Laurel Park Ofc

Laurel Park Ofc sits in Northampton, MA, in a peaceful neighborhood called Laurel Park, right near the Fitzgerald Lake Conservation Area, so you can walk to the lake or out on the paths, and you'll find it's also not too far from the Northampton Community Garden, the Food Co-op, and you can get on the highway quick and be in downtown Northampton in minutes, which sure is handy. The homes here were built in 2005 and many are condominiums, so you've got a property association that takes care of things like insurance, road and grounds maintenance, trash, water, snow removal, and keeps reserve funds for future fixes, which makes life simpler. You'll see cozy cottages with between two and three bedrooms and one and a half baths, and they have details like wood and bamboo floors, granite counter kitchens with stainless steel appliances, and big living rooms that often have either a wood-burning or gas stove so you stay warm in winter. Some units have a finished basement, a legal third bedroom, and things like vaulted or lofted ceilings, skylights, French doors, and sliders which let in lots of natural light, plus useful extras like a bonus room, utility room with washer and dryer, and an office nook or a bright office with a separate entrance for anyone working from home or who likes their own quiet spot. Storage is a big plus here, with lots of closet space and even custom shelves, and you get perks like a gas fireplace, mudroom, eat-in kitchen with a bay window, and a sunroom or screened porch for enjoying fresh air in nice weather, and on top of all that, outside you might have a Goshen stone patio or a regular patio for relaxing. Construction is modern with shingle and some rubber roofing, some new in 2020 and 2013, cedar or composite siding with extra insulation, and updates like new heating systems, water heaters, 200-amp electric, gutters, and mini splits for air. Most houses here are detached, sit on their own lot in the RR zoning district, and parking is simple, usually with one off-street spot. Utilities use over 200-amp electric, propane heat, and private sewer, which covers the basics. You're close to essential services, healthcare, and customer support, and you get practical appliances like a range, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washer and dryer, plus microwave in recently updated homes. Amenities include bike paths, easy access to highways and public transportation, and being so near to medical facilities and public schools if needed. The whole place blends historic charm with modern comforts and stays natural with lots of light and quiet spaces, so it's a straightforward spot for anyone looking for a peaceful residential care home among the trees and close to town.