We do back up to O'Dell, our lanai is screened but not closed, we have a fairly good sized backyard although not huge, and do have a sidwalk at the edge of our property. We love to sit out on the lanai and even sometimes in the backyard and couldn't be happier with the location. A little landscaping helps deflect some of the line of sight traffic and noise but it's really been no problem.
As for the carts and walkers, many of our walking friends stop in to chat and the cart drivers often give us a friendly "hello" with their horn. Frankly, we'd be concerned if we weren't getting the friendly greetings. Ambulances and fire trucks are a concern but more because it means some of our friends and fellow Villagers may be in trouble.
We told our sales rep (Ron Delk, who is the best as I've noted in other threads) that we wanted privacy in the back and he found it for us. We knew the area and bought the house based on his digital pictures and, yes, there was a premium on this lot at the time. He made us completely aware that O'Dell was behind us and the potential for traffic, walkers, carts, etc. As I said previously, it hasn't been a problem.
Sorry but you can't have our place. We're here 'til we croak.
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