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Luxury Homes in The Villages
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ส.ค. 2024
- Jerry and Linda like to bring you videos from all around The Villages. Todays episode features an upscale, premier neighborhood in the Spanish Springs area. Built around 2000, Harmeswood of Belle Aire is a beautiful village full of large, luxury homes on spacious lots. Mature Live Oak trees and beautiful majestic palm trees give this area a shady, stately appearance. You'll find large homes with lots of bedrooms and bathrooms. Pools and huge circular driveways are common. Come along for the ride and enjoy this established neighborhood.
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I grew up in Ocala Florida. And I have to say, this neighborhood looks very reminiscent of some of the beautiful neighborhoods in Ocala! I encourage those thinking about relocating to Florida for retirement to not only explore The Villages but also the neighboring towns and see how much more they could get for their money, most likely bigger lots, better value and quite possibly a better quality of life in a normal small town. I remember the outskirts of Ocala, with its green pastures and horse farms. Certainly there are Country clubs to join, great golfing, all the amenities you enjoy at the villages, and multi generational living! I loved my childhood there! I live in Chapel Hill, North Carolin now and it’s absolutely Beautiful! I love the change of seasons but Ocala will always be my home!
Anyhow I just wanted to chime in it when I first saw the pretty streets… I always love your videos and your personalities are always so positive! Hope you have a great weekend!
Thank you, Rebecca! You too! 🙂🙂
I LOVE looking at beautiful homes! Thanks for the tour of Harmeswood. I haven't heard of this place N.W. of Spanish Springs until now.
it wasn't a shock to see beautiful homes in The Villages but what struck me was just how many beautiful homes
there were in Harmeswood of Belle Aire. I really enjoyed this video.
Another great job thanks for sharing it with us. Your friend Bobby.
Linda and Jerry people that live in those homes, dont worry about$$$.
I would never disparage how people spend their money. That is their business.As always thank you for the great video.
Yes, they live in a different world than most of us.
Beautiful homes. Thank you for sharing. I wish I could live in Florida but too humid for me.
Tours of communities in the villages shows the variety of choices offered. Nice tour.
The landscaping here is gorgeous! Everywhere in the Villages!!! Nice to see people taking pride in their properties, no matter how big or small!
You have great videos! Thanks for sharing your adventures. I'm happily retired in Michigan.
Great tour, but the commentary is second to none! I enjoy you two so much!
😁😁Thanks, Pam!
God Bless you Linda! Enjoyed the tour. Beautiful homes, but when you are in your 70's too much home to care for!
Neighborhood reminds me of Hilton Head....loved this vlog but I prefer the smaller one floor Florida style homes...less up keep that means more time for fun activities 🏊♀️🚴♀️🧘♀️🏌️♂️🎣🏸🏓⛳️
Gesundheit Linda! Thanks for the tour. It was lovely! You guys are the best and much appreciated! I agree about the toilets. We 4 and I am sick and tired of cleaning them. Retiring in a year and can't wait to downsize!
WOW!!! Those are amazing “downsizing retirement” homes!!! Wonder what kind of house those folks lived in before they retired? Great tour!
Just finished watching your video on monthly expenses, and now watching this tour neighborhood, and love it. Being retired from real estate, I love homes and designs. I bought my patio home four years ago, due to having heart surgery, and wanted a house with mostly one floor living. Just a mile and half from my old one, and across from the 18th tee of the golf course. Thus I collect about 100 golf balls a year, and one neighbor collects even more. My old house sat in a neighborhood with homes built from 1800's to modern, and all different styles. My current home 3 bedrms 2.5 baths has 2,220 sq. ft. and built in 2006. (44 homes in my phase, and more in phase two down the road). These homes pretty much all resemble each other (several different floor plans), and sale from 300K to 480K. Love the neighbors and neighborhood, and so glad that I ran across your videos. Homer in Salem, VA
Thanks Homer! We are glad you're watching! 😀
Thanks Jerry and Linda for driving through our neighborhood. I was the lady out sweeping when you drove by. Wish I had known it was you two. We watch y all your podcasts, love you guys and sorry we have not met. We love it here for the privacy and have been in Harmeswood for twenty years. Your home is beautiful too...
Thank you Judy. Yes indeed, you have a wonderful neighborhood. Next time we come by flag us down!😁
You have a stunning home.
Beautiful homes. I want to down size if I move to The Villages. I sure the ladies in those homes have a house keeper but finding the right people to help can be a challenge. That's just to much to worry about as a senior citizen.
Bless you. 😁. Thanks for the tour those houses are gorgeous
Thanks for neighbourhood drive through tour. Appreciate the effort that you put in your videos.👏🏿👍🏻
Bless you Linda!
Love y’all
Thank you for showing us around.
Love from Louisiana👍🏼💖😊🇺🇸
Gorgeous neighborhood & homes. Bet they’re just as beautiful inside. Thanks for showing us around. Y’all take care & stay safe 😘
I think the typical buyer in that neighborhood would be an executive rather than a retiree, although I assume there is a mix. We retired and moved from a similar style neighborhood (large 40-year old homes on 1- to 4-acre lots with mature, manicured landscaping) to a small retirement community in FL. We downsized from about 4,000 s.f. to 1,500 s.f. and from a 4-car garage to a car + golf cart garage. The old neighborhood was lovely, but it feels SO mentally free to have less to manage now. That's the kind of retirement I want.
We just bought one in that neighborhood and am definitely a retiree! I worked in IT, and was never an executive...whatever that means! We did have a 6,000 s.f. home, and rented a smaller home and just felt like we were on top of each other all the time. We had visitors and just felt suffocating, so we knew we needed a bigger place. We did have two requirements for a home that we had difficulty finding a designer home that could meet it. A separate formal dining room and two separate walk in closets in the master bedroom. For us, having more space is mentally freeing and couldn't imagine shedding who we are to fit a house. Each of us are different, and thats what makes the Villages so nice!
Jerry and Linda you too have quite the home yourself. Best part is to hear you say how much you enjoy it! Many happy, healthy, years there. COVID is making it hard for a lifestyle visit but hopefully next year. We had to cancel 2. I am sure alot of others as well. Stay safe, be well.
Thanks Barbara, See you when you get here!
Thanks for the neighborhood tour, the houses are beautiful. When I see large homes like that though think of work and expense .Coming from the north I know those beautiful trees require maintenance ( I was out raking this morning). I do agree with Jerry though I would like my own pool.
Beautiful neighborhood! God bless you with that sneeze! Thanks for another great video!
Great Tour! You both are just delightful. ThankYou!
Loved seeing another neighborhood!
Lovely! Thanks for the tour!
Thank you for sharing this!!
TFS. Beautiful area. Makes me want to return to my former home on acreage, FOR A FEW SECONDS!!!!!!!
The trees are everything to the ambiance of the neighborhood.
We had a small stocked lake, and I had to nicely, than not so nicely ask a family to vacate our property as they were fishing! We lived in our home for 27 years. Life happens, and we sold the home designed by a cousin who also designed the Pepsi Cola plant decades ago, in NY.
All I want now is to downsize, again!!!!
As we age our wants and priorities really change!
This type of home requires lots of money and commitment to maintaining the lifestyle.
Serenity now!!!!!! LOL.
I agree but I dont know how to begin to throw out Memories!
@@barbaraebner5889 Moving and leaving "the familiar" was one of the hardest things I had to do. I don't relinquish personal possessions that easy; most people find it difficult.
If you decide to move,
take your treasures.
When the time is right, you may feel differently.......you may not. It's such a personal thing. I inherited a gemstone ring from my beloved Grandmother.
It doesn't have great monetary value, but it brings me right back to my childhood when I wear it. I may wear it on my hand, but it's my heart that carries it. I'm considering giving it to my younger cousin at this time.
She will be the beneficiary of all my property one day, she could be enjoying it, now. Good luck in your endeavors.
Thank you for the tour. Very helpful.
They are beautiful! The Villages certainly changed the lot size and home styles going forward.
Absolutely beautiful homes! Apparently they don't have much restrictions in there.See a lot of figuring's out in the yards.I guess if you can afford to live in that neighborhood, the Villages Hoa leave you alone! The thing about maintaining all of that Jerry, if you can afford to live there money isn't you're problem.
Hi Linda and Jerry. It might be nice to do a detailed tour of the squares; especially with all of the changes. And then treat us all to a virtual ice cream.
~Lynn
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Thanks so much for the tour guys..
Just love the Rocky singing!!! The homes are gorgeous.. thanks for sharing!!
Thanks, Susan!
Beautiful neighborhood! Thanks for the video!
Great job!
Your subtle tribute to Sir Connery was nice in this video. Another great Villages documentary from you that I enjoy.
Thanks, Bob!
Anxious for some Christmas sights. Until then, take care Jerry and Linda. Stay safe and love that dog, missed him in this episode.
Beautiful neighborhood thanks for the tour
New fan here...I love you guys!!!! 🏝
What a nice drive. So looking forward to doing this ourselves! Not long now, though. Had to check the real estate sales, and see 2 homes in Harmeswood going for $1.2 - 1.2 million! Too rich for my blood.
Thanks for the tour. I enjoyed the Sean Connery reference. 😆
As usual another great video! We always look forward to your posts.you both do a amazing job and have great points of veiw. Keep up the great posts! Thank you!
Thanks, Arthur! We appreciate it!
Beautiful homes. I can only dream of having a home like these. Thank you for sharing. You always have interesting videos. 👍❤️
We appreciate that NF!
Thoroughly enjoyed this drive, thanks. You are good folks !
Thanks, Robin!
Beautiful. We sure enjoyed it. God Bless you.
You're sweet, Helen!
Beautiful home
God bless! 🙏
Beautiful neighborhood
I really want to live here when I get old. I don't mind my house being cut from a cookie cutter. I love cookies! they make me clap and smile.
Right on, Princess!
Thanks Jerry…. That helped.
Glad to hear it.
Very enjoyable....but too big for me! Those days are gone. Missed Gizmo. Thanks for sharing and God bless.
God Bless you Linda !! I love your videos...I like the area where you live!!
Thank you, Elizabeth!
Love your homage to Sir ! Connery !This neighborhood is beautiful ,though knowing values by my family in Vero cost is alot.
Beautiful Homes, maybe in my next life lol
That is a nice area.
Wow. You are nice. I wish was there
Thank you for all the information. I was at the Villages few weeks ago. I was engaged with a real estate agent to review the area and see some of the available homes. The Villages is a good environment for some people who would like to live in an easy to understand town, predictable but hermetic and limiting. I feel that when you are in the company of mostly older people you age faster. I want to be part of a community that is a cross section of the country , with kids, teenagers, newly married couples, adults and older folks. The activities and classes seem superficial except for sports events. When you are out of the Villages and drive around, that world hits you hard, there is a lot of poverty outside this town. The Villages is not a life style, it is a formula. It is perfectly fine if you want to live in a formula, a bubble, ,,,,but it is not for me. Plus you get crap for your money in terms of decent housing unless of course you are used to the California price tag. No... not for me.
The Villages is not for everyone - most people either love it or hate it - not really a lot of middle ground opinions. But I do have to chuckle a little about your thinking that people age faster in the Village - there are so many activities and active people in the Villages that being there keep you motivated to keep fit, healthy , and active! When you see a 90 yr old playing golf 4 times a week or an 80 yr old playing pickle ball and making the 65yr olds look silly playing the game or 60-70 yr old's playing soccer, softball, basketball, etc- well, guess you have to see it to understand what I'm talking about. IMO , you're more likely to get "older faster" in those communities you infer are "better" , esp if you live in a cold weather climate and are stuck indoors all winter. My folk are pushing 90 and swear FLA has added 10 yrs to their lives.
As far as housing costs- yes, def higher than other communities but the amenities you get for the monthly fee are second to none - that's what you pay for.
Steve, your answer was spot on. The only thing that we want to add is that most of the people that as you said "hate" the villages don't live in The Villages. occasionly we hear of a disgruntled resident, but overall the people that live here enjoy their lives.
@@someguy95376 I live in a southern small 'real" town called Fairhope and I play tennis 3 times a week, one or two times golf, we have a bicycle society and we ride every Sunday, every Friday we have an art fest that involves all the shops downtown and the Art Center, all the shops and restaurants are locally owned [no chains], Mardi Gras parade is part of the festivities, in 2 miles I am on the Mobile Bay, in 30 I am in Gulf Shores; some of the best beaches in the world, the hiking and natural trails are 50 miles long, there are 3 major state and federal Nature preserves within 3 to 10 miles. Our Nix Center has innumerable events for older folks including physical activities, indoor and outdoor pools. The sunset from the Municipal Pier and bluff attracts hundreds of visitors daily. The weather is better than the Villages because we get the breeze from the Gulf. We are 30 minutes from Mobile and 40 minutes from Pensacola airport. We have an excellent hospital, Thomas. I look forward interacting with young people as I am planning to teach linguistics in our gorgeous library, they keep me young. No conversations of ailments, operations, maladies, aches and pains with them. Just life affirmation. I found too many cranky people in The Villages, showing off their status with customized golf carts. Many pushy people coming across like they own the entire place. You are right it is not for everybody.
@@JERRYANDLINDA of course they don't live in the Villages, that tells you something, duh!
You are right about the homelessness. I saw a lot of people living at the state parks.
Thank you for this beautiful tour. The homes are absolutely gorgeous! I'm living by myself, so I would probably spend most of my time trying to find my way around in a house as big as those. LOL Thanks again for another beautiful and interesting tour of our home town! You two are the best!
You are welcome Theresa, it is always nice to see your kind comments. So, thank YOU!
Nice houses
Wow, awesome homes- really large, one- floor living and spacious lots. Beautiful subdivision. Wouldn't have pictured those kinds of homes in Florida. Very cool tour- and interesting. I love having my coffee and watching your videos- seeing what is out there and options to consider for the next phase in life. You two are a joy- so magnetic, fun, and cute- like old friends. Love the sneeze- glad you kept it in. LOL. Be safe and sound. God bless.
Thanks, Frani! Always appreciated! 😁😁😁
I didn't either. Then neighborhood in alot of ways reminds me of upscale homes in Avalon and Stone Harbor New Jersey and the Naples Florida area.
I live in Charlestown IN! Love the winters down here We came down here almost 9 years ago from Kouts (just south of Valparaiso) Thanks for the videos
Go Pirates!
Great video...and now I know where Rocky lives! HA! Hey, speaking of Rocky, "I want you to chase this little chicken!" Great line and scene from the movie. Those homes in this video look a lot like they belong in New England with the landscaping. Very nice! Thanks for another tour around the block...keep em' coming and "Hi" to the Giz! Hey, I bet Giz could catch that chicken!
He would sure give it a try, Stuart.
I think that was an aloe plant. Thank you for a great tour!
We have a huge live oak tree in our yard now. It loses leaves all year round. Ugh! Beautiful homes! Much bigger than we are looking for. We have had the big house. Beautiful though!
I forget to mention Linda........the shorter haircut is very flattering.
@gg Brice - Agree, older ladies are not the most flattered by single length haircuts.
Thanks so much, what an enjoyable tour, lovely area, it is nice having the bigger lots but like you said, a lot more work and expense. It always, to me, when I see a neighborhood that you visit, it seems as if it is quiet and peaceful. It maybe just my imagination. Do you find the neighborhoods quiet?
Very quiet and very peaceful. Everyone here thinks "they" live in the best village!
Beautiful area. Personally, I would want a much much smaller home. I prefer privacy. Here you’d need someone to assist with so much. Not to mention it’s far above my price point. Thanks so much. Appears you can find just what you’re looking for in The Villages.
Like driving through a Home & Garden magazine.... so picturesque and impressive! I ❤ the mature landscaping and trees. 🌴🌳 I chuckled at the # of toilets comment! 🤣 Our current home has 5 and I can't wait until that number is 2!! 🚽🚽 (5 requires entirely too much toilet paper and that was disastrous during the national tp shortage of 2020!) 🤣🤣 Thanks for a beautiful view this morning. Enjoy the weekend! Best!💕
I believe that I used to drink Gusto back in the day! Lol 😆
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Go for the gusto was Schliz Beer. 🤣🤣
@@tammyferguson2707 yes Schlitz and Schmidts was made in Philly. Jerry had a Philly theme today.!🥨 just left out the pretzels, cheesesteaks and hoagies!
Very pretty neighborhood, obviously the yards are maintained by lawn services or HOA. My concern is how hard is it to get homeowners insurance? The homes prices seem reasonable for the lot size and home size.
Great tour. Nice job 👏. Not for me. Simple and easy to maintain is a plus. FREEDOM is the real retirement. 👍👍
We came here to retire. So we sold our 2.5 acre 4000+ square foot home, gave away half our "stuff" and moved to The Villages. Now, we can't imagine a life full of the daily household chores that go with a big house. Harmeswood is a beautiful neighborhood and thanks for showing it. But it ain't for us. [gesundheit, Linda]
Thank you for the input. The Villages are crossed off for my retirement living
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What a spectacular ride along. It was so nice to see my New England style homes sprinkled among the neighborhood! The house lot sizes are amazing, as is the beautiful mature greenery. Is this style of neighborhood but a memory or, might they build some more as the villages continues to grow? Once again, thanks for the ride.
With land in such demand we doubt it. Some of these were on over an acre. Today's developers can put a bunch of homes on an acre in a carefully planned situation. Thanks, Linda!
i like the no parking rule
Another area that you may want to tour is the northern section village of La Zamora. It is off 466 between Morse Blvd and Rolling Acres Rd. The homes in that area are not premiers, but rather designers. The lot sizes are typical of most of the other Villages areas, but the house styles, landscaping, and large trees remind me very much of a neighborhood up north. It definitely has a different feel than the newer areas in the southern areas of The Villages. And it is just a short golf cart ride to all the shopping along 441 and Spanish Springs. Although, as you mentioned, lots of leaves to pick up. But during the rest of the year the area has that "back home" feel to it.
We have fire alarm in our small flat,you both have nice house
Beautiful homes, but I think Gizmo's home is the best. 😊
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Your Aspen is virtually the same as our Mayberry in Monarch Grove. I think its the best floor plan in the Villages.
Love your videos! I too like looking around other places and seeing the architecture. They are very beautiful and the gardens are beautiful. I too have a huge beautiful house and beautiful garden up in the mountains with a view over the lake.with the mountains in the far way distance, here on the island of Sri Lanka. BUT...... all fine and dandy while my husband was alive! Now not anymore. The up keep is too expensive and the maintenance a pain in the neck! Especially here in the tropics. The house is in the jungles so that all the birds and Animals come inside and out. Dieting it in the process! No fun at all trying to keep it clean. I have been trying to sell it for almost a year and an,at and had not buyers. First we had the bombings als Easter and investors stayed away. And now the corona virus!! My plan was to sell and then rent a small one level house in the next town where there are people I know and hospitals and shops are close by. I have to travel over an hour in terrible ferocious traffic, to get things. What is the use of all this when it is lonesome, expensive and exhausting??? Please keep your fingers crossed that I find a seller soon. Though of course on the other hand it is going to be very painful to have to leave this place which I designed and built myself with all the love in my heart. But I must move on and enjoy my last few years and not have to work from morning to night! God bless you both. I do enjoy “my time with you”!
Corrie, We sympathise with you. So sorry for your loss, and now for the circumstances that seem to be holding you down. Here is hoping that life becomes easier for you. We so injoy hearing from people in faraway places. All the best to you and hopefully things will turn your way.
Thank you both. We hope and pray for the best. Stay safe and well.
So much work to do in those gardens. Beautiful but a lot to do in the Florida heat. I am from the UK but have cat sit in a Florida home with a garden and that was enough for me to know I would only want a tiny plot.
At this price range, these owners hire lawn care services.
Gorgeous neighborhood and homes, after having four finished floors here in the north, when we move south it’s a smaller home for me. Thank you for the ride along. Where was Gizmo, I am sure he would have loved to have seen those yards.
Yes Harry, Gizmo would have loved to investigate all those sights and smells.
Nice 3 car garage ranches with space between homes. We get less house for the money on the west coast but continual offers to buy through mail, texts and calls even when the home isn’t on the market and we can get good equity and location with every convenience nearby. So I think if you can, you should buy and if it’s not enough space you can later sell and afford something like this.
Do people have a company to come once a week to clean their multi Bathrooms; and do neighbours keep an eye out for strangers? Here in Massachusetts ; our water bill is more than a thousand dollars a year! in 1973 we built our house for $38 thousand, now real estate prices put it at $600 thousand! I enjoy your videos,
beautiful homes for sure.. but so many sort of showcase the multi door garages...would look better to tuck them in back but just my opinion. .thanks for the tour.
A nice red Jaguar F-Type Convertible 6:12 and Maserati Stelvio 12:16
Wow, good eye, Car Guy!
Awesome , my grandparents live there. Its wonderful there. Did u guys try Cody's in sumter. We where there in July 2020 great food. I live in Wisconsin.. so when I get too the villages to visit its awesome and so much to do there. I can ride a golf cart in the street and blend right in. The pool with the water fall was the best in the villages. It was really spaced out and probably the biggest in the community.
Yes! Glad you like it. We have fun every day!
Beautiful neighborhood! Florida has got a great governor!
Nice and nice looking couple. I enjoy listening to your relaxed and organized videos. What type of work did the two of you do before retiring?
We were both school teachers, Bill.
@@JERRYANDLINDA Honorable and under appreciated career - my daughter is a school teacher.
I didn’t know Sylvester Stallone lived in TV 😁
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Really?
Loved that. We are in a suburb of Philly. Everyone knows the Rocky Steps! Thanks for the theme music.
Very beautiful neighborhood but I agree too much to take care of. I like your area better too. Jerry you cracked me up with the Rocky theme. Lol. 😋until next time guys have a good day!
Amazing homes! I think I saw my dream house there,lol. It makes me wonder, what are the most affordable options in The Villages? for the most cost conscious people.
The patio villas are popular for people that want has been less. We think that some of them can be bought new for less than $200,000.
Yes, there are patio villas for less than $200K. Also preowned homes on the Historical Side of The Villages often sell for less than $200K. That's miy price range also.
It sure would be hard to pick a favorite lovely homes an property
Gorgeous homes there. Based on some comments from you Jerry, I think you need a home with a larger yard. I understand how hard it is going from owning acreage and changing to a home with a small yard. It does have its advantages but when you are used to the country, like you have grown up with, it is very hard to go to hardly any yard, overnight. Believe me, I know. It's never too late to make the changes you yearn for. Let me know and we might buy your lovely house. We're considering a move to TV. Then we all can be happy. Lol!
Nice try BPC! We love our home.😆😆 You are right though I do miss the ability to park a boat outside, or stack up some 2 by fours, or maybe even crank up the stereo when I'm belting out a Beatles tune!🤣🤣🤣
@@JERRYANDLINDA Yeah, we do miss those luxuries too.
@@JERRYANDLINDA I think they were hoping for some Fall foliage. Still in their blood. Lol
@@JERRYANDLINDA I would love to hear that.
Boy I wonder what monthly expenses are for these gorgeous homes.