Located in downtown Boise, Idaho, the new community of Englefield Green is 55+ and offers patio homes (townhomes) for sale. This is a small development with only 84 homes, and construction began in 2007. In addition to the townhomes, Englefield Green is planning an on-site assisted living section and memory care section and has just started construction on the new 85-unit assisted living building. in September 2009. Homebuyers in Englefield Green do not have a direct connection to the on-site medical facilities, but are close by if needed in the future.
Englefield Green offers five floor plans and all homes are Energy-Star efficient. Each residence is built on one level (although some homes have a bonus room on the second floor) and comes with an oversized two-car garage and private patio. Current resale homes start at $179,900 and are two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and 1,320 square feet. ft. The most expensive home for sale is priced at $339,900 and features a modified English Tutor layout, along with three bedrooms, two baths and 2,430 square feet. foot
Open floor plans, 9 ft. 11-foot ceilings, gas fireplaces, large living rooms, a security system, plush carpeting, flush door handles, and kitchens with center islands are standard. Hardwood floors, granite tile in bathrooms and kitchen, and upgraded lighting packages are found in higher-end properties. All residences are fully landscaped with a front yard and rear yard maintained by Englefield Green.
Monthly HOA fees are very reasonable at just $92 and include lawn maintenance, snow and ice removal, and clubhouse access. The developer, Thompson Homes, is a family business with 39 years of experience building homes in Idaho. The amenities aren’t overwhelming, but there is a new clubhouse with a community kitchen, business center, and fitness center. A pond and walking paths create a pleasant outdoor environment.
As Englefield Green is built and the assisted living section is completed, there will be access to an aquatic center and scheduled transportation and a meal plan will be offered (for a membership fee to be determined). There is no activities director, so residents must keep themselves entertained.
Boise (population 585,000 in the surrounding metro area) is a growing city in southwestern Idaho. In recent years, it has attracted more retirees and today 30% of the population is 46 or older. This is a safe city and has gained national recognition as a place with a high quality of life. Your overall cost of living meets the national average.
The mountains are to the east, but Boise is on a high, flat plain (2,700 feet in elevation) and has four distinct seasons. Summers can be hot with temperatures in the 90s (and very little humidity), and winter temperatures can drop into the teens, 20s, and 30s. Snowfall averages about 2 feet per year.
