[twoplanekid]

For the past 10 years of our living in the Villages, this classic structure just outside the Villages on the corner of Powell Road and 44A has not changed. Depending on direction of travel, it reminds us that we are leaving or entering the Villages. In some ways, I will miss it when this iconic location is replaced.

[michgary]

see this is why so many people complain about not being able to put up a fence in the villages

[Shipping up to Boston]

Originally Posted by twoplanekid

For the past 10 years of our living in the Villages, this classic structure just outside the Villages on the corner of Powell Road and 44A has not changed. Depending on direction of travel, it reminds us that we are leaving or entering the Villages. In some ways, I will miss it when this iconic location is replaced.

What antiseptic structure is going to replace it?

[villagetinker]

I was sure over the years I had seen for sale and sold signs, but you are right, no activity.

[billethkid]

The highest bidder has not shown up yet!

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by billethkid

The highest bidder has not shown up yet!

Or in probate/family squabbles?

[vintageogauge]

If I remember correctly this is going to be another housing project, I believe assisted living or senior housing, not part of TV. There is also a ton of old buildings on Warm Springs that have been sold but cannot be built on yet as water has not been provided to the business owners that bought the property.

[JohnnyP]

I, too, loved this house until I was driving by late at night and took took this photo.

[PugMom]

Great movie!!! did you know parts of it were filmed here? the credits thank the Morses' for use of the land

[Shipping up to Boston]

Originally Posted by JohnnyP

I, too, loved this house until I was driving by late at night and took took this photo.

I didn’t know the Undertaker lived on Powell

[JohnnyP]

Originally Posted by PugMom

Great movie!!! did you know parts of it were filmed here? the credits thank the Morses' for use of the land

Yes! I was watching Jeepers 1 back in Maryland, after our lifestyle visit in TV, and when the movie credits rolled by it said, "The producers wish to thank Gary Morse" and "The producers wish to thank Jennifer Parr". I recognized the names but I was never able to find out what parts were filmed in TV (there is extensive info on the filming locations in Ocala and Dunnellon).
Was anyone around when they were filming here?

[JoMar]

The locations are now Parking Lots lol

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by twoplanekid

For the past 10 years of our living in the Villages, this classic structure just outside the Villages on the corner of Powell Road and 44A has not changed. Depending on direction of travel, it reminds us that we are leaving or entering the Villages. In some ways, I will miss it when this iconic location is replaced.

Looks like it'd be an incredible restoration opportunity. If I won powerball I could maybe have it turned into a museum or "historic reproduction compound" like Sturbridge Village is but on a smaller scale. Turn the barn into the display area, have a penny candy and Central Florida gift shop in the main house, during nice weather have actors in period costume teaching how to churn butter or something like that.

[Shipping up to Boston]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

Looks like it'd be an incredible restoration opportunity. If I won powerball I could maybe have it turned into a museum or "historic reproduction compound" like Sturbridge Village is but on a smaller scale. Turn the barn into the display area, have a penny candy and Central Florida gift shop in the main house, during nice weather have actors in period costume teaching how to churn butter or something like that.

It really is one of the few vestiges left of this community. Historical preservation doesn’t appear to be a top priority in this area. In the interim, I’d love to see a huge American flag drape the side of this structure. Could be a reminder of anywhere rural USA to a passing motorist

[Velvet]

Originally Posted by Shipping up to Boston

It really is one of the few vestiges left of this community. Historical preservation doesn’t appear to be a top priority in this area. In the interim, I’d love to see a huge American flag drape the side of this structure. Could be a reminder of anywhere rural USA to a passing motorist

You must avoid driving on the side roads - I’ve come across many similar properties pretty close to TV. Except people are still living at them. Probably wouldn’t appreciate being looked at as “historical preservation”.