I have the first custom built Anchor in The Villages. I added two feet to both the front and rear of the house which made the bedrooms quite large and the lanai a nice size. My only disappointment is that my lot wasn't big enough to add the extra four feet to the garage which I wanted rather than a golf cart garage. I immediately switched the dining and living areas and put the tv on the back side of the front bedroom wall. I put engineered hardwood (after market) in the living, dining, kitchen and front bedroom that I use for my office and I love that! To help with the light issue I added a storm door on the front door and I have the front door open when I am home. I added a solar tube in the living area and one in the master bath which helps greatly. I also changed out the kitchen recessed lights to LED bulbs so I can leave them on without feeling guilty about using so much electricity to light that area. Don't be concerned about the lanai having one end enclosed. Mine faces South and I appreciate the wall which keeps out the hot late afternoon sun off the lanai in the summer. A little privacy can be nice too and it provides a place for my outdoor tv cabinet. My main goal was to not have to walk past the laundry area when coming in thru the garage and the Anchor was the only cottage with an inside laundry that had that option. I put a cat door on the door that leads from the laundry area to the lanai and that worked perfect for my kitty to get to the lanai whenever he wanted. I love my home and I don't think you will be disappointed if you choose an Anchor.
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