Wellington community with spacious homes, solid community structure, and price below the equestrian luxury tier. Works for families who want the Wellington brand without architectural overstatement.
Guard-gated with chateau-style architecture, fountains, and an elegant entry. Works for buyers who value the architectural and community experience as part of the value.
Olympia: standard Wellington style. Versailles: chateau-influenced with aesthetic consistency throughout. For the buyer who values architecture, the difference is meaningful.
Olympia: gated. Versailles: 24-hour guard gate with fountains, palms, and a formal approach. The daily first impression is structurally different.
Versailles: resort pool, spa, Har-Tru tennis, fitness center, billiards, card room, banquet space. Olympia has amenities but different in scale and focus.
Versailles: $537/month (includes cable, landscaping, recreation, security, internet). Olympia HOA typically lower (~$362/month reported for 9041 Alexandra Circle).
What Was Done at 3517 Collonade Drive
The kitchen is the centerpiece. Custom rift oak white-washed cabinetry, HanStone Aurelia quartz counters, and a waterfall island. The result feels clean, modern, and well-considered.
The appliance package: Café induction range, Café dishwasher, and a 42-inch panel-ready Décor refrigerator integrated into the cabinetry design. The kitchen reads as a complete system, not a collection of separate upgrades.
The butler’s pantry follows the same design language with matching cabinetry, under-cabinet lighting, and quartz counters.
Interior Work — The Details
The renovation at 3517 Collonade Drive is comprehensive and coordinated:
Rift oak white-washed — not panel-stock. Custom construction with dimensions and configuration specific to this kitchen.
Premium quartz. Durable, requires no regular sealing like granite or marble, consistent design. Specific brand and series indicate deliberate selection.
Quartz continues vertically down the sides of the island, creating a seamless finish. Luxury detail, not entry-level.
Café (induction range + dishwasher) + panel-ready Décor 42-inch integrated into cabinetry. Premium brand coordination with clean visual result.
Installed mud-set with a tight grout line. In Florida, this matters — wood aesthetic without moisture vulnerability. Professional installation, not DIY.
Matching cabinetry, under-cabinet lighting, quartz counters. The renovation was planned as a system, not isolated improvements.
The Detail Most Buyers Miss
The floors matter.
This home has 10x60 porcelain installed mud-set with a tight grout line. In Florida, that matters because it delivers the look of wood without the moisture problems.
For buyers accustomed to marble, granite, or hardwood, the choice of 10x60 mud-set porcelain is strategic: it combines luxury aesthetics with Florida-specific climate practicality. It’s not a budget decision — it’s a durability and climate-suitability decision.
The Floor Plan Works
Single-story. Split bedrooms. Cathedral ceilings. Primary suite on one side, secondary bedrooms on the other. That layout works for a lot of buyers:
No stairs — practical for multi-generational families, buyers planning to age in place, or anyone who values daily mobility without levels.
Not fully open-concept. Rooms have structural separation, providing privacy and defined spaces for different family activities.
Cathedral ceiling areas create a sense of space without additional footprint. Also allow more natural light and design flexibility.
Master suite on one side, secondary bedrooms on the other. Privacy for parents, comfortable accommodation for guests.
4-for-4 means each primary bedroom has a private or adjacent bath. High-functionality structure for families or frequent guests.
Split layout with cathedral ceilings creates a feel of more space than the raw number suggests. Efficient, not wasteful.
Versailles Community Features
Versailles delivers comprehensive community infrastructure included in the HOA:
Staffed security 24 hours. Not gate-only or camera-only — continuous human presence.
Resort-style pool with adjacent spa. Community access without the cost of maintaining a private pool.
Clay-surface tennis. For serious players, Har-Tru is preferred over hardcourt — less joint impact.
Included fitness facility. Eliminates external gym membership cost.
Community social spaces without dedicated space in every home.
Available for private events or community gatherings. Eliminates external venue rental.
HOA: $537/month — includes cable, landscaping, common areas, recreation facilities, security, and internet. For many buyers, this consolidates costs that would otherwise be separate monthly line items (cable, internet, landscaping, gym).
The Trade-Off: This Is Not New Construction
Versailles is not new construction. This home was built in 2004 within an established community.
What you gain: architecture, mature landscaping, guard gate, amenities.And an interior where the heavy lifting is already done.
For the buyer considering new construction: consider what takes years to develop. Mature landscaping, established trees, consolidated community identity, proven infrastructure. Versailles has 20+ years of maturity. New construction has the novelty but years of waiting for that maturity.
The complete interior renovation at 3517 Collonade Drive solves the main problem of buying an established home (dated finishes) while preserving the advantages of a mature community.
Location
Versailles sits near Lake Worth Road and 441, giving buyers practical access to:
- The Florida Turnpike — commuter access to broader South Florida
- Wellington International — Winter Equestrian Festival, polo, seasonal events
- Palm Beach International Airport — approximately 20 minutes
- Wellington Regional Medical Center
- Mall at Wellington Green, restaurants, groceries, daily services
What to Verify Before Buying
For a home built in 2004 with a complete interior renovation, standard due diligence still applies to the systems not part of the renovation:
- School zoning by exact address — verify with Palm Beach County School District before offer
- Roof age and insurance eligibility — roof age over 15 years changes the insurance math in Florida
- HVAC, plumbing, electrical — four-point inspection for a 20+ year home is non-negotiable
- HOA documents — current fees, restrictions, reserve health, pending special assessments
- Systems not included in renovation — the interior renovation is evident; the mechanical condition is a separate question
Comparing Versailles to Other Wellington Communities
For buyers comparing Versailles with other Wellington options:
- 9041 Alexandra Circle — Olympia — mid-luxury Wellington at similar price; standard Wellington architecture, lower HOA (~$362)
- Wellington Heights — practical Wellington tier with mixed inventory (SF + townhome + condo)
- Black Diamond — upper-tier guard-gated, more exclusive, significantly higher prices
- Wycliffe — country club gated with golf, upper tier, higher prices
Versailles positions as Wellington mid-luxury with elevated architecture and comprehensive amenities at a price competitive with Olympia, but a structurally different community experience.
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If you’re comparing Versailles, Olympia, or other Wellington communities, this property is worth a visit. I’ll walk you through the renovation quality, the community, and the comparison against everything else in this price range in Wellington right now.
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Brian Wilder
The Wilder Real Estate Group · Keller Williams Wellington
In business since 1996 · 1,500+ Palm Beach County homes sold
Wellington luxury specialist · Bilingual coordination available with Lucy Lopez: 561-285-8809
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Listing status reflects information available at publication (May 17, 2026). Listings can change status quickly, especially Wellington luxury sub-$1M properties with complete interior renovations. Specific property details — MLS number, exact HOA monthly amount, condition and age of non-renovated systems, pending special assessments, specific Versailles restrictions — should be verified directly with the MLS, Versailles association management, and professional inspection before making an offer. For a home built in 2004, systems not included in the interior renovation (HVAC, plumbing, roof, structural electrical) should be independently verified. ZIP code shown in some sources as 33449 — verify the exact ZIP for this address with the post office or county records before use. This information is general education and does not constitute tax, legal, financial, or investment advice specific to your situation. Equal Housing Opportunity.