The Paddock is a 55+ condo development in Salem, NH, made up of sixteen single-family homes, and you'll find these homes have two bedrooms and two bathrooms, a two-car attached garage, open floor plans, hardwood floors, and nine-foot ceilings, with some units offering vaulted ceilings and lots of natural light from triple windows, and the kitchens come with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances like a dishwasher and microwave, and there are handy kitchenettes for smaller meals, with laundry hook-ups, walk-in closets, a fireplace in each unit, and a sunroom in some homes, plus all units use central air conditioning and natural gas heat, and the full basement is walk-out style with concrete footing, and the houses have vinyl siding and shingle roofs with paved driveways.
Residents have a home association fee that covers maintenance needs like landscaping, snow removal, trash, and condo management, which goes a long way for people who don't want to worry about yard work or shoveling, and the fee's about $235 monthly. Inside, bathrooms are on the first floor, with step-in showers and walk-in tubs with extra grab bars for safety, and the master suites are big with walk-in closets, and some plans let you choose bonus rooms or sunrooms to personalize things a bit, so there's enough room for storage and guests, and there are options for furnished rooms, private Wi-Fi, cable TV, air conditioning, and telephone, so you can stay comfortable and connected. The finished living space is between about 1,450 and 1,950 square feet, depending on the floor plan, and homes were built around 2016 to 2018 by Swiniarski Builders with a focus on low-maintenance, peace of mind, and a lifestyle where people can relax, make friends, or just enjoy some quiet time.
The association looks after the common areas and regular chores, and if you like being active, there are outdoor walking paths, a proposed recreation area, nearby access to the Salem Bike-Ped trail, wetlands, forests, and about six golf courses within ten miles, so there are plenty of places to walk or enjoy nature, and you're quite close to shops like Market Basket, Target, and Walgreens, plus the Rockingham Mall and Interstate 93 are nearby, making trips around New England or getting to Boston Logan Airport (about 35 miles away) pretty straightforward. The condo community helps with things like bathing, dressing, and taking medicines, and there's always staff on hand around the clock, with a 24-hour call system and waterproof pendants in case you ever need help, and if family needs a break, the community offers short-term respite care as well.
You don't get a clubhouse, but you do have nice indoor options like an activity room, game room, a spa for relaxing, and a fitness room, and for dining, there are restaurant-style meals with options for special diets, and a café for coffee or tea, and residents can take part in activities each day, so it's easy to keep busy or meet someone for a chat, and you can always get help moving in, laundry, housekeeping, or personal care if you want it, and there's a lot of choice in how involved you want to be, since the staff help develop a care plan with you and your family, and they'll provide support with things like medication or getting ready each day.
The Paddock suits people who want single-level living without worrying about outside upkeep, but still want space, some privacy, handy support, and all the basics for comfort and safety, whether you're buying or renting, and the homes' location puts stores, nature, and travel routes close by, so daily life can stay easy and familiar, even as you get older.
