[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Normal

I know it is a problem in Citrus Grove. I’m not sure about other villages. Homes are being sold at a loss because of the power company’s venture to upgrade their power plant. Homes along the heavy duty power wire route are breaking even for the most part after 4 years of ownership.

Most people on this thread agree......stay away from power lines in close proximity and view. Also......not a good idea to be in ear shot or visible to The Turnpike.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Altavia

I'd take power lines over a kissing lanai - it's all relative.

I've noticed many people who have "kissing lanais" in my neighborhood, enclose their lanai. Then landscape it beautifully so the home behind is not visible. At least a kissing lanai is not considered to be dangerous to your health. Again, I would never want power lines anywhere near my home.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

The Villages certainly does have a say as to where they build homes. The Villages purchased all that land that is close to the power lines. The lines were there first. Why do you think it was a good deal to purchase all that land near power lines. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure that one out.

Was it a deal to purchase all that land? I certainly don’t have that kind of inside information. Since they purchase *all* the land…

[Calisport]

With trees growing to hide the powerlines the green belt behind your house could be a great asset. The football field of grass is great for privacy and views.

[BillyGrown]

We walked by the power lines and discovered they are noisy. I don’t know if they are usually noisy, but you could hear humming and crackling. I didn’t care for that or the potential view.

[jimhoward]

The power lines in Water's Edge are very much smaller than the ones near Citrus Grove and Newell. Size matters, at least to me.

But most of this is moot as not only has the house in question sold, but also the OP has bought a pre-owned house in a different location (based on some other posts I have seen).

[BillyGrown]

Originally Posted by jimhoward

The power lines in Water's Edge are very much smaller than the ones near Citrus Grove and Newell. Size matters, at least to me.

But most of this is moot as not only has the house in question sold, but also the OP has bought a pre-owned house in a different location (based on some other posts I have seen).

It started out small in Newell. When Chitty Chatty and Bradford were built the station in Newell was tiny. There wasn’t a St Catherine or Newell or Citrus Grove. I think there became more needs for power and that’s why they increased everything there in 2023. The station is hideous now and really tall! Maybe they won’t build anymore near Water’s Edge?

[mtdjed]

Originally Posted by jimhoward

The power lines in Water's Edge are very much smaller than the ones near Citrus Grove and Newell. Size matters, at least to me.

But most of this is moot as not only has the house in question sold, but also the OP has bought a pre-owned house in a different location (based on some other posts I have seen).

Power lines as neighbors are OK. Homes along interstates, near airports, prisons, sewage plants are ok. We have a choice where we buy. If you are smart you may get more home for your money but be prepared to get less money for your home when you sell. Also, be prepared to get little support when you seek changes to minimize impact,