Whitestone Village in Groveland, Massachusetts is a 55+ adult community with 100 townhouse-style condominiums spread across 12 buildings, and they really do keep things simple for people who want less hassle, since the homeowner's association takes care of things like yard work, snow removal, and outdoor maintenance, so you really don't have to worry about much outside. The homes go from about 1,300 to over 2,000 square feet, usually have two or three bedrooms, one and a half to three and a half bathrooms, an attached two-car garage, with open floor plans, hardwood or tile floors, updated kitchens with stainless steel appliances, plenty of storage, and master suites with big walk-in closets. Some units have a loft with a cozy window seat and an extra bath upstairs, and others have a first-floor master for easier living, while natural sunlight fills these rooms thanks to cathedral ceilings and big windows, and there's usually a slider that leads out to a private patio or deck where you can sit and get some fresh air.
The community centers around a large clubhouse with gathering spaces, an exercise room for cardio and strength training, a billiards room, a library, game and arts rooms, and a multi-purpose space for social events or just catching up with neighbors, and they run daily activities, resident-led clubs, and sometimes have movie nights, music programs, or fitness classes right on site. Outside, there are walking and biking trails that wind through the grounds, a pool, tennis courts, a park area, and if you've got a dog or a cat, you can bring them along as long as they meet the rules, which say up to two pets with a weight limit, so long as each is under 60 pounds. If you want to be close to the essentials or just like to get out and about, you'll find shops, restaurants, parks, a golf course, and the Merrimack River nearby, and Boston is less than an hour away whether you're going for a visit or catching a flight.
The monthly condo fee, which was $438 last noted, covers things like master insurance, landscaping, snow removal, maintenance of the roads and exteriors, the exercise room, clubhouse amenities, and trash collection. Some units come with things like central air conditioning, gas heat, and appliances including a dishwasher, washer and dryer, and microwave. The development was built between 2002 and 2005, and it's run by the Whitestone Village Condominium Trust. You'll find easy access to highways like 97 and 113, with addresses on Diane Circle and Alyssa Drive. The property also offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and even nursing home services as part of its continuing care structure, which is something folks sometimes look for as they plan ahead. For meals, there are options for all-day dining, prepared by a professional chef, with accommodations for allergies or diabetes, served in a shared dining room or sometimes restaurant-style. Other community services include housekeeping, move-in help, laundry and dry cleaning, and even a concierge for residents and families. There are also outdoor programs, scheduled activities, movie nights, and support services. Each unit usually has air conditioning, private baths, Wi-Fi, and cable TV, and the grounds have plenty of space for walking or enjoying a bit of quiet. All in all, Whitestone Village gives people a residential setting with options for care as needed, a range of community amenities, and a location that's close to both nature and town conveniences, which really comes in handy as needs change over time.
