Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

Frenchman's Reserve

An Arnold Palmer Signature course. A 45,000 sq ft clubhouse. 447 Toll Brothers Mediterranean homes. A 100% member-owned equity club ranked Top 100 Platinum in America.

447
Residences
400+
Acres
2002
Year Founded
$1.1M–$12.4M
Price Range
Top 100
Platinum Club USA
Life Inside The Gates

What It's Like to Live Here

The road curves off Hood Road through stone-trimmed gatehouses and the air changes. The light softens against stucco. Bougainvillea climbs iron gates. A row of cabbage palms throws a long shadow across the lane. Frenchman's Reserve was designed to feel like a small hill town in Italy, and the surprising thing is that the illusion holds. Every street has its own character. Every house feels of a piece with the next one. Toll Brothers spent eleven years building this community between 2002 and 2013, on more than 400 acres of Palm Beach Gardens, two miles from the Atlantic and a few minutes south of Donald Ross Road. They borrowed the visual playbook directly from Addison Mizner, the early-1900s architect who built Worth Avenue.

The community is woven around an Arnold Palmer Signature golf course, threaded through a series of named neighborhoods. Chambord holds the coach homes and townhomes near the clubhouse. Heritage and Signature contain the single-family residences. Custom Estates anchors the largest one-acre lots. In all, 447 homes range from two-bedroom coach homes around twenty-four hundred square feet to seven-thousand-square-foot estates on the largest sites.

What sets Frenchman's apart from every neighboring club is the ownership model. The country club is 100% member-owned, an equity structure where every resident holds an ownership stake and votes on Club direction. Either a full golf or a social/sports equity membership is required of every household. This is not a developer-owned club. The members run it. The members decide on it. And the members have been ranked Top 100 Platinum Club of America for it, year after year.

Location is excellent in a Palm Beach Gardens way. The Gardens Mall is four minutes south. Whole Foods is six. The Atlantic Ocean and Juno Beach Pier are about twelve. PBI Airport is fifteen. Schools are A-rated public via Marsh Pointe Elementary, Watson B. Duncan Middle, and Dwyer High, with the Benjamin School the dominant private alternative five minutes away.

At a Glance

G
Arnold Palmer Course 18-hole Signature design with adjoining 4.5-acre, 3-hole practice facility.
C
Grand Clubhouse 45,000 square feet, Mediterranean Revival, multiple dining venues. Top 100 Platinum Club of America.
S
Schools Marsh Pointe Elementary · Watson B. Duncan Middle · Dwyer High · The Benjamin School (private, 5 min)
G
Grocery Whole Foods at Gardens Mall — 6 minutes · Publix at Donald Ross Plaza — 4 minutes
A
Airport PBI — 15 minutes · North County GA — 8 minutes
B
Beach Juno Beach Pier — 12 minutes east on Donald Ross or PGA Blvd
 
An Arnold Palmer Signature Course

The King's Standard

An 18-hole championship layout from the most accomplished golfer-architect of the modern era. A Top 100 Platinum clubhouse. A Distinguished Club of America. The member-owned standard for Palm Beach Gardens.

18
Championship Holes
4.5
Acre Practice Facility
7
Hydro-Grid Clay Courts
4
Pickleball Courts
45,000
Sq Ft Clubhouse
100%
Member-Owned
The Club

A Member-Owned, Platinum-Ranked Country Club

The Arnold Palmer Signature Course at Frenchman's Reserve runs through tall pines, native vegetation, and a network of inland lakes that frame nearly every fairway. The Palmer team built it to balance approachable playability with strategic interest, which is exactly what an equity membership of every skill level needs. The course is challenging from the back tees and inviting from the forward, the conditioning is immaculate, and the practice facility, an adjoining 4.5-acre complex with three practice holes plus a full range, putting green, and chipping area, gets daily use from members of every handicap.

What makes Frenchman's genuinely distinct in the Palm Beach Gardens market, though, is governance. Frenchman's Reserve Country Club is 100% member-owned. Every resident holds an equity stake, every member votes, and a board elected by the membership runs the operation. There is no developer profit motive, no outside investor extracting fees. Decisions about the course, the clubhouse, the dining program, the tennis pro, and the calendar of events are made by the people who actually live and play here.

The recognition has followed. Frenchman's has been named a Top 100 Platinum Club of America, a Distinguished Club of America, and an Audubon Sanctuary. In 2019 the Club installed four bee colonies on the property, near two hundred thousand bees that now make the raw honey served in the kitchens and sold to members. It is the kind of detail that signals a club run by people who care, not a corporation chasing margins.

The Grand Clubhouse

A 45,000 square foot, two-story Mediterranean Revival clubhouse with stucco exterior, Spanish tile roof, and soaring ceilings. Inside, formal dining, the casual Parc Restaurant, a library, game room, billiards, and a private wine room. Indoor and outdoor venues for events of every size.

Multiple Dining Venues • Two Stories

Tennis & Pickleball

Seven lighted Hydro-Grid clay tennis courts maintained at championship standards, plus four dedicated pickleball courts and a multi-use sport court that converts for basketball and hard-court tennis. USPTA-certified pros, full pro shop, and active league play year round.

USPTA Certified Staff • 4 Pickleball

Spa, Fitness & Family

The Escape Salon and Spa offers full service treatments. The fitness center includes personal training, Pilates, yoga, and group classes. A dedicated youth center (Kool Kid's Korner) provides complimentary supervised activities so parents can use the Club uninterrupted.

Escape Spa • Youth Center
Property Collections

Four Ways to Live at Frenchman's

The Chambord
Coach Homes
2,400–2,950 Sq Ft
Two-bedroom plus den upper-level coach homes near the clubhouse. Private elevators, attached two-car garages, screened balconies. Lock-and-leave living with shared community pool. The accessible entry point.
Heritage & Signature
Single-Family Estates
3,400–5,000 Sq Ft
The core of the community. Single-family Mediterranean homes from Toll Brothers and select custom builders, sited along the Arnold Palmer course or interior streets. Casa Bendita, Casa Del Sol, Mallorca, Montecito, and other model names.
Custom Estates
The Largest Homes
5,000–11,000+ Sq Ft
Larger one-acre lots with bespoke architecture, often with guest houses, six-car garages, and views of multiple holes and the interior lakes. Recent sales here have exceeded $12 million on the most coveted Hermitage Circle frontage.
Top 100 Platinum Club
Frenchman's Reserve is among the elite group ranked as a Top 100 Platinum Club of America, and is also a Distinguished Club of America. The recognition reflects a clubhouse, course, and culture members trust.
Audubon & The Bees
Audubon Sanctuary certified. In 2019 the Club added four bee colonies, near 200,000 bees, that produce raw honey served in the kitchens and sold to members.
Two Membership Tiers
Equity Golf membership unlocks the full course. Social/Sports membership includes tennis, pickleball, fitness, pool, dining, and all social events. Every household is an equity owner.
Year-Round Calendar
Wine dinners, holiday galas, member-guest tournaments, summer kids' programs, themed events, and a youth center that lets parents use the Club uninterrupted.
“The championship golf course is without question the ultimate expression of the Arnold Palmer guarantee of uncompromising standards while enhancing the beauty of the lush South Florida landscape.”
Frenchman's Reserve Country Club
The Design Story

The Names Behind the Community

 
 
Course Designer
Arnold Palmer
One of golf's greatest champions with 62 PGA Tour victories and seven major titles. Designed the Frenchman's Reserve signature course.
 
 
Architectural Inspiration
Addison Mizner
The early-1900s architect who defined Mediterranean Revival in Palm Beach. His visual language defines every street at Frenchman's Reserve.
 
Toll Brothers Co-Founder
Robert Toll
The late co-founder of Toll Brothers, America's leading luxury home builder. Led the development of Frenchman's Reserve between 2002 and 2013.
World-Class Living

Amenities & Lifestyle

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Arnold Palmer Course
18-hole Signature design with adjoining 4.5-acre practice facility, three full-length practice holes, driving range, and putting greens.
C
45,000 Sq Ft Clubhouse
Two-story Mediterranean Revival with Spanish tile roof. Multiple dining venues, library, game room, billiards, and a private wine room.
T
Tennis Center
Seven lighted Hydro-Grid clay courts, USPTA-certified pros, group clinics, leagues, and a fully stocked tennis pro shop.
P
Pickleball Courts
Four dedicated pickleball courts plus a multi-use sport court that converts for basketball and hard-court tennis play.
F
Fitness & Spa
State-of-the-art fitness center with personal training, Pilates, yoga, and aerobics. Escape Salon and Spa for full-service treatments.
S
Resort-Style Pool
Heated resort-style pool with adjacent spa, dedicated children's pool area, and poolside dining and cocktail service.
Y
Youth Center
Kool Kid's Korner provides complimentary supervised activities, summer programs, and after-school care for member families.
H
Guest Suites
On-property guest hotel suites available for visiting family and friends of members. Concierge handles reservations and arrangements.
Market Intelligence

Frenchman's Reserve Real Estate Trends

Market Activity (Last 12 Months)
High
 
$12.4M
Estate
 
$7.5M
Estate
 
$5.2M
Median
 
$2.9M
Coach
 
$1.2M
Price Range by Collection
Custom
 
$5M+
Signature
 
$3M+
Heritage
 
$2.5M+
Chambord
 
$1.2M+
Median
 
$2.9M
12-Month Trend: Median sale price up 13% year over year, reflecting continued demand for established equity club communities in Palm Beach Gardens. Inventory remains tight relative to neighboring developer-owned clubs.
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Education

Schools Near Frenchman's Reserve

Elementary
Marsh Pointe Elementary
A-Rated
Public · K-5 · 6 min drive
Palm Beach County School District
Middle
Watson B. Duncan Middle
A-Rated
Public · 6-8 · 8 min drive
Palm Beach County School District
High School
William T. Dwyer High
A-Rated
Public · 9-12 · 10 min drive
Palm Beach County School District
Private Options: The Benjamin School (Pre-K–12) — 5 minutes · The Weiss School · St. Mark's Episcopal School · Arthur I. Meyer Jewish Academy. Note: some sections of the community are alternately zoned for Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary and Howell L. Watkins Middle — confirm zoning on a property-by-property basis.
Community Data

Demographics & Employment

447
Residences
56.8
Median Age
100%
Member-Owned
48 / 52%
Men vs Women
Education Level
Graduate Degree
 
31%
Bachelor's Degree
 
44%
Associate Degree
 
14%
High School
 
11%
447
Total Households
2.31
Avg Household Size
$2.9M
Median Sale Price
72%
Married
Households with Children
With Children
 
24%
Without Children
 
76%
93%
White Collar
7%
Blue Collar
23%
Work from Home
13 min
Avg Commute
Around the Community

Walkability & Nearby

21
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
42
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score
Name Category Distance Rating
The Gardens Mall
3101 PGA Blvd		 Shopping 2.6 mi  
La Masseria
4635 PGA Blvd		 Dining 2.1 mi  
Downtown at the Gardens
11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave		 Shopping 3.1 mi  
Juno Beach Pier
14775 US Hwy 1, Juno Beach		 Active 4.8 mi  
III Forks Prime Steakhouse
4645 PGA Blvd		 Dining 2.2 mi  
MacArthur Beach State Park
10900 Jack Nicklaus Dr		 Active 5.9 mi  
How It Compares

Frenchman's Reserve vs. Nearby Communities

  Frenchman's Reserve Old Palm BallenIsles Mirasol
Residences 447 ~294 ~1,500 ~1,200
Acres 400+ 650 ~1,300 ~2,300
Year Founded 2002 2004 1980s 2002
Golf Holes 18 18 + Bye + 3 Practice 54 36
Course Designer Arnold Palmer Raymond Floyd Karl Litten / Wright Arthur Hills
Ownership 100% Member-Owned Equity (Clarion-Owned) Member-Owned Member-Owned
Member Cap No Cap 330 Equity ~900 ~700
Top 100 Platinum Yes — — —
Common Questions

Frenchman's Reserve FAQs

Is Club membership required when I buy a home?+
Yes. Every resident is required to hold an equity membership. There are two tiers: full Equity Golf membership includes unlimited use of the Arnold Palmer course; Social/Sports Equity membership includes tennis, pickleball, fitness, pool, all dining venues, and the social calendar. Either way, you are an equity owner with voting rights in how the Club operates.
What does "100% member-owned equity club" actually mean?+
It means the Club is owned and controlled by its members, not by a developer or outside investment group. Every equity member holds an ownership interest, votes in elections, and the Club is operated under a Board of Directors elected from the membership. Major decisions are voted on. There is no developer extracting profits from operations. This is distinct from clubs owned by Clarion Partners, Discovery Land, or other investor entities.
What is the price range for homes in Frenchman's Reserve?+
Current inventory ranges from approximately $1.15 million for Chambord coach homes to over $12 million for the largest Custom Estates on the most coveted lots. The Heritage and Signature collections of single-family homes typically run $2.5 to $5 million. The median sale price over the trailing twelve months is approximately $2.9 million, up 13% year over year.
Who built the homes?+
Frenchman's Reserve was developed by Toll Brothers, America's leading luxury home builder, between 2002 and 2013. Toll Brothers produced 341 single-family homes and 56 coach homes. An additional 50 custom homes were built by select independent custom builders. All architecture follows the Mediterranean Revival template inspired by 1920s Palm Beach architect Addison Mizner.
What are the four property collections?+
Chambord is the coach home and townhome collection near the clubhouse, typically 2,400 to 2,950 sq ft. Heritage and Signature are the single-family collections, generally 3,400 to 5,000 sq ft. Custom Estates is the largest collection, with bespoke homes from 5,000 to 11,000+ sq ft on the most coveted lots, often featuring guest houses, multi-car garages, and views of multiple holes.
What are the bees about?+
In 2019 the Club launched an environmental initiative by installing four bee colonies on the property, near two hundred thousand bees in total. They thrive on the cabbage palms, saw palmettos, and wildflowers throughout the community. The bees have enabled the Club to produce its own raw honey, which the culinary team uses in the kitchens and which is available for members to purchase. The bee program complements the Club's broader Audubon Sanctuary certification.
Is it spelled Frenchman's Reserve or Frenchmans Reserve?+
The official community name is Frenchman's Reserve with an apostrophe. Frenchmans Reserve without the apostrophe is a common variant in search queries and informal references, but the Frenchman's Reserve Country Club brand and all legal community documentation retain the apostrophe. Both spellings refer to the same 447-home Toll Brothers Mediterranean community in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
Frenchman's Reserve Country Club

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