Sommerton

Sommerton sits in Chesapeake, VA, as a 55+ condo-style community where folks find homes with craftsman and cottage looks, and you'll see details like transom windows, plantation shutters, and ten-foot ceilings downstairs that make spaces feel open and bright, while crown molding and gleaming hardwood floors add some character, and if you're thinking of storage, the primary suite comes with three large closets plus a spa-style bathroom with double sinks and tiled shower, and you'll get a walk-in closet so there's plenty of room for clothes and things you'd rather tuck away, and besides all that, the kitchen gives you a giant island, granite countertops, under and over cabinet lighting, and appliances like a dishwasher, disposal, microwave, electric or gas range, refrigerator, water softener, and a tankless water heater for saving energy, so you can get meals together without fuss, and there's a keeping room by the kitchen with a fireplace and surround sound, plus the living room, dining room, family room, office or study, a finished room above the garage, attic with pull-down stairs for extra storage, and a loft area that can be whatever you want, so you've got space even if someone visits or you want to work from home. Homes stand two stories tall, have a slab foundation, and you can move between levels with an elevator or two staircases, and wider hallways and low pile carpet make it easier to get around, and if you like to have fresh air, there's a welcoming porch and a private stone-paved patio for sitting out or visiting with neighbors, and the garage fits two cars with an oversized driveway out back, so there's enough parking, too. The grounds, water, sewer, and trash are handled by the Sommerton Condo Association with a monthly HOA fee, so that takes some chores off your plate, and safety comes from a security system and custom exterior lighting, plus entry doors with nickel finish hardware. Air stays cool with central air and warm by forced hot air using natural gas, all run by a Trane dual-zoned system, and there's an electric or gas fireplace for extra comfort on colder days. Folks can find more info and pictures online, and the community keeps up with resources and lifestyle blogs for retirement, while services take care of property management, renting, and maintenance, especially for those relocating or with military ties. Sommerton doesn't have waterfront or pool features, but it does sit close to the Virginia Beach line and Greenbrier's shopping and restaurants, so you'll get what you need nearby, and with neighborhoods like Cedar Glen and The Retreat at Harbour Cove around, there are options if you want to look at different spots, and the HOA keeps the grounds tidy, maintains common areas, and covers some utilities, so living's a little easier, and the whole setup tends to suit people looking for comfort and value as they get older.