Four Seasons at Sandstone stands as a 55+ active adult community in Amherst Township, stretched across about 264 acres, with homes built for single-story living, so you won't need to climb stairs. The homes come with open-concept layouts, letting the great room, dining area, and kitchen flow into each other, and you'll see kitchens with big islands and spacious pantries, which people usually find helpful when making meals or storing food. There are different design choices for things such as finishes and colors, with some homes offering private main bedrooms that have walk-in closets and roomy bathrooms, while places like the laundry room and something called the HovHall provide space for keeping things tidy and organized.
The homes mostly belong to the age-restricted part, called Four Seasons at Sandstone, with 263 single-family homes, where the township takes care of the roads and there's a Home Owners Association that handles some neighborhood matters. The larger development also has places called Sandstone Mill and Age-Targeted Rentals, but Four Seasons at Sandstone stands out for serving residents 55 and older, though sometimes people 50 and up may move in if they meet certain rules. The homes can be private or shared, and accommodations exist for people who use walkers, wheelchairs, or need to stay mostly in bed.
While there's no long list of community amenities given in the information, neighbors here often mention a strong community spirit, and the area's close to local parks, cafes, and places to walk, including a trail that ties parts of the neighborhood together and leads out toward Amherst and the Lake Shore Railroad line for people who like to bike or stroll. The developers worked with Lorain County Metro Parks so you'll find a Trail Head parking spot for easy access. Pharmacies and medical care sit nearby, and the roads have had traffic improvements for safer driving.
When it comes to moving in, you can tour the community before deciding, and if you buy a new home, you might see promotional offers on things like closing costs or special mortgage rates for a short time, but there are rules about qualifying and rules for people who want to have extra suites or accessory units, called ADUs. The homes start in the mid $300,000s, and buyers can add personal touches or upgrades if they wish, but some features or furnishings in model homes may not come standard. The community runs under federal, state, and local laws for age-restricted housing, and an application process with credit checks is required for buying.
Four Seasons at Sandstone isn't a brand-new development, and while there aren't details about on-site amenities, people here can feel part of an established area that takes care to promote walkability and connections to nature, organizing the streets and utilities with some care through years of planning and local meetings.
