We took the Fenney tour from Brownwood yesterday. Excellent guide on the bus and we were very well treated upon arrival. The model homes were beautiful, of course. In the "Designer" model area they have a few new models that really do make great use of the space. There is a very serene feeling as you enter the area with very nice native trees providing lots of shade. They are saving all the trees practical and the work is progressing nicely on the first two executive courses. We were informed that there will be golf carts available to rent at the Fenney courses so we can go down there to play. (Also, more carts will be available here, North of 44, so the Fenney residents can come up here to play.) Our guide said they would rent for $3.00, which seems like a good deal considering the miles involved, even if there is a tunnel under 44 at some time.
I have a friend who has already purchased a lot there that is nicely situated overlooking water. Noticed several "sold" signs on vacant lots already.
The gate issue was not addressed, but something more secure than our existing "open gate" policy would certainly be an attraction for many. I did note that fact on my comment card that was distributed to solicit suggestions.
We were very impressed that natural gas is available throughout Fenney and efficient water heaters are located on outside walls to conserve interior space. I also liked that the Morse family had representation there to greet us. Our favorite Villages Real Estate person, Addam Roma was also a nice and informative surprise at one of the model homes. The golf cart rides provided to those who desired were thoughtful and the free water was most welcome, even if not ice cold.
True, the road out there passes by several run-down houses and some appeared vacant already with old trucks and farm implements parked in the yards. I suspect those places are owned by very happy people who feel like they have just "won the lottery" with this new development. I believe the "eyesores" along the road to the entrance are going to be gone as things progress with the development of Fenney.
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