[Opulence]

The trolley tour and boat ride are on the top of the list ~ Thanks for your suggestions, I never thought of the sunset - great idea! Tips for the Deli are great too. Everyone here has been so kind.

Betty

[Opulence]

Hawkwind you gave me a complete rundown and I can't thank you enough. I really appreciated the information on the link and have printed it out for my trip. I did plan for the first day to be all ours and our Village RE agent is meeting us the next morning. So TV here I come!

Betty

[Opulence]

You are correct - the shopping center is Mulberry Grove. I looked at all of the stores etc on The TV Website and saw that they have several professional offices as well as a Publix there. I believe I was told that those homes are only a minute away from the Center - parking in the back, so you do not see any cars, noise etc. I will check it all out and let you know what my thoughts were about the close proximity of the homes to the Center, when I get back.

Thanks for the info as well regarding the dog parks. What do you mean by a "private" dog park though? Isn't everything in TV shared?

Betty

[jeffy]

Just a few ideas. These are personal views and obviously not for everyone. I live in the village of Winifred and believe it is one of the best locations in TV. It is small with only one car entrance so very little cross traffic. It is very much in the interior of TV. I would NOT want to be at any extreme, north , south , east or west edge of TV for convieniece and safety. Winifred, like Tall Trees, Bonneybrook, Lynnhaven, are very close to some of the best retail areas in TV. And it is right next door to the Palmer golf club.

I would look for an area not adjacent to any of the sewer treatment plants. Many say they do not smell it , but the wife and I sure do when we go past in the golf cart. Many people complain when they are too close to the railroad tracks on the west side of TV. I played golf at Tierra Del Sol this week and the smell of what i believe was horse manure (at it was close to a farm) near holes # 1 and 2 was far worse thn the smell of the sewage treatment plants.

If you look at a golf couse front, make sure you are not in an area that is easily hit by stray golf balls. Take your time and ask lots of questions. It is much more economical to move just once. We bought the first day we came to TV. However we comment everyday how lucky we were to have stumbled into Winifred and the incredible group of neighbors we have on our street.

jeffy

[Keedy]

CYV ...I did a search but can't find what it means. Can somebody tell me what CYV means?

[Kelsie52]

I believe its Court Yard Villa

[Russ_Boston]

We have been there twice for visits. The first time is a little bit of a blur but I do suggest renting a golf cart (I think they may be provided for free now while on the LSP?) and do some touring. Get one of the $5 maps (your agent may give you a free one).

I'm sure some TOTV folk will do a 'meet and greet' at one of the squares. From there you can get other ideas.

Remember - TV still has 5 or 6 years left until build out and even then there would be hundreds of resales always available. So don't feel any pressure to buy (the agents are usually great about no pressure since TV does sell itself).

If you are into golf then certainly try that. Or pickleball - they hold beginner lessons every tues and weds. You need to sign up in advance.

Have fun!

[BaylorBear]

May I suggest Too Jay's Deli for a nice lunch. That's always our pick.

[Keedy]

Originally Posted by Kelsie52

I believe its Court Yard Villa

Thanks

[coach]

CYV = Courtyard villa

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Opulence

Thanks for the info as well regarding the dog parks. What do you mean by a "private" dog park though? Isn't everything in TV shared?
Betty

Doggie Do Run Run is a private dog park very close to the heart of The Villages. DDRR is located just north of Southern Trace Plaza. It is on private property and costs $25.00 per month ($30.00 for two dogs). It is not owned by TV. It's a huge, well maintained dog park.

There is a free dog park owned by TV in the Historical area east of 441. And another planned for the northwest corner of TV.

[LisaJ]

My husband and I cannot decide between a Cottage home and a Villa? Any insights? My husband would like to be closer to Sumter Town Center which would mean a resale villa. All advice is graciously welcomed.

[paulandjean]

think you are better off with ranch home. villas seems to close to each other. ranch homes more room. ranch homes priced less than villas.

[SteveFromNY]

Originally Posted by paulandjean

think you are better off with ranch home. villas seems to close to each other. ranch homes more room. ranch homes priced less than villas.

Patio Villas are less expensive than Courtyard Villas. Ranch homes are in between. Court yard villas have fences. Ranch homes do not. Neither do patio villas, other than the little picket fence out front.
Additionally, only some CYV's are available in concrete. The others are not (except designer& premier)
If the privacy afforded by the fencing around a CYV, or having a concrete home, is important, your choice is made! If not, the other homes are an option.
Those to me seemed the most important decision points.

[LisaJ]

Thank you for your advice. Privacy is the biggest issue so that means CYV. Then thei is the next decision. New or Resale? Any advice on that?