[Happydaz]

Originally Posted by mickey100

I guess it depends on the lanai's you have behind you. We have an interior lot where the lanai's behind us have all been glassed in, and the owners have done extensive landscaping, so we don't see or hear people except rarely. However, I understand the feeling of spaciousness of a corner lot which would certainly be a plus.

Great point! Enclosed lanais and extra landscaping make a big difference and are a great idea for enhancing privacy. We are enclosing our lanai for just that reason, plus it also moderates temperatures, keeps things dry, and stops UV degradation of the furniture. (low E glass)

[tommy steam]

Originally Posted by livsea2

Okay I would love to hear the pros and cons of a designer corner lot. As I see it the pro is you can extend the lanai out to the side in most cases. Con would be more lot to water but is it a lot more expensive?
I would really love to hear all opinions!

My water bill to water lawn for the time period April 3 to may 3 was $ 42.57. That was using about 12000 gal. Household water was around $12.50 using around 2000 gal. I'm on a corner lot in a designer home. My lawn guy charges me five dollars more to cut the grass than houses on inside lots. The corner will be a little more money to maintain , but I don't think it's a deal breaker.

[justjim]

As you can see from this Thread all corner lots are not created equal just as all golf course lots are not created equal. Best advise I can give you in picking out a lot for your home is to do it very carefully with a lot of research and consideration. A corner lot can be very satisfying. Happy hunting.

[mickey100]

Yes Jim, I agree. Actually probably any lot can be satisfying if you have the right neighbors, do some nice landscaping, the sun hits the lanai at the direction you prefer, and it fits your privacy needs.

[Russ_Boston]

I've seen, while playing golf, the most pricey lots that I wouldn't want for any $. They had neighbors who were blasting music or radio talk shows (Rush L.).

So it really does come down to luck with neighbors. You could have 10 lanai's behind you with quiet people or you could have just one neighbor in sight but they are a PITA!

And if you don't end up liking your house - just move. It happens every day in TV.

[mickey100]

We've seen some golf course lots that we wouldn't care for that people paid quite dearly for. Yes, they don't have neighbors behind them, but if you have a cart path near your property you're looking at golf carts driving by every 7 or 8 minutes, or people near your property line looking for balls. And if you're near a tee box you're listening to the golfers and hearing their carts. We find our interior lot to be much more private in that sense, but again we seem to have lucked out with neighbors, closed in lanai's and landscaping privacy. Our lanai is a peaceful retreat, and I just love it. Everyone has their own priorities. Of course people can move, but when you get to be in your 70's and 80's for example, moving a household is a real chore and is stressful. Plus it may not be affordable for everyone unless you downsize to something smaller and cheaper.

[ssmith]

....i have wondered the same and many bring up good points.

I wonder if lights from carts/cars flashing in a bedroom or Living room may be a problem depending on the corner?

[Tom Grooms]

Iights flashing? The is the Villages. It's a ghost town after 8:00pm. :-)

[Russ_Boston]

Originally Posted by ssmith

....i have wondered the same and many bring up good points.

I wonder if lights from carts/cars flashing in a bedroom or Living room may be a problem depending on the corner?

Find one that's not on/near a cut-through and you'll only have your neighborhood cars and carts.