I guess it all boils down to personal preference Joe..... and you will get a good feel for what you like when you can actually walk through the various homes available. Lot sizes can differ quite a bit, no matter what kind of house you choose. Meantime, ask yourself:
1)How much 'stuff' do you want to keep inside your home? My friends have lots of antiques and collectibles.... they need lots of space to showcase them. One friend has 3 big screen TV's (sports nut) and won't part with them. Another has a Steinway piano.
2) How much 'elbow room' do you require per person? I need some space that I can call my own.... not much, but a sanctuary of some kind. Hubby is over 6' tall and a solid guy.... he likes BIG chairs to sit in.
3) How much garage space will you need? The majority of Villas have only a 1 1/2 car garage, with a short, curved driveway.... and some models have washer and dryer out there as well.
We left an almost 4000 sq. ft. home up North and bought a Villa here because we really wanted to downsize. My Darling Hubby had STUFF. (Motorcycles, tons of camping gear, scuba gear, books, memorabilia, tools, electronics, etc.)
My vice is art, so I had lots of art studio stuff.
Long story short, we gleaned it WAY down and are comfortable and happy with under 1800 sq. ft. of living space. To us, it has been very liberating.
We have customized lots of nook and cranny space in our villa.... something lots of people do after they take occupancy.
But again, it's personal preference. Many more good points will come from everyone here who responds to your post, but you'll soon have the opportunity to see for yourself, and you'll know which one will feel perfect to you. Happy Hunting!
|