Transitioning to low-maintenance

Popular author and podcaster Mel Robbins uses a term called, “The Great Scattering” to describe the phenomenon and feelings young people in their 20s experience when their lives change from the structure of their youth to a more independent, individualized path. Many people in their 50s and beyond would add that they also experience this feeling at this transitional time in their lives.

The kids are grown, friends are “scattering,” the house is too big and too much to maintain anymore, and you’re ready for the next stage of life. 

If this sounds like you, it’s time to check out The Villas at Canterwood Farms in Concord Township. 

Canterwood Farms by 20th Century Construction offers low-maintenance, high-quality, turnkey homes in an active community setting where privacy is paramount, yet neighbors become friends and socializing is easy and convenient. 

“We understand that leaving the home where you raised your family and the convenience and familiarity of that community can be bittersweet,” Allison Riebe Moore, vice president of sales and marketing, says. “Most homeowners in Canterwood Farms purchased here because they were living in just a few rooms in their previous homes, consumed by yard maintenance and looking for a lifestyle change. We believe Canterwood Farms offers just what they’re looking for.” 

Recent residents Mike and Sandy discovered Canterwood Farms from friends that purchased their home in Canterwood Farms and decided to follow in their footsteps. 

“I liked the layout of the development, the variety of options available in the various models and the limited maintenance involved,” Mike says. 

Sandy’s looking forward to the addition of the new community fitness center and pool right down the street, especially when the grandkids visit. 

“And the monthly meet-and-greets have given us the opportunity to meet so many of our neighbors,” Sandy says. “We’ve met some really great people here. The location is quiet but very convenient to stores and restaurants.”

The groundbreaking has recently taken place for the 1,800-square-foot space that will include a clubhouse with a kitchen and an additional flexible room for residents’ use along with a fitness center and outdoor pool. 

“There’s also a designated space for a future bocce or shuffleboard court,” Allison says. “The clubhouse is a unique feature that not many similar communities have. Residents are excited to host events like wine nights, book clubs, water aerobics, poker and pool nights. It will be a true community space along with providing additional entertainment space for residents and their visiting families.”

Dedicated to low-maintenance, quality living that supports an active lifestyle, 20th Century Construction is a family-owned-and-operated business with a longstanding history of building high-quality family homes in the area since 1981. Their dedication to this community continues with their partnership with Epcon Communities, which has been building homes with empty nesters in mind since 1986.

“This partnership gives us access to Epcon’s six floor plans ranging from 1,400 to 3,000-plus square feet of living space,” Allison says. “These quality, turnkey homes feature universal design options and high-end fixtures and finishes from companies like G.E., Moen, Shaw and James Hardie. Our interior designer guides each homeowner through the decision-making process until their new home is everything they’ve dreamt about.”

Canterwood Farms is located at 7535 Canterwood Trail in Concord Township. For more information and to schedule a model home and homesite tour, call 440-639-4663 (440-NEW-HOME). Email sales@20thcenturyconstruction.com or visit the website 20thCenturyConstruction.com to learn more.