Because Hobbits Would Live In A Gated Community If They Could, Right?

Here is what I want. I want to know who the person was who sat down, watched The Lord of the Rings trilogy, and then thought to themselves, "I smell a real estate opportunity!". Who was that person? Because what you end up with as a result is something like The Shire. Here's how it describes itself:

The Shire is unique, fearlessly created to the vision of developer Ron Meyers and a team of designers to help implement his vision. The Shire's homeowners will share this unique vision to have their community and primary residence beyond the ordinary incorporated with the values and charms of a different age.

I like that the word "unique" appeared here twice, and yet what we're basically talking about are American visions of what old English cottages should be. For a good chill up the old spine, definitely give The Shire a turn.