Valley House Flats sits right in downtown Brookville, Indiana, in the old Valley House Hotel building that was first built way back in 1852, and you know, they really kept the historic charm while adding a lot of the comforts that active seniors look for these days, so you'll see both the original "Historic" part and a newer Annex building make up the community. This is a place for people 55 and older who can care for themselves and want an independent lifestyle. The apartments come as studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom choices, ranging from 600 to 1,200 square feet, with eleven different floor plans and extras like walk-in closets, washer and dryer in each unit, quartz or laminate countertops, stainless steel appliances, a garbage disposal, and instant hot water, so there's plenty of space in each room, and the kitchens have what most folks would need. The buildings have elevators to make getting around easier and some units are built for people who use wheelchairs or need extra accessible features, and you can count on central heat and air, walk-in showers without a curb, frost-free refrigerators with ice makers, and self-cleaning ovens in every apartment, plus mini-blind window treatments for privacy.
The place is smoke-free and lets you have cats or dogs, and there's even a few pet amenities too, which is nice for people who want to keep their animal friends nearby. You'll find in-unit laundry, dishwashers, microwaves, and plenty of storage options, and people who need it can get a furniture rental service through CORT. Outside, you get river-front views and the property is across the street from the Whitewater River and Whitewater Canal Trail, while inside, the floors are luxury vinyl wood or ceramic tile and the lighting has LED bathroom mirrors, and you can use built-in entryway storage or resident locker storage if you need more space. There's a gym on the property and a fitness center for staying active indoors, a beauty salon, an on-site restaurant serving meals, places for bicycle storage, and an electric car charging station, while activity rooms and community spaces give folks a chance to meet neighbors or join in events if they want to.
Valley House Flats keeps things modern, too, since it's LEED Silver certified, which means it's built with energy efficiency in mind, so utilities like water, trash pickup, and electric heating are covered, and each unit already has cable, phone, and internet connections ready to go, plus you get secure key-FOB building access. The staff know their jobs well, and there's on-site management and leasing services, and they'll help you figure out floor plans, show you around with virtual tours, or schedule in-person visits, even on weekends by appointment. The whole place feels friendly and neighborly, with safety and accessibility built into the design, and you get to live in a part of town surrounded by river bluffs and rolling hills. Altogether, Valley House Flats gives older adults a way to live independently in a place that mixes history and modern features, with roomy, comfortable apartments, helpful amenities, and a relaxed, pet-friendly community atmosphere.