Heritage Isle and grand Isle (Golf: condos, townhouse, construction)

[lwhalenky]

Considering moving to Viera, Florida. Can someone tell me about the area? Heritage Isle vs. Grand Isle? Thanks.

[lorihurwitz]

Viera is a very newly built area. New homes, new schools, new parks, new out-door life-style type shopping centers. The newer part, where there is still much land being developed, is west of 95, where Heritage Isle is. A little congested at times near the I-95 interchange, but a beautiful area.
Heritage Isle is the newer of the 2, construction still going on. There is actually a remaining portion at the rear that the developers are considering walling off and turning into non-55+ housing. As of now, the planning board has rejected this proposal, but I believe the developors still have to decide what to do with the land. It is a gorgeous, guard-gated community, with probably the largest, most expensive, and most elaborate Recreation/Social center of any Brevard Community. Full-time social director. Gorgeous pool area. Huge Finess center, card rooms, billiards room, grill area wherre you can eat-in or takeout, monthly calendar filled with activities like movie night, live shows, bingo, card games, dinner dances.... Very active community. Condos (for about a little over $100,000), townhouse/vila style units for about the $130,000's, and single family homes from about $170,000 and up.

Grand Isle is on the east side of 95. Similar, but on a much smaller scale. Small clubhouse with pool and tennis, No full time social director. Developed first, so a little older. No condos.
Gated, but not manned by a guard. Beautiful community, more covenient to the beaches/ocean (by about 5-10 minutes), congestion more easily avoided. Slightly higher prices. Surroundings include the Viera East Golf Course, walking trails...

I hope this helps.
Lori Hurwitz

[snowshoes]

Question how is the sound proofing on the villas in Heritage Isle?
Small dog owner would not want issues with neighbors if the little guy yaps at a tv or telephone or if he hears someone outside. This is a huge concern. Would not want to be uncomfortable in my own home due to upset neighbors.