Yes we were! Our Begonia inside is unrecognizable from a standard Begonia. Outside it looks the same, but we moved walls and the lanai, put in a pantry and a soaking tub, added a huge closet. We bought in November, did design week in January, broke ground in February and closed in June. Neighbors took even longer.

Newell looks like its off the beaten path. So far to get anywhere down there.

Once the bridge is completed and the 2 villages after Newell it will be a easy route. R u going to LSL weekly, probably not, but Brownwood is not that far away from Newell

Also just 15/30 min to Leesburg/Claremont who have more variety than the 27/441 strip

In addition, Clermont has a beautiful lake with some nice restaurants nearby.

Yes - being closer to Clermont Han Lady Lake is a huge plus for better shopping and dining options.

And in-between just down the road we have Bountiful Farms fur lunch, Boondocks for food on the lake, Yalaha Bakery for sweets and Mission Inn for fine dining.

I'm looking forward to dining in the many restaurants in Clermont when Costco opens there.

For the new southerners, Winter Garden just a little further down the Turnpike is very nice also.