Moving to Fenney

[FenneyGuy]

My wife and I currently live about 90 miles southwest of The Villages in Apollo Beach. We've just put down a deposit on a lot in Fenney and will be choosing a house later this week.

We expect to move by mid summer next year and we are looking forward to making many new friends and to meeting our neighbors.

I love classic American muscle cars and will be moving my 1967 Chevelle SS to our new home.

[graciegirl]

My wife and I currently live about 90 southwest in Apollo Beach. We've just put down a deposit on a lot in Fenney and will be choosing a house later this week.

We expect to move by mid summer next year and we are looking forward to making many new friends and to meeting our neighbors.

I love classic American muscle cars and will be moving my 1967 Chevelle SS to our new home.

Welcome to The Villages. Excellent choice.:a040::coolsmiley:

[FenneyGuy]

Thanks, Gracie. I have many stories about our current community but I will save them until after we've arrived.

[Chi-Town]

My wife and I currently live about 90 miles southwest of The Villages in Apollo Beach. We've just put down a deposit on a lot in Fenney and will be choosing a house later this week.

We expect to move by mid summer next year and we are looking forward to making many new friends and to meeting our neighbors.

I love classic American muscle cars and will be moving my 1967 Chevelle SS to our new home.Looking forward to seeing your SS at a Cruise-in.

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[champion6]

Congratulations ... the best is yet to come!

[Schaumburger]

My wife and I currently live about 90 miles southwest of The Villages in Apollo Beach. We've just put down a deposit on a lot in Fenney and will be choosing a house later this week.

We expect to move by mid summer next year and we are looking forward to making many new friends and to meeting our neighbors.

I love classic American muscle cars and will be moving my 1967 Chevelle SS to our new home.

Welcome to TOTV. I visited Fenney in early September on my most recent trip to The Villages. Loved the walking trail. Hope you have many great times in your new Villages home!

[MrPelota]

We just bought a new home in Fenney. Will be renting it out for a couple years until we retire and move down there from Tennessee. Looking forward to that whole area blossoming in the next few years!

[Fraugoofy]

We just bought a new home in Fenney. Will be renting it out for a couple years until we retire and move down there from Tennessee. Looking forward to that whole area blossoming in the next few years!Congratulations!

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[FenneyGuy]

Looking forward to seeing your SS at a Cruise-in.

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Me too. Here is is:

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b44/rjslaney/DSC_0002_zpsim9cbqj3.jpg

[FenneyGuy]

I appreciate all the welcoming messages and kind words. We are looking forward to our move.

[fenneydawg]

Welcome to Fenney!! We have been here since July and love it here. I think I saw your car, if it is red, in parking lot of Fenney grill over the weekend. Beautiful!!!

[FenneyGuy]

Welcome to Fenney!! We have been here since July and love it here. I think I saw your car, if it is red, in parking lot of Fenney grill over the weekend. Beautiful!!!

It (and its owner) are not there yet. The car is Nantucket Blue with a bright blue interior.

[asianthree]

Welcome. Those who live in Fenny seem to be equally as excited about their new village as everyone else when they moved into their’s. Being in a new neighborhood settling in seems to be easier than moving into than an older neighborhood at least for us. Enjoy your new home when you get here. Congratulations on moving to such a great place

[FenneyGuy]

Welcome. Those who live in Fenny seem to be equally as excited about their new village as everyone else when they moved into their’s. Being in a new neighborhood settling in seems to be easier than moving into than an older neighborhood at least for us. Enjoy your new home when you get here. Congratulations on moving to such a great place

Thanks very much.

[pooh]

Welcome to The Villages and especially Welcome to Fenney! It’s lovely there and growing so beautifully. The moving part may be a pain, but living here sure is great.

[Chi-Town]

Me too. Here is is:

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b44/rjslaney/DSC_0002_zpsim9cbqj3.jpgNice!

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[missypie]

I appreciate all the welcoming messages and kind words. We are looking forward to our move.

Your posts make me smile. I believe you will be most happy here. Fenney is stunning.

[justjim]

As a "pioneer" in The Village of Fenney welcome to The Villages.

[FenneyGuy]

My wife and I will travel to the area today and will spend tomorrow choosing a house plan. Because of my love for cars, we must have a large 3 car garage. Our sales rep did find a lot that will support my garage and we have put a deposit on it.

This is an exciting and challenging change. I look forward to meeting many of you once we are settled next year.

Thanks for all the kind and welcoming words.

Bob

[twoplanekid]

I wonder if the appraised values of properties just outside of Fenney will rise when they too have a water view? :icon_wink:

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[NYJoe77]

We just bought a new home in Fenney. Will be renting it out for a couple years until we retire and move down there from Tennessee. Looking forward to that whole area blossoming in the next few years!

My wife and I just purchased a home in Fenney last week, and like you we will be renting it for about 2 years before moving down from NY. I love all the nice comments here about the area and we can't wait to join all of you! Besides, it's cold here today! :cold:

[John_W]

My wife and I currently live about 90 miles southwest of The Villages in Apollo Beach...

I saw a House Hunters show about two weeks ago that was from Apollo Beach. She was a doctor in her 30's and he was a supervisor at a Pizza Box manufactuer, they met on a dating site. They purchased a birdcage pool home on a canal, I think it was about $700K, he had a boat so that was the reason they moved. The home was nice but everything they looked at seemed dated, the 80's look with pastel colors, gold fixtures, 12" white floor tile. Anyway, they seemed happy.

I guess that's near Sun City below Tampa? From your perspecitive, you've probably seen that area and Sun City is not as great as some think. I always heard it was overpriced, I know somebody that bought a house there about 10 years ago and their amenity fee was about $350 a month.

[FenneyGuy]

I saw a House Hunters show about two weeks ago that was from Apollo Beach. She was a doctor in her 30's and he was a supervisor at a Pizza Box manufactuer, they met on a dating site. They purchased a birdcage pool home on a canal, I think it was about $700K, he had a boat so that was the reason they moved. The home was nice but everything they looked at seemed dated, the 80's look with pastel colors, gold fixtures, 12" white floor tile. Anyway, they seemed happy.

I guess that's near Sun City below Tampa? From your perspecitive, you've probably seen that area and Sun City is not as great as some think. I always heard it was overpriced, I know somebody that bought a house there about 10 years ago and their amenity fee was about $350 a month.

I have no interest in Sun City Center. There are some new homes there but I will only look at houses with 3-car garages. They are not building any in Sun City so I crossed them off my list about 4 months ago.

Homes on canals can be expensive, you're right. Mine was built in 2013 and is not on a canal.

[Doro22]

Me too. Here is is:

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b44/rjslaney/DSC_0002_zpsim9cbqj3.jpg

Nice car!

[JOERILLA]

nice Chevelle! closing on my house in Fenney on the 28th!!

[FenneyGuy]

Nice car!

Thank you! She will arrive at the new abode next May.

[FenneyGuy]

nice Chevelle! closing on my house in Fenney on the 28th!!

Thanks. I hope that all goes well for you.

[patfla06]

You’re going to love The Villages.

You are also going to appreciate Sumter County taxes over Hillsborough County!

Best of luck in building and moving.

[FenneyGuy]

You’re going to love The Villages.

You are also going to appreciate Sumter County taxes over Hillsborough County!

Best of luck in building and moving.

Thank you. My wife reminds me every single day. "When will we be settled?" she says.

You're right about the taxes here in Hillsborough.

[j&b1216]

since you're new to building in Fenney, can I ask some questions about the process? we too are considering the same, haven't picked out a lot yet but wondering about design process. How do you know what will be 'upgrades' or standard items in the house. We are concerned that things we'd want in a house will end up having the house end up being more $ than we planned......maybe should look for a already built home.

[FenneyGuy]

since you're new to building in Fenney, can I ask some questions about the process? we too are considering the same, haven't picked out a lot yet but wondering about design process. How do you know what will be 'upgrades' or standard items in the house. We are concerned that things we'd want in a house will end up having the house end up being more $ than we planned......maybe should look for a already built home.

We'll be in TV for our design week next week. I'm willing to discuss it with you upon our return. Of course, if you have some immediate questions, PM me with your phone number and I'll call this week.

I've done a lot of research and know what we want and what is available in similar homes. I've put together a comprehensive document to keep us on track.

I will manage what we can afford and will make sure we stay within budget. There may be some things we have to do without but I'm prepared to go forward.

[j&b1216]

thanks for your input. We too have 'our top priority list' just hope 'our list' is not too upgraded. We also have a list of what would be negotiable or what we 'could' do without. Will 'make our move' to pick a lot out within the next month. Will contact you again in a couple of weeks and see how things are going. We can PM then. thanks again.

[FenneyGuy]

thanks for your input. We too have 'our top priority list' just hope 'our list' is not too upgraded. We also have a list of what would be negotiable or what we 'could' do without. Will 'make our move' to pick a lot out within the next month. Will contact you again in a couple of weeks and see how things are going. We can PM then. thanks again.

You're welcome. I look forward to talking with you.

[TommyT]

Building in Fenney is VERY easy. Take a day trip, look the area over and the available lots. Then get a Realtor from the sales center. We used Rene Webster. I can tell you about Rene, she is GREAT. You will not find a better sales agent in the Villages. She works from the Lake Sumter Center, but goes everywhere. Rene will show you what lots are available and you decide... There is NO Pressure. Once you decide the lot, then the model comes next to make sure it will fit the lot. Once all is said and done, you go to the Design Center and again, what a GREAT experience. NO PRESSURE. Mark was our design person and showed us what was available and WE chose. We built our new home with ALL the bells and whistles we wanted and still came in under budget. What a good experience..

Good luck and welcome to Fenney....

[graciegirl]

Building in Fenney is VERY easy. Take a day trip, look the area over and the available lots. Then get a Realtor from the sales center. We used Rene Webster. I can tell you about Rene, she is GREAT. You will not find a better sales agent in the Villages. She works from the Lake Sumter Center, but goes everywhere. Rene will show you what lots are available and you decide... There is NO Pressure. Once you decide the lot, then the model comes next to make sure it will fit the lot. Once all is said and done, you go to the Design Center and again, what a GREAT experience. NO PRESSURE. Mark was our design person and showed us what was available and WE chose. We built our new home with ALL the bells and whistles we wanted and still came in under budget. What a good experience..

Good luck and welcome to Fenney....

We had a great experience building our home seven years ago. We are still on cloud nine. We have built several homes over the course of our lives and watched our childen build several. Working with The Villages is excellent.

NO. I don't sell houses, never have. NO I don't know anybody who is part of the developer's organization so don't PM me. It is making me angry.

[VApeople]

We'll be in TV for our design week next week.

We hope you enjoy the design process and make good decisions that suit YOU.

We have been in our house over a year and have been very pleased with the choices we made - until now: we are planning to have the chandelier in our dining area removed and replaced with four pocket lights, kind of like what we have in our kitchen.

Like almost all of the people we know, we love being in The Villages.

[catotv]

Great to see all the posts! I too have bought a lot in Fenney! Currently live in Southern California and will retire in July and move down then. I choose all my options for my house in Feb, and it should be completed sometime in May. I have a quick question... has anyone had any experience in being able to choose countertops that are not offered by The Villages and getting them installed prior to the completion of the house? I am hoping to do this as reasonably as possible, but I am hearing I may need to install something generic in order to pass inspection and then replace them on my own after the sale is completed. Would love to be able to order countertops and have them installed while the house is being built.. any suggestions?

[FenneyGuy]

We will sign our contract tomorrow and then the building process begins. It was a tiring week but so worth our time and effort. I am glad that I did a lot of work documenting our must haves and wants. We also found that touring open houses and model homes was very worthwhile.

If I can help anyone to understand the design process and what happens, just ask. I prefer to talk on the phone so leave me a pm and your number so that I can call you.

[graciegirl]

We will sign our contract tomorrow and then the building process begins. It was a tiring week but so worth our time and effort. I am glad that I did a lot of work documenting our must haves and wants. We also found that touring open houses and model homes was very worthwhile.

If I can help anyone to understand the design process and what happens, just ask. I prefer to talk on the phone so leave me a pm and your number so that I can call you.

You did it right, thinking about choices and your budget and exploring the options available.

We also enjoyed coming every day and watching the house come along. I am very impressed with the total organization of the builders. Also the high expectations of the builder to the sub contractors. We came one day to see the cap tile being removed in the kitchen. I didn't see anything wrong with it but the lead builder ordered it redone.

I hope Fenney Guy that you both love it here like we do. Welcome home.

[FenneyGuy]

You did it right, thinking about choices and your budget and exploring the options available.

We also enjoyed coming every day and watching the house come along. I am very impressed with the total organization of the builders. Also the high expectations of the builder to the sub contractors. We came one day to see the cap tile being removed in the kitchen. I didn't see anything wrong with it but the lead builder ordered it redone.

I hope Fenney Guy that you both love it here like we do. Welcome home.

Gracie, thank you. I do plan to visit frequently as our house is being built. Since we live in Apollo Beach, it's an easy 90 minute drive.

[crash]

Great to see all the posts! I too have bought a lot in Fenney! Currently live in Southern California and will retire in July and move down then. I choose all my options for my house in Feb, and it should be completed sometime in May. I have a quick question... has anyone had any experience in being able to choose countertops that are not offered by The Villages and getting them installed prior to the completion of the house? I am hoping to do this as reasonably as possible, but I am hearing I may need to install something generic in order to pass inspection and then replace them on my own after the sale is completed. Would love to be able to order countertops and have them installed while the house is being built.. any suggestions?

I moved to the Villages from Southern California (Yorba Linda) in July of 2016 the hottest year ever in Florida. Have gone through 3 hurricanes as well but still love it here, PM me if you would like to get together once your move is complete.

There is a California Club that meets the first Tuesday of the Month if you would like to meet other people from California once you get here.

[FenneyGuy]

We had our design week last week and finished the process yesterday. It was a long but very thorough exercise. We signed the contract and paid our deposit on our new Iris.

We close May 10th!

[fw102807]

We had our design week last week and finished the process yesterday. It was a long but very thorough exercise. We signed the contract and paid our deposit on our new Iris.

We close May 10th!

:coolsmiley::thumbup:

[catotv]

I moved to the Villages from Southern California (Yorba Linda) in July of 2016 the hottest year ever in Florida. Have gone through 3 hurricanes as well but still love it here, PM me if you would like to get together once your move is complete.

There is a California Club that meets the first Tuesday of the Month if you would like to meet other people from California once you get here.
Thanks so much, crash!! Would love to do that, and thanks for the info on the California group as well! I am currently in Laguna Niguel... house should be finished in May.. looking to retire and move in July or August.. this year!
Peggy

[j&b1216]

Well we did it! We put a deposit on a Fenney lot on 2/2. Waiting for our design appointment! Very excited to FINALLY get to the Villages.
Our list of clubs, activities to join is very long. Can't wait to meet new friends and neighbors!

[FenneyGuy]

Well we did it! We put a deposit on a Fenney lot on 2/2. Waiting for our design appointment! Very excited to FINALLY get to the Villages.
Our list of clubs, activities to join is very long. Can't wait to meet new friends and neighbors!

If I can help by answering any questions, just ask. They will break ground in our lot on February 15 and we close on May 10.

The design process is very detailed but well worth the time. Ours lasted 4.5 days.

[Cedwards38]

Welcome! If you're looking for an active and interesting community, you won't be disappointed.

[Abby10]

Great to see all the posts! I too have bought a lot in Fenney! Currently live in Southern California and will retire in July and move down then. I choose all my options for my house in Feb, and it should be completed sometime in May. I have a quick question... has anyone had any experience in being able to choose countertops that are not offered by The Villages and getting them installed prior to the completion of the house? I am hoping to do this as reasonably as possible, but I am hearing I may need to install something generic in order to pass inspection and then replace them on my own after the sale is completed. Would love to be able to order countertops and have them installed while the house is being built.. any suggestions?

Just seeing this now, so you may have already gotten the answer to your question elsewhere, but the best thing to do is check with your sales person about this as TV has changed over time what can and cannot be done. But I can tell you as of several years ago, you could not get outside installation or do it yourself. I highlighted one of your statements above because that is probably what you will have to do. If your intention is to replace just choose their most basic, least expensive option. They will not sell a house unfinished so you can finish yourself nor will they deal with outside contractors in that fashion. Again, at least that's how it was back then and I kind of doubt it has changed. Changes in what is allowed and what isn't have been known to happen however, so I would contact your sales agent who should be able to verify this for you.

[j&b1216]

Thanks so much. Our sales person has been helpful and we understand things better now. We took a tour of the design center with her and sure is overwhelming. we have a vision of what we want - saw a model home with many of our ideas/wants so just need to refer to that. Our design appt is not confirmed but think it's week of Feb 26. We'll be a month or two behind you.

[catotv]

Thanks so much Abby10! That is kind of what I am hearing as well.. but I go down on Feb 15th for my first design appointment, and will be sure to ask the question! Getting very excited.. what a fun process (so far!). Will let you know after the design meetings how it went.. but from what I am hearing.. everyone is very happy with the entire process! :-)

[graciegirl]

Thanks so much Abby10! That is kind of what I am hearing as well.. but I go down on Feb 15th for my first design appointment, and will be sure to ask the question! Getting very excited.. what a fun process (so far!). Will let you know after the design meetings how it went.. but from what I am hearing.. everyone is very happy with the entire process! :-)

We had sold our home in Ohio, our home in The Villages and we had only a few days to move stuff out of our home in Hadley and look for a lot to build on. We found a model we just loved and asked, how much is this house exactly the way it is finished on this lot. They told us, it was in our budget and we said build us one just like this model....and we have been very pleased. It is now SEVEN years. That went fast.

We rented a home here and watched the house we live in go up and it was like a well choreographed ballet. Different skilled crews showed up and did what they do right in order. There were a couple of snafu's we didn't even see but the builder saw, like making the tiler rip out the cap tiles in the kitchen that were not to his liking.

I know people think I have a connection to the builders but I do not. We have contracted to build many new homes in our life and watched our children build new homes and this was the smoothest process of all.

[FenneyGuy]

We had sold our home in Ohio, our home in The Villages and we had only a few days to move stuff out of our home in Hadley and look for a lot to build on. We found a model we just loved and asked, how much is this house exactly the way it is finished on this lot. They told us, it was in our budget and we said build us one just like this model....and we have been very pleased. It is now SEVEN years. That went fast.

We rented a home here and watched the house we live in go up and it was like a well choreographed ballet. Different skilled crews showed up and did what they do right in order. There were a couple of snafu's we didn't even see but the builder saw, like making the tiler rip out the cap tiles in the kitchen that were not to his liking.

I know people think I have a connection to the builders but I do not. We have contracted to build many new homes in our life and watched our children build new homes and this was the smoothest process of all.

This is good to know, Gracie. I do plan to visit every few weeks to monitor progress and get more excited.

[ricthemic]

Did not read the above post. Is there an approximate date when golf carts from these new areas will be able to access all TV?

[twoplanekid]

Did not read the above post. Is there an approximate date when golf carts from these new areas will be able to access all TV?

My guess would be two years from now at the earliest to as long as 4 years. The biggie will be building the golf cart bridge across the Florida turnpike.

[vintageogauge]

My guess would be two years from now at the earliest to as long as 4 years. The biggie will be building the golf cart bridge across the Florida turnpike.

This is just my guess, have read or heard nothing like it but I believe the bridge on 468 that crosses over the turnpike is more than wide enough to have the surface reconfigured and adding golf cart lanes on either side. They would most likely reduce the speed limit on at least that section of 468 if not all of 468 as in reality it will be an extension of Morse. That I feel would be the easiest way to get over the pike but the next obstacle is getting over or under 44. Two years is probably a good guess but who know, they could start on it tomorrow for all anyone knows.

[kcrazorbackfan]

My wife and I currently live about 90 miles southwest of The Villages in Apollo Beach. We've just put down a deposit on a lot in Fenney and will be choosing a house later this week.

We expect to move by mid summer next year and we are looking forward to making many new friends and to meeting our neighbors.

I love classic American muscle cars and will be moving my 1967 Chevelle SS to our new home.

Welcome to TV. I had a '66 Chevelle SS that could hang with anything; really wish I still had it.

[HoosierPa]

This is just my guess, have read or heard nothing like it but I believe the bridge on 468 that crosses over the turnpike is more than wide enough to have the surface reconfigured and adding golf cart lanes on either side. They would most likely reduce the speed limit on at least that section of 468 if not all of 468 as in reality it will be an extension of Morse. That I feel would be the easiest way to get over the pike but the next obstacle is getting over or under 44. Two years is probably a good guess but who know, they could start on it tomorrow for all anyone knows.

The Developer has already published a map showing where the bridge over the turnpike will be located. It showed it half way between Morse & Buena Vista.

[FenneyGuy]

Welcome to TV. I had a '66 Chevelle SS that could hang with anything; really wish I still had it.

Thanks!

[Goldwingnut]

This is just my guess, have read or heard nothing like it but I believe the bridge on 468 that crosses over the turnpike is more than wide enough to have the surface reconfigured and adding golf cart lanes on either side. They would most likely reduce the speed limit on at least that section of 468 if not all of 468 as in reality it will be an extension of Morse. That I feel would be the easiest way to get over the pike but the next obstacle is getting over or under 44. Two years is probably a good guess but who know, they could start on it tomorrow for all anyone knows.

The Developer has already published a map showing where the bridge over the turnpike will be located. It showed it half way between Morse & Buena Vista.

You're both likely correct based on the pictures below. The first one shows a golf cart bridge (not a MMP) crossing the Turnpike just north of Hogeye Sink, the second shows the bridge relocated a little farther north, and the third is from documents provide to the City of Wildwood planning commission for Phase 8A of Buena Vista at 468 which shows the MMP making a left turn on the south side of 468.
With the cancelation of the Turnpike exit at 468 there comes the question of what to do with these nice new extra wide bridges that were build since there are no on/off ramps to deal with now...

[CSilvestrucci]

Welcome to paradise 🤗👍🏻

[Travel Addict]

There is a spec home in Fenney for sale now with a 4 car garage. My husband was drooling, but alas we picked out a different model with a more private view. Close on our home in Fenney April 13.

[FenneyGuy]

There is a spec home in Fenney for sale now with a 4 car garage. My husband was drooling, but alas we picked out a different model with a more private view. Close on our home in Fenney April 13.

Do you mean the Zinnia at the corner of Fenney Way and Pearl Crescent? Great garage but not the best lot. Ours is a very private view as well. Close May 10th.

[CamillusUSA]

We too will be moving to Fenney - in the process of selling our place.

[FenneyGuy]

We too will be moving to Fenney - in the process of selling our place.

We have a contract on our current house and it closes May 2. Our new house in fenney closes May 10. Where will you be in fenney?

[dave042]

search on this forum, there are issues in Fenney.

also read:

villages news dot com/residents-of-village-of-fenney-complain-about-blasting-at-limestone-quarry/

and read comments. this may or may not affect you.

i'm for one, not going to move there.

[tomwed]

Last week I spoke to a sales rep at Sumter. She told me that 35% of the homes sold in Fenny are purchased by Villagers. That's interesting.

[Chi-Town]

I noticed in a recent new homes ad section in the Sun that the higher end homes in Pine Ridge, Pine Hills, and La Belle are featured. I wonder if that means inventory is about depleted. Is so, full speed ahead for the new south.

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[FenneyGuy]

search on this forum, there are issues in Fenney.

also read:

villages news dot com/residents-of-village-of-fenney-complain-about-blasting-at-limestone-quarry/

and read comments. this may or may not affect you.

i'm for one, not going to move there.

Dave, please don't move to Fenney. I would hate to have a neighbor be unhappy.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Did not read the above post. Is there an approximate date when golf carts from these new areas will be able to access all TV?

A friend of mine just bought in Fenney and was told that one bridge would be completed next year and a second bridge would be completed in 2020.

I don't know which bridge will be finished first and I was told by an agent in Fenney that there will be three bridges.

[graciegirl]

Dave, please don't move to Fenney. I would hate to have a neighbor be unhappy.


Good attitude. Our next door neighbor sold his home quickly and moved to Fenney just three weeks ago. They wanted a smaller home and needed to have a home once again in the Midwest as times change. They love it and I can see why.

We were dissed on this forum seven years ago when we built our new home in a previous farmers field along 466 in an area that bordered on swamp and golf course and a noisy busy road. We love living here and think we made such a lucky decision.

I cannot think why anyone would put down another's village choice, except they are anonymous. There are pluses and minuses to every life decision. Fenney is beautiful, and has many really nice people who post on this forum frequently.

Fenney guy, you have chosen well, and many of us wish you joy and happiness in your new home.

[manaboutown]

Last week I spoke to a sales rep at Sumter. She told me that 35% of the homes sold in Fenny are purchased by Villagers. That's interesting.

I have heard that on average, a Villager will move three times. This probably means they move from their preretirement home into TV, then twice after that.

[tomwed]

I have heard that on average, a Villager will move three times. This probably means they move from their preretirement home into TV, then twice after that.I have heard that too. I doubted it for years. Now I'm inclined to agree. Finney would not be a good fit for me but after hearing how many Villagers think it's a good fit for them has certainly swayed my opinion.

[ColdNoMore]

Last week I spoke to a sales rep at Sumter. She told me that 35% of the homes sold in Fenny are purchased by Villagers. That's interesting.

Did the rep by chance mention, or know, what % of the homes purchased by current Villagers were to be owner-occupied...versus rentals/investments?

[wisbad1]

Welcome to The Villages. Excellent choice.:a040::coolsmiley:

funny no says anything about blasting going on by Fenny? or the loud speakers from the prison(yelling at whitey bulger) seems someone should inform them on what they might incounter.:boom:

[Wiotte]

funny no says anything about blasting going on by Fenny? or the loud speakers from the prison(yelling at whitey bulger) seems someone should inform them on what they might incounter.:boom:


During our Trolley ride 4 1/2 years ago we were told there was NO crime in The Villages. Yep, no crime. Sounded too good to be true so I investigated. Every potential buyer must do their due diligence and decide what’s best for them. Trust no one, check everything.


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[graciegirl]

During our Trolley ride 4 1/2 years ago we were told there was NO crime in The Villages. Yep, no crime. Sounded too good to be true so I investigated. Every potential buyer must do their due diligence and decide what’s best for them. Trust no one, check everything.


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Who would say that?
Who would believe that?
There is a little bit of bad in the best of us. And a little bit of good in the worst of us. But among even a mostly nice bunch of folks, there are those. Yes,....There are those.

[Wiotte]

Who would say that?
Who would believe that?
There is a little bit of bad in the best of us. And a little bit of good in the worst of us. But among even a mostly nice bunch of folks, there are those. Yes,....There are those.



Who would say that ? The Trolley guide, that’s who. Yes, they work for marketing. You can ask my wife if you don’t believe me. [emoji6]


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[Jayhawk]

Who would say that ? The Trolley guide, that’s who. Yes, they work for marketing. You can ask my wife if you don’t believe me. [emoji6]


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Well if your wife backs you it must be true.

:1rotfl:

[Wiotte]

Well if your wife backs you it must be true.



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True. I’m an unabashed liar.


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[dave042]

Dave, please don't move to Fenney. I would hate to have a neighbor be unhappy.

quotes from the comment section:

“My whole house shook including items hanging on the wall,” one resident wrote on Facebook. “Second time, but this one was much worse than the first.”

"Another resident reported glasses clinking in the cupboard."

"Residents say the blasts have cracked foundations, broken light bulbs and knocked pictures off the wall."

i'm a combat veteran with PTSD. if i moved to Fenney, i would not only be unhappy but these triggers would force me to build a bunker in the backyard and constantly wear a helmet. something the residents of Fenney would probably be uncomfortable with.

i just need a quiet environment. i only bring this up because others considering Fenney may have the same medical conditions.

[graciegirl]

quotes from the comment section:

“My whole house shook including items hanging on the wall,” one resident wrote on Facebook. “Second time, but this one was much worse than the first.”

"Another resident reported glasses clinking in the cupboard."

"Residents say the blasts have cracked foundations, broken light bulbs and knocked pictures off the wall."

i'm a combat veteran with PTSD. if i moved to Fenney, i would not only be unhappy but these triggers would force me to build a bunker in the backyard and constantly wear a helmet. something the residents of Fenney would probably be uncomfortable with.

i just need a quiet environment. i only bring this up because others considering Fenney may have the same medical conditions.

We love veterans in our Village. Thank you for your service, sir, from my heart and my family.

P.S. There is a home for sale in our Village. Hurry. The houses in our village go quick. (But we do have some noise from 466)

I know that whatever you choose you will be happy here in this beautiful place. Thank you once again.

[dave042]

Who would say that?
Who would believe that?
There is a little bit of bad in the best of us. And a little bit of good in the worst of us. But among even a mostly nice bunch of folks, there are those. Yes,....There are those.

Gracie is correct. rarely any violent crimes. from reading Villages News dot com crime section; 60% are drunks, 20% larceny, 10% drugs, and 10% family battery. the majority of crimes are committed by those under 55+. this is one reason i'm going to retire in TV.

[FenneyGuy]

quotes from the comment section:

“My whole house shook including items hanging on the wall,” one resident wrote on Facebook. “Second time, but this one was much worse than the first.”

"Another resident reported glasses clinking in the cupboard."

"Residents say the blasts have cracked foundations, broken light bulbs and knocked pictures off the wall."

i'm a combat veteran with PTSD. if i moved to Fenney, i would not only be unhappy but these triggers would force me to build a bunker in the backyard and constantly wear a helmet. something the residents of Fenney would probably be uncomfortable with.

i just need a quiet environment. i only bring this up because others considering Fenney may have the same medical conditions.

Now I understand your comments. Thanks for your service, Dave. My son is in the army and is stationed in Afghanistan.

[tomwed]

Did the rep by chance mention, or know, what % of the homes purchased by current Villagers were to be owner-occupied...versus rentals/investments?I didn't ask. The rep I spoke to was closing up her stand with her coworker. It was one of those events with vendors and tables. I don't know who it was.

[Schaumburger]

As someone who has viewed posts on TOTV for several years now, I wonder why some posters disparage other poster's choice of where they want to live. Why do some feel the need to denigrate certain villages or areas of The Villages?

I have started watching Skip Smith's You Tube videos about The Villages. I believe Skip lives in the Village of Hillsborough. A few days ago he posted a video which shows a moving truck parked in front of his next door neighbor's house. His neighbor is moving to Fenney, so there are current Villagers who are choosing to move to Fenney.

If someone wants to live in Fenney, Chatham, Silver Lake, or whatever village and you have found your slice of Paradise in that Village, go for it, and enjoy every day.

[tomwed]

When I was shopping someone told me that it's important the lanai faces east. I don't remember who. It may have been here. My salesman says it doesn't matter at all. Now I think it's a game changer, morning sun, afternoon shade.

I think advice volunteers for the most part are trying to share what they have experienced. It's really easy to fall in love with this place. Do your homework.

[Travel Addict]

It was a Sarasota on White Ibis. It has an open house today. He still calls it "his house" even though we bought another.

[Dan9871]

Now I think it's a game changer, morning sun, afternoon shade.



I don't think lanai direction matters much. You can add sun screen shades, that's what we did with our west facing lanai. We found it made a difference. Insulating the roof over the lanai helped too... ours had no insulation at all... don't know about newer houses.

But during the really hot parts of the summer if you don't enclose your lanai and add an A/C there will be a month or two you probably won't use your lanai no matter which way it faces. In the winter time an open lanai gets pretty chilly for a couple of months too... no matter which way it faces.

Of course it's totally up to you, part of the house hunting adventure, but would you really want to pass up a house that had just about everything you wanted except that it has a west facing lanai?

[Cedwards38]

You won't regret it.