[VApeople]

We were in Wildwood yesterday and wanted to walk the Hogeye loop trail, so we drove thru DeLuna to get there.

The left turn off 301 to enter DeLuna is a little nasty. We had to wait for the left turn arrow and it was kind of uncomfortable with the cars whizzing by on both sides. US 301 is a very old fashioned road that my family would take driving from Ohio to Florida in the early 1950's.

In DeLuna, I was surprised the speed limit on Marsh Bend Trail was 30 mph. It stayed that way until we got to the 'historic' part of DeLuna, where it changed to 25 mph.

I didn't see the drainage canal that Goldwing pointed out in his video. Like all new areas, it is amazing how fast they can put houses in.

The walk around Hogeye was as beautiful as always. Maybe even nicer because the lakes were filled up. It is good that they have very substantial barricades to keep the golf carts off the walking/biking trail.

[jetstar80]

Hi as a long time owner, my advice on location is stay away from the turnpike, 301 and Rt. 44 along Marsh Bend. It has gotten to be so very busy. Stay north of that location. You want to be north of Brownwood.

[Altavia]

Originally Posted by jetstar80

Hi as a long time owner, my advice on location is stay away from the turnpike, 301 and Rt. 44 along Marsh Bend. It has gotten to be so very busy. Stay north of that location. You want to be north of Brownwood.

Over 100 people a week purchasing new homes within 3 days of listing think otherwise...

Many of those buyers are from The Villages.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Robbie0723

Over 100 people a week purchasing new homes within 3 days of listing think otherwise...

Many of those buyers are from The Villages.

It is their money so they get to do what they want but wonder if they will think the same after living their for awhile.

Not to mention as Florida grows will be more and more noise coming from Turnpike.

[Marathon Man]

Originally Posted by jetstar80

Hi as a long time owner, my advice on location is stay away from the turnpike, 301 and Rt. 44 along Marsh Bend. It has gotten to be so very busy. Stay north of that location. You want to be north of Brownwood.

I'm also along time owner and I live south of Brownwood. Love love love it down here.

[vintageogauge]

Originally Posted by jetstar80

Hi as a long time owner, my advice on location is stay away from the turnpike, 301 and Rt. 44 along Marsh Bend. It has gotten to be so very busy. Stay north of that location. You want to be north of Brownwood.

Let's not forget about 466A, 466, Buena Vista, Rolling Acres, Powell Road, Racetrack Road, and the infamous 441/27, add to that the railroad tracks/crossings on both 466 and Powell Road, all north and east of brownwood. Makes south of 44 seem a little countryish.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by vintageogauge

Let's not forget about 466A, 466, Buena Vista, Rolling Acres, Powell Road, Racetrack Road, and the infamous 441/27, add to that the railroad tracks/crossings on both 466 and Powell Road, all north and east of brownwood. Makes south of 44 seem a little countryish.

There you go again providing facts.⭐️

[Laker14]

Originally Posted by VApeople

It looks like DeLuna is a long way from The Villages.

To get out of DeLuna, you have to take Marsh Bend Trail.

If you go out to 301, it is a long way to get back into The Villages. If you drive along Marsh Bend Trail to Magnolia Plaza, the speed limit is 25 mph, so that is going to take you awhile.

It simply will not be a convenient place to live.

Maybe consider waiting until the new houses open up in the Village of Richmond.

I guess I missed the part where the OP said he was looking for a life coach.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by jetstar80

Hi as a long time owner, my advice on location is stay away from the turnpike, 301 and Rt. 44 along Marsh Bend. It has gotten to be so very busy. Stay north of that location. You want to be north of Brownwood.

And what village do you live in?

[VApeople]

Originally Posted by Laker14

I guess I missed the part where the OP said he was looking for a life coach.

Everyone needs my advice, whether they know it or not.

[DylanTodd]

Hi,

My wife and I live in the current section of DeLuna, having purchased our home 1 year ago. I am actually in training right now to be a Villages sales agent so if would like some assistance seeing if we can get you a Veranda I would love to help. I will send you a direct message right now too.

Cheers,

Dylan

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by VApeople

Everyone needs my advice, whether they know it or not.

[Spartan86]

Edit: I failed to quote a post above. I’m very familiar with the Sumter site but have been unable to noodle the process to see permits, model type slated for a given lot etc:

Would you describe the process? I have poked around and not been successful in finding the lot/model info. Thanks!

[Spartan86]

Originally Posted by NatureBoy

Found them. Thanks.

Now I can see which model they're building on which lot.

Would you describe the process? I have poked around and not been successful in finding the lot/model info. Thanks!

[DylanTodd]

Hi Spartan,

I believe that request was directed to me following my post. To summarize, when a new area is released by the Villages, the sales agents are notified and we make every effort to see if we can secure the right size lot for the type of home you want to build. I will send you a private message right now if this is something you would to discuss in more detail.

Cheers,

Dylan