Fenny......
 

So I heard on the radio this morning between open house commercials that reservations are being accepted to view Fenny....

Anybody know whats up with that.....and how would you get a reservation?

The radio was vague as to who to call....

Only a guess, but I bet if you called any of the sales offices they could fix you up pretty quick.

Just call one of the sales centers. They will hook you up with one of the tours from Brownville according to The Villages radio station. I've driven down there in twice in the last two days. I have to admit, I do not get this at all, or it's purported connection to " The Villages ". Really, really a stretch in my opinion. I guess the houses will be 80% of the prices we pay here, or they will not sell as long as the ' Lake County " expansion homes are still available.

Isn't Fenny a part of The Vilages? Where do you get the 80%?

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Me thinks you will be surprised. :)

Thanks, I signed up for the trolley tour! Excited to see it, it feels different from the more hustle and bustle of The Villages.

Bet they won't sell many golf carts down there. Where can you go?

4 executive courses.................

:icon_bored: 1/2 page ad in the paper everyday is very clear!

I could very well be surprised about the house prices but whether you drive down from where Morse ends on Route 44 or US 301 you are going to pass an awful lot of " old Florida " frontage, some of it residential, on both roads. It is also a relatively long drive, by Village standards, on either route and there is virtually no commercial development to speak of, i.e. no convenience stores, gas stations, grocery stores, drug stores, fast food restaurants etc. Nada. I have no doubt the developer knows exactly what they are doing, but it seems to be more like a Del Webb development, without easy access to very much at all. Just my opinion.

In smaller communities carts are a conduit to interact with others.

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Guess what, when LSL & Brownwood were developed there was no commercial..............patience. That's an insult to compare to Del Webb.

Is your assumption that Fenny will stay the size it is, no more expansion down that way or commercial construction?

It might be a series of neighborhoods rather than Villages. But who knows what the final plan is.

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Hopefully 14,000 new homes further south will speed up commercial development on 44 for those of us living in the southern portions of The Villages.

I bought 2 yrs ago in The Villages. Definitely the wrong time to buy in The Villages.

Why do you think it was a wrong time ? Where else would you want to live ? And how old are you?--look in the mirror reality is a real eye opener.

My parents retired in 1984 in Spring Hill, Florida that's about 50 miles southwest of here in Hernando County on the coast. They resided in a 55+ community called Timber Pines, built by US Homes. They finished build out about 2000 and have 3500 homes on about 1200 acres with 3 golf courses. They don't allow any commercial business inside the development, it's completely walled in with just two gates that have security. My parents are now deceased but when I visited my father he had a golf cart as did most of the other residents. Here's some photos of Timber Pines.

Timber Pines holds the Guiness Record for the longest golf cart parade at 1,138 carts set in 2004.

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One of the golf courses. I believe Fenney will have 3 executive courses, a reason to buy a cart.

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Timber Pines Community Association - Timber Pines Community Association Home

Don't be surprised if Fenney is the southern end of new development that will eventually come all the way up to the existing Villages. Fenney was an abandoned development by another developer so they already had all the environmental studies etc done and approved. Because of this, they were able to start this expansion there in order to keep their staff together while awaiting approvals to begin more development south of the Turnpike and north of Fenney. I predict there will be another town square, at some point, south of the turnpike and golf cart bridges/tunnels built to go over and under the turnpike connecting all of that area to the existing Villages.

I couldn't agree more. I think by this time next year you will have heard about a LOT more development. They're not dumb and they know exactly what they're doing.

I also believe this.

Fenny is what our oldest is looking for, TV was a little too crowded for them. TV sometimes is not for all. They want little more laid back. The walking trails, natural setting and the dog park, is perfect. Yet a short drive from the main hub.

Prediction
 

I just moved into the Village of Dunedin, way down south on Lake Deaton, near 44. I predict within about 8 years we will be the center of gravity of The Villages.

Honestly,unless--you want to live in Fenney--why would you care?

They're so far from the beaten path-- caveat emptor

HUH??? Why? I bought 2 years ago and from what I see I am up at least 15-20%.... Are you paying attention? Why would you even say that?

Sale of preowned homes are down. Lots more on the market than a year ago. Constant competition from new homes. Lucky you if your home has increased 15-20 percent. Mine sure hasn't. Maybe I just wasn't rich enough to buy a 4 or 5 hundred thousand home.

It is interesting to note that in three years of observation, the supply of particular model homes are at the lowest level I have seen on The Villages web site. There are no Holly models and only one Boxwood currently for sale.

You mention a dog park in Fenny......where did you hear there is or will be one? I called the Sales Office to ask and no one knew anything about a dog park being there. That is a selling point for me to move there.

no premier homes in Fenny... I'm out (and I did the trolley tour today)

Could I interest you then in a bridge I have to sell ?

Fenney is only one village of which is to be an expansive development of many villages which will go north toward the rest of The Villages. I went on the tour, spoke extensively to Jennifer Parr, and wrote an article for the on line news.

There are absolutely plans for premier homes, more golf, restaurants, business, all the activities of the rest of The Villages. How it will be designed is still in the planning. There are wagons located on the way down there on property which has already been purchased by The Villages.

There are designer homes in Fenney that are into the $700,000's with gorgeous pools, fire pits, bird cages, summer kitchens etc and water views. There are very affordable patio villas with a golf cart garage and some upgrades you would not have see before. And everything in between. Some lots are huge and some are ones you can pass a plate between.

There are already two rec centers in development, one to open the end of this month and the more amenity packed one to open in June by a preserve with a bar and grill, beach type pool, etc.

I am not commenting on whether I like it, would live there, or anything opinionated. I am just providing the facts as I was told them and also saw them on the full tour and walk around provided last week.

Everything in The Villages that is built new seems far away at the time. We bought here five years ago and I remember thinking Buttonwood seemed far from Lake Sumter! Vision is in the eye of the developer for what they see into the future. Only time will tell, but over 20,000 people already have wanted to go on a tour. Heard that from a few sales people. That's a lot of lookie-loos!

I am just an observer like everyone else, and will watch with interest to see how it all turns out. Maybe when I am 80, if I live that long, I will look at it all and say, "I remember when"

Jane, will there be an exit off the turnpike?

I think there already is one very close as I took it when I went to the airport, at least I thought I did!

A bridge to Fenney???

It's on the drawing that is in the paper, listed among the other amenities.

Not questioning your post but would you mind providing the source for your statistical data?

Some personal observations:
1. As normal, people are quick to criticize something that hasn't been fully developed yet! Fenny is suppose to have 14,000 homes.
2. Some people might want to live in a more laid back type community.
3. More people are retiring everyday, so there will be plenty of buyers.
4. Some people bought at Stonecrest and the Plantation because they didn't want to live in TV but they travel to TV for the entertainment.
5. TV is not right for everyone but the developer sure knows what they are doing.
6. Nobody knows what the developer is going to do and no one knows what the final plan will be in it's entirety. We will find out when the developer tells us.

Fenny is only one Village and will have 4,700 homes. The entire development is 14,000 homes and will be several villages. None of the property the Villages owns butts up to 44. Looks like the developer staredt on the homes that will be the hardest sell being furthest from a Square (12 miles to Brownwood).

This development has to cross the turnpike and 44 before it can be golf cart accessible to the Villages. These people will be driving their cars to everything. Imagine how that will impact traffic in the Villages approximately another 14,000 cars when done.

There will be live entertainment in Fenny just not in a town square. Was told this was how entertainment was in Spanish Springs until they made the town square.

With all of the favorable talk about Fenny, we decided to take the tour today. Wow, we certainly weren't alone. The line was very, very long so we opted to wait until there are some open houses there. I would like to know how long people were waiting if any of you made the trip today.

Today, Thursday 3/9. Arrived 8:50. Got on 3rd bus shortly after 9:30 when the started running.
Our general impression was very positive. Looks like another win for TV.