If you are retired or are nearing retirement age and would prefer to spend you time not worrying about yard work and living in a community of people at a similar stage in their lives you may want to consider a 55+ retirement community for active adults. There are a number of 55+ retirement communities in the Hartford area all in different prices ranges and offering their own special services.
Chimney Hill of Farmington
This is an upper class 55+ retirement community in the Hartford area. The community is small consisting of only 44 homes, all detached. Outside are 38 acres of well maintained garden areas that include walking trails. All homes in this 55+ retirement community in the Hartford area are designed to be energy efficient and spacious. Interiors are finished with only high quality materials including granite and hardwood floors. However to live in the exclusive retirement community is not cheap, houses start at $535,500. This 55+ retirement community in the Hartford area is located at 315 Colt Highway, Farmington, CT.
Bartlett Hollow
Bartlett Hollow is a retirement community for active adults over the age of 55. It is located at a historic site called Bacon Farm, which is situated in the town of Middletown. Each home is energy efficient, has spacious single floor living and is detached so you have a sense of privacy. There are only 25 homes in this 55+ retirement community giving a pleasant close knit atmosphere. Bartlett Hollow retirement community homes have two or three bedrooms and measure from 1900 to 2600 square feet. Prices start at just under $400,000.
This private and small 50+ retirement community is set in a tranquil waterside setting. Each of the high quality homes has either a water view or is located on the waterfront. There are only 24 homes in total. This retirement community is located near Hartford in the town of Berlin. Nearby are many conveniences and entertainment including shopping centres, banks, state parks, golf, walking trials, restaurants and theatres. Outside offers maintained free living and inside offers oak floors, central air, granite counters, first floor laundry and a first floor master bedroom. Prices start at just under $400,000 making these a desirable choice for retirement living.
Adena’s Walk
Situated in the highly desirable town of Glastonbury is the excellent retirement community of Adena’s Walk. This 50+ retirement community in the Hartford area is ideally located in safe and picturesque Glastonbury and near supermarkets, shopping centres and other amenities. There is no outdoor maintenance required and each home is very spacious. Inside is finished with only top materials for the ultimate in comfortable retirement living. The cost of a home in this retirement community starts at $370,000.
Beckley Farms
Located along the same route that hosts Connecticut’s famous Berlin fair is the 55+ retirement community of Beckley Farms. The community is designed to keep the beautiful country charm of the Berlin area. However even though you will have a sense of being in the country all necessary amenities and entertainment are within easy reach. This is a larger than average retirement community consisting of 79 homes each with a ground level master bedroom. The interiors are only done in a luxury standard. The master bedroom has a large walk in closet and whirlpool tub. Floors are made of hardwood and there is air-conditioning, a deck and a light and airy feel. The cost of Beckley Farms homes begins at $349,000.
This retirement community is a condominium complex located in the beautiful and tranquil hills of Portland. The retirement community has great views of the Connecticut River Valley and wonderful landscaped grounds to relax in. There are also a number of excellent common areas to use at The Atrium such as a computer room, old fashioned pub with its own billiards table, library and home theatre. Prices of the retirement community are reasonable starting at just $163,000. The Atrium is a wonderful affordable option for maintenance free living and comfortable homes.
