Seattle is best known for quaint coffee shops, Microsoft and alternative grunge rock, but this beautiful city can also be a fabulous destination for traveling, or relocating, active adult retirees. This northern city may not fit the typical picture of a retirement haven, but not all retirees share the same taste in ideal locations. Seattle is a thriving urban center which features distinctive shopping, dining and cultural attractions, as well as breathtaking views of the Puget Sound and Cascade Mountains.
While there was a time when age-restricted communities were mainly found in arid desert locations or along sunny coastal shores, today’s retirees are looking for more diversity. Many active adults are choosing to age in place instead of relocating to a warmer climate, and even those who do relocate may opt for a favorite urban area over a typical sunny destination. That means active adult community developers are beginning to branch out into new territory, offering the same resort-style living in many different states and diverse climates.
Seattle may have cooler temperatures, but its winters are more wet and mild than snowy and cold. While the city has a reputation for being rainy, most of the rainfall occurs during the winter months when average temperatures are in the mid-40s. Summers are also relatively mild with average daytime highs in the mid-70s, but temperatures can often climb into the 80s, especially just east of the city.
There are many points of interest in the Seattle area which appeal to active adults. First-time visitors and new residents shouldn’t miss a trip to the Space Needle’s Observation Deck which offers an unparalleled view of the city below. They may also enjoy getting a cup of coffee at the original Starbuck’s storefront, taking a ride on the Seattle Monorail or taking a whale watching cruise on the Puget Sound.
Active adults who live in the Seattle area will enjoy having all of the city’s diverse cultural and recreational attractions at their fingertips. They can explore the city’s various museums, attend the symphony or theater, dine in fine restaurants or spend the day shopping in both local and large-chain stores. Sports fans can cheer for many local professional teams including the Seattle Seahawks, Mariners and Supersonics.
Just outside of Seattle, retirees will find some beautiful active adult communities. Trilogy at Redmond Ridge, just 20 minutes east of the city, is a spectacular age-restricted community which includes an amenity-rich, 32,000 square-foot clubhouse, an 18-hole championship golf course and plenty of diverse social and recreational activities. Those who want to live a bit further from the city will also find beautiful homes and fabulous amenities at the lovely Shea Homes at Jubilee community in Lacey, Washington.
While Seattle may not fit the mold of a typical retirement destination, this thriving city provides plenty of attractions to support an active adult lifestyle. Between the urban attractions and the beautiful scenery of the Cascade Mountains and Puget Sound, the Seattle area is a lovely place to visit and a uniquely charming place to live.
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Bowes Creek Country Club is a lovely community offering new construction and resale homes in a country club setting. Toll Brothers is the developer of this popular Elgin, Illinois community. As a master-planned community, Bowes Creek offers homes for residents of all ages as well as a private enclave for resident’s age 55 and better. Regency is the name of the 55+ portion of Bowes Creek Country Club.
The location of Regency at Bowes Creek is just minutes from everyday conveniences on the western edge of Elgin, Illinois. Wonderful shopping, dining and entertainment is just down the street while major expressways are also nearby for easy travel to surrounding suburbs and downtown Chicago. Elgin and the nearby towns of St. Charles and Geneva offer quaint shops and unique restaurants in addition to wonderful parks and golf courses.
Toll Brothers opened Bowes Creek Elgin in 2006 with plans for just 351 homes within the gated, age-restricted Regency portion of the community. The elegant homes are available in a wide variety of styles including single-family homes (either one or two-story) as well as attached ranch townhomes with second-story loft options. Sizes range from 1,670 to 2,590 square feet and prices range from the mid $200’s to the mid $400’s. All of the homes have two or three bedrooms, with the master suite being on the first floor plus two or two-and-a-half baths and a two-car garage.
Amenities at this attractive Illinois active adult community include a beautiful new clubhouse and golf course. The private clubhouse for Regency residents has 10,000 square feet of high-end amenities. There is a fitness center with an aerobics studio, hobby rooms and billiards. Outdoors there is a swimming pool, tennis and bocce ball courts, a fishing pond and trails for walking or biking.
The Bowes Creek golf course is new within the last year and offers 18-holes to challenge even the best golfer. Designed by Rick Jacobsen, the course features rolling hills, sparkling lakes, mature trees and well-kept greens. The Bowes Creek clubhouse also offers convenient locker rooms, a pro-shop, banquet facilities and a sweeping patio with stunning views. For a quick lunch or romantic dinner, Porter’s Pub offers wonderful dining and entertainment.
To ensure residents enjoy an exciting social atmosphere there is a full-time social director coordinating special events and activities. It’s easy to meet new people and make new friends in the various special interest clubs highlighting activities such as reading, wine tasting, movies, yoga, fitness, games, crafts and more. Residents of this intimate sized community enjoy the sense of privacy and friendly neighborhood charm.
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Summerset by Del Webb is a 1,000-acre golf community in the beautiful town of Brentwood, California. Throughout the 10-years this community was built, multiple home-builders constructed just over 2,000 homes. Del Webb was one of the builders involved with this popular California 55+ community.
In total, the development includes four unique age-restricted communities which combine to make up Summerset. Those four developments are known as Summerset 1, Summerset Palms, Summerset Vista and Summerset Orchards. Each of which has its own home owner’s association and its own private clubhouse amenities.
The gated community of Summerset in Brentwood was built between 1994 and 2005. Today interested home buyers, age 55 and better, can select from a wide variety of resale homes priced from the low $200’s to the high $600’s. Throughout the four Summerset developments there are numerous floor plans to choose from including single-family homes and attached, duplex style homes. Some of the homes offer premium home sites with wonderful golf course views.
Amenities at this attractive Northern California active adult community are specific to each of the four developments within Summerset. Some of the more popular amenities include the fitness centers, aerobics studios, swimming pools and spas, hobby and crafts rooms, billiards, tennis and bocce ball courts, parks and walking trails. Summerset also features a nice18-hole golf course offering exciting play for golfers of all levels.
Residents of Summerset also enjoy an active social lifestyle with plenty of special events and activities to participate in. There are numerous special interest clubs catering to a wide variety of hobbies and interests such as music, reading, travel, cars, singles, crafts, dancing, singing and more.
There is plenty to do within the community as well as within the town of Brentwood and surrounding areas. Brentwood has a charming shopping district just minutes from the community and everyday conveniences are just down the street. Oakland is only 45 minutes away while San Francisco and Sacramento are each just an hour away. There is plenty to discover and enjoy in all of these fantastic California towns making the area an ideal retirement destination.
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On the western edge of Las Vegas is Sun City Summerlin by Del Webb. This sprawling 55+ community is the largest of its kind in Nevada with 7,779 homes. In 1998, Del Webb opened Sun City Summerlin as the first active adult community in Las Vegas and 10 years later completed construction on the final home. Today interested home buyers can select from resale homes in a wide price range from the low $100’s to the mid $800’s.
Set on 2,400 acres of land, Summerlin Del Webb boasts fabulous views of the Las Vegas strip thanks to its higher elevation at 3,000 feet. Residents enjoy cleaner air and cooler temperatures in this prime Las Vegas location. Sun City Summerlin is part of the larger Summerlin master-planned community. In total, Summerlin is made up of nearly 20 different villages, one of which is the age-restricted Del Webb community.
Del Webb residents at Summerlin enjoy fabulous amenities including four clubhouses, three golf courses, three restaurants and much more. There are more amenities here than at any other active adult community in Las Vegas. The various clubhouses offer a wide variety of amenities to please even the most discerning active adult homebuyer. Fitness enthusiasts will appreciate the multiple fitness centers with studios for aerobics and dance. There are plenty of pools to enjoy as well including two indoor swimming pools and spas plus three outdoor swimming pools and spas. Various rooms are dedicated to arts and crafts, cards, games and hobbies. The Starbright Theatre is a 312-seat venue featuring exciting performances as well as movie showings and guest speakers. Other community highlights include sports courts for tennis, bocce ball, shuffleboard and pickleball, a racquetball court, a softball field and even a miniature golf course.
Golf is one of the main attractions at this popular Del Webb community. There are three fantastic golf courses at Summerlin all of which were designed by Billy Casper and Greg Nash. In total there are 54-holes of golf offering exciting play for golfers of all levels. Each course features its own dining option ranging from a quick snack to an elegant dinner. The community restaurants include The Summit at Eagle Crest, The Tavern at The Falls and The Vista Grille. The resident owned courses at Summerlin offer various membership options and reduced fees for Del Webb residents
Homes at Sun City Summerlin are available on a resale basis in a wide variety of floor plans. During the 10-year construction there were nearly 40 different floor plans built including attached duplex designs and single-family styles. Sizes range from just over 1,000 square feet to nearly 2,900 square feet. Many of the homes feature spectacular views of the golf course, mountains or the Las Vegas strip
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Greenbriar Oceanaire in Wareton, New Jersey is an elegant golf course community offering finely crafted homes in a picturesque Ocean County location. This gated community for adults age 55 and better opened in 2002 by Lennar. Today interested home buyers can select from new construction or resale homes priced from the high $300’s. Upon completion, Greenbriar Oceanaire will have 1,430 homes set on 888 acres of land.
The location of this Ocean County active adult community is just two miles from the gorgeous Barnegat Bay and is within just 20 minutes of Long Beach Island. Coastal Waretown offers unique shops and restaurants as well as everyday conveniences just minutes from home. Residents are drawn to this New Jersey location for its scenic beauty and relaxing atmosphere.
Amenities within this 55+ New Jersey community include a private 18-hole golf course plus a magnificent 38,000 square foot clubhouse. The championship par-72 golf course was designed by Arther Hills and winds beautifully throughout the community. Players enjoy gently rolling hills, lush landscaping and meticulously maintained greens at this prestigious golf course.
The beautiful clubhouse at Greenbriar Oceanaire boasts breathtaking architecture and impeccable design. There is a state-of-the-art fitness center with an aerobics studio as well as a large indoor swimming pool surrounded by windows and situated under a convenient retractable roof. There are hobby and game rooms, a card room, four billiard tables plus gracious spaces to meet up with friends or relax with a good book. Additional features include a library, a business center with computers, an arts and crafts room plus a grand ballroom with theater-style seating for 650. Outdoors there is a sparkling swimming pool, tennis and bocce ball courts plus beautifully landscaped trails for walking or biking. A full-time activities director ensures residents make the most of the luxurious amenities and enjoy an exciting social lifestyle. There are numerous social clubs to discover and plenty of special events.
The homes at Greenbriar Oceanaire are all single-family style with most of the floor plans featuring one-story living. Some of the designs offer a second-story loft option as well. The elegant Lennar homes are sized from 1,400 to 2,600 square feet with prices ranging from the high $300’s to the mid $400’s. Inside and out there are high-end touches such as oversized windows, vaulted ceilings, solid-surface countertops, stainless steel appliances, soaking tubs and more. The lovely home designs are perfect for even the most discerning active adult homebuyer. Every feature of this stunning community was designed with luxury in mind.
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