| Many people over 55 feel like they are living in a house | | | | and Braemar. Having the community nearby will allow |
| that is too big or not properly laid out, has too much | | | | active adults to take advantage of the activities and |
| upkeep, or just does not provide them with the lifestyle | | | | lifestyle offered by such a community. It also allows |
| they want or need. Adult communities are often a | | | | them to continue with activities outside of the |
| great compromise for individuals that still want to live | | | | community as well as nurture existing relationships with |
| on their own, but want to live in a community that will | | | | friends and family. |
| offer them fun as well as support from people their | | | | The features will vary from community to community |
| age. | | | | but a great example of what active adults will find in |
| Active adult communities are for households that have | | | | these communities can be seen in The Dunbarton Club |
| at least one member over the age of 55. Most of | | | | outside of Washington. The club overlooks Broad Run |
| these communities offer low maintenance housing with | | | | and has an indoor pool and spa that can be used year |
| one level living areas. A lot of these communities offer | | | | around, a expanse fitness center, game and meeting |
| planned activities for socializing as well as access to | | | | rooms, as well as a professional business center and |
| the outdoors. Some of the adult communities offer | | | | even a parlor! Residents will also be able to take |
| condos, single-family homes, or even beautiful villa style | | | | advantage of marvelously landscaped grounds that |
| residences. Some of the real estate is so beautiful that | | | | include tennis courts, putting greens, bocce and |
| these active older adults will feel as though they are | | | | shuffleboard courts, as well as gorgeous hiking and |
| living in a resort! | | | | biking trails. The Club will also organize several social |
| Active adult communities are not hard to find at all. In | | | | events for the residents to mingle and get to know |
| fact, builders know that most active adults want to | | | | new people and try new things. |
| remain close to the city or town that they have been | | | | Prices on homes in these active adult communities will |
| living in. Because of this they keep the communities | | | | vary from community to community all around the |
| right in or outside of major areas. For instance, in the | | | | country. Specifically in the Dunbarton area prices start |
| Washington area there are several adult communities | | | | at about $350,000 and go up to almost $500,000 |
| in Loudoun, and Prince William County. There are also | | | | depending on the type of home one wants. |
| other active adult communities being built in Dunbarton | | | | |