Gloria Commons is a 55+ townhouse-style condominium community with 50 well-kept attached homes, most of them having either two or three bedrooms and an attached one-car garage, and you'll notice right when you pull up that every place has a spacious feel, with landscaped yards, perennial plantings and shrubs out front and walking paths winding through greenbelt spaces behind. There's a bright, open design inside these homes, with an airy living room that's got a gas log fireplace, a tray or coffered ceiling, and laminate hardwood floors, which makes it nice for gatherings or relaxing days, and the eat-in kitchen is designed with updated granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a tile floor, with sliding doors that let you step out onto a private back deck that catches plenty of sunshine for plants or outdoor sitting. Storage isn't a problem in these homes, since there are several roomy closets throughout, a walk-in closet in the main level bedroom suite, and a bright attic for extra boxes or seasonal decorations, plus a wide garage with epoxy flooring where you can fit a car and the extras you don't want indoors.
Each of these homes is two stories, but the layout means you can stick to one level if steps are tricky, since the main floor has a spacious primary bedroom with a full bath that's got a large walk-in shower with glass doors and tile, while upstairs there's another full master suite with a bath that has a tub and shower and more closet space, plus a big bonus room that works well for visitors, hobbies, or an office. A handy laundry room is right by the kitchen and main-floor half bath, so you won't have to drag laundry anywhere far, and the open dining area sits right by the kitchen, big enough for the whole family, leading out to the deck through sliding doors. You're kept comfortable with hot air heating, natural gas, and central air with ceiling fans, and accessibility details like grab bars and lever handles make things smoother for folks with mobility needs.
In the community, there's a clubhouse that's a center for neighborly get-togethers, scheduled activities, and organized events, and outside, the staff takes care of snow removal, trash pickup, water, and grounds maintenance, so you won't need to worry much about chores. Gloria Commons doesn't have pools or direct waterfront, but you're short drives from Silver Sands State Park with its boardwalk, fishing, and swimming for when you want to get out, plus there's access to golf courses like Grassy Hill Country Club and shopping centers, pharmacies, and groceries close by for daily errands, and the train station links you easily to New York City or nearby New Haven for museums, the arts, or just a change of scenery. Units are about 2,100 square feet, most built around 2007 to 2013 with natural gas heat, electric appliances, and vinyl siding for easy upkeep. There's always off-street parking, a clubhouse, walking paths, and a safe, quiet setting for active adults, and the homeowners' association keeps everything running smoothly. The community offers services like move-in coordination and maintenance and is known for its peaceful, low-maintenance environment, simple living, and enough space and comfort for independent folks or those who want a little extra peace of mind as they get older.
