In the new section south of route 44 The Villages has built some courtyard homes with larger lawns and straight driveways going into double car garages. Look at Dooley Street in the lantana villas in the village of DeSoto to see what I mean. All the courtyard homes on the right side of the street back up to a retention pond with a water view and they all have larger lawns and straight driveways. Many people do not want the bother of lawn care and high water bills and love the privacy of the fenced-in backyard so courtyards are very appealing for those reasons. Just depends on what you're looking for in your retirement home. Lots of choices and all price ranges make this an attractive market for many retirees.

We were wondering that too. Feel it is a dumb idea. Or could be to make be nosy on your neighbors backyard. It’s not a good idea to have tour neighbors has to walk through your driveway just to get in their backyard. One time , next door relative open our backyard thinking it might be their relative backyard which is you got the looked of ( asking what) . What bad also if you neighbors who are moving to the villas and they think they can push you around.

Having had 2 courtyards I think what your referring to is the wall of your house that’s also the wall for your neighbors yard . Why you would want to go in there except maybe once a year is puzzling, in fact Ive never looked over there. As far as patio villas I owned one , you have every right to use your outside faucet, if it bothers you for small price you can have it changed to inside garage and then you can deal with the wet drip and dirt from dragging it around , these type homes are built for price and for those that like privacy or have dogs if you don’t like don’t buy

That is absurd. I would not put up with that. No CYV for us......ever.

Can't you get into the courtyard from inside the house? How often would you need to go through the outside gate?

That was the point I made earlier. There are two sets of sliders leading to the patio area. We rarely have to use the gate unless hauling leaf bags out or bringing in new patio furniture. It is NOT a big deal.

Please tell me you live in Seneca Villas!
 

We will be closing on a villa in Hemingway's Seneca Villas at end of this month, what you describe is exactly what we're looking for!!!

Sounds like a great place. We just bought a home on a corner lot that overlooks the 17th hole of a golf course. 2 car garage mowing included with the amenities.