Comments on: Oaklawn in Leesburg a Pulte Community http://bloggingrealestateinnova.com/neighborhood-spotlight-oaklawn/oaklawn-leesburg-a-pulte-community/ Everything You Wanted To Know About Real Estate Thu, 03 May 2012 19:15:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Chuck http://bloggingrealestateinnova.com/neighborhood-spotlight-oaklawn/oaklawn-leesburg-a-pulte-community/comment-page-1/#comment-320 Chuck Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:28:35 +0000 http://bloggingrealestateinnova.com/?p=384#comment-320 Hi Jessica, I think its super that you are so passionate about your neighborhood. I'm still not a fan of Pultes all Townhouse communities but if works for you great. I do think down the road (in my opinion) all townhouse communities do not do as well as mixed housing neighborhoods. Also, the fact that Pulte has left very little open space between townhouses and that the neighborhood is located a stones throw away from a very busy airport all make Oaklawn a tough sell. This is speaking from this Realtors proscriptive of course. Many buyers are willing to overlook all this to have 2800 Sq Ft. Thank you again for reading my blog. Chuck Hi Jessica, I think its super that you are so passionate about your neighborhood. I’m still not a fan of Pultes all Townhouse communities but if works for you great. I do think down the road (in my opinion) all townhouse communities do not do as well as mixed housing neighborhoods. Also, the fact that Pulte has left very little open space between townhouses and that the neighborhood is located a stones throw away from a very busy airport all make Oaklawn a tough sell. This is speaking from this Realtors proscriptive of course. Many buyers are willing to overlook all this to have 2800 Sq Ft.

Thank you again for reading my blog.

Chuck

]]> By: Jessica http://bloggingrealestateinnova.com/neighborhood-spotlight-oaklawn/oaklawn-leesburg-a-pulte-community/comment-page-1/#comment-319 Jessica Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:35:20 +0000 http://bloggingrealestateinnova.com/?p=384#comment-319 I also live in Oaklawn (over 3 years now as of Feb 2012) in a 2-car Tyler (with the "bumpout" our TH is 2850+ Sq Ft - so space is not an issue as it's larger than some SFHs). We love our home and get compliments on it ALL the time (on both the exterior look of our neighborhood as well as our interior). Parking is never an issue (at least not in our "phase" of the development as most people use their garages/driveways and the surrounding street spaces are ample). We have two tot lots (one of which recently added swings), an Olympic-sized pool, and recently-added basketball/multipurpose and tennis courts. I love that we are so close to all that Leesburg has to offer... a 2 minute drive to the outlets, Home Depot, Grocery stores, Target, Costco, Kohls, etc., as well as a 3-5 minute drive to downtown Leesburg, the Ida Lee Recreation Center/Park and so much more. My house has an amazing view of the mountain off in the distance (there are plans to eventually put in some restaurants, office spaces, and other commercial buildings that are only set to enhance the neighborhood as there will be more offerings within walking distance, but for now, we see an amazing sunset each night-not to mention several different fireworks displays on the 4th of July). :) There are currently a Northwest Credit Union (recently opened an account there), two daycare centers, a Chinese restaurant and a nail salon within walking distance. Our children will be able to walk to nearby Cool Springs Elementary when the time comes. There is a trail right out in front of our house that leads around the neighborhood, along streets and even connects to the Pond of the Stratford neighborhood next to us and makes for wonderful evening/weekend strolls with our dog and children. They even recently added "Doggi-potty" stands for people to dispose of their dog's waste (no carrying home and throwing in our own trash). I forgot to mention that our beautiful view also includes the incoming and outgoing planes of the Leesburg Executive Airport. I enjoy seeing them (as do my kids), and I almost never hear their noise with the exception of the rare occasional small jet (which is fun to see). All-in-all, we love living in Oaklawn! p.s. it says that there are 4 comments (prior to mine) and "Joey" is replied to in one, but I don't see the original comment. Just wondering if it was deleted. I also live in Oaklawn (over 3 years now as of Feb 2012) in a 2-car Tyler (with the “bumpout” our TH is 2850+ Sq Ft – so space is not an issue as it’s larger than some SFHs). We love our home and get compliments on it ALL the time (on both the exterior look of our neighborhood as well as our interior). Parking is never an issue (at least not in our “phase” of the development as most people use their garages/driveways and the surrounding street spaces are ample). We have two tot lots (one of which recently added swings), an Olympic-sized pool, and recently-added basketball/multipurpose and tennis courts.

I love that we are so close to all that Leesburg has to offer… a 2 minute drive to the outlets, Home Depot, Grocery stores, Target, Costco, Kohls, etc., as well as a 3-5 minute drive to downtown Leesburg, the Ida Lee Recreation Center/Park and so much more. My house has an amazing view of the mountain off in the distance (there are plans to eventually put in some restaurants, office spaces, and other commercial buildings that are only set to enhance the neighborhood as there will be more offerings within walking distance, but for now, we see an amazing sunset each night-not to mention several different fireworks displays on the 4th of July). :)

There are currently a Northwest Credit Union (recently opened an account there), two daycare centers, a Chinese restaurant and a nail salon within walking distance. Our children will be able to walk to nearby Cool Springs Elementary when the time comes. There is a trail right out in front of our house that leads around the neighborhood, along streets and even connects to the Pond of the Stratford neighborhood next to us and makes for wonderful evening/weekend strolls with our dog and children. They even recently added “Doggi-potty” stands for people to dispose of their dog’s waste (no carrying home and throwing in our own trash).

I forgot to mention that our beautiful view also includes the incoming and outgoing planes of the Leesburg Executive Airport. I enjoy seeing them (as do my kids), and I almost never hear their noise with the exception of the rare occasional small jet (which is fun to see).

All-in-all, we love living in Oaklawn!

p.s. it says that there are 4 comments (prior to mine) and “Joey” is replied to in one, but I don’t see the original comment. Just wondering if it was deleted.

]]> By: Chuck http://bloggingrealestateinnova.com/neighborhood-spotlight-oaklawn/oaklawn-leesburg-a-pulte-community/comment-page-1/#comment-165 Chuck Mon, 21 Mar 2011 14:16:52 +0000 http://bloggingrealestateinnova.com/?p=384#comment-165 Hi Joey, Thank you for your comment. I'm sorry that you disagree with my post. I actually live very close to your neighborhood( within 2 miles) and have worked with Pulte in the past. I respect the fact that you took the time to reply to my blog so I will leave your post for everyone to read. Thank you again for your time! Chuck Hi Joey, Thank you for your comment. I’m sorry that you disagree with my post. I actually live very close to your neighborhood( within 2 miles) and have worked with Pulte in the past. I respect the fact that you took the time to reply to my blog so I will leave your post for everyone to read.

Thank you again for your time!

Chuck

]]> By: Carol P. http://bloggingrealestateinnova.com/neighborhood-spotlight-oaklawn/oaklawn-leesburg-a-pulte-community/comment-page-1/#comment-164 Carol P. Mon, 21 Mar 2011 13:46:58 +0000 http://bloggingrealestateinnova.com/?p=384#comment-164 Obviously you do not live in Oaklawn. The airport is of no consequence as their is no disturbing "noise" from corporate jets. We live in townhomes not single family residences that really only allow you to open a window and touch the home next door. Oaklawn in upscale, convenient and marketable. We have several new businesses coming into this location, including the new Walgreen's which is at the corner or Sycolin and Battlefield Parkway. We have a lovely daycare center that is rated 5 Stars for those with small children. Adjacent to the Walgreen's we have a new nail salon, learning center and Chinese take-out. Each month we find a new surprise awaiting us as businesses open. And "No" we are not like Goose Creek...the same old same old traditional townhome facades. Each section of Oaklawn is different. Are they pricey? You bet. But you get what you pay for and you really should refrain from making comments when u don't live there. Resident of two years. Obviously you do not live in Oaklawn. The airport is of no consequence as their is no disturbing “noise” from corporate jets. We live in townhomes not single family residences that really only allow you to open a window and touch the home next door. Oaklawn in upscale, convenient and marketable. We have several new businesses coming into this location, including the new Walgreen’s which is at the corner or Sycolin and Battlefield Parkway. We have a lovely daycare center that is rated 5 Stars for those with small children. Adjacent to the Walgreen’s we have a new nail salon, learning center and Chinese take-out. Each month we find a new surprise awaiting us as businesses open.

And “No” we are not like Goose Creek…the same old same old traditional townhome facades. Each section of Oaklawn is different. Are they pricey? You bet. But you get what you pay for and you really should refrain from making comments when u don’t live there. Resident of two years.

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