The Woods on Wilkens

The Woods on Wilkens, sitting in Mason, Ohio along Elizabeth Lane, is a quiet subdivision made up of 102 attached homes finished in 2014, with most of the construction happening between 2007 and 2015, and Epcon Communities built these homes to give active adults a place where you don't have to worry about mowing your lawn or fixing the outside of your house, because the HOA covers exterior home care, landscaping, clubhouse upkeep, and even lawn services, so people often say you can just lock up and leave for a trip if you want, and you'll come back to everything just the way you left it, which feels very secure to some folks. The condos come in two floor plans, The Abbey and The Canterbury, sized from about 1,692 to 1,900 square feet, and most have two bedrooms and two bathrooms, sometimes there's a den that works as an office or extra room, plus you'll find open kitchens leading right into big great rooms, all on one level, which a lot of people like so they don't have to climb stairs, and you get a first floor master suite with a spacious walk-in closet and a bathroom that's pretty roomy, lots of the condos have sunlight streaming in from big windows, hardwood floors in some, and you get an attached two-car garage as well, and you won't find basements here, but the brick and stone outside is built to last. The community has a welcoming clubhouse right at the entrance, and that's where neighbors like to gather, whether it's in the multi-purpose room with a full kitchen for parties or in the exercise room if someone wants to walk on a treadmill, and outside there's a pool with a patio for summer days, plus walking trails through preserved natural areas where people can watch the seasons change. Folks seem to like the organized events-breakfasts, dinners, bunco nights-that bring everyone together, and if someone needs to look something up, the community website keeps documents and updates easy to find, with a board of directors keeping an eye on things, and Town Properties handles property management. The HOA fee runs about $300 a month, but that covers the pool, water, and trash. Some residents like the easy highway access because downtown and other city events aren't far away, and with six golf courses within twelve miles, the area's popular for golfers who want to stay active. The homes all have private bathrooms, cable, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, telephones, and you can add some furniture if you need it, with community services like housekeeping, laundry, move-in help, and family support available too. The Woods on Wilkens offers care services including help with bathing, dressing, or managing medicine, so people who need extra support can get it, and there's a 24-hour call system and supervision for daily needs; they also offer respite care. Inside the clubhouse and elsewhere are a fitness room, a spa, wellness programs, an arts room, game room, movie theater, and library, and outside you'll find community gardens, walking paths, and natural spaces that are quiet and peaceful. The people who live here come from all walks of life, and families with kids care about the access to Mason City Schools, which are well-ranked, and nearby there's a mix of local shops, restaurants, and breweries in the suburb. Right now, homes are only available as resales, and the place sits within the Woods of Wilkins in Deerfield Township, which sometimes causes a little confusion with the name, but most just call it The Woods on Wilkens, and with all the events and amenities, and the steady upkeep by the association, it's a comfortable, friendly place to settle for people who want to be active but not have to take care of everything themselves.