[Bonnevie]

I've seen discussions where there seems to be some emphasis on the desirability of location described as either being north or south of 466.
what is this about? can you explain the pros and cons of being in one over the other?

[Bruiser1]

When you first enter the Villages from Hwy 301 (through Oxford or Wildwood) Co rd 466 is the road that your travel.

On the North Side is many of the commercial businesses,restaurants, Banks etc.
In this area you are located close to the two existing town squares.

In the last few years the dynamic growth has been to the south.
A third town square Brownwood is being built to the south of the Villages. This new twon square is planned to open in October.

[golf4me]

I would choose south of 466 because they enforce deed restrictions which we are used to and lends itself to a more even look. Most homes north of 466 do look great but some have a little too many "things" in yards in my opinion.

[cybermuda]

North
easy access to the two towns for entertainment, restaurants, shops etc.
established communities of mixed age

South
better access to more Rec centers (especially for swimming)
homes still under warranty

[buggyone]

North of 466 are around 15 community swimming pools and south has more.

Two of the best country club restaurants are north - Lopez and Glenview.

Brownwood is going to be hard to get to from north of 466 in a golf cart - about 45 minute drive at least. Brownwood is going to be easy access for the people in Wildwood and the trailer parks by Wildwood. Good or bad?

[Ooper]

Originally Posted by golf4me

I would choose south of 466 because they enforce deed restrictions which we are used to and lends itself to a more even look. Most homes north of 466 do look great but some have a little too many "things" in yards in my opinion.

Deed restrictions are enforced north of 466 too. They just contain different restrictions.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by buggyone

North of 466 are around 15 community swimming pools and south has more.

Two of the best country club restaurants are north - Lopez and Glenview.

Brownwood is going to be hard to get to from north of 466 in a golf cart - about 45 minute drive at least. Brownwood is going to be easy access for the people in Wildwood and the trailer parks by Wildwood. Good or bad?

What is the implication in this statement? What particular trailer parks?

[Bruiser1]

If golfing is an issue:

South has Championship courses
Havana 27
cane Garden 27
Mallory 27
Bonifay 18 soon to have 27
Arnold Palmer (27 holes Central to both areas)

North:
Orange blossom 18
Terra del sol 18
NancyLopez 27
Hacienda Hills 27
Glenbrook 27
(& Palmer)

when you request tee time you specify North or south of 466

[ssmith]

Make sure to note if they are saying 466 or 466a also really very confusing at first.

[golf4me]

466 runs through the middle of town as it is now.

466a is pretty much southernmost as the building is right now. Brownwood will be at the southernmost point, but NO homes are really close to Brownwood town center right now.

[justjim]

OP: You could touch a nerve of some people when you say North of 466 or South of 466Its really a matter of personal preference as each has its advantages The disadvantages are in the eyes of the beholder. Other Posts have listed some pros and cons of each. If you want to build a new home its south of 466A.

[asianthree]

find the house you like north or south you will be happy

[createquilts]

as I had posted before, we just got back from our week lifestyle visit. We deliberately visited most of the pools and rec centers. We talked to numerous people. We drove around all over.
It really is what you like and what you can afford. We played cards with one man who had lived in Orange Blossom for years and loved all of his neighbors and didn't want to ever move. We met a youngish couple who had bought a house in a very old section because he had been laid off sooner than expected and they found something they liked and it was much cheaper. Some people insisted building in the new area was the way to go, to meet people closer to our own age and getting all the bumpouts and features they want and they are lucky enough to afford it.

But you know what? When I visited quilt guilds, and played cards and we talked to people about activities and swam all over no one cared where you lived. If your house is worth 75,000 or 1 million you still can go to the same clubs and groups.

Each area has it's pros and cons, age of homes, proximity to services, near clubs or activities you might want to partake in, and price of homes. You need to decide your own priorities.

[Threeputt]

North of 466 has been turned over to the owners by the developers and control their own destiny and governing. The best golf during the drought was north of 466. Closer to everything, more established, mature.

Now it's not a "North vs South" thing.....we fund a dream home north so that's where we are.....

[asianthree]

wasn't there a war between the north and south