HiddenBrooke sits on Rolling Woods Court in Springfield, Virginia, and has one-level condominiums for sale to people age 55 and older, with a senior community designation, and I'll tell you, it's got a calm feeling with all the practical things that folks want as they get older, for example there's an elevator for the third-floor units which makes it easy for anyone who doesn't like stairs, and each place has open floor plans with bedrooms on opposite sides for privacy which can be good if company comes to stay or if a person just wants a quiet spot, and most units have high 9-foot ceilings, hardwood floors, crown molding, and electric fireplaces that make the place feel finished and cozy without being fancy for the sake of being fancy. The kitchens are updated with stainless steel appliances, Corian countertops and under-cabinet lighting, and the in-unit laundry room has a full-size washer and dryer, which makes daily chores a lot easier because no one's going to the basement or outside to do their laundry, and the bathrooms in the primary suites come with dual sinks, soaking tubs, separate showers, and sometimes granite or marble finishes, making it comfortable for those who like to take their time to get ready without bumping into things.
HiddenBrooke has a private or attached one-car garage with storage shelving and an auto door opener, so there's no fussing with parking or carrying things through the rain, and some homes have private balconies or patios that look out onto green space, trees, or just give folks a spot to sit and watch the birds, which is about as relaxing as things get. If you want to be social, the Owners/Residents Clubhouse has meeting rooms, a kitchen, library and a place folks call The Bistro, with an outside patio, a grill, game tables, TV, and places to gather, eat, and talk with friends or family, and if you want to get some exercise, there's an exercise room with cardio and weight equipment and maintained walking or biking trails through parks where you can stretch your legs or meet up with neighbors who like fresh air. There's no pool, but heating, central air conditioning, water, sewer, and trash collection are covered for a low-maintenance lifestyle, and the homeowners' association handles exterior maintenance, sewer, snow removal, and the basics that sometimes get harder to take care of with age.
For folks who need help, HiddenBrooke offers a list of care types, like assisted living-helping with daily tasks, providing medication management, meals, and personal care-as well as skilled nursing for around-the-clock medical care, rehabilitation, and nursing support, and they also have memory care for people with Alzheimer's or dementia, designed with secure settings and programs to support different needs, and even respite care for short-term stays which helps families who need a break from caregiving, making it a place that covers both independent and higher-care living when it's needed. There's a secure building with 24-hour security and a community online portal, Town Square, where residents and owners can keep up to date on news and events, and together with the extra features like walk-in closets, motorized blinds, and built-in shelving, the homes feel safe and made for real people who want to live well as they get older. HiddenBrooke started in 2004 and the homes still look neatly kept, with sunny kitchen nooks for sipping coffee, and if someone wants to entertain, they can do so at the community's outdoor grilling area or in the large common rooms without worrying about noise or space. All in all, HiddenBrooke tries to keep things simple and comfortable for people wanting quiet living or a bit of company, depending on the day.
