""When we leave Errol, we call it going off The Compound. We don't go off The Compound often." Part of Errol Estate's appeal is its chameleon ability to become whatever anyone wants it to be. In a region where everybody is from somewhere else, a neighborhood that comes with built-in familiarity is like coming home. Another resident states, "When you just look at the sand hills and the oaks, it does remind you of some place other than Orlando. You can make it any place you want.""

-Orlando Sentinel

Step Into History

Apopka and Errol Estate Resort combine a vibrant Florida golf community with the tranquil atmosphere of the hills "back home" to many from around the country. The estate was first settled as one main residence: the home of John Thomas Pirie, situated on 1,000 acres originally purchased by Mr. Pirie in 1886.

The property was named "Errol" after a village in Scotland, John T. Pirie's birthplace. He later developed Errol into a showplace, not only with the main "Hill House" and grounds, but as a progressive stock farm. He harvested improved varieties of corn as well as beggar weeds, crab grass and velvet beans for hay. He had registered Devon cattle, thoroughbred horses, registered Berkshire hogs, Rock chickens and Bronze turkeys. There was a herd of about 600 range cattle. He planted many orange trees and developed large orange groves.

The Pirie tradition is still alive at Errol Estate. John T. Pirie's great grandson, William "Bill" Pirie and his wife Isabelle built their home on Errol Parkway in 1983, remain as winter residents and are active members of Errol Estate Resort and Country Club.

Today Errol is privately owned and surrounded by a family-oriented community of varying style homes. The Resort is open to the public, and there are many new home sites with attractive rolling terrains. The community is fast becoming home to many young and active families. It's a terrific place to be.