So, the new web site is generally up and running. We’re missing a few Tuscan Ridge villa and pool photos down to me not taking enough when we viewed the house, but other than that I think the site is generally ready to expose our villa to the world wide web and its inhabitants! I would love some feedback, so if you’ve experienced issues or have some comments or thoughts on how to improve it, please let us know. I hear it’s sunny in Florida, again. My wife and I are missing Mickey Mouse and company!
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Tuscan Ridge Community
Our villa is tucked away at the bottom of the Tuscan Ridge community. There are two sides to Tuscan Ridge – the Village and Countryside. We’re on the Countryside side, which sounds nice but we never ventured to the other side!
The community boasts a scenic entrance; perfect after a long flight to Orlando airport and battling against customs and their strange double bag drop effort. You drop down hill to a roundabout (!) and hang a left into Countryside. A couple of turns past palm trees and the community tennis court gets you on to Barbera Drive (not pronounced like Barbara). Past some more palm trees and other lovely houses brings you to our villa.
It’s a cosy, friendly, neighbourly community. A nice mix of people and houses that are all well maintained. Tucked away, our villa looks out across to some huge old pine trees, with only one other villa to impede the view to the trees. It’s very open and a fantastic wide plot, and the east and south facing pool mean that in the winter months you still get all the sun – especially since there’s no gable end roof to block the light. This makes all the difference.
Book now and you won’t be disappointed!
Disney, Golf and Shopping Communities
There are a daunting number of communities to visit and investigate if you are new to the real estate market. Where to look? And why? Everyone has their own preference and reasons, but here’s why we went for Tuscan Ridge.
- Close to Disney – a map may convince you otherwise, but anyone who travels up and down (left and right?) the US192 knows that after a few days the relentless red lights take their toll. In fact, it takes quite a while if you’re unlucky to navigate your way from Highway 27 to the main Disney entrance or from Kissimmee. A more consistent and less stop-start way in to Disney is to take the I4, which is a fast 65mph straight to the various entrances. This is one reason we picked Tuscan Ridge – it’s less than 15 minutes to Disney, almost every time. We’ve done it in 10 minutes with lucky lights!
- Championsgate – an upmarket retail area and fantastic golf course is only 5 minutes away. A refreshing break from the neon lights of the 192. Publix is located here.
- Posner Park retail area – loads of shops only 5 minutes away. Dollar Tree, JC Penney, Michaels, Super Target, Belk, Payless Shoes, Pet Smart, a Million Books, Best buys, Staples, and Ross. Plus lots of places to eat like Subway.
- The I4. A strange attraction, but the proximity of Tuscan Ridge means you can be driving on the Interstate in less than 10 minutes. This opens up trips to Busch Gardens, the west coast beaches, and getting north to Universal Studios and Seaworld completely avoids the traffic lights. The wonderful town of Celebration is also just off the I4.
- Location – after a busy day at the theme parks, malls, or playing golf, the Tuscan Ridge community is not in a busy area with any traffic noise, and the location of Dave’s Florida Villa is right at the edge of the community opposite a small forest of Pine trees. The villa is in a perfect place to unwind and enjoy the pool and spa with a glass of wine or cold beer, or a cheeky Ribena from the fridge if you are feeling non alcoholic.
- Community – Tuscan Ridge is a great neighbourhood with friendly people and neighbours. There are plenty of residents who live there permanently to ensure it’s a populated area and low in crime. It’s not gated, but low HOA fees means we can spend the extra cash on making sure the property is immaculately maintained. The community is relatively new (2004) and build by a great builder – and therefore all the houses are well made and of superb quality to allow renters to really feel at home and relaxed.