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Old 09-21-2013, 10:37 AM
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Hi,

This is a very good question and some of the replies have been very good. I have a Court Yard Villa 1602 sq. ft. with laundry in the garage, south of CR 466.
Here is my opinion:

The garage is tight and the type of car that you have will be a big factor on whether or not you will be able to keep your car in the garage or leave it in the driveway. A smaller SUV will work I am considering buying a Toyota Venza or one of similar size,as an example of what will work for you.

1) Now as I mentioned this type of vehicle will work and you will be able to get two carts in as well...tight yes but it will work. My garage has cabinets on one complete side of the wall as well as the rear, along with a two floor cabinets in the rear with a work surface. I also have just a sink near the washer and dryer. Again it is tight but it works and my garage is neat.

2) I have a semi corner CYV ( two ) entrances so on one side ( Grass ) area I am going to put a decent storage shed on pavers to put odd garden supplies such as tools, sprayers, clippers, etc. , 6x7 c Cedar Shed, although I could put a slightly larger one there but this size will serve my purposes.

3) A corner CYV does have the advantage of this particular option. Simply because that grassed area is practically useless.

4) A big (very) big consideration is privacy, CYV have this over the considerations that you are thinking of. Many, many houses back onto the neighbors Lani, where as the CYV have the back and side walls/fences. Every now and then I will see a house " For Sale" and a additional comment will say " House Backs To A CYV Wall " obviously a consideration others have made when selling/buying.

5) The garage is certainly a factor and you are absolutely right in your concerns, I do hope that my comments are of some help to you. Just keep in mind a smaller SUV will work, two carts will fit, it just a question on really what you are prepared to do.

6) It is also my understanding that a golf cart garage can be added to the CYV, " But " you will lose the kitchen window.