[vintageogauge]

Originally Posted by huge-pigeons

Fenney is probably the nicest looking area in the villages, but it’s not close to anything yet. Eastport will be easily accessible to Fenney residents. The south of 44 has a younger crowd, fiber network, better mmp’s, separate walking paths from golf cart paths, many lots with pond/prairie views, and newer residents to make friends fast.
You will pay more in bond fees, lake county can have higher taxes, utility bills, but the lots can be really cheap compared to fenney.

What are you talking about. Fenney is very close to Paddock Square, Leesburg restaurants, The Villages Medical Building, lots of other medical facilities including a UF 24 hour emergency medical center and only 15 minutes from Leesburg Hospital, only 5 minutes from the turnpike entrance on 301 but not close enough to hear it, also will be only 10 minutes to Eastport, and with the exception of lack of retail, it also doesn't have traffic that retail shopping areas bring. Very peaceful, 2 golf courses, 3 pools, a bar and grille, it's own rec center, all of the newer amenities, tons of nature, lots of walking trails and most of all it's very quiet and relaxing. The prison is far down closer to the very newest villages as is the quarry blasting which by the way is moving west as new ground ground is needed.

[Normal]

Originally Posted by vintageogauge

What are you talking about. Fenney is very close to Paddock Square, Leesburg restaurants, The Villages Medical Building, lots of other medical facilities including a UF 24 hour emergency medical center and only 15 minutes from Leesburg Hospital, only 5 minutes from the turnpike entrance on 301 but not close enough to hear it, also will be only 10 minutes to Eastport, and with the exception of lack of retail, it also doesn't have traffic that retail shopping areas bring. Very peaceful, 2 golf courses, 3 pools, a bar and grille, it's own rec center, all of the newer amenities, tons of nature, lots of walking trails and most of all it's very quiet and relaxing. The prison is far down closer to the very newest villages as is the quarry blasting which by the way is moving west as new ground ground is needed.

Fenney may be less than desirable for many with the new apartment complex and multi family housing units being built to its immediate south. In the short future, those with lanai’s facing south may find the horizon rather unsightly. The rerouting of 301 won’t do many any favors in that area.

[Rwirish]

25-30 minute ride by golf cart to reach many amenities is excessive. Fenney is a beautiful area but that is primarily limited to the entrance area. The rest not so much. Richmond is not too far from Brownwood but many areas are way too close to the turnpike.

If you are interested in golf it’s best to avoid south of 44 unless you don’t mind driving long distances by golf cart. Building a sufficient number of golf courses south of 44 has not been a priority of the Developer.

[MollyJo]

Like Fenny, spacious with walking/biking trails. Can always get groceries delivered…

[Bilyclub]

Originally Posted by Normal

Great spots, but avoid the homes closest to 44A if you decide to locate between 466A and 44. A super sized pickle ball court is going in there near the Baker House. The village of Lake Deaton would be a definite no for us.

Pretty sure that the huge outdoor pickleball courts are not going to happen. There is now a for sale sign where the pickleball sign was on the 44 side.

[Woodbear]

Originally Posted by Rwirish

25-30 minute ride by golf cart to reach many amenities is excessive. Fenney is a beautiful area but that is primarily limited to the entrance area. The rest not so much. Richmond is not too far from Brownwood but many areas are way too close to the turnpike.

If you are interested in golf it’s best to avoid south of 44 unless you don’t mind driving long distances by golf cart. Building a sufficient number of golf courses south of 44 has not been a priority of the Developer.

South of 44 is a golf wasteland. If you want to golf and like the options of multiple courses close by, get near 466A the best you can.

[Marathon Man]

Originally Posted by Woodbear

South of 44 is a golf wasteland. If you want to golf and like the options of multiple courses close by, get near 466A the best you can.

And yet, many of us down here seem to be able to play golf whenever we want without going above 44. How can that be?

[Normal]

Originally Posted by Bilyclub

Pretty sure that the huge outdoor pickleball courts are not going to happen. There is now a for sale sign where the pickleball sign was on the 44 side.

Windermere is putting it in on the 18 acre site. It will come with a 4story 120 room hotel too. Some may not want that view or sound near their site line.

[CarlR33]

Originally Posted by MidWestIA

They want to sell you below hwy 44 for new houses with not much to go to down there just houses. The original idea is you can drive a golf cart 20 min to lots of golf, stores and restaurants - guess what only if you buy preowned ABOVE HWY 44. If people REALIZE and ONLY buy PREOWNED above HWY 44 presto bango all kinds of stores will be down there. The Villages WENT CHEAP and hoped that noone would notice you have to drive 30-40 min for any store, restaurants or golf courses and it ONLY has HOUSES down there

LOL, if your retired what else you got going on that you cannot spare the time?

[vintageogauge]

Originally Posted by Normal

Fenney may be less than desirable for many with the new apartment complex and multi family housing units being built to its immediate south. In the short future, those with lanai’s facing south may find the horizon rather unsightly. The rerouting of 301 won’t do many any favors in that area.

You need to buy a new map. Nothing is being built to the south of Fenney, you have your villages mixed up. Also the re-route of 301 will not have any affect on Fenney, you once again have your villages mixed up.

[Altavia]

Originally Posted by Normal

Windermere is putting it in on the 18 acre site. It will come with a 4story 120 room hotel too. Some may not want that view or sound near their site line.

Source?

[Michael 61]

Rather than reading comments from those that don’t live south of 44, and receive some sort of personal satisfaction by continually posting to others how horrible living south of 44 is across multiple threads - come visit south of 44 for yourself - talk to the people that live here - spend time at Sawgrass - visit the social clubs - spend time at the neighborhood pools. As you interact with the people here, you will find a contagious, positive energy. People love living here, are extremely physically active, and this area will continue to explode with growth and opportunity.

I would never tell someone I don’t know here on social media what part of the villages they should move to. And I would never try and steer someone away from moving to the older, more mature North end, just because that’s not where I chose to buy.

[Altavia]

Originally Posted by Marathon Man

And yet, many of us down here seem to be able to play golf whenever we want without going above 44. How can that be?

And only 100+ new holes in progress, within 15 min, most available by the end of the year.

[LeRoySmith]

Originally Posted by Michael 61

Rather than reading comments from those that don’t live south of 44, and receive some sort of personal satisfaction by continually posting to others how horrible living south of 44 is across multiple threads - come visit south of 44 for yourself - talk to the people that live here - spend time at Sawgrass - visit the social clubs - spend time at the neighborhood pools. As you interact with the people here, you will find a contagious, positive energy. People love living here, are extremely physically active, and this area will continue to explode with growth and opportunity.

I would never tell someone I don’t know here on social media what part of the villages they should move to. And I would never try and steer someone away from moving to the older, more mature North end, just because that’s not where I chose to buy.

This ^ Mike knows!

[aces_04]

Love where we chose. Close to shopping, grocery stores, established neighborhoods. We lucked out all neighbors full time no renters, some are here 6 months, close to both Lake Minona & Seabreeze rec centers both have many classes/activities, exercise room at Seabreeze, Minona has walking path, both have outdoor exercise station.Mailbox within walking distance. Two adult swimming pools.Monthly neighborhood get togethers. Age range 65-80 neighbors. As you can read we love our choice. No matter where you move there is home upgrades/replacements. This personal choices. You can decide what is important to you. Good luck