Originally Posted by Michael 61
(Post 2155683)
Good questions, I was first trying for the courtyard villas on Monument Way, then switched to the patio villas on Manchester Ave, and finally scored one this morning. I was ready to buy in DeLuna when I was on my lifestyle visit this past July, but decided to hold off and wait for Richmond. I knew Richmond would be more popular than DeLuna, but was frankly surprised how intense the lottery was, with more people trying to buy than I expected. So why Richmond? Well, that I guess is personal and different for each buyer, but here were my reasons. I was happy to buy DeLuna, but thought Richmond was just a little better situated location-wise. Pros: super close to Brownwood via the golf cart bridge. Still close enough to Hogeye preserve for walking trails and to Edna’s, which I enjoy going to for lunch under the trees, then hanging around for music. Not that far from Sawgrass. Close to the future Okahumpka Rec Center and the outdoor boardwalk. The part of Richmond I bought is far enough away from the turnpike (the area of DeLuna I was looking at was closer to turnpike). Close enough though to have quick access to turnpike, as I will be driving to Winter Garden each Sunday for church. So really, I thought the location was perfect, and I think in years to come, this is going to be very central to most things in The Villages, as the community grows further south. My fear was that I would not get anything in Richmond, and by that time DeLuna would be sold out as well, and then I’d be looking at Newell for a new build, which is way too far south for me. From Richmond, Lake Sumter is still very doable by golf cart. I really don’t see myself spending much time up at Spanish Springs unless there is something really good going on at the Sharon. I like Brownwood and Lake Sumter far better than Spanish Springs for nightly entertainment and dining.
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