Donovan Farm sits at 16 Donovan Farm Way in Norwell and looks picture-perfect with picket fences, front porches, and neat landscaping all around, and the homes follow a Nantucket-Style theme which gives things a calm and peaceful feel, especially if you like tree-lined streets and taking walks on the property's many trails that wind through conservation land and gardens. These homes are condominiums built in 2001 and come with two bedrooms, a lofted office or library space, and roomy layouts between about 2,029 and 2,454 square feet, and you'll find things like hardwood flooring, wall-to-wall carpet in some rooms, fireplaces in the living room or family room, private decks or balconies, and sunrooms that overlook the gardens, and the kitchens have new granite countertops, stainless appliances, white cabinets, a center island, and easy-to-clean tile floors, plus you've got a laundry area on the first floor for convenience.
Every home includes a primary bedroom on the first floor with walk-in closet and a spacious full bathroom, another bedroom upstairs with a big closet and a bathroom close by, lots of extra storage in a large unfinished basement, and attached two-car garages along with extra paved parking. Residents use central air for cooling, forced air and natural gas for heat, and there's a whole-house generator and electrical service over 200 amps, plus a private sewer system, so everything stays running. Interior layouts feel open with high ceilings and a mix of hardwood and carpet, and some homes have accessible entrance features, so getting in and out's a bit easier, and there's a flexible bonus room for guests or as a home office.
Donovan Farm is a 55+ condo community designed for easy living, so the outside stuff like grounds upkeep, snow removal, and structure maintenance is included, along with road care and insurance, and a professional management team handles the schedules, though management isn't onsite all the time. People can use the clubroom, well-stocked library, arts and craft room, movie setup, wellness room or small spa, and walk on bike paths or outdoor walking trails that circle the property, where there's space for gardening, social events, and meet-ups on the big porch or deck, and there's easy access to parks, conservation areas, religious places, highways, and schools just nearby.
Safety stays top of mind with a 24-hour call system, round-the-clock supervision, help with bathing, dressing, and taking medicines, and non-ambulatory assistance and transfer support if needed, and they provide laundry, housekeeping, and move-in help for new arrivals. On the dining side, residents can eat in the dining room or choose restaurant-style dining, with all-day meal service, and cooks know how to handle dietary restrictions for diabetes or allergies, so everyone gets meals they can safely enjoy, and if someone's recovering or a caregiver needs a break, respite care is available. Each condo comes with high-speed internet, cable, phone, air conditioning, and private bathrooms, along with flexible arrangements for extra support, then there are community-run programs for movies, music, games, fitness, arts, and daily activities to help everyone stay active and connected. Donovan Farm feels private and not too crowded, usually with about six residents in each part of the community, which helps people get to know each other and feel at home. Pets are allowed, and the sidewalks and trails make it easy to walk dogs or just stroll around the block with friends or family.
