[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by coppadad

Hey Senior citizen, that must be some house on 2046 Harston Trail. I went to The Villages website to have a look at it and it already has a pending sign across the listing. I have to keep that area in mind when its our time to move.

Coppadad.

Sit down because I want to tell you something important. There isn't a place, a village, a street, and area ....in this entire place called The Villages that isn't just....wonderful11

Get down here and enjoy the fun.

[senior citizen]

Originally Posted by coppadad

Hey Senior citizen, that must be some house on 2046 Harston Trail. I went to The Villages website to have a look at it and it already has a pending sign across the listing. I have to keep that area in mind when its our time to move.

Wow. Do you think we will get part of the commission for promoting it?

When my husband sent me the link to the house, I thought he had used PhotoShop to enhance the back view........but it did say "elevated view" and then I wondered if they took the photo from the roof??? Basically, TV is pretty flat although I do realize Mount Dora is hilly so the general region might also have hills.

We've come to the conclusion that we'd look at the end of a cul de sac or someplace where there is nothing in the back of the house........this particular neighborhood seems to have a lot going for it in that respect.

Nice input from various residents of that area have confirmed that it would be a place to look. The Villages is a good option for our retirement but we still have not definitely decided whether to just winter there or keep a primary full time home there. We still love mid coast Maine and Vermont but it has been an extremely cold snowy winter...........with a wonderful early spring........so we've been flipping and flopping; don't want to rush into buying anything just yet.

Was just reading some posts on snakes !!!!!! I would assume they are down there with the horses?
But not venomous? No poisonous snakes in The Villages?

I was reading something from the University of Florida that said they eat the rodents. Which led me to the alligators traveling through the irrigation areas from the golf courses to the backyards??? A lot more research has to be done on all areas of TV before we decide on which exact spot...........but everyone has been great.

[Tweety Bird]

Originally Posted by Bosoxfan

My backyard borders a horse farm .I live on Arbella Loop off of harston trail.It's absolutely beautiful.I wake up some mornings and there's a big owl drying himself off in the early morning sun in a tree right outside my window..I have ducks walking around my bird feeders .There are bluebirds ,cardinals,finches,bluejays and many other birds constantly at my feeders.The horses and a goat come to the fence and we feed them apples & carrots!!All this is the reason we bought the home we have now.I know most people move three times in the time they live in the villages but we believe we've found a setting that would be crazy to move away from. I've talked to the owner of the farm behind me and he told me the property has been in his family for 65 years and has no intention of ever selling.He's in his 40's and believes he has some great neighbors who tend to turn out the lights early and are very quiet so why would he move. If someone is lucky enough to find property in this neighborhood for sale I would highly recommend it.Peace & quiet..with all the privacy you could ever expect in a community where most have "kissing lanais"" How can you beat it!!

The ONLY thing that I was afraid of in buying by the farm was having no guarantee that the farm wouldn't be sold "in the future" and all the beauty and serenity would be taken away for the very reason I bought with the farm in the back. If there is a resale of a house that backs up to the farm, the farm would add terrific value to the house, but then, there is no guarantee that the farm wouldn't be offered a good deal by some hungry developer. I opted not to buy there for the "fear factor".

[Carla B]

After reading this thread, I had to look at the house on the web site. The view is amazing, one in a thousand in TV, and it has a golf cart garage. But I wonder, why is the listing price $20,000. below the purchase price (in 2008) for a unique lot? The housing crisis had already started in 2008...so the price paid then should have been less than it would have been earlier. So that leads to another question...are the listing prices of the houses now below the original prices and if so, why?

[senior citizen]

Originally Posted by Carla B

After reading this thread, I had to look at the house on the web site. The view is amazing, one in a thousand in TV, and it has a golf cart garage. But I wonder, why is the listing price $20,000. below the purchase price (in 2008) for a unique lot? The housing crisis had already started in 2008...so the price paid then should have been less than it would have been earlier. So that leads to another question...are the listing prices of the houses now below the original prices and if so, why?

I hear you Carla. This is exactly why my husband sent me the link, which led to my questions.

I also wondered exactly the same thing you did after viewing the Sumter County Property Appraiser's site from Bushnell Florida.

This is the first "elevated" lot we had ever seen in TV, coming from Vermont where everything is elevated in one way or another in the Green Mountain State. Mostly every street is hilly; not much is flat.

However, other neighbors seem to know the farm owners who claim they will never sell. I valued their opinions.

My husband's concern was that perhaps a Walmart could end up in our backyard or the delivery zone with trucks, etc. for a chain restaurant. One never knows.

This is why we are trying to do some research before coming down for a lifestyle visit. Everyone has been helpful....however, no one has yet replied as to whether that "back view" is truly elevated and how many feet lower than the house in question?........or the street in question, I should say.

While he concerns himself with future commercial development in the rear of the home, I wonder about nuisance critters. Thanks for your input Carla.

[Hawkwind]

Can someone please post a link to the listing/ I have tried searching on the VLS and nothing is found. I was able to find it on the county records but I would like to see the views that everyone is talking about. TIA.

[skip0358]

It's listed and viewable on the villages web site. Pre owned homes in Amelia. PS sale is Pending TOTV should probably get a commission on this one. Def a beautiful view location.

[coppadad]

Try this on the villages website VLS# 207686

Originally Posted by senior citizen

I hear you Carla. This is exactly why my husband sent me the link, which led to my questions.

I also wondered exactly the same thing you did after viewing the Sumter County Property Appraiser's site from Bushnell Florida.

This is the first "elevated" lot we had ever seen in TV, coming from Vermont where everything is elevated in one way or another in the Green Mountain State. Mostly every street is hilly; not much is flat.

However, other neighbors seem to know the farm owners who claim they will never sell. I valued their opinions.

My husband's concern was that perhaps a Walmart could end up in our backyard or the delivery zone with trucks, etc. for a chain restaurant. One never knows.

This is why we are trying to do some research before coming down for a lifestyle visit. Everyone has been helpful....however, no one has yet replied as to whether that "back view" is truly elevated and how many feet lower than the house in question?........or the street in question, I should say.

While he concerns himself with future commercial development in the rear of the home, I wonder about nuisance critters. Thanks for your input Carla.

My house is pretty much on the same plain as the farm..I'm pretty sure that most if not all are also on the same level...I wouldn't worry about commercial zoning back there it's a residential area! Come on down and let the fun begin!!

Originally Posted by Bosoxfan

My house is pretty much on the same plain as the farm..I'm pretty sure that most if not all are also on the same level...I wouldn't worry about commercial zoning back there it's a residential area! Come on down and let the fun begin!!

Speaking of "fun".Yesterday I thought I was daydreaming when a twenty-something year old was riding a horse outside my window with a bikini top on!!! !!It wasn't a daydream it was reality!! Dam I AM in paradise!!!:

[spk7951]

Curious to see if any of you in that particular area of Amelia hear the Saturday night activities at the micro-racetrack?

We can usually hear it outside on the lanai and maybe some Sat night we will venture over there to watch the races.

[Tweety Bird]

Originally Posted by Bosoxfan

Speaking of "fun".Yesterday I thought I was daydreaming when a twenty-something year old was riding a horse outside my window with a bikini top on!!! !!It wasn't a daydream it was reality!! Dam I AM in paradise!!!:

There seems to be donkey noise coming from the back there. Are they mating? If they are, tell em' "get a room" LOL

[Pturner]

Originally Posted by Bosoxfan

Speaking of "fun".Yesterday I thought I was daydreaming when a twenty-something year old was riding a horse outside my window with a bikini top on!!! !!It wasn't a daydream it was reality!! Dam I AM in paradise!!!:

Lady Godiva put on a bikini top? You musta been so disappointed.

Breaking News!!!! The couple 3 doors down from me ,with the same house & backyard view as mine is selling!! Apparently he & his wife miss the family in kentucky too much and choose not to stay in the villages.This hous is coming up on 1 year old and is an excellent find for anyone seeking privacy in their backyard.The address is 463 Arbella Loop in the village of amelia ..off harston trail!! It's an "At Ease" cottage..I have no idea what they're looking to get for it.Good luck to those looking !!

[Pturner]

Originally Posted by Bosoxfan

Breaking News!!!! The couple 3 doors down from me ,with the same house & backyard view as mine is selling!! Apparently he & his wife miss the family in kentucky too much and choose not to stay in the villages.This hous is coming up on 1 year old and is an excellent find for anyone seeking privacy in their backyard.The address is 463 Arbella Loop in the village of amelia ..off harston trail!! It's an "At Ease" cottage..I have no idea what they're looking to get for it.Good luck to those looking !!

Hey Bosox, when did you add fan?
That will be great news for the lucky person who gets you for a neighbor, plus the private backyard with a view of Lady Godiva!

I have friends who is looking to buy in TV and I'm about to send them an email. Nice of you to post it.

P