[Razor]

What are the best "Family Neighborhood" areas to buy near TV?
I'm still in my 40s but will be retiring from the Military and would love to settle down close to TV until I hit 55.

Thanks
RS

[villages07]

Razor...even though under 55, you could still purchase a home in The Villages. Federal fair housing laws allow up to 20% of the homes to be owned by under 55. However, you cannot have any children under age 19 living with you.

If your interest is family neighborhoods, there are 3 close by that have similar floor plans as Villages homes and were done by Villages builders. Buffalo Ridge, Arbor something, and something Oaks. They do not have access to Villages amenities and have limited amenities of their own. Lakeside landings, off of Rainey trail is close by as is Villages of Parkwood. These both have some amenities...pool, clubhouse, etc.

Hope this helps....

[grote15]

Does anyone know of families w. kids that have found satisfactory homes for purchase near the Villages? Can anyone recommend a development such as: the Villages of Parkwood, or any other based on real feedback concerning quality homes, quality of life, upkeep, safety, etc. Shouldn't non-retirement communities so close to us have a vested interest in upkeep and mgmt. to attract younger home seekers who may also be related to Villagers and wish to live nearby and have their kids attend our schools? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Tx. to all.

[batman911]

We visited and liked the houses and communities at Harbor Hills and Tera Vista at Citrus Hills. Nice communities but do not have as many ammenities as TV.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by grote15

Does anyone know of families w. kids that have found satisfactory homes for purchase near the Villages? Can anyone recommend a development such as: the Villages of Parkwood, or any other based on real feedback concerning quality homes, quality of life, upkeep, safety, etc. Shouldn't non-retirement communities so close to us have a vested interest in upkeep and mgmt. to attract younger home seekers who may also be related to Villagers and wish to live nearby and have their kids attend our schools? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Tx. to all.

The Villages charter school system are for children of people who work for or in The Villages. There are surrounding area public schools for children in Lady Lake, Leesburg, and Wildwood.

[grote15]

I know that! Everyone who lives here does! Of course they would have to meet this rqmt. to attend the schools. You did not help, however , with my question about where to live. Sounds like you are being excluding???

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by grote15

I know that! Everyone who lives here does! Of course they would have to meet this rqmt. to attend the schools. You did not help, however , with my question about where to live. Sounds like you are being excluding???

If you are refering to Gracie's post........she is not excluding.

[bluedog103]

Originally Posted by grote15

I know that! Everyone who lives here does! Of course they would have to meet this rqmt. to attend the schools. You did not help, however , with my question about where to live. Sounds like you are being excluding???

I guess your first post wasn't very clear. I thought Gracie gave you a perfectly good answer to your questions.

[Sweetgirl]

Originally Posted by grote15

Does anyone know of families w. kids that have found satisfactory homes for purchase near the Villages? Can anyone recommend a development such as: the Villages of Parkwood, or any other based on real feedback concerning quality homes, quality of life, upkeep, safety, etc. Shouldn't non-retirement communities so close to us have a vested interest in upkeep and mgmt. to attract younger home seekers who may also be related to Villagers and wish to live nearby and have their kids attend our schools? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Tx. to all.

There is one family unit neighborhood (Bison Valley) in the Sumter County portion of The Villages. Village property. Same builders, model homes. Bison Valley is golf car accessible to The Villages. Located behind Buffalo Ridge and next to Village of Summerhill off 466. Currently only one home Sale Pending Villages Pre-owned The Villages - Florida's premier active adult retirement community. Search Resale Homes We went through several open homes previously.

[GaryW]

There is one home for sale in Bison Valley. All other ones are sold. The other on 466 is Spring Arbor, then Oak Meadows behing the Target off of Rolling Acers.

[mitchelr2]

The Lakes of Lady Lake is another gated community with NO age restrictions. The homes in here are all on the golf course and backs up to The Villages Historic side off County Road 25 (C-25) just East of US 441/27. I have lived here for 7 years and serve on the HOA Board, if you have any questions.

[mitchelr2]

Lakes of Lady Lake on CR 25, backs up to The Villages. No bond, free water, no age restricitons,gated golf course community. I have my pool home for sale now, see under homes for sale by owner.

[mitchelr2]

Lakes of Lady Lake has a few homes for sale too. CR 25 adjoins The Villages East border.

[Deb01]

parkwood village dot com

[aaffmom]

Personally I am not a fan of Parkwood's homes. Love the family atmosphere in the Arbor family section on 466 South. (Lake County). Bison is a great neighborhood also with beautiful homes (Sumter County). if you are retiring from the military you would have a great opportunity to get a part time job in the Villages which would make you eligible to enroll your children in the charter school. Good luck and welcome to our area.