[KSSunshine]

Originally Posted by meriboo

Planning on moving to the villages. New builds are in Fenny. What are your thoughts on That area? Seems a bit far from all the other things that are happening in the villages.

We just purchased a home in McClure although we initially thought we'd build in Marsh Bend which is so beautiful and peaceful with the walking trails and trees. However, this house is perfect for us and we've already met neighbors who will be moving in. While homes are important, neighbors and friends are what make your experience. We walk/ride bikes...no golf cart yet, and I'm not missing it. Everyone has something that is important to them, so denigrating someone else's choice is mean spirited especially when you don't have personal experience, only hearsay. So meriboo, visit all of the areas, each has something special; rent a place for a period of time to help yourself figure out what is important to you. Develop your own opinions and don't rely on others. Best wishes with your journey!

[photo1902]

Originally Posted by KSSunshine

We just purchased a home in McClure although we initially thought we'd build in Marsh Bend which is so beautiful and peaceful with the walking trails and trees. However, this house is perfect for us and we've already met neighbors who will be moving in. While homes are important, neighbors and friends are what make your experience. We walk/ride bikes...no golf cart yet, and I'm not missing it. Everyone has something that is important to them, so denigrating someone else's choice is mean spirited especially when you don't have personal experience, only hearsay. So meriboo, visit all of the areas, each has something special; rent a place for a period of time to help yourself figure out what is important to you. Develop your own opinions and don't rely on others. Best wishes with your journey!

Beautifully said!

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by vintageogauge

Why is it that everytime a topic concerning Fenney is posted those of you who do not live here and know nothing about Fenney other than what you read from other bashers stay off the topic and allow those of us who live here to answer the questions. There are only 10 homes left to sell in Fenney until they start building on the 159 acres to the west of here so why not focus your energies on bashing Southern Oaks?

Isn't Fenney part of Southern Oaks?

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by ColdNoMore

I can totally understand where Fenny would appeal to a certain group of people, particularly those who don't plan on using their golf carts as primary transportation...to a plethora of golf courses/ shopping/medical appointments/large choice of restaurants/Etc...or who prefer walking/hiking trails over MMP's.

For me though (and different strokes for different folks), I personally still think the 'Heart of The Villages'...will always be about a 4 mile radius around Lake Sumter Landing.

I agree, and we bought just northeast of that radius. Hey maybe the Developers could consider expanding north of Schwartz. Then, the hysterical side could become the heart again!

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

Really??? So, why was it needed to be said?

Those are my thoughts. Am I not supposed to have the ability to offer my thoughts on a public forum? Isn't this forum for sharing thoughts?

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by photo1902

This thread has once again devolved into hyperbole and unsubstantiated rumors bashing the areas south of 44. Hopefully the thread will be closed.

Seems to me any statements someone has to offer that people do not agree with becomes "bashing".

[Velvet]

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[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by vintageogauge

A lot of those "undesirable" homes have been torn down, a lot of them have been sold but still stand and are vacant, and most of those that are left are zoned commercial and have for sale signs on them. These are the areas where they will eventually build strip malls similar to those all around The Villages. You can't blame these people for holding out to get the most they can out of their properties, it was the same way in Lady Lake and Fruitland Park where there still stand a lot of "undesirable" homes just beyond Drake Road and all around TV. Just because these people cannot afford to live in a fancy house doesn't make them criminals and as a matter of fact most, but not all, of the crimes reported around TV are north of 44 and especially north of 466, very little crime down here so just keep in mind all of the crime that is surrounding "your bubble" up there. I'm not bashing the northern villages, this is just the way I feel.

Thank you for informing me and those reading this thread that some of the homes have been torn down. I'm very happy to hear the seedy areas will become strip malls. That is awesome news for those living in the southern areas.

[New Englander]

Originally Posted by JohnN

Not Fenney. No services and tons of construction for some years to come. It'll be really nice in 2030

Oh come on.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

Hubby and I walk in our neighborhood in Mallory Square. It is very quiet in the morning and we feel very safe. We don't walk on the MMP as that does not feel safe to us.

I walked all over my area in Orange Blossom when I was down there in March and had no problem at all. I took the golf cart to find the pool, got lost and wandered aimlessly just to see everything (I like doing that) in the cart. I didn't see a single walker having any trouble at all. There were a couple of people on bicycles I worried about, but that's because OB is an actual HILL and in my mind, 70-somethings on bicycles might find riding uphill to be a challenge. Of course they proved me wrong.

No sidewalks, everyone rides, walks, bikes on the road. And everyone seems to have respect for each others' space.

As for Fenney and the rest of Southern Oaks, it was mostly still vacant and for sale when we did our Lifestyle visit, with many lots not yet built. I'm sure it's lovely now, and I know of at least one agent who works for the Villages and lives there now, and absolutely loves it there.

I think it's all about what you want from your home and your neighborhood. If you want something so new that it's not even finished yet, Southern Oaks is the place to be. You can watch the builds and be witness to its creation with a front-row seat. If you want something totally lived-in, that is in the process of evolution with new slowly replacing the old, OB is where it's happening. If you want to be surrounded by commerce but want your personal space somewhat distanced, I'd say the areas between Spanish Spring and Sumter is choice.

If you absolutely need a golf cart upon movein, I'd rule out Southern Oaks for now, and you can always revisit the idea once they finish the roads.

[vintageogauge]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

Isn't Fenney part of Southern Oaks?

No.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

Isn't that called plagiarism? LOL!

No touché.

[coffeebean]

Then....what exactly is Southern Oaks? Is it a village or an area that incorporates several villages? I thought Fenney was part of Southern Oaks. Now I'm confused more than normal. This isn't good

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Always reasonable and helpful posts. You are such a good help on this forum.

I am your fan.

Gracie. I keep thinking about your admonition that there is no Pee in Lake Sumter. It took years, but almost no one misspells Sumter now. How 'bout There is an E in Fenney? There must be some catchy jingle I'm not clever enough to come up with.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

Really??? So, why was it needed to be said?

Exactly.

God forbid we should have to drive through any area not as perfect as our own. Let's circle the wagons.