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Originally Posted by mbswitzer
This is my first post so bear with me. We're coming to The Villages for the third time this winter and intend to look for, and buy a home. While scouring the homefinder I noticed the proximity of the turnpike to the villages south of 44 and was wondering if turnpike traffic noise is a problem in those areas. Thank you!
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Not just the houses near the Turnpike, but you need to be aware of potential noise issues with any house you look at. Many of the local roads create a constant noise, especially in the lanai. Also, many houses have the next door neighbor's swimming pool pump located within 10 feet of your master bedroom window, creating a continuous humming noise in the bedroom. When you visit an open house, if the agent has music playing or a waterfall running, tell them to turn them off. That is a red flag for me.
Not noise related, but always check the orientation of the lanai. A west facing lanai can create a very hot afternoon sun condition that many people find unpleasant. Also, some people find "kissing lanai's" to be undesirable, especially if the guy (or lady) next door smokes cigars. The best location is on a cul de sac, or a house with a view. Good luck.