Hickory Woods sits on 60 acres of rolling hills and is made for people age 55 and over who want an active lifestyle without the worry of yard work or plowing because the homeowners' association takes care of it all, so folks can spend more time enjoying things, and the place has about 98 detached condo-style homes with at least 30 feet between each house and 35 feet back from the road, which makes it feel open and private at the same time, and you get a two-bedroom, two-bath floor plan, most with a den, private bathrooms, walk-in closets, air conditioning, cable, and high-speed internet, plus each house is built with energy-saving Harvey Low "E"/Argon glass windows, a standby generator, circuit breakers, a private sewer, and a concrete daylight basement that's unfinished but has walkout access and a radon mitigation system if that's something folks are thinking about, and there's a two-car attached garage with direct entry and an auto-open feature so you don't have to get out in bad weather, plus a paved driveway for extra parking. Houses here are new construction from 2014 on a wood frame with a concrete perimeter foundation and shingle asphalt roofs, and most have cathedral ceilings, ceiling fans, custom granite counters and cabinets, and hard surface floors like hardwood and tile, with some carpet and custom blinds in places, so the houses look nice but stay easy to clean and get around in, and you'll find 1st floor bedrooms, laundry, and bathrooms for easy access, which really helps if stairs are tricky.
The grounds feature landscaped lawns and wooded views all around, and the place borders conservation land, so it stays quiet and green, plus you get a big deck made of easy-care materials out back with some arborvitae for privacy, and a large sunroom if you want to sit and watch the seasons change, and outside there's a paver patio that's good for grilling since there's a gas hookup. Hickory Woods has a big clubhouse-6,600 square feet-with a fitness center, exercise studio for yoga or aerobics, billiards room, card room, fireplaced gathering room, tavern, conference room, and a fully stocked kitchen for community events, and folks can play tennis, bocce, pickleball, basketball, or use the putting green and driving range, or just walk or bike the trails, and there are clubs and activities for games, crafts, social gatherings, and movies, along with daily fitness programs and regular events led by residents or community staff, with an arts room, movie theater, spa and wellness room, and even a small library if you like to read.
The services go beyond recreation, too, because Hickory Woods offers independent living as well as assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and respite care, so people can get extra help if they need it, including meals made by a chef, meal prep, diabetes or allergy-sensitive diets, plus laundry, housekeeping, concierge, and family support services, and they help with daily activities, medication management, and personal care if someone's having a hard time. The community provides 24-hour medical care, activity rooms, music programs, scheduled outings, and memory support programs in a secure area for those who need more help, and restless caregivers can get short-term relief with respite stays. The design aims to help residents make real friendships and feel safe, active, and included, with a focus on comfort, scenery, and plenty of space for hobbies or quiet times, or both. The homes range from 1,567 to 1,992 square feet, which leaves room for personalization; some have things like stone fronts, extra rooms, or gas fireplaces for colder nights, and everyone gets to enjoy maintenance-free living, club access, and all the social and health support that's available at Hickory Woods, over on 6 Tavern Hill Road in Londonderry.
