Bradford Place Clubs in Round Lake, Illinois, runs as a 55+ active adult townhouse and condo community, with homes built mostly between 2004 and 2005, and some in the mid-2010s, so the place feels newer and well-kept, and most of the townhomes are all on one level which is helpful for people who don't want stairs, with each place usually having three bedrooms on the main floor, easy-care wood laminate flooring, private bathrooms, and a kitchen with ceramic tile and black appliances, and folks get central air conditioning and electric circuit breakers, plus there's an attached two-car garage and extra spots for visitor parking, which comes in handy when family comes by. The community is well set up for older adults looking for a bit less work around the house, with maintenance-free living, so folks don't worry much about mowing grass or shoveling snow anymore, and there's housekeeping, laundry service, concierge, and even move-in coordination and family support services for those needing extra help.
The clubhouse and grounds include a bright sunroom in many homes that can be used for all sorts of things-some make it a third bedroom, others a reading room-along with a private cement patio out back that's nice for watching the sun come up over the open backyard, and not too far is a 3-acre Central Park with a gazebo for small gatherings, walking trails that wind through the property, and a pond that brings in some ducks and a peaceful view, so there's always somewhere to stretch your legs and chat with neighbors or just listen to the breeze. Bradford Place Park right close by has hiking paths, an outdoor pavilion, even a playground for when little visitors come, while other near parks like Bright Meadows and Parkside Park bring more trails and places to sit by the pond or watch a ballgame if you want to get out.
The community is designed for those 55 and better, following age rules where at least one resident must meet that requirement, and pets like dogs and cats are allowed, which is good news for animal lovers. For people who need some day-to-day help, Bradford Place Clubs offers care types like assistance with bathing, dressing, transferring, medication reminders, and even non-ambulatory care, so many can feel secure that help's nearby if required, and meals are served daily in a restaurant-style dining room with allergy-sensitive and diabetes-friendly choices, plus the kitchenettes let folks fix something themselves if they want. Residents use services like Wi-Fi, cable TV, laundry, dry-cleaning, and phone service, and the homes come furnished at times, but are often unfurnished for people who want to bring along their own pieces.
Community spaces include a fitness room, arts and crafts area, business center, movies, music events, a spa area, and all sorts of planned activities from board games to book clubs, as well as scheduled transportation, so if you want to go shopping, visit the doctor, or catch the train, you can. People can get to know each other over a shared meal or on a walk around the pond, and there are enough scheduled daily activities and opportunities for resident-run clubs that most folks find a place to belong, and management by McGill Management and Property Specialists keeps things running smoothly, from repairs to making sure the walking paths are clear, and all of this comes together to make a simple, comfortable place for active adults to call home without too much fuss.
