[Russ_Boston]

Linda and I took a tour of the 'historic side' the day before we left. We came away impressed with the look of the manufactured homes and the way that they have been cared for. We had the impression that it would be very old and run down based on some comments that we heard here and there last week during our visit.

It looks like a wonderful place to live.

I think we'd prefer something closer to LSL but that is a personal preference based on location after visiting.

[Lil Dancer]

I agree - lots' of good things to be said about the historic side. I like the mature landscaping. There are some beautiful , large tropical plants over there. And many of the lots are larger than south of 466.

[Rokinronda]

I chose to be here on the historic side. I love my corner lot and my old oak tree!! My gardenias, bird of paradise, roses, palm trees, huge hibiscus, azalea, camelia, cactus, private lanai, island kitchen, etc....My "historic" home is almost 1500 square feet and very open and airy!!! My "historic" neighbors are great!! I can walk to the country club pool (with waterfall, entertainment and great food) and hop over the bridge to everything..........LOVE IT!!!!

[Lil Dancer]

Wow, it sounds beautiful, Rokin.

[BUC]

We're planning in the Historical side, is getting home owner's insurance a problem?

[nONIE]

BUC,

The historic side of TV is Beautiful and clean. Homeowners take great pride in keeping their properties maintained. I for one just love it on that side. It takes just a couple of minutes to get to SS by golf cart and the golf cart bridge is fun to cross over. I love the huge oak trees in front of my house(hubbys not as happy as I am about them) and you can buy a home on the golf course for surprisingly little$.

Foremost Insurance will Insure the manufactured homes. Please pm me if you need more info about Foremost.

[The Great Fumar]

Well I'll be d___med , After closer examination , IT IS HISTORIC , All this
time I thought it was HYSTERIC.......
Wondered why all the folks were so calm there ......

embarrassed fumar :dontknow: :dontknow: :bigthumbsup:

[redwitch]

I prefer the "older" (north of Rio Grande, south of 441) or historic end of TV. The majority of manufactured homes are very well maintained. The villas and ranchers have beautiful old growth. It is easy to get to LSL or anywhere else in TV for that matter -- at most a 15 minute drive by car, 30 minutes by golf cart.

Less restrictions, more personality. Yes, some people have tacky pink flamingoes and lawn jockeys but they are few and far between. Most have some very charming lawn decor. I think this end of TV just has more personality all the way around and the age group is nicely varied.

[The Great Fumar]

AAAHH BUT DO THEY HAVE TRAINS ??????????????

deaf fumar

[gfmucci]

Originally Posted by the great fumar

AAAHH BUT DO THEY HAVE TRAINS ?????????????? deaf fumar

In fact, they do. The book Leisureville, in describing Orange Blossom Garders, says this: "Sam stopped briefly to chat with a friend in his friend's driveway. The garage door was open, and I spotted an elaborate train set with bridges, tunnels, and its own make-believe village." Of course, the author isn't so much into trains as he is to use this observation to serve his purpose in making the connection to The Villages.

[njgranny]

We looked at a house in the historic district when we were there in February. Didn't like the particular house, but I did think the area was great. Very pretty and the view from the pool area was beautiful. Our Sales Rep also pointed out some houses that were replacements for older homes. She said they were "triple wides."

There are some very good prices there, too.

[Boomer]

I liked the "feel" of the historic side. Does that make sense?

I sat on the porch of the rec center there and rocked and read while Mr. Boomer went to the Hangar Flyers meeting. It was nice and so were the people I met.

I also liked the swimming pool. I thought it looked very "Old Florida." You know, great Florida colors, like in a movie or something. Somebody said on here once that there is a pool where they play "Name That Tune." Could it be that one? If so, I'm there. 8) Is that pool considered one of the country clubs?

Boomer

[barb1191]

The ambiance is lovely on the historic side, and that's the only pool in TV with a hot tub, other than TV Wellness Ctr which is members only. At least it used to have one; haven't been there for some time. Not sure if any hot tubs have been included in any of the pools South of Rte 466. I recall a number of Polo Ridge neighbors would drive over to the historic side to swim in the pool with the hot tub.

barb

[graciegirl]

I loved the lush greenery, golf course and water views, and the individuality of the older sections, and I found the homes to feel spacious and were lovely inside, but I hated the profusion of lawn ornaments in front of some houses and Sweetie was worried about replacing a roof, air conditioner or water heater. I love that my house is new, but I really hate the close together feeling of the homes south of 466. I have thought about this and know that most people don't want to maintain large lawns when they retire, but it seems that spacing them further apart in the back, with maybe some kind of gravel or mulch would have been a little better.

[chelsea24]

I love the landscapping in the Historic side. I love all the big old trees.

Ever since I was a little girl, I've been madly in love with trees. I think they're very wise.

(I could do without the row of gnomes on one of the houses, but if it wasn't for them standing there, I'd never find Nonie's block!)