[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by VApeople

I'm glad to hear that you guys don't mind sitting in the median with the traffic whizzing by you in front and in back.

We drive down to the Southern Area several times a week to enjoy your amenities and I always feel bad for the Chitty Chatty and Sandalwood and Continental people sitting in the median. I'm pleased to hear it is not a problem for you.

Really no problem at all. Isn't that those medians are for?

[Cookie Princess]

The only drawback that worries me is the size of the lots in that area. They appear to be much smaller, and the houses look very close together.

[vintageogauge]

Originally Posted by Cookie Princess

The only drawback that worries me is the size of the lots in that area. They appear to be much smaller, and the houses look very close together.

Some are and some are not, just like in all of TV. There are probably more homes south of 44 with 4 car garages than up north and they require larger lots.

[Accidental1]

Originally Posted by John41

It’s called “Marsh” Bend because it was built on filled in swampland with potential settling issues in the future. At least one resident there has died of West Nile virus from the swarms of mosquitoes. There is also lots of noise. It’s not “new” once you move in either. So your used house will face competition from more desirable areas North of 44.

Swampland, really? Take a look at google earth historical photos...more like cow pastures.

[Altavia]

Originally Posted by Accidental1

Swampland, really? Take a look at google earth historical photos...more like cow pastures.

Exactly, far more trees/green than before. The preserves and lakes support all forms of Florida wildlife where the future McDonalds hamburgers used to roam.

[vinricci]

You may want to inquire about higher bond prices and property taxes south.

[txfan]

Originally Posted by VApeople

I'm glad to hear that you guys don't mind sitting in the median with the traffic whizzing by you in front and in back.

We drive down to the Southern Area several times a week to enjoy your amenities and I always feel bad for the Chitty Chatty and Sandalwood and Continental people sitting in the median. I'm pleased to hear it is not a problem for you.

Please don’t feel bad for us, and please no traffic light. Maybe police could enforce the speed limit from Morse to Warm Springs a bit more.

[Pballer]

Many of the multimodal paths south of 44 have lovely views of the Turnpike as well as its constant noise. The multimodal path through Chitty Chatty has nice views of the high voltage lines that run along side it.

[Joe V.]

Originally Posted by Pballer

Many of the multimodal paths south of 44 have lovely views of the Turnpike as well as its constant noise. The multimodal path through Chitty Chatty has nice views of the high voltage lines that run along side it.

You feel better now?

[Debfrommaine]

Originally Posted by vinricci

You may want to inquire about higher bond prices and property taxes south.

Yes, new build can bring higher bonds. I remember checking out Lake Deaton and nearby areas a few years back, whew, bonds over 30K. You'll find bonds here in that range or depending on the size of the home, as low as 16K. The Wildwood tax is about $300 per $100K.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by txfan

Please don’t feel bad for us, and please no traffic light. Maybe police could enforce the speed limit from Morse to Warm Springs a bit more.

They would like to but have a shortage of patrol cars.

They were put along the major thoroughfares and now they forgot where they are.

[vintageogauge]

Originally Posted by Pballer

Many of the multimodal paths south of 44 have lovely views of the Turnpike as well as its constant noise. The multimodal path through Chitty Chatty has nice views of the high voltage lines that run along side it.

I have to admit the developers were very smart in using land that was not suitable for building for some of the cart paths. If you want to cross the turnpike I guess you have to drive along side of it to find a bridge, doesn't seem to bother anyone that lives down here.

[vintageogauge]

Originally Posted by vinricci

You may want to inquire about higher bond prices and property taxes south.

The villages in Lake County have the higher taxes and the bonds vary just like everywhere else.

[Dotneko]

Originally Posted by Joe V.

You feel better now?

You owe me a keyboard

[NemoCrownie]

Originally Posted by VApeople

Do you enjoy trying to turn left onto Morse Road (Route 468) to get to the new Magnolia Plaza?

Why would proximity to Magnolia Plaza matter to a Chitty Chatty resident? Lake Deaton Plaza is a right turn on Morse or a quick 4 to 6 minute cart ride over the Chitty Chatty bridge and also has a Marathon gas station selling recreational fuel, Walgreen's, Publix, etc.

The only reason to turn left is to go to the southern Villages, Everglades and amenities to the south. The majority of the time it is rather painless and Meggison is already routing some of the traffic pressure off of Morse.