Originally Posted by Villages Kahuna (Post 1865043)

There are several such noisy areas to avoid...

—All the houses near the railroad tracks on the western side of The Villages

—The houses nearby the prison (bright lights at night) and the quarry (frequent blasting)

—And yes, all the houses nearby the turnpike (not only noise, but also the unhealthy air quality from exhaust fumes)

Don’t expect a Properties of The Villages sales rep to point these issues out to you.

Originally Posted by Curtisbwp (Post 1865239)

Ditto! Also people who by houses near rail road tracks and the people who hear the loud speakers at Coleman prison

Originally Posted by tophcfa (Post 1864703)

Didn't that all go out the window with the Hacienda Hills fiasco?

Originally Posted by JoannMH (Post 1864959)

I live in MG...in fact on Hickey Way. The traffic does become white noise and I do not hear it inside. I built a pool with a fountain that drowns out the traffic noise when I am outside and landscaping hides the toll road. I do not see any electric wires and not sure where they are. But I have a wonderful water view with a huge oak tree that is sometimes filled with beautiful birds; the sunsets are stunning and I enjoy them every night from my lanai; I can easily walk to Riverbend recreation center and all the amenities that come with that; the huge Everglades Recreation Center and the new Magnolia Plaza are a very short golf cart or bike ride away; Sawgrass Grove will be a wonderful gathering place for entertainment and dining and will be right next to MG; a putting green and championship golf coarse will be very close by; the new Florida University hospital and Lifestyle Center are all right next to MG.........need I go on?

Originally Posted by kcrazorbackfan (Post 1865363)

We live in Bradford, another target for increasing criticism, and we love it here. Those that criticize or spread false statements about where they don't live are sad misinformed people pi**ed off at life and the people that have a better life than they do.

Originally Posted by vintageogauge (Post 1865188)

I've lived in Fenney for 3-1/2 years and have yet to hear a sound from the prison or see bright lights, there are acres of heavy woods between TV and the prison. The quarry blasting is not frequent it is once every 4 to 6 weeks and it lasts a maximum of 3 seconds. Wherever you are thinking of buying, park your car and walk around at different times of the day, talk to residents to get their feelings, and don't listen to all the negativity on this forum.

Originally Posted by mulligan (Post 1865549)

Before you fund anything involving construction I would look at 2 things. The turnpike right of way, and the right of way/easement for the 16 inch gas pipeline that is buried between your homes and the turnpike.

Originally Posted by STLRAY (Post 1865597)

I friend bought in Linden earlier this year. They thought they would be fine with the noise from the turnpike but have now changed their minds and are looking elsewhere. I stayed with them last weekend when I was in TV for a lifestyle visit and it did not bother me except on their lanai.

Originally Posted by mulligan (Post 1865549)

Before you fund anything involving construction I would look at 2 things. The turnpike right of way, and the right of way/easement for the 16 inch gas pipeline that is buried between your homes and the turnpike.