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A SERENE MOONSTONE IN THE
VILLAGE OF MARSH BEND

" We've had big homes, pool homes, but we
never had a view home, " Debbie Smith said of her
moonstone model villa in The Village of Marsh Bend.
It's the 11th house she and her husband Bruce have
shared together, and the fourth they've owned in
The Villages.
" I've personally never lived in a home for more
than 5 years, " Debbie said. " I'm always looking for
the next adventure. "
The Maine natives moved south in 2010 and have
enjoyed the Sunshine State ever since. " We just enjoy
exploring the outdoors, " Bruce said. An avid golfer,
Bruce has sunk seven holes-in-one in The Villages
so far, and continues to golf several times a week in
addition to working out.
" The bridge was great for me when it opened up, "
he said. " I can take the golf cart all the way to MVP
(Athletic Club). "
The scenic walking path near their villa is one of
the amenities that initially captured their interest.
" We love the country setting, " Bruce said.
Just beyond a wide wall of windows inside their
home are sturdy oaks with swaying moss and a
body of water hedged by sprays of cordgrass - a
spectacular sight as the sun rises or sets, and during
the hours in between.
" We never thought about living in a patio villa, but
when we saw the view, we grabbed it, " Debbie said.
They've made the moonstone their own,
converting the patio slab into a cozy, sunlit room. It's
a place for lemonade and leisure, a good book and
a Bennie on your lap - their rescued pup. Bennie
is a beloved member of their family, fetching in his
bowtie. When he's not by Bruce's side, he's seated on
a pinstriped recliner in the living room, his preferred
spot to spy on squirrels and birds. Like Debbie and
Bruce, Bennie loves a good walk on the trails - a
4-mile trek they take on foot.
Although the couple has downsized from previous
homes, their smaller footprint seems the perfect fit.
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