Bedford Mews Wellington FL — Non-Gated Community Guide 2026
Bedford Mews is a non-gated mix of single-family homes and townhomes directly across from Palm Beach Polo and Country Club — one of the closest non-gated communities to the WEF showgrounds in Wellington. HOA at ~$300/month covers cable, lawn care, exterior maintenance, and pool. Here's what buyers need to know.
Bedford Mews — non-gated SFH and townhomes, built 1980s. Size: 1,100–2,500 sq ft (2–4BR/2–3BA/1–2 car garage). Price range: $350K–$550K. HOA: ~$300/month (cable, common areas, lawn care, exterior, pool). Schools: Elbridge Gale Elementary, Emerald Cove Middle, Wellington High School. Location: directly across from Palm Beach Polo and CC. Community pool and cabana. One of closest non-gated communities to WEF showgrounds.
Bedford Mews occupies a genuinely useful location in the Wellington market — non-gated pricing, a full HOA service package, and a street address directly across from Palm Beach Polo and Country Club. For buyers who want proximity to Wellington's equestrian and polo world without the pricing of gated equestrian communities, this is one of the most accessible addresses that delivers it. The HOA at ~$300/month is relatively high for a non-gated community, but it covers a meaningful package: cable, lawn care, exterior maintenance, and pool. Understand what you're getting before you compare it to lower-HOA non-gated alternatives.
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Bedford Mews at a Glance
Bedford Mews is a mix of single-family homes and townhomes built in the 1980s, ranging from approximately 1,100 to 2,500 square feet. The 2–4 bedroom configurations with 1–2 car garages give the community range across buyer profiles — from entry-level 2BR buyers to families looking for 4BR in the $500K range without a gated community premium.
The location is the differentiator. Directly across from Palm Beach Polo and Country Club on the south side of Wellington puts Bedford Mews within minutes of the IPC polo grounds, the WEF showgrounds at Wellington International, and the equestrian community infrastructure that defines Wellington. This is a non-gated community at a non-gated price point in a location that most non-gated communities in Wellington don't have.
HOA Structure — What ~$300/Month Gets You
Bedford Mews HOA runs approximately $300/month. At first glance this is high for a non-gated community in Wellington — most non-gated communities with minimal amenities charge $100–$200/month or less. The reason the fee is higher is the service package it covers.
The HOA at Bedford Mews includes: cable television, common area maintenance, lawn care (exterior landscaping), exterior building maintenance, community pool and cabana access. The lawn care and exterior maintenance inclusions are the meaningful items. For buyers who don't want the responsibility of managing their own lawn care contractor, Bedford Mews packages that cost into the HOA — which simplifies ownership at the cost of a higher monthly payment.
Before going under contract, verify the current exact HOA amount, what is and isn't covered, the reserve funding status, and any pending special assessments. Don't rely on listing-sheet HOA data. Pull the estoppel.
Who Bedford Mews Works For — and Where It Has Limitations
Works well for:
- Buyers who want non-gated pricing with proximity to the Palm Beach Polo and WEF equestrian world — very few non-gated communities in Wellington sit directly across from Palm Beach Polo
- Buyers who want low-maintenance ownership with lawn care and exterior maintenance bundled into one monthly payment
- WEF season rental buyers — the proximity to Wellington International and Palm Beach Polo makes this an attractive location for equestrian-adjacent seasonal renters; verify HOA rental restrictions before purchasing for this purpose
- Buyers in the $350K–$550K range who want a pool included without paying for a private pool
- Elbridge Gale Elementary / Emerald Cove Middle / Wellington High School zone buyers
Where Bedford Mews has limitations:
- No gated security — if a guarded or gated entrance is a requirement, look elsewhere
- 1980s construction — homes are 35+ years old. Roof age, HVAC condition, and plumbing updates are real inspection considerations at this age
- HOA at ~$300/month is above average for non-gated Wellington — if the HOA services aren't things you'll use (particularly lawn care), the value equation shifts
- Limited inventory — this is a smaller community; turnover is periodic rather than continuous
Schools, Location, and Practical Life
Schools: Bedford Mews is zoned for Elbridge Gale Elementary, Emerald Cove Middle School, and Wellington High School. Always verify your specific address at palmbeachschools.org before going under contract — school boundary assignments can change.
Location: Directly across from Palm Beach Polo and Country Club in southern Wellington. Wellington International equestrian showgrounds (WEF): approximately 5–10 minutes. IPC (International Polo Club Palm Beach): essentially adjacent. Mall at Wellington Green: approximately 8–12 minutes. Palm Beach International Airport: approximately 20–25 minutes northeast.
Healthcare: Wellington Regional Medical Center (10101 Forest Hill Blvd) approximately 4–6 miles. HCA Florida Palms West Hospital on Southern Boulevard — western PBC pediatric resource with 24/7 pediatric ER and $90M expansion underway — is nearby on Southern Boulevard.
Construction age: Built 1980s. Before contract, verify roof age and condition, HVAC age and condition, and any plumbing updates. Homes of this era in Wellington range from well-updated to in need of significant renovation — inspect and budget accordingly.
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Thinking About Bedford Mews?
The location directly across from Palm Beach Polo is what makes Bedford Mews worth a hard look at this price point. If proximity to Wellington's polo and equestrian world in a non-gated, HOA-maintained community is the fit — call me and we'll frame the comparison correctly against what else is available in this range.
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Data from public records and local sources. HOA fees and school assignments change — verify before contract. Equal Housing Opportunity.