[vintageogauge]

Originally Posted by Villages Kahuna

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.

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.

[Mrprez]

You can sell in the first year, you just can’t sell for more than you paid plus improvements.

[Curtisbwp]

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

[vintageogauge]

Originally Posted by Curtisbwp

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

What a ridiculous statement. If you are concerned about loudspeakers in Coleman which I have never heard since moving here 3 plus years ago, don't buy a home near any of the squares, softball fields, rec. centers, picked ball, tennis, basketball, golf courses, people with lawn mowers or power washers, neighbors with gas golf cars, and barking dogs.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

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

I didn't think that building rental Apartments where the defunct Hacienda Hills restaurant was is a FIASCO.

Does anyone have a picture of how they are coming along? Betcha a nickel that they will fit seamlessly into calm, every day life.

I could be wrong. I have been many times.

[kcrazorbackfan]

Originally Posted by JoannMH

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?

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.

[vintageogauge]

Originally Posted by kcrazorbackfan

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.

How true it is, this has been going on since the first truck crossed 44, it started out as "Fenney Bashing" and then spread to the other villages down here. It is a great life down south and very few of us are unhappy.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by vintageogauge

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.

I understand. Some comments are from anonymous folks who don't live here.

I heard the same negative comments when we first were building our home. Been here now nine years and it is very convenient to everything and the homes have escalated in price well over 100K. Our Village is directly on 466. Love the location.

[Stu from NYC]

Grew up in Brooklyn in a neighborhood along the flight path of JFK.

If the winds were right every 90 seconds or so a plane came over and all conversation outside would stop.

When my parents bought the house air traffic was much less than it was over the 25 years they lived there.

We did get used to the noise but taught me to understand the location before we purchased any property.

[CALiz]

I live in Monarch Grove interior and we do hear the road noise (really didn't when we looked at the house back in the end of February). Some days it is louder than others, but we hope to put in some landscaping and maybe a fountain to mask the noise. One thought about funding a wall, if the builder is unwilling to install a wall, thinking maybe we could organize several fundraising events, and grant writing efforts "to pay for the wall".....definitely need to develop some angle how it is for betterment of all (including future house sales)... Could be advertised for improvement for housing along the entire length of the turnpike, as construction continues along turnpike....... Just a thought.

[mulligan]

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.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by mulligan

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.

Also ask the ARC.

[STLRAY]

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.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by STLRAY

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.

Change the lanai into a Florida room with double pained glass and would imagine noise would be greatly reduced.

Originally Posted by mulligan

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.

Was that potentially dangerous gas pipeline disclosed to buyers as required by law?