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Carroll Vista by Del Webb, Taneytown, Maryland Active Adult

Bill Ness, 55Places.com Active Adult Community Guide: Real Estate Agent in Chicago, IL

Carroll Vista by Del Webb, Maryland active adultJust 60 miles from Washington D.C. is Carroll Vista by Del Webb. This intimate-sized 55+ community in Taneytown, Maryland offers a comprehensive collection of amenities and attractive ranch style homes. With plans for just 475 homes, residents enjoy a nice sense of community pride and prestige in this popular Maryland active adult community.

The single-family homes are available as new construction or on a resale basis with pricing starting in the high $200’s and going up to the high $300’s. Most of the homes are being built by Del Webb with a few of the homes being built by Summit Homes. Sizes range from nearly 1,100 to 3,000 square feet with floor plans including two or three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a two-car garage.

Taneytown is a charming town in Carroll County Maryland and is full of historic grandeur. Gettysburg is just 10 minutes from the community and Baltimore or Washington D.C. are each just 60 miles away. Taneytown offers everyday conveniences just minutes from Carroll Vista in addition to plenty of options for shopping, dining and outdoor recreation. There are at least three popular golf courses just minutes from the community.

Del Webb opened Carroll Vista in 2004 with plans to create an intimate-sized retirement destination offering the famous Del Webb lifestyle. The gorgeous clubhouse at Carroll Vista offers 15,000 square feet of fun. Residents utilize a wide variety of amenities to help live a physically fit and socially active lifestyle. The clubhouse features a fitness center with the latest in cardiovascular and weight training equipment plus a studio for aerobics and exercise classes. There is an indoor swimming pool, card room, billiard room, library, ballroom, learning center and even an indoor driving range. Outdoor amenities include a swimming pool, a four-hole pitch and put golf course, sports courts for tennis and bocce ball plus beautiful butterfly and meditation gardens.

As with all Del Webb communities, residents of this Maryland 55+ community enjoy an expansive selection of activities in addition to the world-class collection of amenities. A full-time activities director coordinates special events, daytrips, classes, seminars, social clubs, group outings and much more. There are many social clubs meeting on a regular basis catering to interests such as gardening, bowling, travel, investing, golf, scrabble and more. Residents especially enjoy utilizing the community learning center to make the most of opportunities to continue their education.

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Carroll Vista by Del Webb, Taneytown, Maryland

Bill Ness, 55Places.com Active Adult Community Guide: Real Estate Agent in Chicago, IL

Carroll Vista Del Webb, MarylandTaneytown, Maryland is a charming town just 10 minutes from historic Gettysburg and only 60 miles from Baltimore and Washington D.C. Retirees appreciate the areas historic charm and have found Del Webb’s Carroll Vista community to be an ideal active adult community in Maryland. The surrounding area offers wonderful shopping such as the Taneytown Shopping Center, Cranberry Mall, Westminster Crossing and Gettysburg Village Outlets. Numerous opportunities for recreation abound at local parks, golf courses, museums and throughout the year at local community festivals. There are charming historic streets to discover, the Smithsonian Institution, the Uniontown Historic District and Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.

Carroll Vista by Del Webb is an intimate sized active adult community planned for just 475 homes upon completion. Most of the homes are being built by Del Webb with some of the remaining homes being built by Summit Homes. The Del Webb homes range in size from nearly 1,200 square feet to 3,000 square feet. Del Webb homes are well known for being uniquely designed for the active adult homeowner with spacious great rooms, open floor plans, relaxing master suites and ideal kitchens. The floor plans range from two bedroom designs to four bedroom designs with all including a two-car garage and some offering optional basements. Priced begin in the high $200’s and go up through the high $300’s.

Aside from finely crafted homes and a welcoming tight-knit community atmosphere, Carroll Vista Del Webb offers a wonderful collection of elegant amenities. The 15,000 square foot clubhouse offers residents a wealth of amenities to encourage a healthy lifestyle in addition to a full-time lifestyle advisor on-hand ensuring there is always something exciting to participate in. The clubhouse features a state-of-the-art fitness center with the latest equipment for cardiovascular and weight training in addition to an aerobics studio offering group classes such as cardio, yoga and Pilates. There are two swimming pools, one indoors and another outdoors plus saunas, tennis courts, bocce ball courts, horseshoe pits, walking trails, community parks and gardens such as the butterfly and meditation garden. Another unique feature is the indoor driving range and four-hole pitch and putt golf course. Golf enthusiasts enjoy perfecting their game all year long thanks to the convenient golf practice amenities at this lovely Maryland active adult community. Other amenities within the clubhouse include various rooms for cards, hobbies and crafts as well as a billiard room, library, learning center and a grand ballroom perfect for holiday parties, special events and group meetings.

Carroll Vista offers its residents numerous activities and special interest clubs to participate in ranging from the gardening club to bowling club. Other popular groups include the bird club, coffee talk, singles club, travel group, golf and more. Residents enjoy meeting new people and making new friends thanks to the various group outings, daytrips, restaurant nights and more.

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Del Webb Maryland Living at Carroll Vista

Bill Ness, 55Places.com Active Adult Community Guide: Real Estate Agent in Chicago, IL

Carroll Vista by Del Webb, MarylandCarroll Vista is a Del Webb active adult community boasting a great location 60 miles from Washington D.C. and downtown Baltimore. Located in Taneytown, MD, the community is just 10 minutes from historic Gettysburg and close to everyday conveniences including great shopping, restaurants, entertainment attractions, world-class medical facilities and amazing golf.

This Maryland active adult community is mainly being developed by Del Webb although there are some homes available from Summit Homes as well. All of the homes are single-family ranch style and begin just under 1,200 square feet going all the way up to almost 3,000 square feet. Prices begin in the high $200’s and go up through the high $300’s.

Residents of Carroll Vista by Del Webb enjoy a wealth of amenities and the famous Del Webb lifestyle. At the center of the action is the community’s 15,000 square foot clubhouse featuring an extensive line-up of amenities. There is a state-of-the-art fitness center with high-end cardiovascular and strength training equipment, an aerobics & yoga studio, an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, saunas, tennis courts, bocce ball courts and beautifully landscaped walking paths. There are also numerous rooms inside the clubhouse for cards & games, billiards, arts & crafts, a library plus a large special event ballroom. Unique outdoor features include the butterfly and meditation gardens offering a lovely spot to enjoy a peaceful moment among the natural beauty of the community. Avid golfers will love the indoor driving range and the four-hole pitch and put golf course. It’s the perfect place to perfect ones game no matter what the weather!

The social calendar at this MD retirement community is packed full of fun and exciting events thanks to the full-time activities director. Some of the active clubs at Carroll Vista include the bowling club, coffee talk, singles, culture club, travel, garden, golf and many more. Residents have numerous options to participate in special activities ranging from a friendly morning breakfast to the favorite local restaurant to an exciting weekend getaway.

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New Price of $794,500 for a Custom Built, Superior, Meticulously Crafted Home in Taneytown, MD

Cynthia  Grimes: Real Estate Agent in Westminster, MD
Cynthia Grimes, Associate Broker, ABR | Re/Max Advantage Realty | Office: 410-871-2600 ext. 244
3940 Sells Mill Road, Taneytown, MD
5BR/3BA Single Family House
offered at $794,500
Year Built 1998
Sq Footage 3,992
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 3 full, 0 partial
Floors 2
Parking Unspecified
Lot Size 287,931 sqft
HOA/Maint $0 per month

DESCRIPTION

Custom built without compromise, this all brick home reflects only the very best. Impeccable home on 6.61 acres. Formal living room with crown molding and chair rail. Formal dining room. Family room with wood burning fireplace with pocket doors that lead to the sunroom. Soak up the warmth of the sun or entertain in the spacious sunroom. Kitchen features corian countertops, cherry finish cabinetry, wall oven, refrigerator, built in desk area. Laundry room is located on the main level off of the kitchen, front loading washer and dryer are included. Master bedroom suite features walk in closet and master bath with jetted soaking tub and separate shower. Huge recreation room is perfect for large gatherings. Ready-to-finish upstairs that will accommodate two large bedrooms and another full bath. Vinyl insulated windows. Two zoned heat/air conditioning and two 40 gallon water heaters. Two car detached garage. 50x28 storage building with finished interior, insulation and drywall, wood stove to keep you toasty while tending to your projects. If you promised yourself the best, this home offers the ultimate in living for the unwilling to compromise. **View virtual tour for a complete photographic tour of this home at www.InsidetheDoor.com**


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PROPERTY FEATURES

Central A/C Central heat Fireplace
Walk-in closet Hardwood floor Family room
Living room Bonus/Rec room Dining room
Dishwasher Refrigerator Stove/Oven
Microwave Attic Basement
Washer Dryer Laundry area - inside
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Contact info:
Cynthia Grimes, Associate Broker, ABR
Re/Max Advantage Realty
Office: 410-871-2600 ext. 244
For sale by agent/broker

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Posted: Apr 15, 2009, 10:18am PDT