Preserving the Grand Oaks legacy into the future

With personnel in Florida and New York, New Vision Development Group is focused on delivering best-in-class communities that uplift lives. Its principals have more than 50 years of combined development and construction experience. New Vision has developed and constructed custom homes, traditional residential communities, manufactured housing communities, along with mixed-use commercial and retail.

Grand Oaks recognizes the growing need for attainable housing in the region for hard-working families and others who are employed locally but cannot find suitable new housing nearby. Specifically, we need more quality housing for nurses, teachers, police, firefighters and other local workers.

Grand Oaks will continue to embrace the region’s equestrian heritage. In fact, most of the existing equestrian facilities will be retained. As it stands, the existing Grand Oaks Resort is not economically viable in its current form and this proposal will preserve it into the future by utilizing portions of the property for a new "all age" community.

Grand Oaks will continue to embrace the region’s equestrian heritage. In fact, most of the existing equestrian facilities will be retained. As it stands, the existing Grand Oaks Resort is not economically viable in its current form and this proposal will preserve it into the future by utilizing portions of the property for a new "all age" community.

We embrace sustainability in every element of this proposed community. Grand Oaks is connecting with public utility lines, so local aquifers will not be drawn from or impacted.

A traffic study is currently in progress to make sure that any impacts are evaluated and addressed. Grand Oaks will also help congestion by providing $900,000 in new funds that can be used to improve area roadways and intersections.

We recognize that local education is a top, quality-of-life priority. We will work closely with area schools to ensure a seamless relationship. In fact, we estimate that the new community will contribute $4 million to improve local public schools.

We anticipate that the initial applications will be submitted in the second quarter of 2024.

Construction will begin once all permits are secured for site development, which could take approximately 1-2 years.

The peace and serenity of the region is what drew us all here in the first place and we intend to honor that characteristic. Grand Oaks will minimize construction noise and other impacts during construction. Various access points to the property will help alleviate construction traffic. Moreover, because these homes will be constructed off-site, construction impacts on the property are greatly reduced.

Grand Oaks will pay its fair share of taxes to Lady Lake. Tax analysis is underway but is estimated that the proposal will generate more than $750,000 annually in new revenues to the Town upon buildout with increases based upon expansion of retail and office uses. Taxpayers can be confident in the knowledge that Grand Oaks will fund any additional impacts stemming from future development.

We envision an “all ages” community where residents desire to live, work and play. Our main customer base will include working families, but also couples, singles and retirees. Many future residents are those who already work in or near Lady Lake but cannot currently find appropriate housing that is priced reasonably. In doing so, our goal is to reduce their commute times and improve their quality of life.

Grand Oaks will create a signature community with abundant amenities, including new dining options, recreational facilities, office space and lifestyle offerings. Home prices should average $175,000 depending on the floorplan selected, level of finishes, lot selection, etc.

Grand Oaks will be governed by rules and regulations set forth by Florida State Code, as well as industry best practices, to ensure that the community remains an attractive place to live, work and play. This will include everything from parking and on-site activity to external improvements and property maintenance.

Manufactured homes look very similar to "site built" homes in many ways but are more affordable because of efficient building practices that are faster and produce less waste. Manufactured homes are built to HUD specifications and are better and more efficiently built homes (versus traditional site-built homes) due to the temperature-controlled environment and high level of construction expertise at the facilities where they are made. Because waste is reduced and efficiency of construction is increased, they can provide more affordable homes at comparable levels of quality and workmanship.

Manufactured homes are classified differently from traditional single-family homes and, therefore, will not appear in appraisal “comps” for nearby homes. As such, they will not be factored into the regional pricing. Additionally, the majority of the existing equestrian facility is being maintained, thereby retaining this community-enhancing amenity.

Homeowners will have the same pride of ownership as traditional homeowners do, just without the added cost of land ownership. Because of the governing rules that will cover the community, it will be maintained to a much higher level than if each lot were separately owned.

Grand Oaks will honor its name by preserving and protecting the beautiful oak trees and natural beauty of the property. To accomplish this, New Vision Development Group will maintain the project’s public spaces. New Vision will consult local arborists to act as stewards and lead efforts to maintain open spaces.

Grand Oaks Resort will continue to be something we can be proud of. In addition to offering reasonably priced homes for area workers and great amenities, it will preserve much of the existing equestrian facility The community hub will include certain uses that will be available to the public. Charges will apply for goods and services provided, but not to access those facilities.

Please reach out any time via  email – GrandOaksOutreach "at" Gmail.com – or  telephone at 352-269-6444.