Birkdale Village sits in Dayton, Ohio, and has condominiums built around 2003 and 2004, so they've had time to get settled and maintained, and the property managers handle things through the Dayton Area Board of REALTORS. People here live in one-level condos, some with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, others with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, and you'll also spot features like walk-in closets and a laundry room that's right by the kitchen and the garage, which comes with a sturdy ramp if you need it, but you can take it out if you don't. There's central air conditioning and forced air heating, smoke detectors for safety, and gas fireplaces in the Great Room with tall, vaulted and cathedral ceilings-some units have hardwood or bamboo floors, and the living and dining areas blend together nicely next to upgraded kitchens with custom cabinets, stainless steel appliances like a dishwasher, disposal, microwave, refrigerator, and sometimes a range, plus a gas water heater, which all just makes things a little easier day to day, so you don't have to keep fixing or replacing things.
The condos have brick exteriors, sometimes mixed with stone, shingle siding, or stucco, all on a slab foundation, which helps with upkeep, and each home has an attached two-car masonry garage with a door opener and some storage space for your things, and some roofs or mechanical systems are new or recently replaced, like the roof in 2022, HVAC in 2021, and other little updates like new garbage disposal or garage door springs, so you're not left with big expenses after moving in. There's a four season room or Florida Room in many condos with French doors and wall-to-wall windows that let in a lot of light, making it a comfortable spot year-round. The main suites, whether for the owners or guests, have large adjoining bathrooms and walk-in closets to give you more space and privacy, and there's usually a separate dining room with a chandelier for when you want to sit down with friends or family.
People living at Birkdale Village pay a monthly HOA fee, and that covers most outside work like mowing, landscaping, mulching every other year, snow removal from sidewalks and driveways, exterior maintenance, roof repairs, water, trash collection, insurance, pool access, fitness facilities, clubhouse use, party and meeting rooms, and even the management itself, so residents don't have to call around for every little thing. The community has an in-ground swimming pool for warmer months and a clubhouse for gatherings, plus there's a fitness facility if you want to exercise without driving somewhere else. Getting around the area usually means having a car since most errands are too far to walk, but there are nearby bus lines, Route 6 and Route 17, if you want public transit, and recreational parks like Benjamin Archer Park, Rosewood Park, and Oak Creek South Park aren't too far for some time outdoors.
Utilities like water, natural gas, and sewer are available, and the water's from a public source, so you don't have to worry about wells or anything unusual. Security comes from features like smoke detectors throughout the homes. Every once in a while you'll see some units with small variations, with floor space running from about 1,703 to 2,012 square feet inside and lot sizes reaching up to 2,160 square feet, so there's a little room to spread out, and the open concept layouts make the homes feel bigger than the numbers say. For travel or short trips, shopping and dining are not too far by car, since Dayton's a bigger area with those kinds of options nearby. The association runs checks and has verification steps for various things, which helps keep the community organized.
Birkdale Village offers a steady, low-maintenance place for seniors who want condo living with a focus on simple features, regular maintenance, and community amenities, and it's set up so residents can spend more time enjoying things and less time working on them.
