Drove to Fenney...Here's my takeaway

[Rapscallion St Croix]

Drove down via Morse extension south of 44. Here are the two most interesting things I discovered:

1. Ain't saying it's far, but my clothes went out of style on the trip down.

2. Despite The Villages describing it thusly " . Nestled in oak hammocks and overlooking wildlife preserves and springs, the Village of Fenney is old Florida at its finest." the above description only applies to the first two hundred yards. It is a facade through which one drives to reach a desert where all the vegetation was stripped and replaced with palm trees.

Noteworthy is the number of covered wagons stationed along side the road all the way down, denoting that TV is the claim owner.

Just reporting what I saw. No opinion offered as I am happy where I am and wish the same for all.

[golfing eagles]

Drove down via Morse extension south of 44. Here are the two most interesting things I discovered:

1. Ain't saying it's far, but my clothes went out of style on the trip down.

2. Despite The Villages describing it thusly " . Nestled in oak hammocks and overlooking wildlife preserves and springs, the Village of Fenney is old Florida at its finest." the above description only applies to the first two hundred yards. It is a facade through which one drives to reach a desert where all the vegetation was stripped and replaced with palm trees.

Noteworthy is the number of covered wagons stationed along side the road all the way down, denoting that TV is the claim owner.

Just reporting what I saw. No opinion offered as I am happy where I am and wish the same for all.

Good post, except that if you are like most Villagers, your clothes went out of style 30 years ago(mine too):1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[Bjeanj]

Husband and I drove down Friday morning. In retrospect, we should have gone a bit later when Open House was in session (I think noon to 2:30). I had to smile at Rapscallion's description, as it was exactly right. While amazing to watch a Village being built, I found myself thinking it really had nothing to do with "my universe." On the way back, I noted it took us 10 minutes to get to 44 from the Village entrance, although we were behind a dump truck.

Obviously, many lots sold, homes in process of being built. Did have a chance to go through the only model open (on the corner by the entrance). Lots of square footage, very nice lanai, a master bath I would love to have. The model next door reportedly has an upstairs loft area, which we were not able to see.

It's nice The Villages is growing, but it's like if I was still living in the Indianapolis area. From the north suburb to the south suburb it takes about 30 minutes to drive. When we lived there, I didn't drive to that side of town, as I was close to just about everything I needed. If there was new construction on the other side of town, my reaction was , hm, interesting, but that's about it.

Kudos to the developer for such an amazing and successful vision.

[normandy]

Do the villages still have a bus to tour fenny area and where do you get on???

[jimmemac]

Do the villages still have a bus to tour fenny area and where do you get on???

No,

[CWGUY]

Do the villages still have a bus to tour fenny area and where do you get on???

Yes. Trolleys leave from Market Square and Paddock Square. I would call the sales dept. for the CORRECT info. :ohdear:

[ggnlars]

I made that same trek last weekend. We were headed to Sarasota and I thought it would be interesting to go to 75 that way. Research indicates a number of models/spec homes are either completed or in process. However, from the road it appeared to be more empty space in various stages of development. They just opened the lot sales the end of Feburary. By definition, the only choices are new homes. A model spec or build on a lot. The first build house will likely be finished in July. So this fall the appearance will be different. The square will likely be open and running at that time.

[pauld315]

The square will likely be open and running at that time.

I haven't heard of any square being built south of 44 yet.

[Schaumburger]

I plan on visiting Fenney during my visit to The Villages in September. I will be staying on the Historical Side. Should I pack provisions for the trip from Silver Lake to Fenney? :)

I am looking forward to seeing the newest part of The Villages.

[CWGUY]

I plan on visiting Fenney during my visit to The Villages in September. I will be staying on the Historical Side. Should I pack provisions for the trip from Silver Lake to Fenney? :)

I am looking forward to seeing the newest part of The Villages.

My recommendation would be to stay a night at The Waterfront Inn and get an early start in the morning.:jester:

[justjim]

We made the trip to Fenney 3 times. Interesting the more times you go the shorter it seems. The fact we were traveling down from LaBelle likely makes some difference. If you want to purchase a new home, your options are going to be limited soon to far north or far south in The Villages. There are literally several hundred resales available so you could say there is something for just about everyone.

[Schaumburger]

My recommendation would be to stay a night at The Waterfront Inn and get an early start in the morning.:jester:

LOL. I'd better update my GPS before my next trip to TV. But the GPS may not be a lot of help. I will stop by one of the sales offices to get directions to Fenney. If I keep driving and see a sign "Welcome to Miami" I know I've gone too far south. :laugh:

[vintageogauge]

We took a ride down there and bought a spec. designer home. There are quite a few of them sold now and dozens completed and ready for buyers. Distance is relative to where you are, we are currently in Charlotte and we drive down several times a day, it takes 10 to 12 minutes depending on how you hit the light at Morse and 44.. To us, Spanish Springs is an overnighter. From Fenny to Paddock Square it is also 12 minutes via 301 to 44. Shopping is easy, new Publix at Morse and 44, colony is 10 to 12 minutes, morse to Southern Leesburg via 44 to 411 is not far, we have driven to Babette's several times but never really timed it, they are just south of 44. Leesburg hospital is less than 15 minutes away. As far as vegetation goes, of course they cleared it out to build the houses however there is still a lot of protected green areas in phase one. The bar and grill at the rec center is going to be a hit for sure, the miles of walking paths were a plus for us also. I can go on and on. Are there negatives, of course there are espcially if you are a golfer which we are not. Fenney is not for everyone but neither are any of the other villages. Give it a chance, you will all get to enjoy it as time goes bye.

[Polar Bear]

...Just reporting what I saw. No opinion offered...
:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[keithwand]

Welcome Vintage. 5 years ago we heard the same about being so for South and packing a lunch. We are behind Bonifay so now in the middle of the villages!
5 years years from now Fenney might be the new middle.

[ggnlars]

I meant to say centers rather than square. However, when a few other planned phases and golf courses get put in place, a square will likely appear.

[Mleeja]

LOL. I'd better update my GPS before my next trip to TV. But the GPS may not be a lot of help. I will stop by one of the sales offices to get directions to Fenney. If I keep driving and see a sign "Welcome to Miami" I know I've gone too far south. :laugh:

It is really easy to get to Fenney from the Historic Side. Just go straight down Morse Blvd. After you cross Highway 44 keep going south. You will eventually cross over the turnpike. The entrance will be about about a mile on the left. From the Santo Domingo area, it took about 30 minutes to get there.

I can't wait until the day when all areas are connected by MMPs. Fill up the tank and pack a lunch for a golf care adventure!

[Shimpy]

Welcome Vintage. 5 years ago we heard the same about being so for South and packing a lunch. We are behind Bonifay so now in the middle of the villages!
5 years years from now Fenney might be the new middle.

7 years ago in Buttonwood we were at the very south and west of TV. Hell, we were warned about indians living that far remote.

[Schaumburger]

We took a ride down there and bought a spec. designer home. There are quite a few of them sold now and dozens completed and ready for buyers. Distance is relative to where you are, we are currently in Charlotte and we drive down several times a day, it takes 10 to 12 minutes depending on how you hit the light at Morse and 44.. To us, Spanish Springs is an overnighter. From Fenny to Paddock Square it is also 12 minutes via 301 to 44. Shopping is easy, new Publix at Morse and 44, colony is 10 to 12 minutes, morse to Southern Leesburg via 44 to 411 is not far, we have driven to Babette's several times but never really timed it, they are just south of 44. Leesburg hospital is less than 15 minutes away. As far as vegetation goes, of course they cleared it out to build the houses however there is still a lot of protected green areas in phase one. The bar and grill at the rec center is going to be a hit for sure, the miles of walking paths were a plus for us also. I can go on and on. Are there negatives, of course there are espcially if you are a golfer which we are not. Fenney is not for everyone but neither are any of the other villages. Give it a chance, you will all get to enjoy it as time goes bye.

Hi vintageogauge, When do you move into your home in Fenney? Keep us posted on life in Fenney: I am always interested in hearing how settling in goes.

[Bunkie]

Brownwood

[graciegirl]

Brownwood

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[vintageogauge]

We closed on our home 5/12 and are now in the process of furnishing it, most has been ordered and will arrive mid to late July. We have two neighbors across the street, one is living there and the other is in the process of moving from their current home in The Villages. We will be leaving at the end of the month and will be back in July when the furniture is ready then back to Ohio for several weeks to downsize. We hope to live here from September through May and spend the summer months near our family. Fenney seems to change every day, either more landscape, another home completed, or more progress on the rec. center and pool area. We are of course anxious to get everything in place and begin to enjoy our new home. I'm sure it will look a lot different when we get back in July, hopefully there will be enough rain to fill the ponds and lakes by then.

[Terrylud]

Do the villages still have a bus to tour fenny area and where do you get on???
11am and 2pm departs from Brownwood.

[justjim]

We closed on our home 5/12 and are now in the process of furnishing it, most has been ordered and will arrive mid to late July. We have two neighbors across the street, one is living there and the other is in the process of moving from their current home in The Villages. We will be leaving at the end of the month and will be back in July when the furniture is ready then back to Ohio for several weeks to downsize. We hope to live here from September through May and spend the summer months near our family. Fenney seems to change every day, either more landscape, another home completed, or more progress on the rec. center and pool area. We are of course anxious to get everything in place and begin to enjoy our new home. I'm sure it will look a lot different when we get back in July, hopefully there will be enough rain to fill the ponds and lakes by then.

We love to "pioneer" new Villages. Caroline, Hadley, Sanibel and LaBelle. We have lived in four Villages and bought and sold a manufacture home on the Historical side. Yeah, we have thought about it........:loco:

[Duppa]

Drove down via Morse extension south of 44. Here are the two most interesting things I discovered:

1. Ain't saying it's far, but my clothes went out of style on the trip down.

2. Despite The Villages describing it thusly " . Nestled in oak hammocks and overlooking wildlife preserves and springs, the Village of Fenney is old Florida at its finest." the above description only applies to the first two hundred yards. It is a facade through which one drives to reach a desert where all the vegetation was stripped and replaced with palm trees.

Noteworthy is the number of covered wagons stationed along side the road all the way down, denoting that TV is the claim owner.

Just reporting what I saw. No opinion offered as I am happy where I am and wish the same for all.

Funny. We're from the South (Osceola Hills)...hmm, you say, "No opinion offered"... seems like you said a lot. Still, it's all good. To question, for the moment, Fenney is the "wild-west" of TV... If you are from TV North, yeah, it's a truck and your clothes might transition a bit (just as ours do when we go up to your North)... but to each his own, right? I find the idea (and creation) of Fenney-World (and its associated satellites) fascinating... and attractive... who knows maybe our next move?

[2BNTV]

My take is Fenny will be a more secluded type setting. They have already built some nice home when I visited. Who knows what the finished product will look like and all it entails.

Keep in mind they are building south to north so as home are built, they will be closer to 44. TV historically was built north to south.

[pauld315]

Keep in mind they are building south to north so as home are built, they will be closer to 44. TV historically was built north to south.

They will also be developing south of Fenney. If you listened to the Evening with the Developer he explained that they started in Fenney because it was all permitted etc from the previous developer who never built. By starting there they were able to keep their builders, designers etc busy while they acquired more land and put it through all the permitting processes. He said it would have been nearly impossible if they had waited for additional land to get their team of employees assembled again. Pretty smart and beneficial to the developer and the employees.

[The Chipster]

We are sort of newcomers, moving into Dunedin 14 months ago. It is fascinating learning about the history of this phenomenal real estate story, and I can only imagine the same Fenny talk about about developments "way down" south of 466 at one time. A neighbor of mine tells me about Villages realtors almost promising prospective buyers that there would never be another home built south of 466A. We heard the same thing about 44, which will very obviously be the center of gravity of Morseville in a few years. Really fun to watch - bring it on!

[Barefoot]

My recommendation would be to stay a night at The Waterfront Inn and get an early start in the morning.. :jester: Probably good advice. :a20:

[George Bieniaszek]

We bought a Courtyard Villa in Pennecamp in 2010 and were the southernmost village then. St. Charles Place had Jersey Barriers placed just past Pennecamp Drive :) The growth is unbelievable.

My take is that 4 executive golf courses, no town square yet with commercial development close by with a selection of shops and restaurants is a bit underwhelming to support the Feeney/Spanish Oaks population at this point. Of course, The Villages has had a very successful land development plan in the past and there is no doubt that they will make this area great!

[thelegges]

It's so calming in Fenney. Hoping it stays that way. The three houses we looked at have already been sold. It's not going to be for everyone, but apparently it's for some since homes are selling

[hulahips]

We visited over weekend. Our take. We would Never live way out there. So isolated all I could think about was driving back from the square at night on that desolatevep road (not Safe). Nothing even near by as far as stores, gas stations, hospitals, etc... Have No idea who would move there. Not even close to softball fields, Lahacienda where so many clubs are etc. Not even impressed with the homes and definitely not the price of them. Too far, too isolated, too dangerous

[vintageogauge]

You evidently haven't done your homework Hulahips. Fenney is less than 15 minutes from the Leesburg Hospital, 8 minutes to Publix and the new Clark gas station and carwash at 466A and Morse and 8 minutes to Publix on 44 at Brownwood, 8 minutes to Paddock Square, 3 miles from the Turnpike and I-75 ramps, the ride back from the square is a quick drive down 301 and 1/2 mile east on 468 which is currently under development by TV. Once the commercial development along 468 is in everything will be within a couple miles. It is great down there and as development continues I feel it will be equal to any of the existing villages if not better. Not to mention having a poolside grill and cafe in the Rec. Center and the walking paths. A lot of greenspace will remain which is another plus. Give it a chance, go to the open house next week and see what it's all about. We bought there 2 weeks ago and can't wait until our furniture is delivered and we can move in.

[NYGUY]

You evidently haven't done your homework Hulahips. Fenney is less than 15 minutes from the Leesburg Hospital, 8 minutes to Publix and the new Clark gas station and carwash at 466A and Morse and 8 minutes to Publix on 44 at Brownwood, 8 minutes to Paddock Square, 3 miles from the Turnpike and I-75 ramps, the ride back from the square is a quick drive down 301 and 1/2 mile east on 468 which is currently under development by TV. Once the commercial development along 468 is in everything will be within a couple miles. It is great down there and as development continues I feel it will be equal to any of the existing villages if not better. Not to mention having a poolside grill and cafe in the Rec. Center and the walking paths. A lot of greenspace will remain which is another plus. Give it a chance, go to the open house next week and see what it's all about. We bought there 2 weeks ago and can't wait until our furniture is delivered and we can move in.

Welcome to The Villages.

[Celebrator]

How close is the prison?

[CFrance]

You evidently haven't done your homework Hulahips. Fenney is less than 15 minutes from the Leesburg Hospital, 8 minutes to Publix and the new Clark gas station and carwash at 466A and Morse and 8 minutes to Publix on 44 at Brownwood, 8 minutes to Paddock Square, 3 miles from the Turnpike and I-75 ramps, the ride back from the square is a quick drive down 301 and 1/2 mile east on 468 which is currently under development by TV. Once the commercial development along 468 is in everything will be within a couple miles. It is great down there and as development continues I feel it will be equal to any of the existing villages if not better. Not to mention having a poolside grill and cafe in the Rec. Center and the walking paths. A lot of greenspace will remain which is another plus. Give it a chance, go to the open house next week and see what it's all about. We bought there 2 weeks ago and can't wait until our furniture is delivered and we can move in.
I agree, and the only research needed to be done was to either read your post #13 or drive down there oneself and note mileage and time before making a negative statement.

I would live there in a heartbeat if it wouldn't mean selling/moving.

[LittleDog]

My problem with Fenney is this. As an example I play in a band that meets at Mulberry. If I lived in Fenney it would be a 20 mile trip each way. Granted that is just my situation. However, there are so many activities spread out throughout the Villages and you may be interested in an activity that meets in a rec. center south of 466A. That would be my only concern.

John

[CFrance]

My problem with Fenney is this. As an example I play in a band that meets at Mulberry. If I lived in Fenney it would be a 20 mile trip each way. Granted that is just my situation. However, there are so many activities spread out throughout the Villages and you may be interested in an activity that meets in a rec. center south of 466A. That would be my only concern. John
That's a good point, LittleDog. I'm wondering, though, if the people who populate Fenney would start up their own groups. And sooner or later, because we know from the wagons staged along the route to Fenney that much more development is to come, that many more homes will be built with many more people with enough varied interests to start their own interest groups.

[hulahips]

Still believe Fenny way too far away as most villagers believe if u talk to them. Again, I found the drive out very Desolate and for me personally would Not feel safe driving that road in the dark. No way. Also nothing to do. Fine if your a homebody but we are way too active to live way out there. As I said No softball fields , most clubs in evening in Lahacienda, Seabreeze, and you won't realize that till you live here. Start reading the recreation paper on Thursday and Note where the clubs are. No way, no how

[CFrance]

Still believe Fenny way too far away as most villagers believe if u talk to them. Again, I found the drive out very Desolate and for me personally would Not feel safe driving that road in the dark. No way. Also nothing to do. Fine if your a homebody but we are way too active to live way out there. As I said No softball fields , most clubs in evening in Lahacienda, Seabreeze, and you won't realize that till you live here. Start reading the recreation paper on Thursday and Note where the clubs are. No way, no how
Well, good for you. Stay where you are.

[hulahips]

PS. They may start small clubs but if u want baby boomers, NYS, 2nd honeymoon club all over this way. Central near Sumter you can't beat. And it's by far the nicest square. Are they getting a square out there??

[hulahips]

Well, good for you. Stay where you are.

I am and we are all entitled to our opinions, especially when you've lived here 10 yrs

[hulahips]

How close is the prison?

Very close and perfect roads to be car jacked on. I didn't even feel safe during the day

[vintageogauge]

I believe there are softball fields on Morse just north of 44 less than 10 minutes, also Colony and Eisenhower rec centers with all their activities and clubs are 10 minutes away. I particularly like the short drive to Paddock Square, not as crowded as the other two. It's not as isolated as you are trying to make it but again, it's not for everyone, not yet.

[CFrance]

I am and we are all entitled to our opinions, especially when you've lived here 10 yrs
Yes, you are.

[hulahips]

The softball fields are useless out on Morse. Nobody uses except maybe a ladies team. Guys don't like as they needed 4 fields not 2. Plus no snack bar for the guys and they like a beer after a nice game on a hot day. Even Lake deaton has to go all the way to Saddlebrook fields. Believe me, I know. And yes Fenney is isolated. You can sugar coat it all u want but I would Never recommend it. Not if your looking for activities

[FloridaShrimp]

Yes, pack a lunch, take extra water, maybe a port-a-potty. A map and/or google maps won't do you any good as this is uncharted territory. After you have passed many covered wagons with The Villages logo (that is not a good sign- that many families abandoned their wagons after they wandered for 40 days) and just when you think that you are close to Orlando, there it is on the left. Don't blink. If you exit and go left instead of the way you went in, you will come out way down south on 301. Good luck.

[JoMar]

Have some friends that lived in Buttonwood....when we purchased here in Hillsborough they thought we were crazy....how could we move so far south, didn't we know that everything happened between 466 and 466A? The same attitude will prevail toward those in Southern Oaks and Fenny. Then, in 5 yers or so they will have their own stuff, town square, golf, retail be perfectly happy, great clubs and facilities. It also seems that folks keep moving south. Why would people who lived in Caroline and Duval sell and move to Lake Deaton? Everyone gets to do their own thing here, but seems some want to influcence others. By the way, we have a bunch of softball players here and the absolutly love playing down here, they do wish there were more fields.....and they just might get them in Southern Oaks.

[CWGUY]

;) Donner.... Donner.... party of 87:shocked:

[hulahips]

Really?? What teams play out there?? Rec league, neighborhood. Nope. I'm married to a softball fanatic. Been playing 10 yrs and knows all the guys and information on that. Nothing goes on in those fields for reasons I already stated. 2 fields was a joke. Want to live in Fenney? Expect 1/2 hr drive on a good day to get to Saddlebrook. And square?? Fenney getting one?? Or driving miles to get just to brown wood sq?

[NoMoSno]

Very close and perfect roads to be car jacked on. I didn't even feel safe during the day
Crime happens anywhere.
There was a car-jacking at the Circle-K on 441, two years ago.

[hulahips]

Knowledge of someone who has lived here 10 yrs

[CWGUY]

Knowledge of someone who has lived here 10 yrs

:confused: I moved here 2004. Does that mean I have more knowledge? :sigh: I only wish that were true.

[thelegges]

:confused: I moved here 2004. Does that mean I have more knowledge? :sigh: I only wish that were true.

0nly been here since 2007, so I must be dumb as box of rocks. I liked Fenney. We have 5 people from our village moving to Fenney this month, looking for something different. Up north it takes us 25 minutes to get to a hospital, 20 minutes to a grocery, that's if I am not sitting in bumper to bumper traffic. I guess I am not afraid of driving in the dark. If you can drive in Detroit at night, and get home safe for over 40 years than Fenney will be a piece of cake. I just don't live in fear of what might happen, since I have no control, if it does

[vintageogauge]

Well said

[CFrance]

0nly been here since 2007, so I must be dumb as box of rocks. I liked Fenney. We have 5 people from our village moving to Fenney this month, looking for something different. Up north it takes us 25 minutes to get to a hospital, 20 minutes to a grocery, that's if I am not sitting in bumper to bumper traffic. I guess I am not afraid of driving in the dark. If you can drive in Detroit at night, and get home safe for over 40 years than Fenney will be a piece of cake. I just don't live in fear of what might happen, since I have no control, if it does
:BigApplause:Good points. Plus there is a way of expressing your opinion about something without being so darn nasty about it, as if anyone else's opinion isn't worth a darn.

[hulahips]

Instead of bashing others with a different opinion then yours, why not list the Positive aspects of living out in Fenney?

[CFrance]

There have been many positives stated by various people. I think post 13 sums it up nicely.

[hulahips]

That's good. It's nice in America when we can have different opinions and appreciate the fact that we can express our opinions. I listed reasons Fenney isn't for us. Others will like the isolation. Different strokes for ...........

[BobandMary]

We are so blessed to live here! We thank God everyday! Every Village is perfect for the people that live there!

[hulahips]

That's nicely said Bob and Mary!

[Polar Bear]

...Others will like the isolation...
They won't have to for long.

[manaboutown]

They won't have to for long.

:agree:

[skip0358]

All I have to say went to Fenney thought it was quite nice. Some new and different ideas. Love the new pool. Would I go there everyday nope. But then I don't go to Spanish Springs or cross the bridge to the Historic side everyday. Not that there's anything wrong with any of those areas just don't do it. As for Fenney being far when TV start building in Key West it'll seem close.

[TNLAKEPANDA]

People said the same thing about SL and Brownwood... give it time. Soon TV will connect with Tampa.

[thelegges]

As long as TV keeps building, changing the landscaping to such beauty, I am thankful so much time and planning it put into each village. Each time we have out of town guests they are in amazement of how great this place is. Since most of us are used to driving 15 or 20 miles is no big deal.

Jimmy Buffets new place is just starting to build. The fees for the pool (yes one zero entry pool) and the beach property might be close to $300 per month. So far no lifestyle package, but already asking if you want to put money down on a house this summer.

So the way I look at it is TV except for the ocean already has a leg up on any other place to retire, and now we have a zero entry pool too:D

[Ingenuity]

Hello all, I am here on a lifestyle tour and visited Fenny. I can see the vision of what will be accomplished. The drive does not bother me. The issue for me is, I am still working and the road construction will affect commute times. With that said, I saw equity dollars while I was there. It is on my list, but the area I like so far is Spanish Springs. I will visit again today. My plan is to rent first and then decide which neighborhood I want to buy into. I hope to meet you all when I return as a resident.

[hulahips]

My suggestion to u is great idea rent first. Look at recreation news. See what clubs u might be interested in joining then drive to and from area u are considering. Maybe that will help. Also remember now is slow season and winter much more traffic

[thelegges]

Hello all, I am here on a lifestyle tour and visited Fenny. I can see the vision of what will be accomplished. The drive does not bother me. The issue for me is, I am still working and the road construction will affect commute times. With that said, I saw equity dollars while I was there. It is on my list, but the area I like so far is Spanish Springs. I will visit again today. My plan is to rent first and then decide which neighborhood I want to buy into. I hope to meet you all when I return as a resident.

Enjoy your stay, everyone here has a village they love. I did find SS area to have an older established population, while south of 466a a younger crowd. Hopefully there will be a few houses to rent in the Fenney area so those who are on the fence can get a better idea of the concept. Road construction should not take long, depending on where you are working, there is always another way to get there. We rented 3 times, have moved three times so no worries, everything will fall into place.

[Barefoot]

0nly been here since 2007, so I must be dumb as box of rocks. I liked Fenney. We have 5 people from our village moving to Fenney this month, looking for something different. ....... I just don't live in fear of what might happen, since I have no control, if it does.

..... went to Fenney thought it was quite nice. Some new and different ideas. Love the new pool. ..... As for Fenney being far when TV start building in Key West it'll seem close.

I like the idea of a calm Village with more emphasis on walking trails.

[hulahips]

Of course many will like quieter area as they may not be as active. We are mid 60s and still in all the larger clubs which normally meet at Lahacienda. There are pros and cons to everything in life and I prefer to be Honest with all potential villagers. Why not drive out there alone tonight After dark and see if your comfortable,? If yes, go for it!

[manaboutown]

I imagine that as with most new Villages most of the initial buyers will be on the younger side. Some of the amenities of Fenney such as the fitness trails appear to be designed with them in mind. Younger folks rarely mind driving at night as they still have good night vision if they have been eating their carrots. Many new Villagers come from large, congested urban areas and are accustomed to long commuting times. Little jaunts to BW and elsewhere will be like a ride in the park to them.

[hulahips]

Don't about younger moving out there. I can see the older as the younger probably want to play softball, join baby boomers etc. Those perhaps who stay home and don't like all the activities perhaps. We have several friends moving down and again the guys want to play ball so are looking near Sumter. All are mid 60s and very active. They said they don't want to spend 1\2 a day just getting to the activities. As far as the drive like I said drive out After dark and get the feel for it. Some people are not concerned with safety. I personally am always aware of my surroundings as not to be naive

[manaboutown]

I love Fenney's bucolic feel, the walkways through the old live oaks. Also one can get relatively large (for The Villages) 4 br. 3 ba. homes there with great views, many over water. What's not to like?

[Bogie Shooter]

Of course many will like quieter area as they may not be as active. We are mid 60s and still in all the larger clubs which normally meet at Lahacienda. There are pros and cons to everything in life and I prefer to be Honest with all potential villagers. Why not drive out there alone tonight After dark and see if your comfortable,? If yes, go for it!

Just wondering...................
14 posts on this thread
5 posts point out how dark the area is
12 of the 14 posts had something negative about the area
That is not being honest that is repetitive bashing.
BTW I have lived here 15 years.

[CWGUY]

Just wondering...................
14 posts on this thread
5 posts point out how dark the area is
12 of the 14 posts had something negative about the area
That is not being honest that is repetitive bashing.
BTW I have lived here 15 years.

:thumbup: Glad I got to read it before ..... :police:

I really didn't understand - "1\2 a day just getting to the activities" That might be a slight exaggeration. I get to Disney in an hour.

[vintageogauge]

I like the first three lakes they put in where they only have homes on two sides which allows the view to continue well beyond the water. It's going to be nice to sit on the lanai and watch what wildlife these new features attract from month to month. There are large homes built as specs, ours has 4 bedrooms and 2600 sq ft with an extended garage, a few homes down has a full 4 car garage, across from that one is a nice sized home with a finished loft upstairs, across is one with 3 bathrooms, a few of them have pools. Most of the waterfront spec homes have large to very large lanais. Our favorite feature is gas cooking, on demand gas water heaters and gas dryer lines, that was a big selling point for us. Although we won't be back until mid July We are anxious to hear what other a entities they will be talking about at the opening next week. I think there will be a lot happening over the next few years. Still can't figure out exactly where Buena Vista is going to come in on 468.

[Barefoot]

They said they don't want to spend 1\2 a day just getting to the activities. I thinks it's more like 20 to 30 minutes than half a day getting to activities.
I think we all agree Fenney is an acquired taste.

Manabout town says "I love Fenney's bucolic feel, the walkways through the old live oaks. Also one can get relatively large (for The Villages) 4 br. 3 ba. homes there with great views, many over water. What's not to like?"

Sounds great to me.

[perrjojo]

A "dark, lonely road" is not dangerous. It's called a country road. Some complainTV is too crowded and some complain Fenney is too desolate.

[vintageogauge]

Most of the negative posts were from the same member. Its like a little kid telling his Mommy I don't like something before he tries it. Sad way to live.

[DeanFL]

Just wondering...................
14 posts on this thread
5 posts point out how dark the area is
12 of the 14 posts had something negative about the area
That is not being honest that is repetitive bashing.
BTW I have lived here 15 years.

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My motto:

'To Each Their Own'. or 'Que Sera Sera'.

Sure anyone can have their opinion - but to believe or state that THEIRS is the right one is superficial.

We have traveled thru TV's original section, northern sections, eastern sections, western sections, and southern sections. Appears that each one is populated well and that the residents are probably super happy where they are. Traveled down to Fenney, and the new 30-Villa community near Colony. So, not for everyone, but each will have its target audience and sell out. I kinda like the not-Cookie-Cutter aspect of the new areas.

Certainly DO like that TV is growing leaps and bounds and that more folks will move here and join us in experiencing our unique TV Community. A Community with diversity, inspiration, culture, and appeal.

To Each Their Own.

[kstew43]

when I was driving around the neighborhood just before Fenny, I happened upon people who live there and they said....because of all the building and clearing The amount of SNAKES are horrific.

I am sure that will change when the area is completed, but for now .........

seeing one every once in a while is not bad but they are saying its all day every day, every where. She didn't mention what kinds of snakes, but to me a snake is a snake...

[Bogie Shooter]

when I was driving around the neighborhood just before Fenny, I happened upon people who live there and they said....because of all the building and clearing The amount of SNAKES are horrific.

I am sure that will change when the area is completed, but for now .........

seeing one every once in a while is not bad but they are saying its all day every day, every where. She didn't mention what kinds of snakes, but to me a snake is a snake...

Same problem near LSL, including rats, 11 years ago. Problem solved itself after construction was complete.

[vintageogauge]

i've only seen two snakes, one was at the sales office in Lake Sumter coming out of the landscape pine mulch and the other was behind our Lanai in the Village of Charlotte. They will eliminate any rats or mice that would be living around there however I don't like them or rats. As far as the surrounding roads being not safe, most of those people have lived there for decades and generations, there are some expensive homes mixed in with the bad ones. Are there some bad people living there, I'm sure there are however I would be more concerned about some of the laborers within Fenney itself working next door or across the street, I'm sure there are some nasty characters working labor in there somewhere and most likely the same situation when they were building other villages.

[Nucky]

Just asking.....what does Real Estate have to do with Snakes?

Thats a easy one. When you live in NJ and think about moving to Florida and are investigating all aspects of your possible new digs if snakes and alligators and bugs and the like don't come up on your radar then you're not checking deeply enough. Any where the ground is disturbed will stir up rats, bugs and I just learned snakes. I think knowing the snakes are here is important to know before you move here.

We were freaked out by the snake thing until we saw Sammy our black racer doing his thing across our front lawn. No big deal because I was expecting it. Mrs. Nucky didn't like Sammy to much.

Snakes or no snakes I believe we very well may be moving to Fenney. In the next several weeks I'm expecting to get the memo to start packing. We'll see. :2excited:

[graciegirl]

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There are a lot of people with differing opinions on this forum and most are genuine and not everyone can agree about everything, but the truth is that some of the people dissing The Villages are people selling homes in other areas or have some financial reason to put The Villages down. I don't think it's evil, but I think it goes on sometimes...(I am not speaking about THIS thread particularly, just overall)

AND

Sometime they are realtors who cannot sell new homes. I don't know why my post was removed. It only seems fair to point out, that sometimes outside realtors will try to steer you away from new homes. Villages agents can sell you new OR used.

I don't sell real estate. I enjoy watching how this place unfolds.

[manaboutown]

when I was driving around the neighborhood just before Fenny, I happened upon people who live there and they said....because of all the building and clearing The amount of SNAKES are horrific.

I am sure that will change when the area is completed, but for now .........

seeing one every once in a while is not bad but they are saying its all day every day, every where. She didn't mention what kinds of snakes, but to me a snake is a snake...

Just catch and eat them. They taste like chicken.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

I plan on visiting Fenney during my visit to The Villages in September. I will be staying on the Historical Side. Should I pack provisions for the trip from Silver Lake to Fenney? :)

I am looking forward to seeing the newest part of The Villages.

I live in the Historic District. I don't want to say that Fenny is far, but when we crossed over 44 we were required to chow our passports.

[Moderator]

The topic of this thread is the Village of Fenney. Posts directed at member or off topic have been removed. Please return to discussing the topic of Fenney.

Moderator

[Fraugoofy]

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[Nucky]

Hey, Nucky. R u seriously thinking of moving to Fenney? I am heading over there next week to check it out. Sounds like another beautiful area in TV! Peace out...

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Mrs Nuckster is the decider here. I'm am whipped and I'm told I like it. LOL. Can we swim-YES, Can we go to activities throughout The Villages-YES, Can I find a way to duck a golf cart somewhere around Brownwood-YES. Drive to Brownwood then cart all over like normal no problem, just have to think out of the box a little and make it work. It's not for everyone. It is nice and new, the only drawback for me is I get a little aroused when I see a Concrete Mixer...keep that quiet please. Living in a construction site is no thrill for me either. Whatever Momma say will happen, Amen? Peace Out!
The real problem is giving up where we are now in the Hysterical Side. I'm going to keep this until I'm sure we're solid in Fenney. Just hope I can swing it without being a landlord. We have such a good life I don't want to screw it up by having a tenant. Living over here Hysterically is Heaven On Earth. Peace Out Again!! :1rotfl::mademyday:

The best way Mrs. Goofy is on your own then you can wander around at your leisure then see from the Fenney gate to The Mother Ship is a Hop, Skip & a Jump. Someone had a real concern about safety the other day, mentioned carjacking...I don't think so. If anyone has anything in mind they better worry about the people who live there already, they seemed ready to protect themselves. Triple Peace Out!!!

[Bog99]

Lol!

[carol_baumer]

Rapscallion St Croix,
Your post was so clever, humorous and well-spoken. I loved it and chuckled all through my breakfast. Bravo👍

[Bog99]

As a future Villager (am going through absentee homeowner hell with a place Silver Lake) it cracks me up the lamentations about travel times; here in Brooklyn is takes an hour go "anywhere", and that's on the Subway, plus a half hour of prep for the expedition.

[JWinATL]

Do the villages still have a bus to tour fenny area and where do you get on???

Yes, there is. You can take the trolley from Brownwood Sales Center. I am buying there next February and was down last month for a Lifestyle Visit. You have to have vision for Feeney. I live in Atlanta now, and I have seen this happen time and again. Just wait!

[Fastskiguy]

I admit I didn't read all of the threads but...for the out of towners, can you drive a golf car to Fenny ? Thanks :)

[hulahips]

no and even if u can down the road it will take a long time

[Fastskiguy]

no and even if u can down the road it will take a long time

10-4, thanks :)

[SouthOfTheBorder]

no and even if u can down the road it will take a long time


A more complete answer is yes all of the new sections south of 44 will be golf cart accessible.

Multi model paths are being designed/constructed. These paths will be connected to existing paths at multiple locations.

The driving distance from RT 44 to Fenney is less than the distance from Rt 44 to Spanish Springs.

:thumbup:

Don

[rlcooper70]

I love the first quote ..... and my perspective is that The Villages planners have been pretty "spot on" for the past decade or so and I'm curious to see how they will make Fenny work. They are building like mad and obviously anticipate high demand in the near future. So many of the homes are the lower end models with lanai to lanai in the back - I was surprised at that. Time will tell.

[golfing eagles]

10-4, thanks :)

I'd read all the previous posts if I were you. The answer you were just given was from a "Never Fenney" member.

[vintageogauge]

They are not all lower end homes although that is what sells. There are 3 sections that are designer homes on water, quite a few built, quite a few sold, and quite a few lots on the water have been sold, these lots were between $99,000 and $139,000 and the homes between $400,000 and $600,000. Also once Buena Vista is completed it will be a lot faster to take a golf car from Brownwood at 44 to Fenney than it will be from the same spot to Spanish Springs or maybe even Lake Sumter Landing as that is how they will cross the turnpike via a bridge. Further east there will be tunnels under 501

[Fastskiguy]

A more complete answer is yes all of the new sections south of 44 will be golf cart accessible.

Multi model paths are being designed/constructed. These paths will be connected to existing paths at multiple locations.

The driving distance from RT 44 to Fenney is less than the distance from Rt 44 to Spanish Springs.

:thumbup:

Don

Cool! Maybe by the time we get down there it'll be accessible by golf car. Thanks :)

[davidpb]

We have a water shortage and they are adding 20,000 new homes?

[thevillagernie]

according to one of the Morris's there will be no Square they said on channel 2

[contiki98]

I believe they do. I was down there on Saturday and saw one of the Trolly Busses driving through.

[golfing eagles]

according to one of the Morris's there will be no Square they said on channel 2

There may not be another square in Fenney, but with all the "future villages" south of 44, which looks like more land than between 466 and 466A or 466A and 44, I suspect there will be another one in the future (maybe 2)

[vintageogauge]

Here's a rumor. A contractor not affiliated with TV told me they are building a Mall/Shopping Center at 468 and the Turnpike and it will be anchored by a nationwide retail store but did not know the name, again, this is just a rumor. However, if you take a look at the east corner of the 501/468 intersection you will notice that that land, unlike any other section being cleared at this time, has been cleared, turned over, rolled, and leveled and is now perfectly flat, quite a few acres. My personal guess is that corner will not be homes but more likely a commercial section. I was also told by one of the TV salespeople that land running parallel with 468 where the older original homes are located has been zoned commercial and will be built accordingly assuming that the owners are willing to sell their land. Thoughts?

[Bogie Shooter]

I love the first quote ..... and my perspective is that The Villages planners have been pretty "spot on" for the past decade or so and I'm curious to see how they will make Fenny work. They are building like mad and obviously anticipate high demand in the near future. So many of the homes are the lower end models with lanai to lanai in the back - I was surprised at that. Time will tell.

Surprised?
I just came from Havana CC to LSL, on Canal St. and saw many homes with lanai to lanai, in the back where most lanai's are located.

[Ladygolfer93]

I too drove the long drive and had the same impression; sure would not be a location of interest to me but seems to be selling very well ! Probably just spoiled by being so close to everything, so living out in "farm country" would be quite a shock. ONE restaurant ? Can't stop by Mickey D's in the golf cart ? Probably folks moving there are from large metro areas and looking for the isolation ?

[vintageogauge]

I was told by our agent when we bought that a lot of the sold units went to people that already owned in TV, our neighbor in Fenney is on their 5th Village home.

[graciegirl]

I too drove the long drive and had the same impression; sure would not be a location of interest to me but seems to be selling very well ! Probably just spoiled by being so close to everything, so living out in "farm country" would be quite a shock. ONE restaurant ? Can't stop by Mickey D's in the golf cart ? Probably folks moving there are from large metro areas and looking for the isolation ?

It is five miles. How far is it from Hadley to 466?

[manaboutown]

I was told by our agent when we bought that a lot of the sold units went to people that already owned in TV, our neighbor in Fenney is on their 5th Village home.

Smart people, getting prime lots ahead of the crowd and before the assured infill occurs.

[vintageogauge]

we have already met several of them and in addition our agent bought one.

[Brynnie]

Drove down via Morse extension south of 44. Here are the two most interesting things I discovered:

1. Ain't saying it's far, but my clothes went out of style on the trip down.

2. Despite The Villages describing it thusly " . Nestled in oak hammocks and overlooking wildlife preserves and springs, the Village of Fenney is old Florida at its finest." the above description only applies to the first two hundred yards. It is a facade through which one drives to reach a desert where all the vegetation was stripped and replaced with palm trees.

Noteworthy is the number of covered wagons stationed along side the road all the way down, denoting that TV is the claim owner.

Just reporting what I saw. No opinion offered as I am happy where I am and wish the same for all.

I visited Fenney with friends who were looking to build in TV. We were shown a model by one of the sales agents. While the inside of the model was very nice, the area surrounding Fenney is terrible--delapidated houses and trailers with yards strewn with trash. Our friend said to the agent, "This is garbage. Why did you bring us here?" If it's true that Location, Location, Location sells houses, what were the developers thinking? I would never live there. Our friends want nothing to do with it.

[pauld315]

I visited Fenney with friends who were looking to build in TV. We were shown a model by one of the sales agents. While the inside of the model was very nice, the area surrounding Fenney is terrible--delapidated houses and trailers with yards strewn with trash. Our friend said to the agent, "This is garbage. Why did you bring us here?" If it's true that Location, Location, Location sells houses, what were the developers thinking? I would never live there. Our friends want nothing to do with it.

I would guess that most of, if not all of the surrounding area will be owned soon by TV. Also, Fenney will connect to the rest of TV within a few years.

[vintageogauge]

Yep, you gotta feel for a lot of the people that have lived there all their lives, possibly several generations of their families. Some will be more than happy to get more for their property than they ever expected it to be worth but others will be losing their life long homes and their ways of life forever. Not everyone will be happy. Our northern home is on 4 acres and they just cleared out the woods behind us for a housing development. In our case we lose a view, privacy, quiet and worst of all the value of our home will decrease considerably. So be it, not much we could do about it.

[thelegges]

I visited Fenney with friends who were looking to build in TV. We were shown a model by one of the sales agents. While the inside of the model was very nice, the area surrounding Fenney is terrible--delapidated houses and trailers with yards strewn with trash. Our friend said to the agent, "This is garbage. Why did you bring us here?" If it's true that Location, Location, Location sells houses, what were the developers thinking? I would never live there. Our friends want nothing to do with it.

Have you been outside of TV, it has old houses and trailers also. TV is surrounding us with more areas to explore. Think about what people said from SS when LSL was being built. My grandparents had a trailer somewhere near TV 50 years ago, its how this area was started (it may still be sitting on property somewhere).

TV is changing how FL landscape will look many acres at a time. I liked the at the end of the world in Fenney of course it won't be that way for long. Still thinking about it.

[vintageogauge]

Did anyone go to the open house at the Fenney rec. center yesterday or plan on it today. If so, any comments. We unfortunately had to come back north awaiting furniture to be delivered before we can come back to stay so we had to miss it.

[OhioBuckeye]

I drive every Wed. on my golf cart from north of 466A to Silver Lake, not a big deal, I'm retired so what's the hurry. If Fenney is to far don't go over there it's no different than anywhere else in TV. Then you clothes will stay present & not out dated. Seriously, TV is getting really big & I know a lot of people that did move out of TV because of that.

[Bogie Shooter]

We visited over weekend. Our take. We would Never live way out there. So isolated all I could think about was driving back from the square at night on that desolatevep road (not Safe). Nothing even near by as far as stores, gas stations, hospitals, etc... Have No idea who would move there. Not even close to softball fields, Lahacienda where so many clubs are etc. Not even impressed with the homes and definitely not the price of them. Too far, too isolated, too dangerous


Seems like there is trouble away from Fenny, at other places in The Villages. This is not to imply that these other villages are "too dangerous" to want to live in them. (Only to point out your continued posting of this argument.....doesn't hold water)

Following head lines from the Villages, News site.

A resident of the Chula Vista Villas in the Village of Del Mar was arrested after an altercation that caused a ruckus Sunday evening.

58-year-old man was arrested Saturday after allegedly using “wrestling moves” on a woman in a fight over headphones.
,was arrested by Sumter County sheriff’s deputies on a charge of battery at a home on Camino Del Rey Drive in the Village of Palo Alto.

A 57-year-old man was arrested after an alleged altercation over a “liquor run” in the Village of Amelia

A 39-year-old woman found to be in possession of Oxycodone was arrested Friday outside Publix at La Plaza Grande in The Villages.

[kstew43]

Seems like there is trouble away from Fenny, at other places in The Villages. This is not to imply that these other villages are "too dangerous" to want to live in them. (Only to point out your continued posting of this argument.....doesn't hold water)

Following head lines from the Villages, News site.

A resident of the Chula Vista Villas in the Village of Del Mar was arrested after an altercation that caused a ruckus Sunday evening.

58-year-old man was arrested Saturday after allegedly using “wrestling moves” on a woman in a fight over headphones.
,was arrested by Sumter County sheriff’s deputies on a charge of battery at a home on Camino Del Rey Drive in the Village of Palo Alto.

A 57-year-old man was arrested after an alleged altercation over a “liquor run” in the Village of Amelia

A 39-year-old woman found to be in possession of Oxycodone was arrested Friday outside Publix at La Plaza Grande in The Villages.

you forgot the one that just happened with the guy molesting a autistic boy in the Publix plaza....sick sick dude.... and he only got probation.....my opinion...off with its head..
....

[lucy82038]

So true. I'm from Gravesend Brooklyn. It will be a pleasure to finally get to TV. Traveling anywhere is hell. Parking is another story altogether. Will be there in Aug to buy. Most likely it will be in Fenney.

[graciegirl]

So true. I'm from Gravesend Brooklyn. It will be a pleasure to finally get to TV. Traveling anywhere is hell. Parking is another story altogether. Will be there in Aug to buy. Most likely it will be in Fenney.

Hurry home. We'll leave the light on fer ya.:a040::coolsmiley:

[Nucky]

So true. I'm from Gravesend Brooklyn. It will be a pleasure to finally get to TV. Traveling anywhere is hell. Parking is another story altogether. Will be there in Aug to buy. Most likely it will be in Fenney.

I get a notice on my phone that traffic in my area is unusually heavy. What that means is there are more than 50 cars on the road. Come on down you may not be able to take the peace and quiet. I wish you luck. You have all the help you need on TOTV's. FORGETABOUTIT. :welcome:

[dewilson58]

Seems like there is trouble away from Fenny, at other places in The Villages. This is not to imply that these other villages are "too dangerous" to want to live in them. (Only to point out your continued posting of this argument.....doesn't hold water)

Following head lines from the Villages, News site.

A resident of the Chula Vista Villas in the Village of Del Mar was arrested after an altercation that caused a ruckus Sunday evening.

58-year-old man was arrested Saturday after allegedly using “wrestling moves” on a woman in a fight over headphones.
,was arrested by Sumter County sheriff’s deputies on a charge of battery at a home on Camino Del Rey Drive in the Village of Palo Alto.

A 57-year-old man was arrested after an alleged altercation over a “liquor run” in the Village of Amelia

A 39-year-old woman found to be in possession of Oxycodone was arrested Friday outside Publix at La Plaza Grande in The Villages.

And we can't even blame these on the Snowbirds. Hmmm

[CFrance]

If one stops thinking of The Villages as a neighborhood and starts thinking of it as a metropolitan area, these incidents seem few and far between. There is no reason to be afraid on any road in The Villages area, nor to make a pejorative statement such as having no idea who would move to a particular area. That's going beyond just stating one's opinion.

[Polar Bear]

If one stops thinking of The Villages as a neighborhood and starts thinking of it as a metropolitan area, these incidents seem few and far between. There is no reason to be afraid on any road in The Villages area, nor to make a pejorative statement such as having no idea who would move to a particular area. That's going beyond just stating one's opinion.
:agree:

[KLBNJ]

I live in the Village of Ashland and it took me 15 minutes to get to the Village of Fenney. It's not a trek or a long drive. It's beautiful so go see it for yourself and enjoy! You don't need to spend money staying at the Waterfront or starting out early. I left my home at 10AM and arrived shortly after with no delays. Have fun on your return visit back to The Villages.

[Bogie Shooter]

If one stops thinking of The Villages as a neighborhood and starts thinking of it as a metropolitan area, these incidents seem few and far between. There is no reason to be afraid on any road in The Villages area, nor to make a pejorative statement such as having no idea who would move to a particular area. That's going beyond just stating one's opinion.

I agree.

[mirage]

No one is mentioning the prison that borders Fenney or the high light standards that are left on 24 hours a day,OH yes the alarm sound letting prisoners out for exercise and then calling them back in from the yard

[Polar Bear]

No one is mentioning the prison that borders Fenney or the high light standards that are left on 24 hours a day,OH yes the alarm sound letting prisoners out for exercise and then calling them back in from the yard
Yeah. Come on folks. If you try real hard, you can come up with some more negatives. You're just not trying!! :grumpy:

[vintageogauge]

Why would those sirens be worse than living near the fire department. Look at the maps and see where the protected areas are and the golf courses, don't you think they thought about the prison before they designed the layout? The lights will affect no one.

[mirage]

Sorry I am not trying to be to negative as I recently purchased in Fenney. Every area has there disadvantages as well as advantages. Everyone here is new and it will be easy to make friends. I blame myself for not doing my research as no one mentioned Fenney borders a prison. Out walking the other night and you sure know it is there. By the way Polar Bear what village do you reside in??

[mirage]

It backs on to Fenney

[vintageogauge]

Mirage. Are you referring to the lights or to the sirens?

[kstew43]

No one is mentioning the prison that borders Fenney or the high light standards that are left on 24 hours a day,OH yes the alarm sound letting prisoners out for exercise and then calling them back in from the yard

as a retired realtor, I really didn't have any experience with selling homes backing up to a prison......but I do remember we had so many disclosures.....death/murder and the such that must be disclosed to the new buyer.

If this is something you really cannot get over, you might want to speak with the Florida Real Estate Commission FREC which is the governing association.

I really don't know if this should of been disclosed to you, but it can't hurt to try.

[manaboutown]

Since the 1970's I have had close friends who reside in Santa Fe, NM, in a neighborhood to the south and east of the Plaza, not far from the state prison. When an escape occurs or a riot New Mexico State Penitentiary riot - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Mexico_State_Penitentiary_riot), as at Attica in NYS Attica Prison riot - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attica_Prison_riot), they get notified to not answer the door and so on. Frankly, it has never been a major problem for them or their neighborhood which is quite upscale and costly, by the way.

As for Coleman? United States Penitentiary, Coleman - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Penitentiary,_Coleman)

Looks like Whitey Bulger is in there!

Frankly, in The Villages, I would worry more about a sinkhole opening up under my house, my house being struck by lightning or a drunk driver running into my car or golf cart than living near Coleman.

[golfing eagles]

Sorry I am not trying to be to negative as I recently purchased in Fenney. Every area has there disadvantages as well as advantages. Everyone here is new and it will be easy to make friends. I blame myself for not doing my research as no one mentioned Fenney borders a prison. Out walking the other night and you sure know it is there. By the way Polar Bear what village do you reside in??

It's a PRISON. They do lock the bad guys up. Escapes---probably few and far between, and the first thing the escapees will do is get far away from there. We had a max security prison right in the middle of our town for 181 years, and never a single escape.

[ColdNoMore]

Since the 1970's I have had close friends who reside in Santa Fe, NM, in a neighborhood to the south and east of the Plaza, not far from the state prison. When an escape occurs or a riot New Mexico State Penitentiary riot - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Mexico_State_Penitentiary_riot), as at Attica in NYS Attica Prison riot - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attica_Prison_riot), they get notified to not answer the door and so on. Frankly, it has never been a major problem for them or their neighborhood which is quite upscale and costly, by the way.

As for Coleman? United States Penitentiary, Coleman - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Penitentiary,_Coleman)

Loks like Whitey Bulger is in there!

I became good friends with the retired Deputy Chief of the State Police and he was a young patrolman...when the New Mexico Penitentiary riot occurred.

During one of our many rounds of golf together, he mentioned that the things that were done to some of the inmates, by other inmates, using blow torches...would stay with him the rest of his life. :(

[manaboutown]

I became good friends with the retired Deputy Chief of the State Police and he was a young patrolman...when the New Mexico Penitentiary riot occurred.

During one of our many rounds of golf together, he mentioned that the things that were done to some of the inmates, by other inmates, using blow torches...would stay with him the rest of his life. :(

It was a gruesome riot. At the time, in 1980, I was living in Los Alamos, NM and heard many stories from men I knew in law enforcement. Bruce King was governor, sort of a good old boy, and really did not do much about changing conditions (so called reform) at the prison.

[golfing eagles]

It was a gruesome riot. At the time, in 1980, I was living in Los Alamos, NM and heard many stories from men I knew in law enforcement. Bruce King was governor, sort of a good old boy, and really did not do much about changing conditions (so called reform) at the prison.

I may be somewhat "old school" , like medieval, on prisons, but "reform" is a joke, given the recidivism rate. I think we waste far too much money on these facilities---all you really need is 3 barb wire fences, machine gun towers and a mine field. Live in barracks, grow your own food. If it was good enough for our soldiers who were captured in WWII, it certainly is good enough for violent criminals.

[manaboutown]

I may be somewhat "old school" , like medieval, on prisons, but "reform" is a joke, given the recidivism rate. I think we waste far too much money on these facilities---all you really need is 3 barb wire fences, machine gun towers and a mine field. Live in barracks, grow your own food. If it was good enough for our soldiers who were captured in WWII, it certainly is good enough for violent criminals.

:BigApplause: That is why I phrased it as "so called reform" which does nothing but reward the bad guys for their crimes at the expense of taxpayers. Some of the US prisons are like country clubs! It is even more ludicrous in so called "progressive" countries.. Convicts don't pay for their crimes yet their victims and taxpayers do!

[ColdNoMore]

It was a gruesome riot. At the time, in 1980, I was living in Los Alamos, NM and heard many stories from men I knew in law enforcement. Bruce King was governor, sort of a good old boy, and really did not do much about changing conditions (so called reform) at the prison.

It truly was gruesome according to my buddy.

So much so, I wouldn't even think or repeating some of the things here.

As for living in Los Alamos, one of my favorite scenic drives is the one from there, down past the Valles Calderra and back to ABQ through Jemez. :thumbup:

[manaboutown]

As for living in Los Alamos, one of my favorite scenic drives is the one from there, down past the Valles Calderra and back to ABQ through Jemez. :thumbup:

I know it well. Beautiful scenery. Great mule deer and elk country!

[Fastskiguy]

Hey help the ignorant here...when is the ribbon cutting tomorrow?

[coffeebean]

I believe there are softball fields on Morse just north of 44 less than 10 minutes, also Colony and Eisenhower rec centers with all their activities and clubs are 10 minutes away. I particularly like the short drive to Paddock Square, not as crowded as the other two. It's not as isolated as you are trying to make it but again, it's not for everyone, not yet.

My concern is how crowded Brownwood will be when Fenney is completed. Does anyone know if there will be a town square built in Fenney?

[Kazmi]

Does anyone know if there will be a town square built in Fenney?

My first thought when I saw the expansion was that they would but now without the exit off of the turnpike I doubt that another one will be built in Fenney. The attention 'draw' to drivers on the turnpike of a downtown to stop at without a convenient exit is gone. Plus too much money was spent on Brownwood. If another one gets built it most likely will be further (area closer to 75) so as not to dilute the investment made on Brownwood.

Just my thoughts........

[golfing eagles]

My first thought when I saw the expansion was that they would but now without the exit off of the turnpike I doubt that another one will be built in Fenney. The attention 'draw' to drivers on the turnpike of a downtown to stop at without a convenient exit is gone. Plus too much money was spent on Brownwood. If another one gets built it most likely will be further (area closer to 75) so as not to dilute the investment made on Brownwood.

Just my thoughts........

Given the map of future villages, my guess would be a square further east, like maybe 2/3 of the way down 468.

[graciegirl]

Given the map of future villages, my guess would be a square further east, like maybe 2/3 of the way down 468.

Sounds reasonable.

As always it is fun for a lot of us to see what "they" will do next. It is utterly amazing that a private company can build and maintain such a beautiful metropolis.

[zonerboy]

Drove out to Fenny yesterday.....5.2 miles from the Morse/Hwy 44 stop lite to the Fenny entrance gate (a pretty long golf cart drive) The new rec center and circle with model designer homes is a beautiful park like setting, shaded by many large oak trees, and attractively landscaped. The model hames have large yards and all the upscale amenities inside. Outside this area where lots of homes are under construction, it is pretty much treeless, with lots of "kissing lanais" just like every where else in the Villages. I can see why they included a Grille in the only rec center....otherwise the nearest dining establishment would be in Brownwood or the plaza near Rohan.

[Jayhawk]

It's a PRISON. They do lock the bad guys up. Escapes---probably few and far between, and the first thing the escapees will do is get far away from there. We had a max security prison right in the middle of our town for 181 years, and never a single escape.


Plus, and I think more important, is none of the folks locked up are guilty of anything. Just ask 'em.

:pepper2::pepper2::pepper2::pepper2::pepper2:

[golfing eagles]

Drove out to Fenny yesterday.....5.2 miles from the Morse/Hwy 44 stop lite to the Fenny entrance gate (a pretty long golf cart drive) The new rec center and circle with model designer homes is a beautiful park like setting, shaded by many large oak trees, and attractively landscaped. The model hames have large yards and all the upscale amenities inside. Outside this area where lots of homes are under construction, it is pretty much treeless, with lots of "kissing lanais" just like every where else in the Villages. I can see why they included a Grille in the only rec center....otherwise the nearest dining establishment would be in Brownwood or the plaza near Rohan.

Did anyone see the movie "Gangs of New York"? In the last scene, they showed the graves of the two antagonists in Brooklyn, looking across the East River to Manhattan, and did a 150 year time lapse of how the city built up. From small wooden buildings and dirt streets with horses to skyscrapers and bridges. This is TV---from a small trailer park, to what it is today, to what it will be in a few years. There will plenty of places to eat around Fenney and all the new villages, plenty of shopping, probably a town square, many pools, rec centers and adequate golf. The developers have ridden their formula to success for 40 years, and I doubt they will change it now, with a generation of boomers ready to retire. Heck, at this rate, in 50 years there will be a referendum on the ballot to change the state name from Florida to TV.

[golfing eagles]

Plus, and I think more important, is none of the folks locked up are guilty of anything. Just ask 'em.

:pepper2::pepper2::pepper2::pepper2::pepper2:

Well, 90% are "innocent". The other 10% are "innocent" but guilty of being in the wrong place at the wrong time.:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[Bogie Shooter]

My first thought when I saw the expansion was that they would but now without the exit off of the turnpike I doubt that another one will be built in Fenney. The attention 'draw' to drivers on the turnpike of a downtown to stop at without a convenient exit is gone. Plus too much money was spent on Brownwood. If another one gets built it most likely will be further (area closer to 75) so as not to dilute the investment made on Brownwood.

Just my thoughts........

Opinion or fact??

[vintageogauge]

That is not the only rec center, you didn't drive far enough. Also south of the rec center is a huge green space that will not be touched by development. Of course they are going to cram in as many homes as possible but in phase one alone there are homes built on 5 lakes/ponds which adds to the depth of the lots and give privacy from the rear, you just have to be willing to pay the price to have one. The spec homes and villas range from $130 to $670, something for everyone.

[coffeebean]

I admit I didn't read all of the threads but...for the out of towners, can you drive a golf car to Fenny ? Thanks :)

Yes, that is in the plans. There is even an existing bridge that used to be used for live stock that will be used to cross The Turnpike. (at least that is what I have read here on TOTV) Bring provisions if you want to cart to Spanish Springs, however.

Hubby and I live in Mallory Square which at this point is mid way between Brownwood and Spanish Springs. We love to listen to music at the squares and are very fortunate to have a wonderful location to be able to cart to all three town squares in a few minutes with Lake Sumter Landing (my personal favorite) nearly a stone's throw away.

We visited Fenney a couple of days ago. We drove along Morse which becomes 468. Oh my goodness....the homes along 468 are not very nice. The entire stretch of road looks like "Tobacco Road". The salesman at Fenney sales center assured us The Villages owns all of that land and the dilapidated homes will all be gone eventually. I asked him if there were any "hold outs" and he said there are always "hold outs". OK then.

I must say Fenney is absolutely gorgeous. Love the old Live Oak trees and the tranquil setting. BUT.....it's not for hubby and me. Fenney is too far from everything by cart. I would feel isolated living there. I also felt the homes on standard lots seem to be closer. The recreation center pool is a family pool. It is a beautiful pool but we much prefer neighborhood pools which are adults only.

We prefer to be closer to the 441 run of retail shopping and restaurants. It's so nice to drive along that stretch of 441 and see the shopping centers landscaped the same as The Villages. That short hop along 441 has so many of the stores and restaurants we were used to up north. We don't want to have to drive half an hour or more every time we want to go shopping there. I would imagine there will be shopping closer to those who live in Fenney but the stores and restaurants won't be in The Villages.

Good luck to those who purchase in Fenney. As others have said before me, it is not for everyone.

[coffeebean]

No one is mentioning the prison that borders Fenney or the high light standards that are left on 24 hours a day,OH yes the alarm sound letting prisoners out for exercise and then calling them back in from the yard

Yikes! Another reason Fenney is not for me.

[coffeebean]

Yeah. Come on folks. If you try real hard, you can come up with some more negatives. You're just not trying!! :grumpy:

Sorry to say but the post about the prison being near by is very valid. I don't see why folks shouldn't voice what is around Fenney and may have an impact on daily lives.

[coffeebean]

Just thought of another reason Fenney is not for me. I love to swim in the sports pools. From my location, I have two sports pools very close via cart and Seabreeze sports pool is doable by cart. I really prefer to be closer to the main part of The Villages.

[coffeebean]

That is not the only rec center, you didn't drive far enough. .........

Will there be a neighborhood pool at the second rec center or will it be a sports pool? Hubby and I didn't go far south enough to see the second rec center.

[Polar Bear]

...I really prefer to be closer to the main part of The Villages.
I think that's pretty much a moving target.

Or more like...wherever you live becomes YOUR main part of The Villages. :)

[vintageogauge]

the Blue Herron rec center's grand opening for a sneak preview is tomorrow, it's on Fenney Way less than 2 miles from the entrance. Spanish Moss rec center is open also. That's 3 pools to choose from already.

[Kazmi]

Opinion or fact??

Of course only an opinion. With the development costs, buildings, all of the beautiful 'details' (bronze cattle, Paddock Square, etc), and a low occupancy rate I can't imagine another downtown too close to Brownwood. Why dilute the investment? Get Fenny connected to Brownwood first to increase the traffic.
Further expansion south/southeast/southwest may then warrant another downtown. Again only my opinion.

[Packer Fan]

Sorry I am not trying to be to negative as I recently purchased in Fenney. Every area has there disadvantages as well as advantages. Everyone here is new and it will be easy to make friends. I blame myself for not doing my research as no one mentioned Fenney borders a prison. Out walking the other night and you sure know it is there. By the way Polar Bear what village do you reside in??

You are wrong, there is a large amount of land between Fenney and the Prison. There is a large active Quary in between along with more land. The prison is close, but not next to it.

[coffeebean]

the Blue Herron rec center's grand opening for a sneak preview is tomorrow, it's on Fenney Way less than 2 miles from the entrance. Spanish Moss rec center is open also. That's 3 pools to choose from already.

Will one of the pools be a sports pool?

[twoplanekid]

You are wrong, there is a large amount of land between Fenney and the Prison. There is a large active Quary in between along with more land. The prison is close, but not next to it.

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[kstew43]

You are wrong, there is a large amount of land between Fenney and the Prison. There is a large active Quary in between along with more land. The prison is close, but not next to it.

If you look at the photos 2planeguy took, you can see that the prison land runs from 470 down 501 and does indeed back to Fenny property with a small group of trees in between. The lights and towers can clearly be seen thru the trees when you drive down 501 and at night its lite up. I haven't been in Fenny at night but I can only imagine.

The quarry is next to the prison and also fronts 470.

Thats how I saw it in those fantastic photos that were taken.

See 2plane put up one of his photos.......befor I could finish my thoughts....there ya go

[graciegirl]

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[vintageogauge]

They have yet to start building that far down on 501 and I'm going to guess there will be a rather larger buffer, possibly one of the golf courses between their land and TV homes. Most of you know that up north penitentiaries and prisons were build in populated areas and still exist.

[dbussone]

They have yet to start building that far down on 501 and I'm going to guess there will be a rather larger buffer, possibly one of the golf courses between their land and TV homes. Most of you know that up north penitentiaries and prisons were build in populated areas and still exist.



You'll be able to wave to Whitey Bulger from the tee box on the 4th hole.


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[manaboutown]

Personally I would not mind residing in a pleasant community a bit more than a stone's throw from felons locked behind prison walls. It's felons nearby who are not behind bars that concern me.

[Madelaine Amee]

I finally got to see Fenney. We stopped at the Rec Center which is next door to the Grill and went into the Grill for lunch. It was packed and had people waiting and the wait time was 45 minutes. We decided to go over and browse through the Rec Center which (I think) is very different from any other, but really really nice. I loved the fact that there are so many sitting areas, lovely chairs and little tables some with great views. While we were looking around we found a sweet young woman manning the Snack Bar, she had some lunch items left and we chose to have something to eat there instead of waiting for the Grill. I had an English Muffin with cheese, egg, sausage and coffee, all for about $5.00 and that cannot be beat!:icon_wink:

Once you are off the main drag and into Fenney it is really quite beautiful. They have left the lovely huge old oaks around the rec center and the grill and it really gave a feeling of old Florida.

However, from my point of view, it is too far out from what I think of as the center of TV. The traffic coming off the turnpike was heavy and moving really fast, and I did not like driving through areas that were definitely not TV. I am sure if you are new to TV and this is your first experience you will have a different take than me. Also I am very settled where I am so I would never consider moving to a new area such as this. I guess I am a creature of habit.

But - gotta give it to the developer, the vision of taking this (to me) barren area and seeing the potential is quite incredible and I am sure that in time it is going to be just as beautiful a place to live as anywhere else in TV.

[Bogie Shooter]

I finally got to see Fenney. We stopped at the Rec Center which is next door to the Grill and went into the Grill for lunch. It was packed and had people waiting and the wait time was 45 minutes. We decided to go over and browse through the Rec Center which (I think) is very different from any other, but really really nice. I loved the fact that there are so many sitting areas, lovely chairs and little tables some with great views. While we were looking around we found a sweet young woman manning the Snack Bar, she had some lunch items left and we chose to have something to eat there instead of waiting for the Grill. I had an English Muffin with cheese, egg, sausage and coffee, all for about $5.00 and that cannot be beat!:icon_wink:

Once you are off the main drag and into Fenney it is really quite beautiful. They have left the lovely huge old oaks around the rec center and the grill and it really gave a feeling of old Florida.

However, from my point of view, it is too far out from what I think of as the center of TV. The traffic coming off the turnpike was heavy and moving really fast, and I did not like driving through areas that were definitely not TV. I am sure if you are new to TV and this is your first experience you will have a different take than me. Also I am very settled where I am so I would never consider moving to a new area such as this. I guess I am a creature of habit.

But - gotta give it to the developer, the vision of taking this (to me) barren area and seeing the potential is quite incredible and I am sure that in time it is going to be just as beautiful a place to live as anywhere else in TV.
Nice review of the new area.
Just wondering where you encountered the heavy traffic coming off the turnpike?

[Madelaine Amee]

Nice review of the new area.
Just wondering where you encountered the heavy traffic coming off the turnpike?

As we turned right out of the Fenney entrance, back on to the main road the traffic was mainly large trucks, pickups, work trucks etc., coming off (I am assuming 75) going past the entrance to Fenney. I am not familiar with the area so I may have my roads wrong, but there was considerable traffic and it was speeding.

I did notice a rather nice home along the road which had been completely walled off - maybe a "hold-out", but TV homes were being built right up to his wall.

I guess the area is just different from what we see around here.

[Bogie Shooter]

As we turned right out of the Fenney entrance, back on to the main road the traffic was mainly large trucks, pickups, work trucks etc., coming off (I am assuming 75) going past the entrance to Fenney. I am not familiar with the area so I may have my roads wrong, but there was considerable traffic and it was speeding.

I did notice a rather nice home along the road which had been completely walled off - maybe a "hold-out", but TV homes were being built right up to his wall.

I guess the area is just different from what we see around here.
I see, that is about 3-4 miles from the turnpike.
Speeding? Strange nobody speeds in Florida.:police:

[Fastskiguy]

It might be a delightful golf car ride, personally I can't wait to see what the path is like :)

[dbussone]

As we turned right out of the Fenney entrance, back on to the main road the traffic was mainly large trucks, pickups, work trucks etc., coming off (I am assuming 75) going past the entrance to Fenney. I am not familiar with the area so I may have my roads wrong, but there was considerable traffic and it was speeding.



I did notice a rather nice home along the road which had been completely walled off - maybe a "hold-out", but TV homes were being built right up to his wall.



I guess the area is just different from what we see around here.



I think you might be talking about trucks coming off of 301. Were they coming from the west?


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[vintageogauge]

The trucks were most likely going to and from the various entrances to the Village as there is a ton of construction going on down there. We were in there several times a day for the month of May and when we would encounter trucks on the way in or out, most would turn south on 501 or the entrance west of 501. There would be no reason for I-75 traffic to be there, if they were going east they would use 44 from the exit ramps, going south they would stay on 75 or take 301 further down. We've been gone a month and will be back down next week to have our furniture delivered to our home in Fenney and are anxious to see how much more has been built.

[thelegges]

So our grands are reading the paper and said over 100 homes have already been sold, in Fenney. Can we go. Hey on my IPhone it shows a prison not far from there... I wonder if its the same size as the one I drove past on my way to college?

Interesting that young minds know about the prison, but some who live here didn't. Grands loved the area and the pool was like at our gym up north. Used to driving 45 minutes to get anywhere, so trip to Fenney was a quick adventure.

[dbussone]

So our grands are reading the paper and said over 100 homes have already been sold, in Fenney. Can we go. Hey on my IPhone it shows a prison not far from there... I wonder if its the same size as the one I drove past on my way to college?



Interesting that young minds know about the prison, but some who live here didn't. Grands loved the area and the pool was like at our gym up north. Used to driving 45 minutes to get anywhere, so trip to Fenney was a quick adventure.


I think the prison is fairly new, so it depends upon your age. It has at least one very famous inmate, Whitey Bulger, of the notorious Winter Hill a gang of Boston. He is in the super-max section of the prison.

But, you can go to look around Fenney anytime. It's a great place.



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[justjim]

Coleman is a Federal Prison. Actually two prisons are on the same property. It's big! 2700 prisoners.

[dbussone]

Coleman is a Federal Prison. Actually two prisons are on the same property. It's big! 2700 prisoners.



There are actually 4 facilities:

The Federal Correctional Complex, Coleman (FCC Coleman) is a United States federal prison complex for male inmates in unincorporated Sumter County, Florida, near Wildwood. It is operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), a division of the United States Department of Justice.

Federal Correctional Complex, Coleman
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LocationSumter County,
near Wildwood, Florida
StatusOperational
Population7,200 (four facilities and prison camp)
Managed byFederal Bureau of Prisons
The complex has 1,600 acres (650 ha) of space.[1] As of 2010 the complex, the largest correctional facility operated by the BOP, altogether had 7,120 prisoners,[2] and 1,300 employees, making it one of the largest employers in the county.[3] Most prisoners are sentenced for drug-related crimes. Prisoners are male with the exception of those in the female work camp.[2] The prisoners on average have sentences of 10 years.[3]

The complex consists of four facilities and approx 7200 prisoners.

Federal Correctional Institution, Coleman Low (FCI Coleman Low): a low-security facility.
Federal Correctional Institution, Coleman Medium (FCI Coleman Medium): a medium-security facility with an adjacent satellite prison camp for minimum-security inmates.
United States Penitentiary I, Coleman (USP Coleman I): a high-security facility.
United States Penitentiary II, Coleman (USP Coleman II): a high-security facility.
FCC Coleman is located in central Florida, approximately 50 miles (80 km) northwest of Orlando, 60 miles (97 km) northeast of Tampa, and 35 miles (56 km) south of Ocala.[4]

Guess which level Whitey is in.


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[thelegges]

I think the prison is fairly new, so it depends upon your age. It has at least one very famous inmate, Whitey Bulger, of the notorious Winter Hill a gang of Boston. He is in the super-max section of the prison.

But, you can go to look around Fenney anytime. It's a great place.



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they use their IPhone to get around TV while here. Set it to cart or car, so far only one wrong turn. When you look up fenney it shows the prison. They think the area is more like up north and loved that out of the way village. But next time they come it will be very different. I know the prison has been here since we first bought in 2010, not sure how long ago it was built

[dbussone]

they use their IPhone to get around TV while here. Set it to cart or car, so far only one wrong turn. When you look up fenney it shows the prison. They think the area is more like up north and loved that out of the way village. But next time they come it will be very different.



While TV is a very very safe place, Fenney may be even safer given its proximity to Coleman.


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[Chi-Town]

One thing about Coleman....it is truly a gated community.

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[dbussone]

One thing about Coleman....it is truly a gated community.

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Now that is indisputable! Right on point!


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[Bog99]

Is Fenney golf-cart-connected to the rest of the Villages?

[Bogie Shooter]

Is Fenney golf-cart-connected to the rest of the Villages?

Will be.

[John_W]

Coleman completed 1995 campus style complex of 30 buildings with low security and medium security housing.

https://www.clarkconstruction.com/sites/default/files/styles/project_photos/public/project_photos/Coleman%20Federal%20Correctional%20Complex_Carouse l.jpg?itok=2yOzH49L

Coleman II completed 2004 is for maximum security inmates.

https://www.clarkconstruction.com/sites/default/files/styles/project_photos/public/project_photos/Coleman_Carousel.jpg?itok=DQUBC635

[thelegges]

One thing is for sure for the amount of people who would never drive, or live there the pool was pretty busy today.:D

[dbussone]

One thing is for sure for the amount of people who would never drive, or live there the pool was pretty busy today.:D



Was Whitey there. If so,
The party was complete


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[BobandMary]

I think it's going to be a wondeful Village! We drove down recently for lunch at the Fenney Grille. Took about 30 minutes from our area. Delicious cheesesteaks and salads. Great service. The Rec Center and pool are beautiful. We met the nicest people and had a great afternoon exploring. All the extra amenities will come in a short time. The new homes have the best of everything to offer.

[bfdretired]

I just went thru all the posts on fenney.....i will visit in oct....some of the questions i still have include
compared to the main villages....is it quieter...and will it stay that way?
walking trails and old florida sound ideal...
how about taxes?...same/lower higher?
is the area around fenney undesirable?...if going back an forth to the main part of the villages?
i lived near stateville prison in illinois that doesnt worry me
i think with the history of the villages..fenney would be a good investment and a great place to live!
thanks for any feedback........see you in october

[Kazmi]

I just went thru all the posts on fenney.....i will visit in oct....some of the questions i still have include
compared to the main villages....is it quieter...and will it stay that way?
walking trails and old florida sound ideal...
how about taxes?...same/lower higher?
is the area around fenney undesirable?...if going back an forth to the main part of the villages?
i lived near stateville prison in illinois that doesnt worry me
i think with the history of the villages..fenney would be a good investment and a great place to live!
thanks for any feedback........see you in october

Since the development is only in the beginning stages you may find it a little quieter (but with some construction noise in areas not completed yet). As more homes are built/sold and the other villages are built around it Fenney will be very similar to its northern neighborhoods - which is not loud at all.
I believe that Fenney is in Sumter so same taxes as a good portion of TV (some portions are in Marion, some are in Lake).
The areas around Fenney are no different than the areas around the other parts of TV. Quiet, rural, a small town feel. Once the new developments are built and we are connected at 44 you won't know the difference other than newer homes, newer community centers, etc. Its all TV and a great place to live! I think the new development will be a good investment just like the rest of TV. The Village of Fenney is beautiful and does have an old Florida feel to it. I have a feeling that the other new developments connecting us all the way up to 44 will be just as beautiful. JMO Enjoy your visit!

[Wiotte]

I just went thru all the posts on fenney.....i will visit in oct....some of the questions i still have include
compared to the main villages....is it quieter...and will it stay that way?
walking trails and old florida sound ideal...
how about taxes?...same/lower higher?
is the area around fenney undesirable?...if going back an forth to the main part of the villages?
i lived near stateville prison in illinois that doesnt worry me
i think with the history of the villages..fenney would be a good investment and a great place to live!
thanks for any feedback........see you in october



Do yourself a favor, purchase north of 44. Your wallet will appreciate it.


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[Fraugoofy]

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[thelegges]

Do yourself a favor, purchase north of 44. Your wallet will appreciate it.


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When we looked at houses they were less, taxes Sumter, with fruitland park as well. When it's done it will not feel that removed. Think of it as going up to Lopez. Op take your time looking at houses. I love it down there as did our oldest and our Grands. There is a village for everyone

[devohna]

lol you folks are so funny, my husband and I also made the trip down there last week. it was ok nothing special to attract us. our question is when you are down there with a golf cart where are you going to buy gas???? you will have to haul gas in your trunk for your cart or get electric...... and far is not the word for it. holy smokes also have i read they have already had a golf cart stolen and a car from the one and only rec center. hummmmmm I wonder

[jblum315]

Had lunch with friends at Fenney Grill the other day. I must say the grill and pool looks like a resort. The woods are lovely. I'm sure the people buying there are anxious to see some commercial development.
From my house in Hemingway it took a good half hour to get there. And finding our way out of Fenney took almost as long.

Hah! I clearly remember Mark (Morse) standing on the stage at a VHO meeting about three years ago and saying "We will be building 2,000 homes south of 466A and then NO MORE. That's it. no more
HAH

[vintageogauge]

Living in Fenney is unlike any other area within TV. It truly is a country atmosphere and very peaceful at this point. I for one do not miss hearing gas powered golf cars zipping up and down the streets but unfortunately that will change before we know it and there will be fueling stations available for them. It's true that Fenney only has one rec. center just like the other villages north of here, as the new villages are built down here there will be more of them just like up north. It is nice that we have our own restaurant and bar which I believe is a first for a rec. center and this fall the hours will be extended into the late evening. Phase one is well under construction and has a ton of lakes and ponds allowing for many homes to be waterfront including villas, south of Fenney way there is a huge amount of natural areas, woods, springs, lakes and unspoiled areas that will be here forever. Having all this water and nature is very refreshing. The first two golf courses will be open this fall as well as the putt and play course and a catch and release fishing area. Softball fields, dog parks, air gun ranges are all on the way. The first sport pool area is complete and the Blue Heron neighborhood pool is also open. The nature walk is near completion and should be open soon and there are already miles of paved walking trains available in both park like setting as well as in full sun along Fenney Drive. I would assume that the negative posts here are an attempt to sway people away from homes here and if that were to happen the quiet serenity here would last forever but there is no chance in H___ that these home will not sell rapidly, this area has been well thought out and is a remarkable addition to The Villages. The only negative we have found is the distance we have to travel for shopping, 5 miles to the nearest Publix and 10 to Walmart, that will change soon. It's also only 5 miles to Paddock Square with only two stoplights between here and there, one at 44 & 301 and the other just before the entrance to the square and we are nearer to Sumter Landing that those in the northern villages are. Travel wise it is 2 miles to the Turnpike interchange, 60 minutes to Kissimmee, and 1 hour and 45 minutes door to the beach at New Smyrna. There have been a lot of comments about being near the Federal Prison in Coleman, there is a greater chance for all of TV to have a sink hole incident than there is to have a prisoner escape, the prison is not a concern. We saw our first large alligator just this evening, that is a bit of a concern but there are systems in place to take care of them if they become a problem. Don't be afraid to buy down here, this is the future of TV.

[perrjojo]

I agree...Fenney is lovely and all that buy there will be happy if they want to be. I love the area but am too deeply routed in our neighborhood to move but if I were just looking it would be on my radar. I know you will love your new home

[Putt4Dough]

and we are nearer to Sumter Landing that those in the northern villages are

nope, google maps shows distance from Backstage Grill in Fenney to Starbucks in Lake Sumter Landing as 11.6 miles, 21 minutes in a car

Distance from Nancy Lopez clubhouse to Starbucks is 7.1 miles.

[CFrance]

I think the more they build, the better/different are the ideas they come up with. For instance, the 18-court pickleball complex at Rohan that is separate from the multi-court tennis complex. I like that better than a few courts sprinkled here and there, and you don't have enough courts and consequently lines out the door in the winter. The rec center complex at Fenney sounds great, and the walking trails too. Then there are the lots allowing fences, and the big lots for horses. I'm not necessarily in favor of building till kingdom come, but they are coming up with some interesting ideas.

[thelegges]

Living in Fenney is unlike any other area within TV. It truly is a country atmosphere and very peaceful at this point. I for one do not miss hearing gas powered golf cars zipping up and down the streets but unfortunately that will change before we know it and there will be fueling stations available for them. It's true that Fenney only has one rec. center just like the other villages north of here, as the new villages are built down here there will be more of them just like up north. It is nice that we have our own restaurant and bar which I believe is a first for a rec. center and this fall the hours will be extended into the late evening. Phase one is well under construction and has a ton of lakes and ponds allowing for many homes to be waterfront including villas, south of Fenney way there is a huge amount of natural areas, woods, springs, lakes and unspoiled areas that will be here forever. Having all this water and nature is very refreshing. The first two golf courses will be open this fall as well as the putt and play course and a catch and release fishing area. Softball fields, dog parks, air gun ranges are all on the way. The first sport pool area is complete and the Blue Heron neighborhood pool is also open. The nature walk is near completion and should be open soon and there are already miles of paved walking trains available in both park like setting as well as in full sun along Fenney Drive. I would assume that the negative posts here are an attempt to sway people away from homes here and if that were to happen the quiet serenity here would last forever but there is no chance in H___ that these home will not sell rapidly, this area has been well thought out and is a remarkable addition to The Villages. The only negative we have found is the distance we have to travel for shopping, 5 miles to the nearest Publix and 10 to Walmart, that will change soon. It's also only 5 miles to Paddock Square with only two stoplights between here and there, one at 44 & 301 and the other just before the entrance to the square and we are nearer to Sumter Landing that those in the northern villages are. Travel wise it is 2 miles to the Turnpike interchange, 60 minutes to Kissimmee, and 1 hour and 45 minutes door to the beach at New Smyrna. There have been a lot of comments about being near the Federal Prison in Coleman, there is a greater chance for all of TV to have a sink hole incident than there is to have a prisoner escape, the prison is not a concern. We saw our first large alligator just this evening, that is a bit of a concern but there are systems in place to take care of them if they become a problem. Don't be afraid to buy down here, this is the future of TV.

Thanks for letting us what living in Fenney is like. I am so confused as to why there are so many negative comments about living there and wanting others not to buy. So many concerns about something that does not effect those who choose not to go there.

Its just amazing on how everything is progressing there, and am so glad you are enjoying the new village. Keep us updated on things, we drive down every couple of weeks and as always impressed on what the developer is doing to make our life great.

[Chatbrat]

Whatever floats you're boat, the best thing about TV is diversity, people, houses, etc-we all bought a lifetyle=nothing more-the lack of diversity are the resturants

[ukbill70]

Don't forget your passport, It's along way from Woodfield Mall.

[Wiotte]

Thanks for letting us what living in Fenney is like. I am so confused as to why there are so many negative comments about living there and wanting others not to buy. So many concerns about something that does not effect those who choose not to go there.

Its just amazing on how everything is progressing there, and am so glad you are enjoying the new village. Keep us updated on things, we drive down every couple of weeks and as always impressed on what the developer is doing to make our life great.



We recently sold our house on the main campus in 4 days, our sales agent can't keep her listings for more than a couple of weeks up here. Why ? "Nobody" wants Fenny, according to her because of location, and Pine Hills/Ridge because of taxes. That is her experience talking with buyers. The negative opinions you read here may reflect this.


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[ColdNoMore]

"Drove to Fenny...Here's my takeaway."


I did too and my 'takeaway'...was a sandwich from the grille.


Hey, it's a long trip back to the Lake Sumter Landing area. :shrug:




:D

[Barefoot]

We recently sold our house on the main campus in 4 days.I'm always interested when people sell in The Villages. If it's not too personal, where are you moving to?
Oh whoops, sorry, the topic of this thread is Fenney. I'm off on a tangent, please ignore my question.

[Schaumburger]

Don't forget your passport, It's along way from Woodfield Mall.

LOL - I live 5 miles from Woodfield Mall, and I haven't been there once this year. I would happily move to TV tomorrow, but family obligations keep me in Chicagoland for now. 33 days until my visit to TV begins, but who is counting? And I can't wait to check out Fenney and the other new villages that have opened in the past 3 years.

[vintageogauge]

I don't know about people used and not wanting to buy in Fenney and the Pines. The last article I read in the paper stated that new and used sales were very close, used was about 10% higher if I remember correctly. It was in one of last weeks editions. Also, if you want a new home you don't have a lot of choices regarding in which village to buy.

[John_W]

Something I noticed in the photos of new homes for sale in Fenney is the patio villas are being built with a 2 car garage. Man, that would of solved a lot of people moving in TV if they did that ten years ago, same with CYV's.

What was weird and obviously shows they sometimes don't think, was advertising 2 patio villas with a 2 car garages, one was listed for $168K and other for $172K. On the same page was a cottage 2BR 2BA with a 12' garage door and it was listed for $180K. Now if things haven't changed, the patio villa bonds were $10,000 and cottages were $21,000. So I'm going to pay $8,000 more for the 2BR cottage over the 2BR patio, which has the 2 car garage, and pay another $11,000 for the bond. Not much thinking went into that plan.

Patio Villa
https://www.thevillages.com/homes/retrieveImage/ulikey.ashx?key=S614.51

Cottage
https://www.thevillages.com/homes/retrieveImage/ulikey.ashx?key=S2F.90

[Carla B]

One thing I know about Fenney from last night's expedition from the airport is that people who live there get home a lot earlier than we do when they take the Village Airport Van.

[Allegiance]

We recently sold our house on the main campus in 4 days, our sales agent can't keep her listings for more than a couple of weeks up here. Why ? "Nobody" wants Fenny, according to her because of location, and Pine Hills/Ridge because of taxes. That is her experience talking with buyers. The negative opinions you read here may reflect this.


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkIf it sold in 4 days perhaps you should question the skills of the agent for underpricing. Would also question anything that came out of her mouth after that.

[Wiotte]

If it sold in 4 days perhaps you should question the skills of the agent for underpricing. Would also question anything that came out of her mouth after that.



Nope, 2 valid appraisals showing valid comps. House was spotless, very popular model with Village in great location.


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[Bogie Shooter]

We recently sold our house on the main campus in 4 days, our sales agent can't keep her listings for more than a couple of weeks up here. Why ? "Nobody" wants Fenny, according to her because of location, and Pine Hills/Ridge because of taxes. That is her experience talking with buyers. The negative opinions you read here may reflect this.


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Nobody? You should ask her who is buying all those houses.
Obviously no one with the name of Nobody.

[Wiotte]

Nobody? You should ask her who is buying all those houses.

Obviously no one with the name of Nobody.



50 sales per month, build out will take 4 1/2 years, Fenny alone.


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[biker1]

Once Osceola Hills and Pine Ridge/Hills sell out, the sales in Fenney will mostly likely accelerate. Also, cart access to the rest of The Villages will likely help to accelerate sales. I know a couple who are having a house built in Fenney now. For them, there was no other option because of what they were looking for in a new house. If history has taught us anything it is that there is no "build out" for The Villages, the new areas will sell, and what was once viewed as "too far away" isn't really "too far away" as people mostly use the amenities in their immediate area. The only negative I see at the moment is the approximately 2 year wait for golf cart access.

50 sales per month, build out will take 4 1/2 years, Fenny alone.


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[Kazmi]

Once Osceola Hills and Pine Ridge/Hills sell out, the sales in Fenney will mostly likely accelerate. Also, cart access to the rest of The Villages will likely help to accelerate sales. I know a couple who are having a house built in Fenney now. For them, there was no other option because of what they were looking for in a new house. If history has taught us anything it is that there is no "build out" for The Villages, the new areas will sell, and what was once viewed as "too far away" isn't really "too far away" as people mostly use the amenities in their immediate area. The only negative I see at the moment is the approximately 2 year wait for golf cart access.

:agree: It's too bad that the development didn't start at 44 but I understand why it couldn't. It'll all catch up quickly just like when the development crossed both 466 and 466A. Naysayers then, naysayers now, and a repeat with the next expansion.

[thelegges]

I remember when we bought our first house in Pennacamp. Almost every person we met that asked where we lived thought we were crazy because we were living at the end of TV and it was the most remote place . We would never be able to enjoy ourselves or sell our home because of its location. Isn't it amazing everybody has an opinion of why you shouldn't have bought where you did.
So we did love the location, and we did sell the house with no problems. Location of your home is all in the eye of the beholder. It still amazes me that people will chastise you of where you're thinking about purchasing your home or where you live. After all you're not spending their money it's your money

[Barefoot]

It still amazes me that people will chastise you of where you're thinking about purchasing your home or where you live. I'm not sure that the intent of people who post on this thread, or on any thread, is to chastise others.
I think they're just offering their opinions, which can be very varied.
Well, I've rethought that -- a few people chastise.
But for the most part, I think that comments on TOTV are productive and a learning tool for all of us.
I knew nothing about Fenney before this thread. Now I think it's probably a great place to call home.

[vintageogauge]

I don't understand why there are negative posts regarding a village by a non-resident of that village to begin with. If they don't want to live there so be it but why bash something you haven't tried. If there is a time that I see negative posts from residents of Fenney I'll pay attention to the content, otherwise I guess it's a form of jealousy or some mental irregularity of sorts.

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I have a dog named Benny and we live in Fenney.

[Wiotte]

I don't understand why there are negative posts regarding a village by a non-resident of that village to begin with. If they don't want to live there so be it but why bash something you haven't tried. If there is a time that I see negative posts from residents of Fenney I'll pay attention to the content, otherwise I guess it's a form of jealousy or some mental irregularity of sorts.

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I have a dog named Benny and we live in Fenney.



Maybe it's how Fenny was introduced (buildout really was to end with Pine/Osceola Hills) Rohan billed as the last rec center has a stunning tribute to TV as its theme. Marketing reps were getting fired in anticipation of the buildout. People may be tired of all this construction going on. Traffic is getting heavier, Colony is ridiculous . Maybe it's because Fenny didn't start out as Fenny ( the land is not owned by the developer) Maybe because of it's remote location and total disconnect. Maybe it's because our southern rec centers are already at and beyond full capacity during the "season" especially. Maybe because the red headed cousin wasn't supposed to be born in the first place. Trust me, there is no jealously going on. It's just that it wasn't supposed to be ( mother told us so) and it will take time to get use to the idea that it exists at all.

[perrjojo]

Maybe it's how Fenny was introduced (buildout really was to end with Pine/Osceola Hills) Rohan billed as the last rec center has a stunning tribute to TV as its theme. Marketing reps were getting fired in anticipation of the buildout. People may be tired of all this construction going on. Traffic is getting heavier, Colony is ridiculous . Maybe it's because Fenny didn't start out as Fenny ( the land is not owned by the developer) Maybe because of it's remote location and total disconnect. Maybe it's because our southern rec centers are already at and beyond full capacity during the "season" especially. Maybe because the red headed cousin wasn't supposed to be born in the first place. Trust me, there is no jealously going on. It's just that it wasn't supposed to be ( mother told us so) and it will take time to get use to the idea that it exists at all.
We first looked in 2000 and that was supposed to be the build out year and each year the build out has been extended. Why stop building when people still want homes here? If there is a demand, why not increase the supply? Guess Harold Swartz thouht Orange Blossom Hills might be the "build out". I'm glad some people still,have a vision for the future. It's what continues to make the world go,round.

[vintageogauge]

Let it grow. No one has to come down to this "remote" location. If you don't live down here the construction shouldn't bother you, 468, 301, Buena Vista, all will soon be in the midst of construction and when completed travel will be much easier in this area. Why should they not build for those who want to live here. It is not totally disconnected, only a temporary disconnect for golf carts, and only an additional few miles away from everything north. You might as well get used to it, this will be the only area available as soon as Pine & Osceola is completed and I believe the only area where you will be able to build on a golf course, and there are lots of good water view lots here. I'm sure they are already looking into the future for more ways of expanding and it should be welcomed. I agree with you that there is no jealousy on your part and not really negative but there is a lot of bitterness or hurt regarding future building.

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[Schaumburger]

Let it grow. No one has to come down to this "remote" location. If you don't live down here the construction shouldn't bother you, 468, 301, Buena Vista, all will soon be in the midst of construction and when completed travel will be much easier in this area. Why should they not build for those who want to live here. It is not totally disconnected, only a temporary disconnect for golf carts, and only an additional few miles away from everything north. You might as well get used to it, this will be the only area available as soon as Pine & Osceola is completed and I believe the only area where you will be able to build on a golf course, and there are lots of good water view lots here. I'm sure they are already looking into the future for more ways of expanding and it should be welcomed. I agree with you that there is no jealousy on your part and not really negative but there is a lot of bitterness or hurt regarding future building.

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vintagegauge, I hope you are enjoying your new home. I can't wait to see the Village of Fenney for myself next month. :wave:

[Greg Nelson]

We'll have 4 months to check out Fenney. So far, being from rural Minnesota, we prefer way up north near 42...but double garages are hard to find.

[graciegirl]

We'll have 4 months to check out Fenney. So far, being from rural Minnesota, we prefer way up north near 42...but double garages are hard to find.

Greg, it seems that you have been thinking about moving here for about five years. Jump in, the water's fine. ;)

[TommyT]

There is already a bridge over the turnpike. If you go to Google Earth and zoom down just south of the Okahumpka Service Plaza on the turnpike you will see the bridge. It's called "Bailey Rd" and will allow movement north and south over the roadway. Hope it will not be two years before golf cart access is available.

[perrjojo]

Greg, it seems that you have been thinking about moving here for about five years. Jump in, the water's fine. ;)

It took us twelve years to buy. First look in 2000 and finally bought in 2012. All of the stars had to align first. LOL

[Schaumburger]

It took us twelve years to buy. First look in 2000 and finally bought in 2012. All of the stars had to align first. LOL

My stars are slow to align. But I was a young babe of 49 when I first discovered The Villages. Patience, grasshopper, I keep telling myself. :smiley:

[Schaumburger]

I see The Villages is now selling one bedroom patio villas in The Village of Fenney. Currently there are 4 of them for sale, $128,498 to $144,093.

[Chatbrat]

Think of resale-- 1 bedroom may have a limited audience

[vintageogauge]

Think storage, guests using your master bath, doing laundry in the garage in the heat, and did I say storage or lack of it. Chat brat is right, re-sale could be tough. There is a world of difference between a 2/2 and a 1/1 but they have lots of choices down here.

[kstew43]

The one bedroom Patio homes have no screened in porch.....just mentioning that so you are aware.

[Blessed2BNTV]

I see The Villages is now selling one bedroom patio villas in The Village of Fenney. Currently there are 4 of them for sale, $128,498 to $144,093.

Stay in your budget, which sounds like you are doing.

I have always said, it's about the lifestyle, not the house.

Good luck on your continued search! There's no place I'd rather be than right here in TV.

[John_W]

I see The Villages is now selling one bedroom patio villas in The Village of Fenney. Currently there are 4 of them for sale, $128,498 to $144,093.

For $166K in Fenney you can get a 2BR 2BA Patio Villa with a 2 Car Garage. That's money in the bank. You know how many people would love to have a 2 car garage. Especially in Fenney I think you'll find those who don't golf or plan to golf buy in that village.

Owning two full size cars instead of a golf cart would be a great option for those, especially until a square is built or connecting cart paths are built, driving to a lot of Villages locations in a car will be the norm. Just going to the grocery store is a 5 mile trip that requires crossing SR44. Also Fenney lends itself to those who still work with it's access to the Turnpike and Orlando and to local areas such as Leesburg, Eustis, Clermont and Tavares.

This Topaz model has a freestanding Island similar to what you find in the Hommock Cottage that can easily seat 3 bar stools. Also the adjoining dinning area is vinyl flooring, that was one of the first things we did in our CYV, remove the carpeting from the dinning area. Here it is already done plus your W/D is inside the home. The front foyer has a much larger area before the carpeting starts. It appears they've looked at their two patio villa models, the Colony and the Cabot Cove and took the best parts of some cottages and put them into these new designs.

3011 FRITILLARY TER

https://www.thevillages.com/homes/retrieveImage/ulikey.ashx?key=S615.27

As far as staying in your budget. We purchased in 2011 and was all set to buy a new 2BR Cabot Cove patio villa in Buttonwood for $140K with vaulted ceilings and white kitchen cabinets and with a Dutch Roof, which I really like. We had sold our home in the north in one day, so I called my salesman Tony Trussler and was going to buy over the telephone. We had just returned from a week's stay and with these style homes you can only buy from existing inventory. That's when Tony told me a new 2BR CYV masonry construction and fenced yard was available for only $17K more, it had been reduced from $169K to $157K one village further south. We thought about it and even though though it was a little more, the reach was well worth it.

[Jack9696]

For $166K in Fenney you can get a 2BR 2BA Patio Villa with a 2 Car Garage. That's money in the bank. You know how many people would love to have a 2 car garage. Especially in Fenney I think you'll find those who don't golf or plan to golf buy in that village.

Owning two full size cars instead of a golf cart would be a great option for those, especially until a square is built or connecting cart paths are built, driving to a lot of Villages locations in a car will be the norm. Just going to the grocery store is a 5 mile trip that requires crossing SR44. Also Fenney lends itself to those who still work with it's access to the Turnpike and Orlando and to local areas such as Leesburg, Eustis, Clermont and Tavares.

This Topaz model has a freestanding Island similar to what you find in the Hommock Cottage that can easily seat 3 bar stools. Also the adjoining dinning area is vinyl flooring, that was one of the first things we did in our CYV, remove the carpeting from the dinning area. Here it is already done plus your W/D is inside the home. The front foyer has a much larger area before the carpeting starts. It appears they've looked at their two patio villa models, the Colony and the Cabot Cove and took the best parts of some cottages and put them into these new designs.

https://www.thevillages.com/homes/retrieveImage/ulikey.ashx?key=S615.27

3011 FRITILLARY TERLooks like a deal.... but is there bond?

[Schaumburger]

Oh, I'm not buying anything yet (I can't kidnap my dad and force him to move with me to Florida :sigh: ). It was more like an observation that the developer is building one bedroom patio villas again. I know there are some one bedroom patio villas in established villages, but it seems like has been a while since the one bedroom option has been available in new construction. I think a lanai would be a must have for me in a home.

I wonder how many people who own one bedroom patio villas are frogs vs. snowbirds/seasonal residents or those who buy them for purely investment purposes and rent them out during high season and during the resf of the year as much as they can?

[John_W]

Looks like a deal.... but is there bond?

That part I don't know because I'm not a serious buyer. I live in Tamarind Grove and I'm happy where I'm at since I'm a golfer. However, bonds on patio villas in the past have been only $10,000, our CYV has a bond of $14,000 my yearly payment is $1,100, so to me that's not a reason to not buy that home over a resale with no bond or say buying near Ocala in On Top of the World.

[Schaumburger]

Looks like a deal.... but is there bond?

Fenney is in Sumter County -- correct? So there is a bond -- correct? What would the bond be for a new patio villa -- probably at least $11K?

[champion6]

Fenney is in Sumter County -- correct? So there is a bond -- correct? What would the bond be for a new patio villa -- probably at least $11K?Complete information about bonds is here: Residential Bond Assessment Information (http://districtgov.org/departments/Finance/bond_info.aspx) To answer your question, you must know the name of the villa neighborhood.

[Schaumburger]

Complete information about bonds is here: Residential Bond Assessment Information (http://districtgov.org/departments/Finance/bond_info.aspx) To answer your question, you must know the name of the villa neighborhood.

champion6, Thank you for posting that link. Longleaf Villas is a patio villa neighborhood in the Village of Fenney. According to the link above, the bond amount is $14,143.56.

[HimandMe]

We always add the price of a bond to the asking price. If TV s asking $250k and the bond is 22k, the cost of the house is $272 and it is cheaper to get a regular mortgAge on it than accept the bond at 6% interest....paid with taxes or not. It doesn't fool anyone....but I'm sure this has been said many times before.

[Schaumburger]

Yesterday morning I headed to an open house in Fenney. From the Target store on 441, it took me almost 30 minutes to get to Fenney (I stick to the speed limit or a few miles above). Driving to Fenney on 468 I counted 3 covered wagons with The Villages logo on them.

The Fenney rec center was lovely, and the sales office is inside the rec center, so there are lot of people available to give directions and answer questions. I ventured onto the walking path for a few minutes. I was told the walking path is 5 miles -- great for nature viewing.

The Villages sales rep. at the open house I attended said that 200 homes have been sold so far in Fenney since the homes sales started earlier this year.

When I was driving to Fenney and saw The Villages covered wagons on 468, it really struck me about how much larger The Villages will be in a few years. Workers in the construction trades should be kept employed for quite some time working on home construction in The Villages.

[Kazmi]

Agreed the covered wagons do put into perspective how big the expansion is going to be. And if the rec center and walking trail are any indication of what is going to be built then it will be a beautiful addition to TV.

[Greg Nelson]

Thanks Shy Town for the info..we'll look in November

[Schaumburger]

Agreed the covered wagons do put into perspective how big the expansion is going to be. And if the rec center and walking trail are any indication of what is going to be built then it will be a beautiful addition to TV.

Agree with you on that!

[Schaumburger]

Thanks Shy Town for the info..we'll look in November

Definitely check Fenney out, if only to satisfy your curiousity and to get an idea of how much The Villages will be expanding south.