Everybody's opinion is right for them. I purchased my home in the Villages in 2017: the house was built in 2001. A previous owner had enclosed the lanai, removing the sliders for a double wide entry into the main house. It was then tiled, added double paned windows, added an additional wall cutout into the kitchen, and a separate Mitsubishi heat/AC added, and two ceiling fans added. The work was legally permited and I'm not sure how much it added to the taxes ( I don't think it was much). The finished lanai is about 9' x 29' and the room is south facing. Since the lanai is open to the house, I have never used the Mitsubishi unit, but rely solely on my home's current heating/ cooling system. On very warm days, I often run the fan over the chair I use for reading. I can open the windows or the back door (to which I added a screen door)- I rarely do so. In the front of my house, the entryway is fully screened with patio furniture I installed- I've never used it. I live alone, the total sq. ft. of my house (including the lanai) is 1650 sq. ft. I spend most of my time in the lanai area, where I have my reading section and a home office. I moved to TV from NH and wasn't used to A/C, but I find most weather in FL to need A/C in the hot months. This enclosed lanai was a primary factor in deciding to purchase this house. As I noted, the key criteria is what is (really) important to you. You're welcome to contact me if you want to see the house. Good luck and try to remember that the opinions of others are just their opinions and may not be relevant to your needs.
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