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Preserves reflect nature's beauty. Preserves reflect nature's allure for all of God's creatures. Waterways are essential for all of God's creatures.

Nothing is certain but I do anything I can to discourage God's creature from finding my property hospitable.

Life is a trade off so there are many acceptable choices for people here.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Joannc

Thank you all for sharing. We plan to go ahead with a preserve lot.

I think you've made a wise decision. You will enjoy the birds and privacy.
One word of caution --- if you have pets, please be prepared to always supervise them closely.
There are coyotes (usually very shy) and other creatures living in preserves.

[villagetinker]

OP,
The wording in many (all?) for the agreements indicates that bodies of water may or may NOT contain water. Keep this in mind as during a drought condition your very expensive view may be negatively impacted. There special screens available for lanais and birdcages that are 'animal resistant'. I have these for our lanai and birdcage, I wanted to keep the cat safe. No idea how effective these would be against a coyote. Do a search on CDD1 complaints about invasive species, and Evans Prairie area about deterioration of wetlands. As stated above the view you pay for today is not guarentted to be there tomorrow.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

OP, The wording in many (all?) for the agreements indicates that bodies of water may or may NOT contain water. Keep this in mind as during a drought condition your very expensive view may be negatively impacted. As stated above the view you pay for today is not guarentted to be there tomorrow.

You may or may not not have a spectacular view years later. But you will still have privacy!

[justjim]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Privacy, glorious views of nature and wildlife and seasons, yes seasons.


More bugs on screens, not in house, but not if you have a nice birdcage.


We envy our friends with views of preserves. I personally would prefer it more than a golf course view, but not Sweetie.

Osceola Hills has some breathtaking lots.

I'm with Sweetie on this choice. A carefully chosen golf course lot is my preference too. Sweetie is a wise man--in more ways than one.

There are some beautiful golf course views in Osceola Hills also.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by justjim

A carefully chosen golf course lot is my preference too.

If you opt for a golf course lot, please be careful.
I suggest you make sure the golf cart path is not close to your house.
Gas golf carts can be noisy and smelly. So can golfers.
I suggest you also make sure you aren't in an area where balls can go astray and break a window.
If you can get a view of a pond, go for it. There is nothing more relaxing than the sounds of birds and frogs.