Chatham is a non-gated residential community within Willoughby Golf Club in Stuart, Florida. Its location places residents within the larger Willoughby setting, while the Chatham neighborhood itself offers a more intimate residential environment.
Living in Chatham also provides access to the broader Stuart area, including shopping, parks, dining, recreation, and the waterfront attractions that make the Treasure Coast appealing. Chatham Homes for Sale offer an opportunity to live within the Willoughby Golf Club community while being part of a specific subdivision with its own neighborhood identity.
About Chatham
Chatham is a subdivision of Willoughby Golf Club, a private, gated golf community in Stuart. Although the larger Willoughby community has a gated entrance, Chatham itself is not gated. The neighborhood is primarily residential, with homes arranged along established streets within the broader Willoughby landscape.
Chatham benefits from its connection to Willoughby Golf Club without being presented as a separate gated community. Residents are close to the golf club’s fairways, lakes, clubhouse, and recreational facilities, while also having convenient access to Stuart’s surrounding roads and everyday amenities.
History of Chatham
Chatham’s history is closely connected to the development of Willoughby Golf Club. Willoughby opened in 1989 with an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Arthur Hills, establishing the foundation for the residential golf community that developed around it.
Over the years, Willoughby expanded its clubhouse, recreational facilities, and neighborhood offerings. The golf course was comprehensively renovated in 2024, while the clubhouse also received significant improvements. Chatham remains one of the established subdivisions within the larger Willoughby community.
Amenities
Chatham’s location within Willoughby Golf Club gives residents proximity to the parent community’s private amenities. These facilities belong to Willoughby Golf Club rather than to Chatham as an independent neighborhood.
Willoughby Golf Club amenities: An 18-hole Arthur Hills championship golf course, practice facilities, clubhouse dining, tennis courts, pickleball courts, fitness facilities, and a pool are available through the club.
Clubhouse: The Willoughby clubhouse includes dining areas, a bar and lounge, a covered terrace, fitness center, locker rooms, and golf shop.
Recreation: The parent community offers five Har-Tru tennis courts, pickleball, golf practice facilities, and a resort-style pool with a Cabana Bar & Grill.
Stuart surroundings: Chatham is also close to the shopping, dining, parks, medical services, and outdoor recreation available throughout the Stuart area.
Access to Willoughby Golf Club facilities is governed by the club’s membership structure. Chatham’s non-gated status does not mean that its residents automatically receive every club privilege.
Key Details
Community type: Residential subdivision
Parent community: Willoughby Golf Club
Property types: Single-family homes
Gated status: Chatham is not gated; Willoughby Golf Club is a gated community
Club membership: Willoughby offers several resident membership options
Association: Willoughby Golf Club operates as a Florida homeowners association
Location: Stuart, Florida
Major nearby roads: SE Doubleton Drive and the Willoughby Boulevard area provide access to the surrounding Stuart road network
Nearby Communities
Belle Haven Stuart— Another subdivision within Willoughby Golf Club and is also non-gated. It offers single-family homes within the same larger golf-community setting as Chatham.
Coventry Stuart— A non-gated subdivision of Willoughby Golf Club with single-family residences. Its location within the same parent community makes it a useful comparison for buyers considering different Willoughby neighborhoods.
Cypress Glen Stuart — Another Willoughby Golf Club subdivision with larger single-family homes and a non-gated neighborhood setting.
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Chatham Homes for Sale FAQs
Is Chatham part of Willoughby Golf Club?
Yes. Chatham is a subdivision within Willoughby Golf Club in Stuart, Florida. The larger Willoughby community is a private, gated golf community with multiple residential subdivisions. Chatham is one of those subdivisions.
Is Chatham a gated community?
No, Chatham itself is not gated. It is located within the larger gated Willoughby Golf Club community. The distinction is important because access to Chatham and access to Willoughby’s private club facilities are separate considerations.
Do Chatham homeowners have access to Willoughby Golf Club amenities?
Chatham homeowners are part of the larger Willoughby Golf Club community, which has a homeowners association and resident membership structure. Willoughby offers golf, tennis, fitness, pool, clubhouse, and social membership options. Specific club privileges and membership requirements depend on the applicable membership category.
What types of homes are available in Chatham?
Chatham is a residential subdivision consisting of single-family homes. Properties are situated within the established Willoughby Golf Club setting and vary by individual home, lot, updates, and location within the neighborhood.
Where is Chatham located?
Chatham is located within Willoughby Golf Club in Stuart, Florida. Its position in the Willoughby community provides access to the broader Stuart area, including shopping, dining, parks, recreation, and major local roads.
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