[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Debfrommaine

And I do not understand why they built the sink into the kitchen counter facing into dining/living area. I do not want to have a bunch of dirty dishes front and center when entertaining!

The unsightly dishes are not nearly as visible when there is the 4" backsplash then a bar above that. This is the reason I do not like all one level counter tops in a kitchen, especially on the island which overlooks the living room/dining room.

That was the "rule of thumb" years ago when designing a kitchen...to have the bar sit above a 4" backsplash. I'm aware, TV is now featuring all one level counter tops. Call me old fashioned but I like having the ability to hide the mess in an open kitchen which overlooks the main living areas.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by B-flat

Just a thought, once people have purchased in Fenney and they’ve discovered a lack of restaurants, distance to town squares, quarry blasting, PA system from the prison, they realize they’ve made a mistake? Something to think about.

I would not ever consider living anywhere in TV south of 44 for these reasons. In fact, I prefer living in the older, more established area of Mallory Square.

[justjim]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

The unsightly dishes are not nearly as visible when there is the 4" backsplash then a bar above that. This is the reason I do not like all one level counter tops in a kitchen, especially on the island which overlooks the living room/dining room.

That was the "rule of thumb" years ago when designing a kitchen...to have the bar sit above a 4" backsplash. I'm aware, TV is now featuring all one level counter tops. Call me old fashioned but I like having the ability to hide the mess in an open kitchen which overlooks the main living areas.

Put your dirty dishes in the dishwasher and close the dishwasher door...problem solved.

[JoMar]

From the beginning it seemed the pricing in Fenny was low and I suspect those that could afford it purchaed with the intent to sell when the prices rose. One of our neighbors did exactly that but also know they did that in our area when it was first opened. Flipping is a profitable hobby for many.

[kathyspear]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

The unsightly dishes are not nearly as visible when there is the 4" backsplash then a bar above that. This is the reason I do not like all one level counter tops in a kitchen, especially on the island which overlooks the living room/dining room.

That was the "rule of thumb" years ago when designing a kitchen...to have the bar sit above a 4" backsplash. I'm aware, TV is now featuring all one level counter tops. Call me old fashioned but I like having the ability to hide the mess in an open kitchen which overlooks the main living areas.

Different strokes, obviously, because I am anxious to have my island cut down to all one level. I hate that tall bar. I'm short and it leaves my feet dangling in the air.

k.

[TNGary]

Originally Posted by Joeg180

You could also consider that those pioneers have houses that have appreciated in value to let them build/purchase a larger home in an adjoining village.



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I was not aware, as I have not been tracking, that the home values in Fenney were appreciated that quickly as I assumed perhaps incorrecly, that with the constant flow of new homes the Fenney homes would be in par with the price of new homes. Does anyone have any stats regarding the increase Fenney values?

[vintageogauge]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

The unsightly dishes are not nearly as visible when there is the 4" backsplash then a bar above that. This is the reason I do not like all one level counter tops in a kitchen, especially on the island which overlooks the living room/dining room.

That was the "rule of thumb" years ago when designing a kitchen...to have the bar sit above a 4" backsplash. I'm aware, TV is now featuring all one level counter tops. Call me old fashioned but I like having the ability to hide the mess in an open kitchen which overlooks the main living areas.

I agree with you, without the backsplash where does the "splash" go, plus I like having the sink and counter slightly hidden. However they do seem to sell a lot of them like that.

[vintageogauge]

We were one of the early buyers in Fenney, less than 30 sold when we bought ours. The prices have gone up substantially since early 2017. We know quite a few owners down here that have sold their homes and moved into more expensive homes right here in Fenney as well as some that have moved to Desoto, McClure, and recently into Marsh Bend and Linden. I don't know of any that sold their home because they didn't like it down here. Also keep in mind that there were quite a few villas sold to flippers in the beginning when prices were low, they rented them out and then put them on the market. If you look at the sold re-sale homes, several of them were in the upper 500's and low 600's and they sold quickly, there is currently a re-sale over $700,000 asking price, these prices were unheard of down here even a year ago. If it wasn't for the fact the we have great neighbors and really like it here we would be taking advantage of the substantial increase in the value of our home and would buy another one, again south of 44. Fenny in my opinion is one of the more relaxing villages south of 44, even though there are 1,800+ homes in Fenney it just doesn't seem busy, very quiet and peaceful now that the construction is over with. All of the activity is going to be in the Marsh Bend area as there are so many amenities going in up there.

[Altavia]

The Sumpter County Property Appraisers web site has the facts, its easy to search on recent sales in Fenney to verify the increase in values.

Sumter County Property Appraiser

[vintageogauge]

Originally Posted by Robbie0723

The Sumpter County Property Appraisers web site has the facts, its easy to search on recent sales in Fenney to verify the increase in values.

Sumter County Property Appraiser

The site will tell you what the original owner paid and what the second owner paid however it will not tell you how much they first owner put into improvements unless it required a county permit and even that I don't believe will show a dollar figure.

[New Englander]

Originally Posted by B-flat

Just a thought, once people have purchased in Fenney and they’ve discovered a lack of restaurants, distance to town squares, quarry blasting, PA system from the prison, they realize they’ve made a mistake? Something to think about.

Here we go again.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by New Englander

Here we go again.

And as I said in post #15.

[Joeint]

I can't wait to sell my home in the Fenney Prison, quarry blast area and move the the beautiful Northern Villages. [emoji6]


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[vintageogauge]

[QUOTE=Joeint;1665326]I can't wait to sell my home in the Fenney Prison, quarry blast area and move the the beautiful Northern Villages. [emoji6]


You mean your home in DeSoto and there is no prison in Fenney.

[eweissenbach]

[QUOTE=vintageogauge;1665347]

Originally Posted by Joeint

I can't wait to sell my home in the Fenney Prison, quarry blast area and move the the beautiful Northern Villages. [emoji6]


You mean your home in DeSoto and there is no prison in Fenney.

Methinks you missed the sarcasm. Many people seem to want to call everything south of 44, "Fenney".