Adult Retirement Communities

Showcased as the Premier Active Adult Community in Northern Virginia, this master planned 55 or better community is host to over 800 luxury style homes and is located in the beautiful scenic vistas of Bull Run Mountain. Surrounded by an 18-hole golf course designed by Arnold Palmer’s Company, Regency offers the best in resort-style amenities. The center piece for this community is a plush 30,000 sq.ft. new (2005) clubhouse with state-of-the-art fitness center, indoor and outdoor pools, business center, tennis courts and miles of hiking/biking trails. Looking for convenience? Washington DC is about an hours drive, thirty minutes to Dulles International Airport for quick access to International travel routes, and nearby Performing Arts Centers provide unlimited entertainment possibilities. Visit Website

Popularity: 13%

A delightful lakeside locale now becomes the setting for a beautiful retirement community. The pleasures of a getaway, the comforts of home. A breathtakingly beautiful panorama is just the beginning of The Lakeshore story. This exciting retirement community at the southern tip of Lake Washington opens a new chapter of secure and enjoyable living for older adults. Located in the established Bryn Mawr neighborhood near Renton, The Lakeshore offers a fine combination of accommodations, programs and personal services that is unmatched in the greater Seattle area’s south end. Great location, well-designed buildings, beautiful landscaping, secure grounds and walks, attractive and functional interior spaces, spacious apartments, lots of inviting places to meet and do things, exercise and hobby areas — all provided for an affordable monthly rent with no buy-in fees or hidden costs. Visit Website

Popularity: 25%

This new Active Adult community opened in January 2006. Located just south of Stephens City, Virginia, the center pieces for this community is Lake Frederick and a 35,000 sq. ft. clubhouse offering fine and casual dining, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, media center, fitness equipment, tennis programs and planned social gatherings. Seven golf courses within 15 minutes drive as well as boating and kayaking provide additional outdoor activities. This well-designed community is close to city activities, with quick access to International travel routes or the Appalachian Trail. Planned homes feature an elegant mix of condos, duplexes, town homes, and detached homes. Visit Website

Popularity: 12%