Spring Arbor, Bison Valley, Oak Meadows, Oxford Oaks

[MCV2015]

Does anyone have any information on the following developments:
Spring Arbor, Bison Valley, Oak Meadows, Oxford Oaks, or Villages of parkwood

I know these developments are for young families - yet when I go to the villages or around town I never see young families. Just curious are there young families that are around the villages? Looking to relocate with a 18 and 19yr old - just curious if anyone has any first hand experience they can share. Any information would be appreciated.

[cquick]

Does anyone have any information on the following developments:
Spring Arbor, Bison Valley, Oak Meadows, Oxford Oaks, or Villages of parkwood

I know these developments are for young families - yet when I go to the villages or around town I never see young families. Just curious are there young families that are around the villages? Looking to relocate with a 18 and 19yr old - just curious if anyone has any first hand experience they can share. Any information would be appreciated.

I used to live in Summerhill, and I saw lots of kids around Bison Valley, esp. school age kids because it is so close to the school. A guy who did work on my computer has a small child and he lives in Spring Arbor. A neighbor down the street sold her house in Amelia and moved to Oak Meadows to live with her granddaughters who were in their early teens when their mother passed away suddenly. So, with this small amount of info, I hope I helped.

[Bryan]

Google is your friend. They all have web sites you should visit. You do realize that none of these are part of The Villages in that residents do not get Villager ID cards.

[MCV2015]

Thank you Connie - that is helpful . Bryan yes I know that Google is my friend and I use it often - but I am looking for first hand experience and thought I would come on this friendly site. Thank you

[Mleeja]

Do the kids in Bison Valley qualify to attend TV schools?

[Indydealmaker]

Do the kids in Bison Valley qualify to attend TV schools?

Where a student lives is not a criteria for The Villages Charter Schools. The student must have a parent employed by The Villages or a qualified Villages contractor or Villages lessee.

[redwitch]

I think most of the kids are on the younger side, at least that seems to be the case for Bison Valley. I did think more children would be living there than it seems there actually are, but there definitely are kids there.

[Carla B]

They are probably inside texting.

[harleysville]

We live in Villages of Parkwood and have for 5 years. There are many children of all ages here. Quite a few go to the Charter school - their parents work for The Villages or work for a company on Villages property. It's a nice neighborhood - well maintained and friendly people.

[gerryann]

If a family lives in one of the family villages, but the parents do not work for the villages, are the children not allowed to attend the Charter school? And, if not, where would they go for school?

[MoeVonB61]

I can tell you that Bison Valley is a beautiful family friendly neighborhood that allows you to put up white privacy fencing around your yard (you have like 3 choices of style to choose from). Bison Valley, Oak Meadows and Spring Arbor are all on Villages property but you do not pay an amenity fee nor do you have access to the Villages activities or golf. There is also a golf cart path hidden in Spring Arbor that can get you to the Villages paths. At the time we were looking in 2010, the monthly fees were only about $35 at Spring Arbor but you are VERY CLOSE to electrical wires in that Community....the Villages of Parkwood is off Villages property......there's a beautiful community called the Fairways off 301.....

[John_W]

I played golf with a villager last year that said he was selling his house in Amelia and moving to Parkwood. I asked him why? He said his 19 year old daughter had a baby and was moving back home, long story, so with the infant they had to move out of TV and chose Parkwood.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Does anyone have any information on the following developments:
Spring Arbor, Bison Valley, Oak Meadows, Oxford Oaks, or Villages of parkwood

I know these developments are for young families - yet when I go to the villages or around town I never see young families. Just curious are there young families that are around the villages? Looking to relocate with a 18 and 19yr old - just curious if anyone has any first hand experience they can share. Any information would be appreciated.

Do you have to make a move immediately? If you wait until the 18 year old turns 19, you can live anywhere in The Villages?

You don't see a lot of young families because the people in these developments don't have access to The Villages amenities. I would also be surprised if 20 and 30 somethings with young children would be interested in hanging around the squares watching a bunch of 50 and 60 somethings line dance. Having said that however, I have noticed and even spoken to several groups of high school kids that seem to hang at Spanish Springs on Friday and Saturday nights. It seems that since there are no malls here, they meet up at the square.

[GaryW]

I live in Bison V. Yes lots of families live there along with retired folk.
Lots of families with young and older kids live here.
To get the straight scoop on The Villages Charter School, visit the website. That way you get the real scoop.

The Villages Charter Schools - Central Office (http://www.thevillagescharterschool.org)

Here is a link to the newest family section Oxford Oaks. Really strict to qualify for financing in Oxford Oaks on new homes. A lot easier to buy into one of the other family sections, depending on your financial needs. Just saying

Oxford Oaks - A Gated Family Community Near The Village Florida - New Homes For Sale (http://www.oxfordoaks.com/)

You can live there but that does not qualify for the Charter School. One needs to visit the website for the school and see what does qualify one for the TVCS.
If you do not attend The Charter School most likely you would attend Wildwood just depending on where you live.

[cquick]

Where a student lives is not a criteria for The Villages Charter Schools. The student must have a parent employed by The Villages or a qualified Villages contractor or Villages lessee.

well, that's true, but I guess I made the assumption that most people who live at Bison Valley work in TV.......probably not always true of course.

[cquick]

I played golf with a villager last year that said he was selling his house in Amelia and moving to Parkwood. I asked him why? He said his 19 year old daughter had a baby and was moving back home, long story, so with the infant they had to move out of TV and chose Parkwood.

Parkwood seems very nice.

[gomoho]

I live in Bison V. Yes lots of families live there along with retired folk.
Lots of families with young and older kids live here.
To get the straight scoop on The Villages Charter School, visit the website. That way you get the real scoop.

The Villages Charter Schools - Central Office (http://www.thevillagescharterschool.org)

Here is a link to the newest family section Oxford Oaks. Really strict to qualify for financing in Oxford Oaks on new homes. A lot easier to buy into one of the other family sections, depending on your financial needs. Just saying

Oxford Oaks - A Gated Family Community Near The Village Florida - New Homes For Sale (http://www.oxfordoaks.com/)

You can live there but that does not qualify for the Charter School. One needs to visit the website for the school and see what does qualify one for the TVCS.
If you do not attend The Charter School most likely you would attend Wildwood just depending on where you live.


Went to the link and looked at the models (just because I love to look at floorplans) and was surprised how many had golf cart garages. Where would they go in golf carts other then around the neighborhood?

[MCV2015]

Thank you Everyone!! Very helpful information!! :)

[GaryW]

Went to the link and looked at the models (just because I love to look at floorplans) and was surprised how many had golf cart garages. Where would they go in golf carts other then around the neighborhood?

Not sure on or why golf cart garages in Oxford Oaks,,, I guess it is a rather large area,, can driver around with golf cart,,, There is no Village access from there at all. Lot of premier homes selling there.

We have golf cart access from Bison Valley. That is all they give us,,, Not sure anyone else other than Oak Meadows has it.

[gerryann]

Does anyone know if the new homes in Oxford Oaks have a bond?

[GaryW]

Does anyone know if the new homes in Oxford Oaks have a bond?

No Bond :loco:
The Family Sections do not have them. They have sold a few homes in Oxford Oaks. You can see the map on the website.
Recently dropped the prices for those homes also. Good friend of Mine is a salesman for The Villages,, Gary Gage, He was telling me all about it.

[WhoDat]

Visited some open houses on Sunday in Oxford Oaks. Very nice and prices were reduced but we were told for that day only but I bet you could get the lower price anytime. Saw some huge prices on Premier homes. That are building many of the same plans as in TV.

[GaryW]

THey are all same models they build in TV. Same builders and all,,, Although Oxford Oaks has a new 2 story model,, 3 bdrms up stairs. That is different. Expensive I will say.

[gerryann]

Gary, thanks for your info.....much appreciated.

In their ads they state it will be "gated" .....now, I could be wrong, but I don't believe that TV advertises "gated". Do you think this means a gate without a button for those without a gate pass? Or??

[joldnol]

When will the 18 yr old be 19? You qualify for tv with a 19 & 20 yr old

[GaryW]

Gary, thanks for your info.....much appreciated.

In their ads they state it will be "gated" .....now, I could be wrong, but I don't believe that TV advertises "gated". Do you think this means a gate without a button for those without a gate pass? Or??


It will have the lift gates just like TV. they are already in place and working. Due to construction, just pull up to the gate and it opens,,, the main one off 301. :coolsmiley:

[NavyNJ]

When will the 18 yr old be 19? You qualify for tv with a 19 & 20 yr old

And, if she's at least 55. Unless, of course, the area she's moving into already has the 80% quota met, then under 55 would work!

[gerryann]

It will have the lift gates just like TV. they are already in place and working. Due to construction, just pull up to the gate and it opens,,, the main one off 301. :coolsmiley:

Thanks Gary, I've been through and yes the gates open now. What I'm wondering though is.....they are advertising as "gated" . The Villages has never advertised as "gated" because its not. I'm wondering if this community will actually be truly gated.....without the button for outsiders. I'm gonna go to an open house this weekend and get the info.

[GaryW]

Thanks Gary, I've been through and yes the gates open now. What I'm wondering though is.....they are advertising as "gated" . The Villages has never advertised as "gated" because its not. I'm wondering if this community will actually be truly gated.....without the button for outsiders. I'm gonna go to an open house this weekend and get the info.

Check with them at the open house,, they change their minds so much, no telling if they will make it actually a true gated deal or not, I am not thinking so. Friend of mine lives in there and he told me he has not heard anything on that.
Nice area,,, little more expensive than other family units.