Designer Homes with Fences?

[Guzzel]

Looking at moving to TV in the next year, so wondering if any of the designer homes are allowed to have fences (we have 2 small dogs). If so, are the homes in any particular area of TV?

Thx,

guzzel

[villagetinker]

Looking at moving to TV in the next year, so wondering if any of the designer homes are allowed to have fences (we have 2 small dogs). If so, are the homes in any particular area of TV?

Thx,

guzzel

Guzzel, do a search on this site for the houses, but be warned, we have several predators and small dogs would be fair game. A fence will not keep out coyotes, hawks, owls to name a few.

[MrChip72]

I believe that the newer Veranda homes are meant to be a hybrid between a courtyard and a designer home, meaning a fenced in Designer-style home. In fact that's how they are described on the Villages website.

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[frayedends]

Yup, Verandas are just Designers with a wall/fence.

[splashes]

We just listed our Veranda - designer with a walled in back yard Look on the villages web site VLS 241234 Call Beth Pope at 352-552-1511 Great for dogs to run around safely

[Papa_lecki]

Agree with Village TInkerer - you dont want any dogs out alone (especially small ones).

We like our large screened in birdcage for the dog. It has areas of shade.
Take him out onto the grass a few times a day.

[VApeople]

Looking at moving to TV in the next year, so wondering if any of the designer homes are allowed to have fences

No, designer homes are not allowed to have fences.

On the other hand, veranda homes have floor plans like designer homes and they come with a fence.

[jerseyjoy]

Veranda homes, south of 44. Also, Village of Pine Ridge, Wise Way - homes have fences. Also, homes on Nash Loop which is near the Havana Country Club.

[asianthree]

Guzzel, do a search on this site for the houses, but be warned, we have several predators and small dogs would be fair game. A fence will not keep out coyotes, hawks, owls to name a few.

Agree, larger dogs while a challenge have been fair game. We never let out cat even in the lanai unless we are there. We have bobcats, coyotes walking in our back yard, and on the fence tops. Plus fenced yard is a captive area without a way out

[Joanne and Mike]

Looking at moving to TV in the next year, so wondering if any of the designer homes are allowed to have fences (we have 2 small dogs). If so, are the homes in any particular area of TV?

Thx,

guzzel

Verandas are Designer Homes with fenced back yards. You can do a search on the Villages homes for sale by the Veranda category. I think Fenney was the first Village to have Verandas and now I think most new Villages have a Veranda neighborhood. We live in a Veranda neighborhood and love it.

[Ptmcbriz]

The designer homes with fences are called Verandas. They are fairly new and only built in the new area south of highway 44. However, unlike true designer homes, the Verandas can’t be custom built. You have to buy whatever they build and release. We were lucky and got one that is 2350sf and a view of one of the larger ponds with lots of wildlife. Ours was finished with top of the line tiles, cabinets, hardware, lights, and designer wall colors and flooring. We didn’t have to change anything except upgrade the appliances LG Studio, and have the two master walk-in closets have built in cabinets to match the rest of the house which were a deep blue gray. The Verandas have the same floor plans as the designers but called by different names. My house is a Livingston, but it’s called a Bridgeport in the Designer series.

[airstreamingypsy]

Your small dogs will be able to run and play, in a fenced yard.... but they can never be left out alone in Florida....... too many predators looking for an easy meal.

[Guzzel]

Thx all for the info; very useful.

We currently live in the Destin/Ft. Walton Beach area, so familiar with various predators, but not the gators (at least where we live).

Guzzel

[VApeople]

Your small dogs will be able to run and play, in a fenced yard.... but they can never be left out alone in Florida....... too many predators looking for an easy meal.

We frequently see rabbits in our yard.

One morning I saw something in our yard and it was lungs and a rabbits foot, probably left after an encounter with a bobcat or a coyote.

We threw out the foot and the birds soon took care of the lungs.

[photo1902]

We frequently see rabbits in our yard.

One morning I saw something in our yard and it was lungs and a rabbits foot, probably left after an encounter with a bobcat or a coyote.

We threw out the foot and the birds soon took care of the lungs.

More than likely a hawk got it

[Ktots]

Looking at moving to TV in the next year, so wondering if any of the designer homes are allowed to have fences (we have 2 small dogs). If so, are the homes in any particular area of TV?

Thx,

guzzel

In addition to the verandas, there is a section of homes in the village of Bradford with stand alone, railing type fences. A larger dog could jump them, but they are nice for smaller dogs. Best of luck with your search!

[Topspinmo]

More than likely a hawk got it


Or owl at night?

[CoachKandSportsguy]

from our driveway camera, we see various 4 legged predators walking across / down our driveway at all times of the night, which has no houses across the street, and is adjacent to the hog eye preserve, so pick carefully how far away from open areas your house is, and how close any fences / walls might be. .

good luck, and we have indoor cats, who do not go out on the lanai at night. .

[TerryCamlin]

Thx all for the info; very useful.

We currently live in the Destin/Ft. Walton Beach area, so familiar with various predators, but not the gators (at least where we live).

Guzzel

Gators climb fences too. Google it if you do not believe me.

[Used2u]

I cannnot find thid listing on TV website.Just FYI

[Cawilliams]

Designer Homes used to have more flexibility. Now after Covid restricted supply plain, the villages has limited "design" to front, side, back, garage, patio stretch and that's about it. You can still pick colors counters etc.

Designer style homes typically DO NOT have fences. There are very few exceptions in resale and none in new sale. The few designer that have fences are typically south of 44 I believe. The Village of Desoto has a few off of Hensley Ave or Botner Dr. They seldom come up for sale.

Villages built homes with fences are called Verandas. They are the "designer" floorplans with different name but same general layout. They are all spec built ... as is. You can't design, and you pick what you pick and get what you get. It's great as long as the style you want is available and is facing the way you want and is the color you want and has the floors you want and the cabinetry you want and has the yard you want. All homes sell quickly so they don't bother with customizing the Verandas.

My advice is to find the floorplan you like and be on the lookout for when they go on sale. A realtor can help as many times the day of release almost ALL homes can be "pending" Villages of Moultrie Creek Verandas is a good example.

[coffeebean]

We frequently see rabbits in our yard.

One morning I saw something in our yard and it was lungs and a rabbits foot, probably left after an encounter with a bobcat or a coyote.

We threw out the foot and the birds soon took care of the lungs.

Wish I hadn't read this post. :(

[coffeebean]

from our driveway camera, we see various 4 legged predators walking across / down our driveway at all times of the night, which has no houses across the street, and is adjacent to the hog eye preserve, so pick carefully how far away from open areas your house is, and how close any fences / walls might be. .

good luck, and we have indoor cats, who do not go out on the lanai at night. .

Aren't lanais screened in here in The Villages? Doesn't the screen keep out predators?