Edgewater The Cottages sits in the Edgewater subdivision of Lancaster, South Carolina, right by Fishing Creek Lake, which means there's peaceful water nearby and sometimes you'll see folks heading out for boating or fishing, and you get lawn mowing covered by a $130 monthly HOA fee, so there's not much to fuss about on the outside, with lawn maintenance and a fire pit ready for gathering on cool evenings. This home was built in 2007 and has 1,766 square feet on a 0.1-acre lot, and has four bedrooms and three and a half baths, with the main bedroom right on the ground floor and opening straight into the backyard, making things easy for someone who wants a bit less stair-climbing. The inside's got a simple open floor plan with big windows letting in the sunlight, you'll find a living room with a fireplace, and the kitchen has stainless steel appliances like a dishwasher, stove, microwave, and fridge, and there's an inside laundry room for more convenience. There's central air and electric heat so it stays comfortable in any season, and the house sits on a crawl space, wearing fiber cement and vinyl siding on the outside, which means less worry about upkeep. Parking comes with a driveway and a detached one-car garage, there's a back porch for sitting or entertaining friends, and the whole place seems to favor comfort and low maintenance.
Edgewater The Cottages is part of a bigger Edgewater community, which offers golf at the 18-hole Edgewater Golf Club, plus there's a swimming pool, tennis and pickleball courts, walking and nature trails, and the Meeting House where residents gather for social events, so there's always a reason to get out and meet neighbors. Folks here can join classes like yoga or water aerobics, or join in games of bunko, Mah Jongg, or try out monthly luncheons, movies, and other community potlucks. The community focuses on being suitable and safe for seniors, with options for different levels of daily help-ranging from independent living to assisted living and memory care, offering support with medication, meals, bathing, dressing, and anything extra someone may need as time goes by, but there's a belief in helping folks stay independent as long as possible in a homelike setting. Inside the cottages, you'll find private apartments, private bathrooms, kitchens or kitchenettes, Wi-Fi, cable TV, air conditioning, and some units come furnished for extra ease. The Edgewater subdivision also includes a clubhouse, arts and business rooms, a library, spa, movie room, outdoor common areas, and a fitness center, and there are scheduled daily activities meant for both activity and socializing. Housekeeping, laundry, meal service (with chef-prepared options and allergy-sensitive dishes), and help moving in can all be arranged, and there's always some kind of club, event, or simple lakeside walk for those who want to stay busy or meet new friends. Overall, Edgewater The Cottages offers low-maintenance homes for people 55 and older who'd like the mix of a quiet community, nice amenities, and support as needed without too much fuss or flash.
