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From
$554,000
in
Plymouth, MA
Home Type:
Townhomes
Community Type:
Amenities/Resort
2-3
beds
2-3
baths
1,671-2,543
sq. ft.
2-3
garage
Townhome condominiums for all ages, set against 75 acres of protected conservation land with walking trails, a pool and poolhouse, outdoor kitchen, fire pit, community gardens, a tot lot, and half-court basketball. Townhomes with attached garages, and one-floor living options including a plan with the primary suite, kitchen, and laundry all on the main floor. Plymouth Public Schools. Downtown waterfront dining under 10 minutes. Boston and the Cape via Route 3.
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From
$439,000
in
Halifax, MA
Home Type:
Condos
Community Type:
Active-Adult
1-2
beds
1-2
baths
1,027-1,596 SF
sq. ft.
1-2
garage
A 55+ active adult condominium community in Halifax — 102 single-level homes inside elevator-served buildings with private decks. Featherwinds shares its grounds with a town-operated senior center and four pickleball courts. Resort-style pool, poolhouse, outdoor kitchen, firepit, raised beds Victory Gardens, a dedicated dog park, and walking paths — adjacent to the Country Club of Halifax's 18-hole golf course.

From
$559,000
in
Raynham, MA
Home Type:
Townhomes
Community Type:
Master Planned
2-3
beds
2-3
baths
1,671 - 2,830 SF
sq. ft.
2-3
garage
A riverside community designed for all ages — with single-level living options and Larkwood's signature ground-level flex rooms that adapt to a home office, guest suite, extra bedroom, or whatever life calls for next. Six floor plans across 152 homes set along the Taunton River with a kayak launch, walking trails, neighborhood parks, raised-bed gardens, a tot lot, and half-court basketball. Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School District, with Routes 24 and I-495 less than ten minutes away.

FUTURE COMMUNITY IN
Nashua, NH
Home Type:
Condos
Community Type:
Master Planned
Mohawk Tannery is a landmark remediation and riverfront redevelopment in Nashua—advancing through a public-private partnership with the EPA and NH DES. The 40-acre plan includes 546 new homes (316 condos + 230 apartments) and new public amenities including parks, riverwalk access, and riverfront recreation.

Alden's Reach
in
Plymouth, MA
Beds:
2-3
Baths:
2-3
Size:
1,671-2,543

Featherwinds
in
Halifax, MA
Beds:
1-2
Baths:
1-2
Size:
1,027-1,596 SF

Larkwood
in
Raynham, MA
Beds:
2-3
Baths:
2-3
Size:
1,671 - 2,830 SF
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Westridge | Hudson, MA

Thorndike is an award-winning New England builder with a decades-long track record—known in particular for creating standout 55+ communities. With Best in the Nation recognition from the National Association of Home Builders and dozens of additional awards, we bring the same design-forward thinking and neighborhood planning to every community we create.
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The search for a 55+ community south of Boston is one of the most common real estate journeys in Massachusetts. Thousands of active adults across the South Shore, the southeastern suburbs, and the Cape Cod gateway towns are evaluating their options—looking for a community that delivers the convenience of maintenance-free living, the social benefits of shared amenities, and the quality of a home they are proud to call their own. The challenge is sorting through the options. The market ranges from massive national-builder developments with hundreds of homes to small condo conversions with minimal amenities. Price points span from the low $400,000s to well above $1 million. And the quality of construction, design services, and long-term community management varies enormously.
Thorndike Development has been building 55+ and 55+-friendly communities south of Boston for more than 20 years. The company’s current portfolio includes a dedicated 55+ community (Featherwinds in Halifax) and two multi-generational communities with one-floor plans popular among active adults (Alden’s Reach in Plymouth and Larkwood in Raynham). Here is how they compare—and how they stack up against the broader market.
Featherwinds in Halifax is Thorndike’s dedicated active adult community, built exclusively for buyers 55 and over. It represents the most refined version of the 55+ model that Thorndike has developed across seven communities and more than 700 active adult homes.
The basics: 102 elevator-served condominiums from 1,027 to 1,596 sq ft, priced from $439,000 to $589,000. One to two bedrooms. Every building has elevator access—no stairs anywhere in the community.
The amenities: A pool and four-season poolhouse. Four pickleball courts. A community garden with raised beds. A dog park with no breed or size restrictions. A central green for gatherings. And a brand-new Halifax Senior Center under construction at the community entrance, built on Thorndike-donated land and managed by the Halifax Council on Aging with a full-time professional staff.
The setting: The community overlooks the Country Club of Halifax and sits on Route 106, approximately 20 minutes from Hanover, 25 minutes from Duxbury and Marshfield, and 15 minutes from the Bridgewater commuter rail station.
Why it stands out: Featherwinds combines three things that are rare in the 55+ market south of Boston: elevator buildings at an accessible price point, an on-site senior center with professional programming, and the construction quality of a builder with 45+ awards and a 40-year track record. The senior center is a genuine differentiator—no other 55+ community south of Boston offers a dedicated, professionally managed senior services facility on site.
Not every active adult wants to live in a 55+ community. Some prefer mixed-age neighborhoods where they interact with families, young professionals, and other active adults. Thorndike offers two all-ages communities with floor plans specifically designed for one-floor living.
Alden’s Reach offers detached and attached single-family condos from 1,671 to 2,648 sq ft, priced from $569,000 to $669,000. The Hickory ($569,000, 1,671 sq ft) and The Pine ($589,000, 2,648 sq ft) are one-floor plans with dens, garages, and private outdoor space—designed for buyers who want single-level living in a standalone home within a walkable neighborhood. Amenities include a pool, four-season poolhouse, conservation-land trails, a community garden, and a tot lot.
Alden’s Reach is Thorndike’s fifth Plymouth community. The town’s ocean beaches, waterfront restaurants, and cultural calendar add lifestyle dimension that purely suburban 55+ communities lack.
Larkwood offers attached townhome-style condos from 1,671 to 2,746 sq ft, priced from $584,000 to $685,000. The Hickory plan ($584,000, 1,671 sq ft) is a ground-floor single-level design with no interior stairs, a patio, and a garage. The riverside community includes a canoe and kayak launch, walking trails, a community garden, and landscaped courtyards.
For active adults who want to stay physically engaged—kayaking, walking trails, gardening—Larkwood’s natural setting offers a daily connection to the outdoors that most 55+ communities do not provide.
Thorndike’s experience in the active adult market is extensive and specific to eastern Massachusetts. The company has built Red Mill Village in Norton (designated “Best in the Nation” by NAHB), Greatbrook in Norton, WestRidge in Hudson, approximately 100 homes in 55+ enclaves at The Pinehills in Plymouth (including several “Best in the Nation” awards), Sawyer’s Reach in Plymouth (sold out), Summer Reach in Plymouth (112 homes sold out in 16 months), and now Featherwinds in Halifax. That is seven 55+ or 55+-friendly communities and more than 700 active adult homes—all within a 45-minute radius south of Boston.
This depth of experience means Thorndike understands what 55+ buyers actually need: elevator access and single-level floor plans, not as options but as design principles. Thoughtful storage and closet solutions that compensate for the loss of a basement or attic. Open layouts that feel spacious without wasting square footage. And community amenities—pools, gardens, social spaces—that encourage activity and connection without feeling institutional.
Thorndike is not the only builder serving this market. Toll Brothers offers luxury 55+ homes at The Pinehills ($1M+) and Willis Brook at Lynnfield ($1.5M+, north of Boston). Del Webb’s Chauncy Lake in Westborough offers 700 elevator condos in MetroWest (from the low $400,000s). Smaller local builders offer age-restricted communities in various South Shore and southeastern Massachusetts towns.
Thorndike’s position in this landscape is distinctive: more 55+ experience than Del Webb has in Massachusetts specifically, more accessible pricing than Toll Brothers, more construction quality and design services than most smaller builders, and a South Shore location that the MetroWest and North Shore competitors cannot offer to buyers whose lives are centered south of Boston.
Featherwinds in Halifax is the region's only new-construction 55+ community. Find 55+ options near your town:
Abington · Bridgewater · Carver · Duxbury · East Bridgewater · Easton · Hanover · Hanson · Kingston · Marshfield · Middleborough · Norton · Pembroke · Raynham · Taunton · Whitman
See also: 55+ communities in MA (hub), 55+ condos guide, 55+ near Boston, benefits of 55+ living, 55+ condos for sale, and South Shore retirement.
Featherwinds in Halifax is the most centrally located for South Shore residents—20 minutes from Hanover, 25 minutes from Marshfield and Duxbury. Alden’s Reach in Plymouth is closest for buyers on the coastal South Shore. Larkwood in Raynham works well for buyers in the Brockton, Bridgewater, and Stoughton corridor.
Featherwinds is age-restricted to 55+ under Massachusetts housing law. Alden’s Reach and Larkwood are open to all ages—you do not need to be 55 to purchase, though the one-floor plans are designed with active adult preferences in mind.
Featherwinds starts from $439,000 for a one-bedroom elevator condo (1,027 sq ft). The least expensive all-ages one-floor option is the Hickory at Alden’s Reach ($569,000, 1,671 sq ft).
Typical South Shore homeowners spend $5,000 to $15,000+ annually on maintenance, landscaping, and repairs. Condo fees consolidate these costs at a predictable monthly amount while also covering shared amenities. Thorndike designs reserve budgets for long-term sustainability, not legal minimums.
Yes. The three communities are each approximately 20 minutes apart. All have on-site sales centers. Touring all three in a single day is common and recommended—it gives you a direct comparison of community size, home styles, amenities, and feel.
The 55+ market south of Boston offers real choices—and the right choice depends on whether you want a dedicated active adult community (Featherwinds), a multi-generational neighborhood with one-floor options (Alden’s Reach or Larkwood), or something at a different scale and price point from the national builders. Thorndike Development’s 40 years of Massachusetts experience, seven 55+ communities, and 700+ active adult homes provide a foundation of expertise that is hard to match. Start with a tour of the community that appeals to you most. The next chapter is waiting.
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Downsizing to a Condo in Massachusetts
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What Sets the Best Home Builders in Massachusetts Apart