[Ghostladyjo]

I’ll be moving to TV this winter with my 25-year-old special needs son. One option, to get just the right floor plan for our needs, would be to buy a home with room for an addition and add a large bedroom and full bath. I’m wanting to get an idea of how long it might take to build an addition (including the time for ARC approval) and how much it might cost, ballpark (roughly 300 sq feet plus full bath, medium finished, not using the lanai). Any insight would be greatly appreciated!

[villagetinker]

Your first possible problem will be to find a lot large enough to include the proposed addition, make sure your agent or realtor knows your plan. A for lead time I will leave this to others with experience, but from some of the messages i have seen, 1 year would not be out of line, and cost I have no idea, but I would expect well over $100,000.
There are a large variety of home styles, it may be possible to find something close to what you need and make internal modifications. This will probably be lower cost and shorter time frame. I was thinking a 3 bedroom 3 bath might be a suitable starting point.
I am hoping other have some great ideas for you.

[Stu from NYC]

I read recently that someone who has recently bought here is adding a bedroom to a 3 bedroom designer home.

If this is really true it is possible as long as their is enough land to add the bedroom. Need to find a very experience real estate agent well versed with how this could be done.

[callalily]

When I first moved to The Villages, about 3 years ago, the lots across the street from me were empty. The Villages construction started building houses and were done within 3 months. The owners of one of the new houses started adding an addition plus a pool. The renovations took 18 months. I'd recommend doing a new build that meets your requirements rather than doing an addition. It's much cheaper to do it in the initial construction too.

[KAM+6]

A Lantana model floor plan may meet your requirements.

[vintageogauge]

Look at Ivy and/or Woodside models, they both have 4 bedrooms. The Ivy model has a larger footprint by about 400 sq. ft. vs the Woodside. There are only a few of these on the market currently but you can view the interiors by visiting The Villages Homes For Sale and search for either model.

[Ghostladyjo]

Originally Posted by callalily

When I first moved to The Villages, about 3 years ago, the lots across the street from me were empty. The Villages construction started building houses and were done within 3 months. The owners of one of the new houses started adding an addition plus a pool. The renovations took 18 months. I'd recommend doing a new build that meets your requirements rather than doing an addition. It's much cheaper to do it in the initial construction too.

Thanks - that’s pretty much my scenerio - buy a spec new build and add an addition or do a custom new build.

[Ghostladyjo]

Originally Posted by vintageogauge

Look at Ivy and/or Woodside models, they both have 4 bedrooms. The Ivy model has a larger footprint by about 400 sq. ft. vs the Woodside. There are only a few of these on the market currently but you can view the interiors by visiting The Villages Homes For Sale and search for either model.

Thanks - the woodside (Robin, Mason) without stretches have guest suite bedrooms that are super small, and the 4th bedroom is even smaller. The Ivy (swallow) is looking like my best bet. Except having my work-full-time-from-home office next to my Autistics son’s managing-anxiety-by-playing-loud-rap-music (and headphones bother his ears). But walls can be insulated

[Ghostladyjo]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

Your first possible problem will be to find a lot large enough to include the proposed addition, make sure your agent or realtor knows your plan. A for lead time I will leave this to others with experience, but from some of the messages i have seen, 1 year would not be out of line, and cost I have no idea, but I would expect well over $100,000.
There are a large variety of home styles, it may be possible to find something close to what you need and make internal modifications. This will probably be lower cost and shorter time frame. I was thinking a 3 bedroom 3 bath might be a suitable starting point.
I am hoping other have some great ideas for you.

Thanks - lots with room for an addition are definitely a tough find in TV!

[vintageogauge]

Originally Posted by Ghostladyjo

Thanks - the woodside (Robin, Mason) without stretches have guest suite bedrooms that are super small, and the 4th bedroom is even smaller. The Ivy (swallow) is looking like my best bet. Except having my work-full-time-from-home office next to my Autistics son’s managing-anxiety-by-playing-loud-rap-music (and headphones bother his ears). But walls can be insulated

The Ivy Bedrooms have the two largest front and rear with the two slightly smaller ones in between. We are selling our Ivy in the village of Fenney to be listed this week, coming for the photos on Thursday, priced at $895,000 with a stretched master bedroom, lanai, and garage located on a premium waterfront lot with nature behind it. Very peaceful. If interested in it contact Beth Pope at The Villages Homes.

[villagetinker]

Originally Posted by Ghostladyjo

Thanks - the woodside (Robin, Mason) without stretches have guest suite bedrooms that are super small, and the 4th bedroom is even smaller. The Ivy (swallow) is looking like my best bet. Except having my work-full-time-from-home office next to my Autistics son’s managing-anxiety-by-playing-loud-rap-music (and headphones bother his ears). But walls can be insulated

I wish I could remember the details but I saw a house once with a 'mother in law' suite, basically a separate building on the same lot. As noted above you need to make sure your relator or agent knows ALL of your concerns, so you can find a suitable house.

[Papa_lecki]

I would guess the following timeline

3 months to figure out what you want to do (size, where, closet, etc)
2-3 months to pick your contractor
3 months for approvals
4 to 6 months construction

Is $250 to 300 a square foot a good number?
So 75,000 to 100,000

[Ghostladyjo]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

I wish I could remember the details but I saw a house once with a 'mother in law' suite, basically a separate building on the same lot. As noted above you need to make sure your relator or agent knows ALL of your concerns, so you can find a suitable house.

Now that you mention it, I have seen ones even with a separate entry door to the guest area - I’ll keep my eye out for that. Goal is to give him independence and support at the same time. Thanks!

[Ghostladyjo]

Originally Posted by Papa_lecki

I would guess the following timeline

3 months to figure out what you want to do (size, where, closet, etc)
2-3 months to pick your contractor
3 months for approvals
4 to 6 months construction

Is $250 to 300 a square foot a good number?
So 75,000 to 100,000

Thanks - very helpful! The first one will be quick - I designed my current home and have already laid out which floor plans have which potential and sketched out ideas. The picking the contractor I could at least start researching ahead. So likely the 9-12 month range sounds like.

75-100k is in my good zone - I’m guessing less if no bathroom. That puts it in the might-be-an-option category - thanks!

[gradnjw]

Originally Posted by Ghostladyjo

I’ll be moving to TV this winter with my 25-year-old special needs son. One option, to get just the right floor plan for our needs, would be to buy a home with room for an addition and add a large bedroom and full bath. I’m wanting to get an idea of how long it might take to build an addition (including the time for ARC approval) and how much it might cost, ballpark (roughly 300 sq feet plus full bath, medium finished, not using the lanai). Any insight would be greatly appreciated!

Maybe check out the historic section north of 441. Purchasing a lot with an old trailer or prefab house, you could tear it down and custom build. Lot size will be an issue, but some very nice homes have been built in that section in the last ten years. The amenities are nice there as well. Good luck!!!