Originally Posted by Amazing Grace
(Post 1743106)
Frankly, I have had the opportunity to live in several areas in TV (Lake, Sumter and Marion Counties. Lake is the smallest county mostly 1/2 of the old section Marion owns roughly the land starting from Paradise Rec. Center and the northern section of Orange Blossom. Sumter County just got a major property tax hike. In my opinion the properties North of 466, are desirable for many reasons.
1. Marion tax’s are more reasonable than Sumter County.
2. We have fresh water coming out of our irrigation systems, not chemical water. Take notice to the protective white suites the irrigation crews wear south of 466, not to mention the awful smell of it.
3. The worst part of living around the squares is the TRAFFIC from December through April. You are forced to navigate the roundabouts to get anywhere (Stores, Home Depot, all shopping areas by car, and via golf cart it is a slow process.
4. The new town square called Brownwood is surrounded by high crime towns and Non-Village residents that infiltrate the square and prey on TV residents by thefts, burglarizing cars, golf carts stolen, the law enforcement presence is ever present, which I guess is good but is that what you want for you retirement. Also, you can hear Interstate 75 from your backyard. Also Sumter county.
5. Now I’ll tell you why I prefer North of 466 in TV. You have immediate fast access to CR 42 and from there, it’s less than a mile to 301, 441/27 and access to 75 but far enough away that you can’t hear it. By using CR 42 you get to bypass the the roundabouts and get quickly on 4 lane highways that will take you to shopping, restaurants, doctors, etc. We have (some newer sections up here do not have natural gas) but most have gas cooking, gas heat, gas hot water, some have put natural gas BBQ’s in their yards and Lanais, (because they can).
6. A quick drive from CR 42 and you’re in beautiful rolling hills and countryside. With farms, and just gorgeous views all around.
7. And lastly, there’s a train that runs along 301 and in the evening you can hear (way off in the distance) the sound of a train whistle which coming from the North of the US, it’s a very comforting sound.
Hope that helps with your questions. If you take one piece of advice DO NOT buy a patio home. There is absolutely NO privacy, you can become a victim to Community Standards as they have unfettered access to your yard, side, and backyard. If I had it to do all over again I would not have chosen a patio villa. I suggest a block and stucco courtyard villa with a concrete wall enclosing your backyard. That style home is the MOST PRIVATE and Community Standards has basically nothing to say about what is enclosed in your Courtyard Villa. Most violations reported to Community Standards are from your neighbors. This type of home prevents this crap from your “friendliest hometown neighbors”
My humble opinion to your question.
Bernadette
352-391-0229
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