News from the Fenney bus riders

[twoplanekid]

While I have yet to ride the bus through Fenney, one person who did said she would rather move back to California than to live in Fenney. She thought the prices of the homes, golf cart rental, and surrounding views were not desirable. As others may have differing opinions, I am all ears for those that have made the trip. I will try to make the bus ride in March

[village dreamer]

golf cart rental????????????

[graciegirl]

While I have yet to ride the bus through Fenney, one person who did said she would rather move back to California than to live in Fenney. She thought the prices of the homes, golf cart rental, and surrounding views were not desirable. As others may have differing opinions, I am all ears for those that have made the trip. I will try to make the bus ride in March

What is a Fenney Bus Rider? I just read last week on this Forum that a Patio Villa was offered in Fenney at $135K...I am almost certain of that. At least that is what a poster wrote. That is an amazing price. (If true) Perhaps she wanted to move back to California because of the demographics of our population??? Old? Republ.......Whoops. I almost said it.

Surrounding views? That would be????

I am confused. Are you referring to the Free Tour Bus ride that The Villages Sales Department offers to anyone interested that provides them with some fun information and views of our home town and shows them new builds????

I have never heard anyone who didn't enjoy the tour bus and the very personable tour guides.

Pray tell us more.............Golf Cart Rental .......IN FENNEY? Who what when where why how little how much how big how so?

[mojoe]

Hi Gracie. I am going on tour this Friday. I will let you know. I did hear that there was ugly landscape (trailers littered with junk) along 468. I will check it out.

[missypie]

We drove to Brownwood, parked the golf cart, stood on line for 5 minutes and boarded a bus to Fenney. Nice ride out there. The entrance is beautiful. The towering trees and pretty winding streets were welcoming. As we stepped off the bus, Jennifer Morse greeted everyone. She looked excited and was so friendly. I was with my dad and he needed a golf cart ride to the first set of homes to tour through. Jennifer's son drove up immediately and picked us up. What a nice young man. After seeing the new furnished designer homes we were taken to the new recreation center. Just beautiful, nothing short of typical Morse design and beauty. We proceeded to tour more homes and styles and were picked up again with a golf cart to the other end of where they are building and again boarded the bus back to Brownwood. Just so you know, there were restrooms available and small tents where they offered cold water. We feel so fortunate to live here in TV. My hats off to The Morse family. The vision continues.

[ConnieNonnie]

Great review, MissyPie. Thank you for sharing.

[skip0358]

From what I've seen online in the Real Estate section the prices appear cheaper perhaps because at this time there's really not much there. Ofcourse there's going to be trailers and the like around. I'm sure there doing a fine job just give them some time.

[jgm3279]

We just returned from a lovely 10a tour. We thought Fenney was beautiful. MissyPie is spot on! We did assume that we would be on the shuttle bus for the tour. There is some walking involved if you want to get out and look inside the rec center and many of the homes that are also open. They do have free bottled water. Anxious to go back in a month or so to see the courtyard villas and more!

[Bonny]

Sounds like the Morse family is spot on as always!! :pepper2: I love it !!

[Bogie Shooter]

Hi Gracie. I am going on tour this Friday. I will let you know. I did hear that there was ugly landscape (trailers littered with junk) along 468. I will check it out.

Not unusual............you can see that along 466,466A and 44.

[twoplanekid]

Everyone sees things differently, and I am pleased to hear from others that Fenney is beautiful. I would enjoy hearing from more people who have taken the bus tour of Fenney. What prices were they quoted and how do golf carts fit in with that new community.

[Reiver]

I believe that The Villages app has several of the new houses listed for sale.
edit: They are also on the website

[twoplanekid]

I believe that The Villages app has several of the new houses listed for sale.

Your are correct. The price of the one Bridgeport listed is comparable.

[graciegirl]

Everyone sees things differently, and I am pleased to hear from others that Fenney is beautiful. I would enjoy hearing from more people who have taken the bus tour of Fenney. What prices were they quoted and how do golf carts fit in with that new community.

Oh Twoplane. You are up in Urbana and getting news from afar. Is that what this is all about? You need to live here year 'round like many of us do. I miss Ohio to be sure but I like shoveling sunshine.

[twoplanekid]

I would take the tour tomorrow but it is sold out! So, I must wait until March 6th thru 12th. However, picklebaLL does come first. :clap2:

[Bonny]

Everyone sees things differently, and I am pleased to hear from others that Fenney is beautiful. I would enjoy hearing from more people who have taken the bus tour of Fenney. What prices were they quoted and how do golf carts fit in with that new community.
I believe they are building 4 executive golf course. I would think they can drive their cart all over there.

[Nucky]

Whatever or wherever they build its going to be fine. If people want to pick let em pick. Everything is going to be great. We may buy a Fenney house for the weekends. Can't wait to see it. :pray:

[Bitsee]

Fenney is absolutely gorgeous ! Walking thru it gave me such an uplifting sense of new adventure with much more exploration on our part in the very near future of Fenney. It was exciting to hear all the positive first reviews from people....NONE of which were negative on our shuttle which I may add. The homes are elegant, affordable, and many sat in a very serene shaded setting with a welcome water feature on a hot day.
We drive 5 miles in our golf cart now to Lake Sumter square, why does Fenney seem so far away to people ? The Villages is not going to leave people " hanging alone " out there believe me, it will connect at some point and that's truly a no - brainer from my observations yesterday.
It may take awhile but I see nothing but excellence in the future of Fenney, so hop on the bus and see it for yourself , it's amazing.

[DeanFL]

Just back from our 1pm tour. Extremely organized and so worth the trip.

- At Brownwood - left in a large tour bus - they are using those plus trollies. They took Buena Vista up to Hillsborough, east to Morse then down to Rt 44 where it turns into 468 - then down 5 miles to the Fenney entrance.
- Entrance is gorgeous - like typical old time Florida - all the huge Live Oaks - like up north Buena Vista, even more. They left a lot of nice rambling grounds with walking paths too.
- As mentioned Jennifer Parr greets as we are coming off the bus (She really doesn't HAVE TO do this, but...what a nice touch by 'The Family').
- They provide a small map and explain the areas to visit and where to go. Again so very organized and lots of TV sales/support staff there.
- Designer homes - about 8 models are open to walk thru. From about $280K - 650K. Some are OMG! One had Premier-like interior with the 8' doors and 12' ceilings etc. Most had huge lanais with super great views of the trees and ponds etc. Very lovely. Some Designer homes were same models or slight mods of current/previous "above Rt 44" home styles. Exterior designs were nice and different from "ours". Good, because "our" neighborhoods can look "cookie cutter". Oh - they have "GAS" (stoves etc) down there too.
- Cottage homes - like Ranch homes. We only went into one as they are smaller/simpler, and we were spoiled after the first models. About 7 are available to walk thru.
- They are building Patio Villa-like homes, will have models.
- They plan to have Premier homes in Phase II.
- They are building 2 Exec golf courses right now -look GREAT- Red Fox and Grey Fox.
- Building a min-golf course (2 9 holes) on a natural island - will real greens/grass)
- They sold 2 homes and 1 lot yesterday - we were told these were the first sales in Fenney (not sure if we heard right tho)
- They said 70 homes are completed, with more in phases of building.
- They bought 7000 acres down there (again not certain if we heard right)
- As usual for TV, they are building Rec Centers, postal stations et al before the homes.
- seems to be laid out really well - rambling, and countrylike.
Yes, the ride down on 468, there are areas where old style single fam "homes" (not TV) are - kinda junky rural like areas. But LOTS of open land/farms etc they will prob also build on.
SO WORTH the trip and tour. The Villages ALWAYS seems to get it right.
I, for one, am thrilled about Fenney et al and good for the TV Management for 'No Buildout'!
The Family could have cashed out and retired - glad they didn't - more retirees can join our lifestyle. And the tons of jobs TV continues....

[chuckinca]

No report on the Kool Aid!

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[DeanFL]

No report on the Kool Aid!

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If this refers to me, and my Post #20 - we all can have our own opinions. Mine is based on my research before moving here, and living here for 3 years now. Thoroughly satisfied. Actually it would be more accurate to say "LOVE IT!"

If you think this is KoolAid, fine.

I feel the same way about my family and the USA as I feel about The Villages and the family that built it all.

My comments come from my gray matter and the heart. If you don't agree or feel it comes from another place - too bad. BTW, I haven't had a sip of KoolAid since I was about 12...

[twoplanekid]

Thanks for the detailed report on the Fenney bus trip.
I wonder if this moat looking area is the natural island for the mini-golf courses?

Dropbox - IMG_5802.JPG (https://www.dropbox.com/s/b1792ydwvopnjbl/IMG_5802.JPG?dl=0)

[golfing eagles]

If this refers to me, and my Post #20 - we all can have our own opinions. Mine is based on my research before moving here, and living here for 3 years now. Thoroughly satisfied. Actually it would be more accurate to say "LOVE IT!"

If you think this is KoolAid, fine.

I feel the same way about my family and the USA as I feel about The Villages and the family that built it all.

My comments come from my gray matter and the heart. If you don't agree or feel it comes from another place - too bad. BTW, I haven't had a sip of KoolAid since I was about 12...

Well said, and thank you:BigApplause::BigApplause::BigApplause:

[jimmemac]

Just back from our 1pm tour. Extremely organized and so worth the trip.

- At Brownwood - left in a large tour bus - they are using those plus trollies. They took Buena Vista up to Hillsborough, east to Morse then down to Rt 44 where it turns into 468 - then down 5 miles to the Fenney entrance.
- Entrance is gorgeous - like typical old time Florida - all the huge Live Oaks - like up north Buena Vista, even more. They left a lot of nice rambling grounds with walking paths too.
- As mentioned Jennifer Parr greets as we are coming off the bus (She really doesn't HAVE TO do this, but...what a nice touch by 'The Family').
- They provide a small map and explain the areas to visit and where to go. Again so very organized and lots of TV sales/support staff there.
- Designer homes - about 8 models are open to walk thru. From about $280K - 650K. Some are OMG! One had Premier-like interior with the 8' doors and 12' ceilings etc. Most had huge lanais with super great views of the trees and ponds etc. Very lovely. Some Designer homes were same models or slight mods of current/previous "above Rt 44" home styles. Exterior designs were nice and different from "ours". Good, because "our" neighborhoods can look "cookie cutter". Oh - they have "GAS" (stoves etc) down there too.
- Cottage homes - like Ranch homes. We only went into one as they are smaller/simpler, and we were spoiled after the first models. About 7 are available to walk thru.
- They are building Patio Villa-like homes, will have models.
- They plan to have Premier homes in Phase II.
- They are building 2 Exec golf courses right now -look GREAT- Red Fox and Grey Fox.
- Building a min-golf course (2 9 holes) on a natural island - will real greens/grass)
- They sold 2 homes and 1 lot yesterday - we were told these were the first sales in Fenney (not sure if we heard right tho)
- They said 70 homes are completed, with more in phases of building.
- They bought 7000 acres down there (again not certain if we heard right)
- As usual for TV, they are building Rec Centers, postal stations et al before the homes.
- seems to be laid out really well - rambling, and countrylike.
Yes, the ride down on 468, there are areas where old style single fam "homes" (not TV) are - kinda junky rural like areas. But LOTS of open land/farms etc they will prob also build on.
SO WORTH the trip and tour. The Villages ALWAYS seems to get it right.
I, for one, am thrilled about Fenney et al and good for the TV Management for 'No Buildout'!
The Family could have cashed out and retired - glad they didn't - more retirees can join our lifestyle. And the tons of jobs TV continues....

Thank you-some real info, not conjecture or wishes but actual facts for the most part.

[VillagerNut]

What is a Fenney Bus Rider? I just read last week on this Forum that a Patio Villa was offered in Fenney at $135K...I am almost certain of that. At least that is what a poster wrote. That is an amazing price. (If true) Perhaps she wanted to move back to California because of the demographics of our population??? Old? Republ.......Whoops. I almost said it.

Surrounding views? That would be????

I am confused. Are you referring to the Free Tour Bus ride that The Villages Sales Department offers to anyone interested that provides them with some fun information and views of our home town and shows them new builds????

I have never heard anyone who didn't enjoy the tour bus and the very personable tour guides.

Pray tell us more.............Golf Cart Rental .......IN FENNEY? Who what when where why how little how much how big how so?

So the answer for the golf cart rental is the fact that until the two golf courses are complete in the Village of Fenney they will rent you a golf cart at certain championship locations that you can use on the golf courses north of 44. No price was given.

As far as Patio Villa being 135,000, they did not have any of those open at that price. But they are going to have two floor plans that are one bedroom one bath Patio Villa's. Plus they have six other floorplans in the Patio villa series. Two of them come with a golf garage. One of them is actually a three bedroom with a two car garage. So I look forward to going back to see the other floorplans once they get some more villas open.

The community has a lot of nice tree features and water features. But as several people commented it's a long ride down there with no golf cart access at this point. Plus several comments were made about having to travel north for all the activities like your specialized group meetings like Ohio State group, etc.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

The lowest price patio villa I see here is $163,022.

The Villages - Search for New, Pre-owned Homes and Villas in The Villages, Florida (http://www.thevillages.com/HomeFinder/AllHomes/list/15?sort=1,asc,PRCDSCW&page=0&pageLength=10&searchType=B&keyWords=)

I don't know where the $135,000 price comes from.

[vinricci]

Great tour and very well organized. There are patio villas with 1 bedroom/1bath priced at $137,000.
It was great to meet Jennifer Parr in person after seeing her on video for so many years. Also got to meet her Son.

[vinricci]

A few other tidbits on Fenney; Homes come with Rheem tankless water heaters. Gas is available for your appliances. Lawns are
St. Augustine grass, not zoysia.

[CWGUY]

The lowest price patio villa I see here is $163,022.

The Villages - Search for New, Pre-owned Homes and Villas in The Villages, Florida (http://www.thevillages.com/HomeFinder/AllHomes/list/15?sort=1,asc,PRCDSCW&page=0&pageLength=10&searchType=B&keyWords=)

I don't know where the $135,000 price comes from.

:read: Page A-23 Tues. Daily Sun. :ohdear: <.20 an issue with a years subscription.

[dbussone]

Whatever or wherever they build its going to be fine. If people want to pick let em pick. Everything is going to be great. We may buy a Fenney house for the weekends. Can't wait to see it. :pray:



So you'll be wintering in Fenney and summering in the historic side? Nucky - have you been holding back information from us? Tsk, tsk.

[emoji196] I think you can do that and still be a FROG.


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[Nucky]

So you'll be wintering in Fenney and summering in the historic side? Nucky - have you been holding back information from us? Tsk, tsk.

[emoji196] I think you can do that and still be a FROG.


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For the record. I wouldn't by choice leave where we live now unless something else in TV was to good to pass up or if the Boss said we're moving. If we won the PowerBall the other night the only difference today is someone else would be typing this for me as I dictate it from my chaffeur driven Golf Cart.

[dbussone]

For the record. I wouldn't by choice leave where we live now unless something else in TV was to good to pass up or if the Boss said we're moving. If we won the PowerBall the other night the only difference today is someone else would be typing this for me as I dictate it from my chaffeur driven Golf Cart.



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[Paperboy]

From Morse Blvd. do U go east or west on Hwy. 44 to get to 468????

[biker1]

Neither. Go south on Morse and cross 44 and it then turns into 468; the road is called Morse north of 44 and it is called 468 south of 44. Just continue for a few miles and you will see Fenney on the left.

From Morse Blvd. do U go east or west on Hwy. 44 to get to 468????

[BobnBev]

Did the tour today....very hot....very crowded, they passed out warm water instead of utilizing all those new refrigerators. Could have put a sign on every other one....Ice water here!!! I would never buy a home in Fenney.

[graciegirl]

Did the tour today....very hot....very crowded, they passed out warm water instead of utilizing all those new refrigerators. Could have put a sign on every other one....Ice water here!!! I would never buy a home in Fenney.

Aw now kids, you may change your mind. It was just a hot day and you are overheated and grumpy. Makes no nevermind, for danged sure there are folks standing in line to buy, just like we were.

[Villageswimmer]

We did the tour today. Very, very well organized. Lots of staff members to assist, including Jennifer Parr. It is lovely--just like the rest of the villages. We enjoyed it very much.

[RickeyD]

Having Ms. Parr onsite to greet visitors sends a very quick message to my financial brain.
I have no desire to visit Fenny anymore than wanting to visit Stonecrest. I prefer owning gold, not pewter.

[John_W]

Did the tour today....very hot....very crowded, they passed out warm water instead of utilizing all those new refrigerators. Could have put a sign on every other one....Ice water here!!! I would never buy a home in Fenney.

Wednesday, was very Hot? I must of missed that. What does that have to do with 'Never buying a home in Fenney?"

[kstew43]

At the present moment Fenny is quite lovely, but the area surrounding Fenny seems to be low income housing or older homes that have not been cared for.

Plus the fact that the Federal mens prison is located directly behind the trees....

If Fenny were to be a truly gated community it might be a safer place to live, but as it stands at the moment, the fencing in front along 468 will be very easy to jump and if the gates are fake, like the rest of the villages, it may not be as safe a enviroment as I am used to in the main villages.

My thought anyway....

This may change over time when all the older distressed homes are bought out by commercial entities, but at this moment....in my opinion, I would be a tad nervous to live there.....

[kstew43]

First rule of real estate

LOCATION ....LOCATION.....LOCATION

[graciegirl]

First rule of real estate

LOCATION ....LOCATION.....LOCATION

And I tell you, Fenney will sell, sell, sell.

I am not a Realtor either, nor do I sell homes in any way, shape or form nor ever did. I am an observer of a very successful place. The fastest growing retirement area anywhere.

[justjim]

We are going to take the "bus ride" next week to Fenney to see the latest Village of The Villages for ourselves. Most of the observations have been positive----no surprise ----thanks for the reports everyone! I will reserve my comments until then.

[LeeM]

At the present moment Fenny is quite lovely, but the area surrounding Fenny seems to be low income housing or older homes that have not been cared for.

Plus the fact that the Federal mens prison is located directly behind the trees....

If Fenny were to be a truly gated community it might be a safer place to live, but as it stands at the moment, the fencing in front along 468 will be very easy to jump and if the gates are fake, like the rest of the villages, it may not be as safe a enviroment as I am used to in the main villages.

My thought anyway....

This may change over time when all the older distressed homes are bought out by commercial entities, but at this moment....in my opinion, I would be a tad nervous to live there.....

Good points.

Personally I paid more for less house here than I would have gotten in nearby communities for the lifestyle. And that includes EASY access to everything. I am close to square, shopping etc. via golf cart. I think resale value will hold as others want that too. It would make no sense to me to buy in Fenney. It doesn't seem like part of the Villages. How can they connect it? Of course others may not mind the distance etc. and so long as the price is decent relative to other homes outside the Villages than that could be a decent choice for someone.

However, now with reports of potential water shortage (not sure why that water bottling plant was approved) I would be very cautious buying.

[Railcruiser]

Has anyone that has been on The tour heard anything more about planning south of 466 a . The things we are interested hearing about are , Will there eventually be a New town Square. That is important to us. We love the villages but are not as into golf as much as the other activities. Also, a big draw for me is there an actual bike trail or is it just a short walking trail. As much as we love the villages we have looked at many planned communities that are much more liesure walking , biking friendly. You take your life in your hands to get out of my neighborhood to the sidewalk to take a walk. It's very difficult to get out of the way when you're pushing someone in a wheelchair. We tried to get answers from our agent but they are saying they are not getting the information yet

[twoplanekid]

As I stated at the top of the tread, “As others may have differing opinions, I am all ears for those that have made the trip. I will try to make the bus ride in March “. Only time will tell as to the success of Fenney. That said I wish every business entity success! All of the comments are good food for thought.

[DeanFL]

As Bonny says - the other Thread has lots of info; we took the tour and I provided feedback in a posting there.

I would recommend to you - take the tour, or drive down there. Lots of TV sales folks there to ask questions and look thru homes, Rec Center et al. Not sayin' that the Sales folks will have the answers you're looking for... But when we were there Jennifer Parr was there - she should know the answers, or at least provide some solid feedback.

Fenney does have dedicated walking trails, not sure if bikes are allowed. They would know. It's much more country/rural than any other locale in TV right now. Some may like it, others not as you will see in the other Thread.

[cmj1210]

First rule of real estate

LOCATION ....LOCATION.....LOCATION

:clap2:

[graciegirl]

Good points.

Personally I paid more for less house here than I would have gotten in nearby communities for the lifestyle. And that includes EASY access to everything. I am close to square, shopping etc. via golf cart. I think resale value will hold as others want that too. It would make no sense to me to buy in Fenney. It doesn't seem like part of the Villages. How can they connect it? Of course others may not mind the distance etc. and so long as the price is decent relative to other homes outside the Villages than that could be a decent choice for someone.

However, now with reports of potential water shortage (not sure why that water bottling plant was approved) I would be very cautious buying.

Not to worry. It will rain every day soon.
Read this...it isn't just here...

District Water Restrictions (http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/conservation/restrictions/swfwmd.php)

[Arubagirl33]

I was told "No Premiers". They don't show any on the three phases of the map, either.

[golfing eagles]

Good points.

Personally I paid more for less house here than I would have gotten in nearby communities for the lifestyle. And that includes EASY access to everything. I am close to square, shopping etc. via golf cart. I think resale value will hold as others want that too. It would make no sense to me to buy in Fenney. It doesn't seem like part of the Villages. How can they connect it? Of course others may not mind the distance etc. and so long as the price is decent relative to other homes outside the Villages than that could be a decent choice for someone.

However, now with reports of potential water shortage (not sure why that water bottling plant was approved) I would be very cautious buying.

They've already bought up most of the land between Fenney and 44, and plan to put 14,000 new homes there over the next decade. Just need a bridge or tunnel to traverse 44 and thus connected. This will put 466A just about the middle of TV, where there was nothing 5 years ago

[Reiver]

(not sure why that water bottling plant was approved)
The plant is approved to use 496,000 gallons of water daily.
The Villages uses 23 million gallons per day.
The plant will use the same amount of water as 2,156 people.

[2BNTV]

No worries. More and more people are retiring everyday, so there will be a plethora of people, who will move here! I would never want to deny someone living in this paradise. I just hope the traffic won't be like when the snowbirds are here since they will build 14,000 homes.

Samo samo. There will another person, to buy if one passes on a particular house. :smiley:

Back to the Fenny discussion.

Hey Nucky, since Fenny is south of your present home, will you be using that for the winter months? :D

[Paperboy]

Thank you!

[BeetleBailey]

Agree with all you said, except the water given to my wife and I was warm. Guess they forgot to put ice in their large cooler.

[DeanFL]

We went on the Fenney tour Tuesday (previous posting review). Asked about Premiers. Answer, yes they will have section with Premiers-but not in the first few Phases. One of the Designer open house models had an interior Premier-like. 12' ceilings, 8' interior doors etc.

It's a nice way to spend a few hours down there and stroll around and check out the homes. Even if it's not your cup of tea to live a bit 'country/rural'.

We 'heard' late last year that TV has approvals for up to 9 GC tunnels under 44. From a very good 'source'. We KNEW TV would not buildout as rumored last year(s). Why would they build Brownwood on the southern tip of TV if not having pland for the southern expansion...

The "water" commentary....GRRRRRR. I was having a nice morning till THAT topic came up. oh well.

[thelegges]

If there was no water, it would be a problem. If there was ice cold water for .50 a problem. Free bottled water, still a problem.:girlneener:

[SALYBOW]

I heard last night that there are only 1800 lots left

[GrandmaP]

I believe they assume that since you can't use your golf cart to reach The Villages proper, you might want to rent one instead of buying to drive around Fenney. As far as scenery, when completed it's going to be beautiful. Home prices slightly lower but remember higher Wildwood property taxes. A few patio villas with 2 car garages or additional golf cart garage. Very nice for seasonal residents. I can see myself, in 10 years at age 80, tired of the traffic and wanting a smaller, private village similar to Spruce Creek. Lake Deaton will probably be built up by then for food, gas, drug store, maybe fast food. I don't see how anyone could scoff at The Village of Fenney. A place for everyone......................................

[Northwoods]

I took the Fenny tour. I was very impressed. First - The Villages did an excellent job of planning and staffing the tour. My impression was that the houses were a little less expensive than a comparable home in The Villages. There were some nice upgrades (gas ranges, nicer lighting fixtures, etc). Fenny has some nice old trees (it wasn't built in a pasture). Today - Fenny isn't golf cart accessible to the rest of the Villages. But honestly -- I live near Brownwood and I drive to most places in The Villages. I was told that if you want to golf an executive course before the 2 exec. courses open in Fenny you will have access to a cart at Exec courses if you own a home in Fenny (my impression was it's free). Once the Exec. courses are open in Fenny - that goes away. As far as championship courses, I was told that you will have access to a cart, free of charge, at any championship course if you live in Fenny. But - that means championship course golfers will have to load their clubs in their car and drive over to the course. That might be an issue for serious golfers. The other issue I see is that the only restaurant option is a "grill" at one of the rec. centers. You'll have to get in your car and drive to restaurants. But again -- Fenny is very nice and not as crowded as The Villages (I didn't see a roundabout!!!)... and if you're not a serious golfer or don't drive your golf cart to everything... Fenny is a great option.

[JoMar]

I believe they assume that since you can't use your golf cart to reach The Villages proper, you might want to rent one instead of buying to drive around Fenney. As far as scenery, when completed it's going to be beautiful. Home prices slightly lower but remember higher Wildwood property taxes. A few patio villas with 2 car garages or additional golf cart garage. Very nice for seasonal residents. I can see myself, in 10 years at age 80, tired of the traffic and wanting a smaller, private village similar to Spruce Creek. Lake Deaton will probably be built up by then for food, gas, drug store, maybe fast food. I don't see how anyone could scoff at The Village of Fenney. A place for everyone......................................

With the initial estimate of 14,000 homes I suspect in 10 years it will look and feel much like TV above 44. Not saying that's a bad thing only that the density will increase significantly and the smaller private village feel will disappear and be as we experience it now.

[SALYBOW]

My neighbor and souuse went on the tour, She said the cheapest dwsigner was 400,000 dollars Yikes.

[graciegirl]

My neighbor and souuse went on the tour, She said the cheapest dwsigner was 400,000 dollars Yikes.

Hi Sally. I miss seeing you. Coffee pot is always on.

This made me curious. I looked on The Villages site.Here is a Jasmine in Fenney and it is selling for $248.

The Villages - Search for New, Pre-owned Homes and Villas in The Villages, Florida (http://www.thevillages.com/HomeFinder/Results/detail/S1F.113)

[jojo]

My neighbor and souuse went on the tour, She said the cheapest dwsigner was 400,000 dollars Yikes.

We went on the tour yesterday and the house prices for those houses on display included furnishings.

[Lovey2]

We went on the tour yesterday and the house prices for those houses on display included furnishings.

We went on the tour Thursday and were told specifically that the furnishings were NOT included. However, the prices on the homes that were open were for THAT home ON THAT LOT, as you see it, except for the furnishings. Most of those homes were on lots with water view or actually the lake itself. Many had pools and/or outdoor kitchens, or spas and all had large lanai's. With that thought in mind I felt like they were priced fairly. I'm talking about the designers. Not necessarily disputing what you were told, but this is what we were told.

[DeanFL]

My neighbor and souuse went on the tour, She said the cheapest dwsigner was 400,000 dollars Yikes.


Not correct - All walk-thru MODELS had the total price for that home incl all the upgrades, lot (premium) - furniture not included in $. So as TV Sales had in other Open Houses in new 'hoods' at TV over the years - the $$$ was for each model home shown. And most were on super-premium lots with huge lanais and pools.

Per the Daily Sun ad:

Designer homes from:
$220s & $230s

Cottage Homes:
$180s

Patio Villas:
$130s

Bungalow Villas:
$200s

and, was told during our tour that Premiers were planned in a future phase.

and per paper, Tours are sold out, but from 3/6-3/12 9:30a-1pm. trolleys running from Brownwood Sales offc - first come first serve - no appts.

It is a nice way to spend a few hours - planning to move or not...

[pauld315]

I remember a lot of the same arguments when the area around Brownwood was being developed. Higher crime risks, too far from everything etc etc. I also heard last year that TV already has at least applied for permits to build tunnels under 44. Fenney is the first Village simply because that location already had the permits needed and all the environmental impact studies etc done because another developer was going to develop that site. In a short while, all that land between 44 and TV will look just like the rest of TV and will be accessible by golf cart to all of TV. Also, Fenney is in Sumter County so the taxes are less than the new homes being built in Lake County (Pine Hills etc) Did anyone hear how much the bond is going to be in Fenney ?

[Fraugoofy]

My neighbor and souuse went on the tour, She said the cheapest dwsigner was 400,000 dollars Yikes.
I am the first to admit I really like to drink, but wouldn't really like to be referred to as a souse by my friends and neighbors!

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[DeanFL]

Also, Fenney is in Sumter County so the taxes are less than the new homes being built in Lake County (Pine Hills etc) Did anyone hear how much the bond is going to be in Fenney ?

I asked re BOND during our tour. The sales reps were not absolutely sure - but they believe similar rates as other Sumter Co Districts - For the $550K model home with a premium sized lot, they said "probably $29K". And Villas "probably $22K".
Of course best source would be direct to TV Sales.

[dave from deland]

Neither. Go south on Morse and cross 44 and it then turns into 468; the road is called Morse north of 44 and it is called 468 south of 44. Just continue for a few miles and you will see Fenney on the left.Be sure to take the guided trolly tour. It is unlawful (and dangerous) to enter a construction area in your personal vehicle. No trespassing signs with the state statute number are posted at the entrances.

[ColdNoMore]

Given the remote location and relative lack of amenities of Fenney, it's not surprising that The Developer has rolled out the red carpet...and is bending over backward to get people to move there. :shrug:

[Nugent47]

Thanks for the information. Hope to take the tour in April.

[graciegirl]

Given the remote location and relative lack of amenities of Fenney, it's not surprising that The Developer has rolled out the red carpet...and is bending over backward to get people to move there. :shrug:

No shortage of interest. Lots of Boomers. Good sales practice. I was in sales. Welcoming is better than pushing.

[thelegges]

No one is making you buy anywhere. It's still your choice to buy TV proper, or off site. If you are not interested, just don't take the trolley. People said no one would buy south of 466a and yet houses sold. Fenny will have a certain clientele. Not a worry for me one way or another

[HoosierPa]

They've already bought up most of the land between Fenney and 44, and plan to put 14,000 new homes there over the next decade. Just need a bridge or tunnel to traverse 44 and thus connected. This will put 466A just about the middle of TV, where there was nothing 5 years ago

Crossing the Turnpike will be a bigger challenge than 44 for The Developer to gain golf cart access to the current Villages

[Reiver]

Can't be much harder than crossing 6 lanes of US-27.

[Nucky]

I am the first to admit I really like to drink, but wouldn't really like to be referred to as a souse by my friends and neighbors!

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Peace Out! :jester:

[twoplanekid]

From a listing of 66 houses for sale in Fenney on February 28th from thevillages web site to 60 today, they are selling about 1 home per day. Or, you could say 10% of their current new houses for sale in Fenney have been sold. This is assuming that new builds have not been added to the inventory during that week.

[golfing eagles]

From a listing of 66 houses for sale in Fenney on February 28th from thevillages web site to 60 today, they are selling about 1 home per day. Or, you could say 10% of their current new houses for sale in Fenney have been sold. This is assuming that new builds have not been added to the inventory during that week.

"Build it, and they will come"

[oot]

Be sure to take the guided trolly tour. It is unlawful (and dangerous) to enter a construction area in your personal vehicle. No trespassing signs with the state statute number are posted at the entrances.
If you try to enter without being on one of the tours, they will turn you around. Even if you try to access it by bike.

[Bonny]

There is an article on the other news site.

[WhoDat]

We took the bus tour this morning of the Village of Fenney. We were greatly disappointed. No one was allowed off the bus and we were not allowed to tour any of the model homes. The tour guide had little information and could not answer most of the questions asked. The continued response was "you can get more information from an agent". We were not told we could not get off the bus until we left the sales center. Many wanted to get off but were not allowed. We felt like we were being kidnapped. After today's front page story in the Sun, this was most misleading. I think TV rushed this without being prepared for the demand.

[golfing eagles]

We took the bus tour this morning of the Village of Fenney. We were greatly disappointed. No one was allowed off the bus and we were not allowed to tour any of the model homes. The tour guide had little information and could not answer most of the questions asked. The continued response was "you can get more information from an agent". We were not told we could not get off the bus until we left the sales center. Many wanted to get off but were not allowed. We felt like we were being kidnapped. After today's front page story in the Sun, this was most misleading. I think TV rushed this without being prepared for the demand.

Is there a difference between the tour you get tickets for and just hopping on the first come, first serve trolley?

[perrjojo]

We took the bus tour this morning of the Village of Fenney. We were greatly disappointed. No one was allowed off the bus and we were not allowed to tour any of the model homes. The tour guide had little information and could not answer most of the questions asked. The continued response was "you can get more information from an agent". We were not told we could not get off the bus until we left the sales center. Many wanted to get off but were not allowed. We felt like we were being kidnapped. After today's front page story in the Sun, this was most misleading. I think TV rushed this without being prepared for the demand.

We took the trolley tour yesterday and had an informative guide. When we got off the trolley we were greeted by an informative overview of the community. After that we toured all of the models we wanted. We were then transported from one are to another by golf carts. No waiting. After completing the tour we were returned to the sales center by bus. There are NO Bus Tours....only trolley tours. I'm wondering why you were allowed on the bus.

[jane032657]

The formal tours are over, they were a ticketed event. Now you can go on the bus or trolley and see it, or make an appointment to look at homes with a sales person. The tickets were limited for one week, and that ended yesterday. I wrote an article in the online paper today.

[twoplanekid]

It does say this in today’s paper. “Take a Trolley Ride around our newest neighborhood!”

I didn’t realize the second week only consisted of a Trolley ride. As I can see more from my Cub than a Trolley, I will just have to wait for the winds to die down to take another new aerial look at Fenney. I thank everyone who was on the ticketed tours for giving the rest of us a view of Fenney. It will be interesting to see how things develop!

[WhoDat]

We took the trolley tour yesterday and had an informative guide. When we got off the trolley we were greeted by an informative overview of the community. After that we toured all of the models we wanted. We were then transported from one are to another by golf carts. No waiting. After completing the tour we were returned to the sales center by bus. There are NO Bus Tours....only trolley tours. I'm wondering why you were allowed on the bus.

I called is a bus but I guess I was wrong. I guess it is a trolley.

[RickeyD]

From a listing of 66 houses for sale in Fenney on February 28th from thevillages web site to 60 today, they are selling about 1 home per day. Or, you could say 10% of their current new houses for sale in Fenney have been sold. This is assuming that new builds have not been added to the inventory during that week.



At the rate of 1 sale per day they should be sold out by 2027.
Seems to me their putting their all into selling these houses during the past two weeks. They know it would be a hard sell from the get go. I predict this will be their first failure ( relative to their past successes) Relative to Stonecrest or OTOTW they'll be on par. LOCATION...LOCATION...LOCATION
My humble observational opinion.

[ColdNoMore]

At the rate of 1 sale per day they should be sold out by 2027.
Seems to me their putting their all into selling these houses during the past two weeks. They know it would be a hard sell from the get go. I predict this will be their first failure ( relative to their past successes) Relative to Stonecrest or OTOTW they'll be on par. LOCATION...LOCATION...LOCATION
My humble observational opinion.

When they're doing front page stories, with large photos, that's the first clue that there are some issues...and it's being pushed pretty hard.

[Two Bills]

Read somewhere, that this is the first time the developer has built houses before infrastruture. Not the best idea in my book.

[Polar Bear]

Read somewhere, that this is the first time the developer has built houses before infrastruture. Not the best idea in my book.
Not sure what you mean by infrastructure. You don't build houses before roads, power, utilities, etc. Might you mean amenities? Or commercial development and such?

[WhoDat]

Looks like the tour changed based on the ad in today's paper. It appears that you can now get off the trolley and visit the "Designer Model Center" which the previous add did not mention. I believe they caught a lot of flack from people who wanted to visit the model homes.

[dadspet]

Took the tour.
Agree that location is everything and this is going to be a real tough sell.

[HoosierPa]

At the rate of 1 sale per day they should be sold out by 2027.
Seems to me their putting their all into selling these houses during the past two weeks. They know it would be a hard sell from the get go. I predict this will be their first failure ( relative to their past successes) Relative to Stonecrest or OTOTW they'll be on par. LOCATION...LOCATION...LOCATION
My humble observational opinion.
I think it's safe to say though, that the weather at Fenney is still much nicer than it is in the Northern states. I would think that might sway a few down there !

[perrjojo]

Read somewhere, that this is the first time the developer has built houses before infrastruture. Not the best idea in my book.
It's correct that the golf courses and rec centers are not complete but they are well under way and will probably be finished by the time the first residents move in. The first residents are expected to move in March 31st.

[Shimpy]

Took the tour.
Agree that location is everything and this is going to be a real tough sell.

True....I would feel isolated having access to only 1 village to explore in my golf cart. It would get old pretty quickly driving the same roads all the time.

[Schaumburger]

Glad to read the news about the "grand opening" of the Village of Fenney, and that the first residents will be moving in at the end of March - how exciting for them. It will be interesting to see how this new part of The Villages develops over the coming months and years.

Hopefully in the next few months the first residents of the Village of Fenney will post on TOTV about life in The Village of Fenney. I would love to know what made them want to purchase a home in Fenney.

[RickeyD]

Hopefully what happens in Fenny, stays is Fenny. We don't need additional traffic on our roads nor Fennyites using our rec facilities, we sure won't be using theirs.

[golfing eagles]

Hopefully what happens in Fenny, stays is Fenny. We don't need additional traffic on our roads nor Fennyites using our rec facilities, we sure won't be using theirs.

I don't know, neighbor. Why just Fenny? I'd hate to see those people from Country Club Hills or Mulberry coming down here to Brownwood, clogging the roads with traffic, using Eisenhower, etc. Maybe it has something to do with them paying the same amenity fee that we do.

In reality, however, how often do you go to Spanish Springs? Play Lopez or Orange Blossom? Go to the Mulberry Rec Center? I have never even seen the "hysterical" side. I think that WHEN ( I doubt there is much IF) everything from here to Fenny is TV, the same will be true. Given just the amount of land between here and Fenny with plans for 14,000 new homes, I would imagine 3 or 4 championship courses, 12-14 execs, 30 neighborhood pools, 7 or 8 village rec centers, 1 or 2 regional rec centers and a town square. Residents of Fenny will have no need to come as far north as Brownwood, just as we have no need to go play Orange Blossom or use Mulberry Rec Center.

My only confusion was the statement that they plan to build the 14,000 homes "over the next decade". It only to 5 years to build everything south of 466A, generally at a rate of 400 new homes/month. The infrastructure went in quickly as well. It took less than 2 years from the time there were just piles of dirt from 466A and Microracetrack as far as the eye could see and the thousands of homes in Pine Ridge and Osceola Hills to be sold and occupied. I doubt there will be problems crossing 44 or the Turnpike in some way---after all, for every $70 they add to the price of a home there, they generate $1 million. Plenty of money to solve problems.

[Greg Nelson]

First I've read on Fenney....Irish? We're going to buy soon, and being Minnesota 'lake country' folks we've gravitated to the 'quiet' area up by 42. But a cheap villa with a double garage and a view under 200k ok...

[Shimpy]

Not correct - All walk-thru MODELS had the total price for that home incl all the upgrades, lot (premium) - furniture not included in $. So as TV Sales had in other Open Houses in new 'hoods' at TV over the years - the $$$ was for each model home shown. And most were on super-premium lots with huge lanais and pools.

Per the Daily Sun ad:

Designer homes from:
$220s & $230s

Cottage Homes:
$180s

Patio Villas:
$130s

Bungalow Villas:
$200s

.

These prices seem a little lower than north of 44 but I have to wonder what the bond prices will be.

[kstew43]

Glad to read the news about the "grand opening" of the Village of Fenney, and that the first residents will be moving in at the end of March - how exciting for them. It will be interesting to see how this new part of The Villages develops over the coming months and years.

Hopefully in the next few months the first residents of the Village of Fenney will post on TOTV about life in The Village of Fenney. I would love to know what made them want to purchase a home in Fenney.

I am also interested in knowing how they get thru the dark night being the only people living in Fenny...with the surrounding neighborhoods, I hope the developer is providing some sort of security... I personally would Demand security.

[graciegirl]

We drove down to see and were allowed to enter and then to leave and were kindly told that at this time the only way to see it is on the trolley. BUT...

on our way down 301 from 466 where we live...and cutting over on the road from 301, I was astonished at the level of dirt moved and land that has been acquired by The Villages. There were Prairie Schooners in places along the way to show that this too was property of The Villages and there was a lot of property. I don't think anyone who hadn't witnessed the growth in the last nine years could believe it. The "family" has such a way of making each new village look as if it had been there for some time with their landscaping skills and flowers and of course the rec centers and mail drops and swimming pools and golf courses and ponds and green space.

I love the way the Morse Family create beautiful spaces. I wish them continued success and hope each new villager loves this place as much as we three do.

[Erika]

True....I would feel isolated having access to only 1 village to explore in my golf cart. It would get old pretty quickly driving the same roads all the time.

That's probably what the original residents in the historic section contemplated but they weren't on "the same roads all the time" for very long. With all the land in the Fenney area, I visualize a 'Villages II' with many of the offerings elsewhere in TV.

[thelegges]

I am also interested in knowing how they get thru the dark night being the only people living in Fenny...with the surrounding neighborhoods, I hope the developer is providing some sort of security... I personally would Demand security.

When we moved into pennacamp we were the only residents for 4 months. The dirt was more of a problem than security. There will be same guys in white trucks driving around as here. After all there is lots of building materials to be watched over

[mulligan]

As far as security is concerned, all they have to do is put up a sign that says trespassing on a construction site is a felony, and the bad guys will stay out.

[golfing eagles]

As far as security is concerned, all they have to do is put up a sign that says trespassing on a construction site is a felony, and the bad guys will stay out.

In other words, you think that "bad guys" obey the rules???? If they did, they wouldn't be "bad guys", would they? (And yes, I understand that there was some sarcasm in your post, but who could resist?)

[Barboza]

What is a Fenney Bus Rider? I just read last week on this Forum that a Patio Villa was offered in Fenney at $135K...I am almost certain of that. At least that is what a poster wrote. That is an amazing price. (If true) Perhaps she wanted to move back to California because of the demographics of our population??? Old? Republ.......Whoops. I almost said it.

Surrounding views? That would be????

I am confused. Are you referring to the Free Tour Bus ride that The Villages Sales Department offers to anyone interested that provides them with some fun information and views of our home town and shows them new builds????

I have never heard anyone who didn't enjoy the tour bus and the very personable tour guides.

Pray tell us more.............Golf Cart Rental .......IN FENNEY? Who what when where why how little how much how big how so?
I visited Fenney & agree that the tour is interesting & the guides (including Jennifer Parr who was greeting visitors as they came off the shuttle ) were very pleasant on an extremely hot day. The larger furnished show houses were beautiful but I felt that the redesigned patio Villas ( starting at $130.000 for a one bed) were not to my taste. The ones that I looked at had double garages but had lost interior space. Such a shame : although I now live in a Cottage( which has a smaller garage than our Cabot Cove patio villa I would love to have another Cabot Cove with a rear Lanai. However I am sure the developers know what they are doing & the area will have beautiful views when it is completed. It is surrounded by lots of oaks & walking trails & will have, I thought ,2 Exec courses with carts to rent on the course. I will revisit when the resort pool area opens later in the year.

[thelegges]

Any word on when the resort pool will be done

[Shimpy]

As far as security is concerned, all they have to do is put up a sign that says trespassing on a construction site is a felony, and the bad guys will stay out.
Assuming they can read.

[Shimpy]

Any word on when the resort pool will be done
No but that's the only thing that would interest me in Fenney.

[champion6]

Any word on when the resort pool will be doneAccording to a March 5 article in the online news site, "Fenney Recreation Center, nestled against a nature preserve, with a bar, grill and resort beach pool is slated to be open in early June ..."

[ditka41]

We took the Fenney tour from Brownwood yesterday. Excellent guide on the bus and we were very well treated upon arrival. The model homes were beautiful, of course. In the "Designer" model area they have a few new models that really do make great use of the space. There is a very serene feeling as you enter the area with very nice native trees providing lots of shade. They are saving all the trees practical and the work is progressing nicely on the first two executive courses. We were informed that there will be golf carts available to rent at the Fenney courses so we can go down there to play. (Also, more carts will be available here, North of 44, so the Fenney residents can come up here to play.) Our guide said they would rent for $3.00, which seems like a good deal considering the miles involved, even if there is a tunnel under 44 at some time.
I have a friend who has already purchased a lot there that is nicely situated overlooking water. Noticed several "sold" signs on vacant lots already.

The gate issue was not addressed, but something more secure than our existing "open gate" policy would certainly be an attraction for many. I did note that fact on my comment card that was distributed to solicit suggestions.

We were very impressed that natural gas is available throughout Fenney and efficient water heaters are located on outside walls to conserve interior space. I also liked that the Morse family had representation there to greet us. Our favorite Villages Real Estate person, Addam Roma was also a nice and informative surprise at one of the model homes. The golf cart rides provided to those who desired were thoughtful and the free water was most welcome, even if not ice cold.

True, the road out there passes by several run-down houses and some appeared vacant already with old trucks and farm implements parked in the yards. I suspect those places are owned by very happy people who feel like they have just "won the lottery" with this new development. I believe the "eyesores" along the road to the entrance are going to be gone as things progress with the development of Fenney.

[biker1]

There isn't an "open gate policy". The gates are there for traffic flow control. If they are county roads in Fenney, as are the roads in the rest of The Villages (except for some CYVs), you cannot deny access to people.

We took the Fenney tour from Brownwood yesterday. Excellent guide on the bus and we were very well treated upon arrival. The model homes were beautiful, of course. In the "Designer" model area they have a few new models that really do make great use of the space. There is a very serene feeling as you enter the area with very nice native trees providing lots of shade. They are saving all the trees practical and the work is progressing nicely on the first two executive courses. We were informed that there will be golf carts available to rent at the Fenney courses so we can go down there to play. (Also, more carts will be available here, North of 44, so the Fenney residents can come up here to play.) Our guide said they would rent for $3.00, which seems like a good deal considering the miles involved, even if there is a tunnel under 44 at some time.
I have a friend who has already purchased a lot there that is nicely situated overlooking water. Noticed several "sold" signs on vacant lots already.

The gate issue was not addressed, but something more secure than our existing "open gate" policy would certainly be an attraction for many. I did note that fact on my comment card that was distributed to solicit suggestions.

We were very impressed that natural gas is available throughout Fenney and efficient water heaters are located on outside walls to conserve interior space. I also liked that the Morse family had representation there to greet us. Our favorite Villages Real Estate person, Addam Roma was also a nice and informative surprise at one of the model homes. The golf cart rides provided to those who desired were thoughtful and the free water was most welcome, even if not ice cold.

True, the road out there passes by several run-down houses and some appeared vacant already with old trucks and farm implements parked in the yards. I suspect those places are owned by very happy people who feel like they have just "won the lottery" with this new development. I believe the "eyesores" along the road to the entrance are going to be gone as things progress with the development of Fenney.

[Taltarzac725]

The Villages - Introducing The Village of Fenney (https://www.thevillages.com/thevillageoffenney/)

Trying to get an idea where this is?

[yellowbear]

The golf cart rental is for the residents of the original section who want to play golf down there. Nine holes is $4.00.

[twoplanekid]

I just returned from my Fenney bus trip and have included a few pictures that note things already mentioned and some not.

In the Designer homes that I saw, the corners are rounded and not the 90 degree angles found in older builds.
Dropbox - IMG_1763.JPG (https://www.dropbox.com/s/v71ia9shlmta5jk/IMG_1763.JPG?dl=0)

New locks
Dropbox - IMG_1762.JPG (https://www.dropbox.com/s/hrtaemjmug45703/IMG_1762.JPG?dl=0)

Tankless water heater
Dropbox - IMG_1765.JPG (https://www.dropbox.com/s/cnhrryxozk1qvhj/IMG_1765.JPG?dl=0)

Tree view from a Lanai
Dropbox - IMG_1769.JPG (https://www.dropbox.com/s/4flykp0otyv5v93/IMG_1769.JPG?dl=0)

New Man cave
Dropbox - IMG_1773.JPG (https://www.dropbox.com/s/ujhmzzohwthgrcu/IMG_1773.JPG?dl=0)
https://www.dropbox.com/s/e0ndk3o8sde35bi/IMG_1772.JPG?dl=0

Things will sell way down there! :icon_wink:

[dbussone]

I just returned from my Fenney bus trip and have included a few pictures that note things already mentioned and some not.



In the Designer homes that I saw, the corners are rounded and not the 90 degree angles found in older builds.

Dropbox - IMG_1763.JPG (https://www.dropbox.com/s/v71ia9shlmta5jk/IMG_1763.JPG?dl=0)



New locks

Dropbox - IMG_1762.JPG (https://www.dropbox.com/s/hrtaemjmug45703/IMG_1762.JPG?dl=0)



Tankless water heater

Dropbox - IMG_1765.JPG (https://www.dropbox.com/s/cnhrryxozk1qvhj/IMG_1765.JPG?dl=0)



Tree view from a Lanai

Dropbox - IMG_1769.JPG (https://www.dropbox.com/s/4flykp0otyv5v93/IMG_1769.JPG?dl=0)



New Man cave

Dropbox - IMG_1773.JPG (https://www.dropbox.com/s/ujhmzzohwthgrcu/IMG_1773.JPG?dl=0)

https://www.dropbox.com/s/e0ndk3o8sde35bi/IMG_1772.JPG?dl=0



Things will sell way down there! :icon_wink:



I noticed they have a gas line tied into the water heater. I wish we had gas south of 466A


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[joldnol]

The Big new multi state gas main goes very near it

[ditka41]

There isn't an "open gate policy". The gates are there for traffic flow control. If they are county roads in Fenney, as are the roads in the rest of The Villages (except for some CYVs), you cannot deny access to people.

Obviously, you missed my point. We do have an open gate policy because it doesn't keep anyone out. Call it what you will, but it's not secure! If the roads through Finney are not county roads, then possibly they could utilize true gates that are only for the residents and not just anybody who drives up like we have here now. I understand the reasoning about our "county roads", etc. but currently ours are open to everybody, and there is no security involved. Actual secure gates would be a very attractive feature.

[Polar Bear]

...Actual secure gates would be a very attractive feature.
That's a matter of opinion.

[billethkid]

Obviously, you missed my point. We do have an open gate policy because it doesn't keep anyone out. Call it what you will, but it's not secure! If the roads through Finney are not county roads, then possibly they could utilize true gates that are only for the residents and not just anybody who drives up like we have here now. I understand the reasoning about our "county roads", etc. but currently ours are open to everybody, and there is no security involved. Actual secure gates would be a very attractive feature.

There is no doubt about true gated community being an attractive feature.

But also know the amenity fees would be going up substantially to apply the appropriate security in a true gated mode.

In addition there would be a substantial slow down of the flow of traffic as there would be the process of validating non villages residents.

We lived in a true gated community. 100% loved it. It was not a community with hundreds of thousands of homes and the support traffic required. If your name was not on the list at the guard shack as authorized by a resident you were not allowed access.

So as the saying goes be careful what you wish for and know and understand the consequences.

[biker1]

I believe you missed my point, which was we have county roads so there are no "gates". You can't have a "policy" when the roads are owned by the county. There is no "security" so I am not sure why you even made reference to that. Forget about the gates - they are only there to keep cars from colliding with golf cart at the entrances/exits to the neighborhoods. If you want a gated community, where you own the road and can control who uses them, look elsewhere.

Obviously, you missed my point. We do have an open gate policy because it doesn't keep anyone out. Call it what you will, but it's not secure! If the roads through Finney are not county roads, then possibly they could utilize true gates that are only for the residents and not just anybody who drives up like we have here now. I understand the reasoning about our "county roads", etc. but currently ours are open to everybody, and there is no security involved. Actual secure gates would be a very attractive feature.

[biker1]

In a gated community, you are also responsible for road maintenance so you will have to pay an additional annual fee.


There is no doubt about true gated community being an attractive feature.

But also know the amenity fees would be going up substantially to apply the appropriate security in a true gated mode.

In addition there would be a substantial slow down of the flow of traffic as there would be the process of validating non villages residents.

We lived in a true gated community. 100% loved it. It was not a community with hundreds of thousands of homes and the support traffic required. If your name was not on the list at the guard shack as authorized by a resident you were not allowed access.

So as the saying goes be careful what you wish for and know and understand the consequences.

[2BNTV]

Went yesterday to Fenney and here what I took away from it:
1. Continue on Morse Blvd south and it becomes 468 when you cross 44.
2. It's 3.7 miles to Fenney from 44.
3. There are building south to north, coming closer to 44, as opposed to the way the rest of TV was built, (north to south),
4. Designer homes were beautiful and some patio villas were really nice.
5. It seems to me that it will be a self-contained type of village with a more rural feel, as it seems segregated from the main campus. I'm sure in time, there will be shopping and other facilities that will make some people not want to leave.
6. There will be no access across 44 for golf carts.
7. You can't even use your own golf carts to go on the courses. You will need to drive your car and rent a golf cart for $3 per person.
8 They will be no access to the turnpike built by the developer as it is the jurisdiction of the DOT.
8. The guide indicated there may be another square built but it will be round. :smiley:
9. They have 300 homes sold already.
10. The work so far has been completed in 9 months.
11. It will be open after March 31st and one can use their gate access card to peruse area. Obviously, if one wants to see homes, they will have to be with an agent.

[pauld315]

Our guide said they would rent for $3.00, which seems like a good deal considering the miles involved, even if there is a tunnel under 44 at some time.

I think the carts being rented are for use on the courses at Fenney only, not to run around the countryside with.



True, the road out there passes by several run-down houses and some appeared vacant already with old trucks and farm implements parked in the yards. I suspect those places are owned by very happy people who feel like they have just "won the lottery" with this new development.

It would not surprise me at all if those properties that "won the lottery" were bought by The Villages.

[pauld315]

3. There are building south to north, coming closer to 44, as opposed to the way the rest of TV was built, (north to south),

Makes sense, building from the most southern point back towards the rest of TV and all the land they are currently acquiring.


6. There will be no access across 44 for golf carts.

Yet.

7. You can't even use your own golf carts to go on the courses. You will need to drive your car and rent a golf cart for $3 per person.

If you live in Fenney, you can use your own cart. The reason for the $3.00 carts is so Villagers that live outside of Fenney can rent them to use on the courses, just like there will be $3.00 carts available at other Villages golf courses for Fenney residents to rent so they can play the existing courses.

8 They will be no access to the turnpike built by the developer as it is the jurisdiction of the DOT.

There will be tremendous pressure put on the state to build this interchange by the developer

[600th Photo Sq]

There is no doubt about true gated community being an attractive feature.

But also know the amenity fees would be going up substantially to apply the appropriate security in a true gated mode.

In addition there would be a substantial slow down of the flow of traffic as there would be the process of validating non villages residents.

We lived in a true gated community. 100% loved it. It was not a community with hundreds of thousands of homes and the support traffic required. If your name was not on the list at the guard shack as authorized by a resident you were not allowed access.

So as the saying goes be careful what you wish for and know and understand the consequences.

Actually you are not 100% correct on your post.

The community that you lived in more than likely had a individually owned restaurant...not owned by the residents a visitor has every right to go to that establishment.

Next again " If " you had a golf course a visitor could make a "T" time and do whatever in the community..same pretext as the restaurant. Gated communities are certainly better than what the Villages has but at best 75%

[golfing eagles]

Actually you are not 100% correct on your post.

The community that you lived in more than likely had a individually owned restaurant...not owned by the residents a visitor has every right to go to that establishment.

Next again " If " you had a golf course a visitor could make a "T" time and do whatever in the community..same pretext as the restaurant. Gated communities are certainly better than what the Villages has but at best 75%

Not really. They just put a private country club in the gated community, the only members are residents, and the golf course, clubhouse and restaurant/bar are members only. No outside patronage at all.

[billethkid]

Actually you are not 100% correct on your post.

The community that you lived in more than likely had a individually owned restaurant...not owned by the residents a visitor has every right to go to that establishment.

Next again " If " you had a golf course a visitor could make a "T" time and do whatever in the community..same pretext as the restaurant. Gated communities are certainly better than what the Villages has but at best 75%

Oh but I am 100% correct.
Yes there was a very fine restaurant in the country club; Resident equity ownership club.
There were two top pro golfers designed 36 holes....members only.
Marina with restaurant...another resident equity ownership with a restaurant.....residents only.

100% gated without a residents OK one does not gain access.

A 75% gated community is a little better than TV but still not a gated community in the strictest sense of the intent.

[John_W]

My parents retired in 1983 in Timber Pines when they broke ground, that's in Spring Hill, Florida about 60 miles SW of here near Weeki Wachee Springs on the Gulf Coast. I mention this because of the posts about gated communities and public vs private roads and to show this can be done without large fees. If it had not been for TV, this is where I probably would be living. I grew up in St. Petersburg and my parents lived in Timber Pines for about 20 years of their retirement.

Timber Pines is comprised of about 3550 homes in 57 Villages (remember they started in '83) and the 2000 census was just under 6,000 people. They are a gated community with a privacy wall completely around the development with two manned entry gates. The monthly amenity fee is $179 and this includes the security and all the ground maintenance.

They have an 18 hole championship course which is 6300 yards (just slightly longer than the blue tees here) and is $14 to $22 depending on the time of day and using you're own cart. There is also two 18 hole executive courses that are 3400 and 3600 yards and a 9 hole pitch and putt of 600 yards and they are all no charge for a one time yearly membership fee of $135.

Timber Pines Community Association - Timber Pines Community Association Home (http://www.timberpines.com/)

Timber Pines Community Association - Timber Pines Community Association Amenities and Activities (http://www.timberpines.com/Amenities-and-Activities/Golf.aspx)

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Homes prices are about what you would find at Stonecrest or Del Webb, about $200K will get you a very nice single family home. Here's a golf course frontage home on the market now for $174K. The development finished build out around 2000, so Timber Pines is as big as it will ever be. There are realtor sites dedicated to Timber Pines just like TV, you'll have a selection of resales on the market at any one time.

After Timber Pines was finished, the developer built Heritage Pines which is just a couple of miles further south on the Hernando/Pasco County Line. It is also gated, they have slightly newer homes built in the 2000's but only have one 18 hole championship course. Prices in Heritage Pines are similar, many good choices in the $100's and low $200's.

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