We love our home near Savannah Center, polo fields, shopping, etc. Great neighbors, including original owners as well 50- & 60-something youngsters who are moving in as neighborhood turns over due to age. Only construction issue we worry about is plastic plumbing lines, which can become frail & fail with time. Of course our friends in southern half of The Villages also love their homes. This is great place, period. You will likely be happy wherever you choose. Two pieces of advice:
1) Live as close as possible to the activities you enjoy. For example, of you want join a bowling league or the bridge club, or play softball in a division whose games are played mostly on the north end of The Villages, you will never get back all of the precious time you will spend commuting back & forth from the southern areas of the development (particularly if you wish to travel by golf cart). On the other hand, if you plan to visit theme parks frequently or are still working & need to fly out of MCO on a regular basis, locating close to the turnpike could make your life much easier. If your needs change, you can consider a move.
2) Downsize as much as you can, & bring as little as possible when you move. People come here for nice weather & activities, not to impress the Joneses. If family visits only 2 or 3 times a year, would you be better off renting them a nice Airbnb when the need arises, and enjoying a smaller, well-appointed villa with a golf course view and a huge lanai for entertaining? Lower maintenance requirements & more in your budget for cruises, etc, could make this your smartest option.
Consider what features are really important to you in a home.
None of these houses have enough storage--an extended garage or golf cart garage is valuable even if you have a single vehicle, & enhances resale. We love the neighborhood & sports pools, & were only too happy to leave behind maintenance of a large pool at our old home. However, if a private pool is important for you there are plenty available all over The Villages. Having a nearby dog park or other place to walk your pet when the pavement is too hot for their paws may be high on your list. Etc, etc.
Good luck on your home search.
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