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Originally Posted by bumpygreens
All new builds are across 44 and the turnpike from the rest of the villages. Golf cart bridges are up, but the paths aren't there yet so getting to the rest of TV by cart isn't possible yet. Dining, groceries, doctors, dentists, etc mean at least 15 minutes each way in a car.
Established homes have more of these things nearby, and they are golf cart accessible. The further north you buy, the denser the infrastructure. Older homes frequently have the bond paid off, and can have improvements made by the previous owner. Landscaping is more mature to the north. For entertainment, The Studio at Tierra del Sol, Sharon Morse Performing Arts Center and The Savannah Center are all north of 466.
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Not entirely true. New builds are on both sides of the turnpike, Paddock Square, dining, groceries, doctors, dentists, etc. are 10 minutes or less from any of the villages south of 44 as is the new 24 hour emergency room and the new Brownwood Health Center, in addition it's only 15 minutes from the UF Leesburg Hospital. Some older homes have the bond paid off but it is reflected in higher asking prices, they also will be nearer to the time when you will need a new HVAC system or roof and you get no warranty as on a newly built home. The new builds have more up to date windows, insulation, electrical, smart features, etc. and most of all the new homes cost less than the used ones when comparing apples to apples. Big box shopping is 20 minutes away and the Savannah Center, etc. are a good 30 minutes if you're into that. All in all it boils down to what you do and what you like, have to look at them all. We came down 3 years ago to look at used homes which we did, but when we were shown Fenney, it was a done deal buying a new spec home on the spot. Almost everyone south of 44 likes it here but there are as in all areas a handful that are not happy. Most of the complaints you see on here about the southern villages for some reason are from people that do not live down here, not all, but most. Take your time and enjoy looking at as much as you can.