[davimarti]

We have 2 small dogs and like the idea of being fenced in. Does anyone know if they are building new Courtyard homes with 2 car garages and the fenced in yard like the older Courtyard Villas?

[Raen Dear]

When we were there in September they were building lots of courtyard villas but they had a one car and a golf cart garages. Some of the locals may have more up to date info. We also have 2 chihuahuas and are planning to buy a CYV.

[kfierle]

Though it is not new construction, here is a used CYV with 2 bedrooms and a 2 car garage for sale in Bonita. Here is the link: http://www.thevillages.com/homes/vls...asp?vls=208693

You will have to copy and paste the link or just search the VLS for #208693.

[EXYZEE40]

There are courtyard villas with 2 car garages. But you will really have to search for them. Many villa neighborhoods may have a few 2 car garages within the area.

I want to say that the larger 3 bedroom villas are the models that have these garages, but I may be wrong. Sometime the 'corner' villas do also.

You can check with a realtor but I think there are villas in the Marion County area also with the larger garages.

I would suggest getting a copy of the villa floor plans and comparing sizes for garages.

As regards fences/walls, it all depends on the location and design for the villa neighborhood.

Hope this helps.

[Pturner]

Originally Posted by davimarti

We have 2 small dogs and like the idea of being fenced in. Does anyone know if they are building new Courtyard homes with 2 car garages and the fenced in yard like the older Courtyard Villas?

I see that this is your first post.
If you are looking for new, your Villages sales agent should be able to tell you if any new ones are planned. If resale is an option, use both a Villages agent and an MLS agent. Let them know your requirements and they can find one for you if it's available. I've read here that 2-car CVYs are not that common, so it would make sense to have agents who are familiar with all the listings to find one for you.

Best wishes, and keep us posted on your home search.

[davimarti]

thank you...

[LuvItHere]

We have a 3 BR, 2bath CYV, and the 1 car w. 1 golf cart garage, and all the positives of the CYV make up for the small garage.

The wall is really nice for privacy--we don't want to see people behind us nor to have them seeing us sitting on our lanai. At the same time, the wall is low enough that we do not feel too closed in (the neighbors behind our back wall have tall, beautiful palms with spotlights shining upward in them at night, and we enjoy the breeze rustling their palms).

CYV's are good for dog owners and for meeting/knowing neighbors who are kind and caring. Our neighbors and we babysit each others' dogs while on vacation, cruises etc. The dog sometimes stays in its own house with neighbors coming in to care for him several times a day. And sometimes, people who no longer have a dog miss that in their lives and they might like to take a neighbor's dog for a walk or just spend time together on the couch.

There's no place like The Villages! Enjoy! Don't debate it too much--you can't go wrong here unless you're ultra persnickety about the little things. (Don't sweat the small stuff.)

[davimarti]

I can't wait,,,I jsut love your answer,,,thank you

[r_foye]

Originally Posted by kfierle

Though it is not new construction, here is a used CYV with 2 bedrooms and a 2 car garage for sale in Bonita. Here is the link: http://www.thevillages.com/homes/vls...asp?vls=208693

You will have to copy and paste the link or just search the VLS for #208693.

I can tell you this is a great listing. It was the one I bought that fell through on closing day (see previous posts). It looks like it was never lived in. Great location, there is a really high wall in back for privacy and it of course has the two car garage. Good luck...

[Ohiogirl]

we bought a 3 BR CYV over 4 years ago - 1/1-2 car garage. In our villa neighborhood, there are 2 villas with a 2 car garage, and they are both 2 bedroom villas. I have kept a pretty good watch on resale and new listings of CYVs since I bought, and in all that time I have only noticed one 3 BR with a 2 car garage, and it was a resale several years old.

Some people have a real problem with only a 1-1/2 car garage, and end up moving to a designer or ranch/cottage. We are fine with ours, but our model (Bonita/Foxglove) has an extra deep garage that holds quite a bit, plus you can fit 2 golf carts and a car inside. Many others park their car(s) in the driveway.

Spend some time walking or golf-carting in villa neighborhoods and checking out open garages. Stop and talk to anyone who's outside - most will be happy to show you how they work it out.

[davimarti]

thank you,,good to know

[davimarti]

thank you , yes it does help

[davimarti]

Yes, I too agree it appears to be a great house, we need to sell our home before we can make the move...we are in the research phase,,I am sold on TV,,,thank you

[K9-Lovers]

In the Villas Tierra Grande, all the villas have 2 car garages. Some of the CYV are two-story. They are located in Palo Alto. They sell quickly so keep an eye on them. You will love your CYV. We do. For us, it is the perfect home.

[K9-Lovers]

Oh, I forgot to welcome you to the TOTV forum. Glad to meet another dog lover!