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Originally Posted by gerryann
Any advantages or disadvantages for purchase of Bungalow over Cabana?....or the other way around? There doesn't seem to be much of a cost difference. I know that I want a CYV because of my dog, but just can't decide on a Bungalow or Cabana.....I like the "Charlotte", but also like the "Bonifay".
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They are both the same, each floorplan has two different names depending on the veneer. In the masonry construction before it was a Charlotte it was a Foxglove until about ten months ago, the 'Foxgloves' usually sell out first in each villa community. You have a pantry in the kitchen whereas in the other 3 BR, use to be called a Broadmoor I don't know the new name, it has no pantry or as my neighbor does, he uses the linen closet in the hall. Also you have space in the laundry to put a second refrigerator instead out in the hot garage, the Broadmoor didn't have that space. The only negative is the sliding door in the MB takes up a wall that you'll need for a dresser. We got around that by placing the headboard on a different wall than as shown in the model, this way we could set up our dresser and chest without blocking the sliding door.
There is usually a $7,000 to $10,000 difference between the vinyl version and the solid poured concrete stucco version. I know that with our masonry version my very loud surround system cannot be heard outside, it's very soundproof, and our electric bills run about $92 a month, we can't turn out A/C below 81 degrees or it gets too cold. Also, I think over time the masonry homes don't show age and weathering as much as the vinyl versions. Drive though some of the older villa communities north of CR 466 and take a look.