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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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The demand for single-level living in Massachusetts has never been higher. It is not just active adults and downsizers driving the trend—though they represent a significant share of the market. Younger buyers, people with mobility considerations, and anyone who simply prefers the convenience of having everything on one floor are all looking for homes designed around the principle that stairs should be optional, not mandatory.
The problem is finding them. Massachusetts’ housing stock is overwhelmingly multi-level: colonials, capes, split-levels, and townhouses dominate the market. Ranch-style homes exist but are typically older, smaller, and in need of significant updating. Newly built single-level homes in planned communities with modern amenities are genuinely rare—which is what makes Thorndike Development’s current portfolio unusual. All three of the company’s actively selling communities offer single-level floor plan options, and one community—Featherwinds—is designed entirely around the concept.
Featherwinds is the purest expression of single-level living in the Thorndike portfolio. Every one of the 102 homes in this 55+ community is a single-level condominium in an elevator-served building. From the parking area to your front door to every room in your home, there is not a single stair to climb. Period.
Homes range from 1,027 to 1,596 square feet with one to two bedrooms, priced from $439,000 to $589,000. Open-plan layouts maximize livable space, and features include hardwood flooring, quartz or granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, custom cabinetry, and private patios or balconies. The community includes a pool, pickleball courts, community garden, dog park, and a new senior center under construction.
For buyers who have decided that no stairs means absolutely no stairs, Featherwinds is the answer.
Larkwood takes a different approach. Within its 138-home community of attached condominiums, two plans offer single-level living:
The Hickory ($584,000, 2 beds, 2 baths, 1,671 sq ft) is a ground-floor plan with everything on one level: bedrooms, kitchen, living room, laundry, and a private patio. No stairs inside or outside. You step from your garage into your home and everything is at hand.
The Chestnut offers single-level living on the upper floor with cathedral ceilings, an open-concept layout, a deck overlooking green space, and a ground-floor bonus room. You take the interior stairs once to reach your living level; after that, everything is on one floor.
Larkwood is open to all ages, making it a strong option for active adults who want single-level living in a multi-generational community with a canoe and kayak launch, river trails, and flexible living space. The Bridgewater and Middleborough commuter rail stations are both under 10 minutes away.
Alden’s Reach offers what many single-level buyers consider the ideal: a detached home where the primary suite, kitchen, and main living areas are all on the same floor. Several plans—including The Hickory (1,671 sq ft, from $569,000) and The Pine (2,648 sq ft, from $589,000)—provide one-floor living with dens, private outdoor space, and garages.
The community is multi-generational with a pool, poolhouse, conservation trails, and a traditional neighborhood layout. For buyers who want the independence of a standalone house with the convenience of single-level living, Alden’s Reach is the strongest option in Thorndike’s portfolio.
The benefits of one-floor living extend beyond convenience. Homes designed for single-level occupancy tend to have more efficient layouts, better natural light (fewer interior hallways), and a sense of flow that multi-level homes often lack. They are easier to furnish, easier to clean, and easier to age in place. For buyers who are thinking not just about the next five years but about the next 15 or 20, a single-level home is an investment in long-term livability.
Thorndike’s experience designing for active adults across seven communities means the company understands the nuances: wider doorways, zero-step entries, accessible bathroom layouts, and thoughtful storage solutions that eliminate the need for basement or attic access. These are not afterthoughts; they are part of the design from the start. That expertise traces back to communities like the 116-home Greatbrook in Norton—Thorndike's first active adult community—and the 224-home Sawyer's Reach in Plymouth, where single-level floor plans were central to the design.
See also: ranch-style homes, benefits of single-level living, and one-level homes South Shore.
Featherwinds in Halifax is 100% single-level—every home is a single-floor condo in an elevator building. Alden’s Reach and Larkwood each offer two or more single-level plans within a broader lineup.
No. Featherwinds is 55+ only, but both Larkwood and Alden’s Reach are open to all ages and offer single-level plans. Buyers of any age can choose one-floor living in a multi-generational community.
Featherwinds starts from $439,000 (1,027 sq ft, one bedroom). The most affordable all-ages single-level option is Alden’s Reach’s Hickory plan at $569,000 (1,671 sq ft, two bedrooms plus den).
Yes. Featherwinds is fully elevator-served with no stairs anywhere. Alden’s Reach offers accessible ground-floor plans. Larkwood’s Hickory plan is ground-floor single-level with direct patio and garage access. Thorndike designs with accessibility in mind, drawing on decades of experience building for active adults.
Yes. Thorndike’s options program is available for all floor plans at all communities. Every buyer works with an in-house professional interior designer to select countertops, cabinetry, flooring, fixtures, and more.
Single-level living in Massachusetts does not have to mean settling for a dated ranch or a cramped condo conversion. Thorndike Development offers three distinct approaches—elevator condos at Featherwinds, ground-floor townhomes at Larkwood, and detached one-floor homes at Alden’s Reach—each built with the same quality, design attention, and community amenities that have earned the company more than 45 national and regional awards. One floor, zero compromises.
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