The Hamlets at South River Colony sits in Edgewater, Maryland, inside the larger South River Colony master-planned community, and you'll see 137 homes here, made up of 90 mid-rise condo units and 47 larger townhomes, all built between 2000 and 2011, with the condos usually having two bedrooms and two bathrooms, about 1,110 to 1,675 square feet, and the townhomes running bigger, with up to three bedrooms, two or two-and-a-half bathrooms, and attached two-car garages. The place feels quiet with its scenic wooded preserves and walking trails, and you'll notice the grounds are kept tidy, with a playground and gazebo for picnics or family visits, plus outdoor sitting areas, a patio, and several paths for strolling. Residents have access to shared spaces like the clubhouse, which is only for the 55+ crowd, serving as a place for gatherings, clubs, water aerobics, bunco, ice cream socials, and larger celebrations like Oktoberfest, and there is also a multipurpose room, arts room, game room, and well-stocked library.
Homes at The Hamlets feature main-level master suites, walk-in closets, hardwood flooring or new carpeting, eat-in kitchens with granite counters and stainless steel appliances, and many condos offer a balcony or private patio overlooking the preserved areas. Each condo unit has features such as an accessible elevator, in-unit laundry with washer and dryer, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, cable TV, and garages-some are attached, some separated and deeded differently-with plenty of extra storage and accessible entrances for folks with mobility concerns. The community keeps things simple with all-day dining in a main dining room, allergy-friendly meal options, chef-supervised meals, and kitchenettes for residents who like to cook, plus housekeeping, laundry, dry cleaning, and move-in help.
There's a central air conditioning and heating system using forced air and natural gas, no fireplaces or private pools in the individual units, but residents can use the community pool, tennis and basketball courts, playground, and outdoor spa area, and some homes in Hamlets even have main-floor sunrooms or vaulted ceilings that add extra space and sunlight. Health support includes a 24-hour emergency call system, regular supervision, help with medication, bathing, and dressing, and residents can join activities or take part in scheduled events or clubs as they like, knowing someone's always on hand. The Hamlets is designed for those who want to age in place, since it's a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), which means services can increase as care needs change, with options for respite care too.
Nearby, you've got everything from grocery stores and restaurants to the public library and the post office, plus the Anne Arundel County South County Senior Center is less than a mile away, which comes in handy. Most folks living here want a low-maintenance life surrounded by green spaces, with someone else taking care of repairs and chores, and they like having club meetings, access to a fitness center, group classes, book clubs, or even just spending time in the sunroom with neighbors they've come to know well. The Hamlets at South River Colony sticks to what works for active retirement living-simple layouts, flexible care, quiet paths, good friends, and a safe, accessible space to return to each day.
