Autumn Estates sits in Farmington, Connecticut, in Hartford County, where you'll find individual condo homes for adults aged 55 and older, and these were mostly built by Carrier Homes with energy-saving features like extra insulation, programmable thermostats, ridge vents, and thermopane windows, and you get the benefit of a five-year home warranty too, which folks seem to appreciate for peace of mind. Residents here live in detached, colonial-style homes with vinyl siding, nestled on level, lightly wooded lots in a cul-de-sac, and some houses have almost 3,000 square feet of space with three or four bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, unfinished basements for extra storage, and two-car attached garages, and many of the homes include open floor plans, hardwood floors, cable TV, a security system, and natural gas for both heat and hot water. You'll see main floor Owner's Suites in many models, with tray ceilings, large tiled showers, make-up vanities, soaker tubs, and spacious walk-in closets with custom shelving, which makes daily life a bit easier and more comfortable, and kitchens often come with updated appliances like a gas cooktop, a wall oven, microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher, disposal, washer, and gas dryer, along with a big center island and granite counters. Most of the Great Rooms have tall, two-story windows for lots of natural light, and a corner fireplace with a custom wood surround, plus you can look out over a private, landscaped backyard with a paver or covered patio-some homes even have a bump-out dinette area with windows and a French door.
The HOA here takes care of a lot, covering grounds maintenance, snow removal, trash pickup, property management, and insurance. Outdoors, you'll find walking paths, a gardening area, guest parking, and an outdoor common space, while inside there are shared spots like a library, community arts or activity room, fitness and wellness rooms, game and movie nights, scheduled daily activities, music programs, and resident-run activities. There are also options like a clubhouse, an exercise room, community transportation, and even a community-sponsored dining room with all-day restaurant-style dining, and the kitchen staff can handle diabetic and allergy-friendly meals. Residents can receive help, if they need it, with medication management, dressing, laundry and dry cleaning, housekeeping, and move-in coordination, and there's support for families, plus personalized care services such as assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, independent living, and continuing care retirement services, which suits a wide range of needs. The whole place connects to public sewer and water, underground utilities, has natural gas heating (central air, zoned heating, hot air, gravity warm air), paved driveways, gutters, exterior lighting, and even a barn or a stone wall for some added charm, making it a practical and comfortable spot for older adults who want living to be a bit easier, while remaining close to local cafes, parks, pharmacies, doctors, restaurants, places of worship, and a nearby hospital for any emergencies. Community capacity is about six residents, which keeps things quiet, and the overall value is estimated at $415,420, so Autumn Estates offers a simple way to settle in and enjoy your later years without worrying too much about upkeep.
