Coordinating a successful and happy retirement can be a big project. Since there are numerous small details involved, it pays to begin planning early. One of the first and most critical decisions to make is where you will go. 

Your options will depend greatly on your resources, your physical ability, and the type of lifestyle you want to enjoy in your retirement years. Whatever your vision, you can’t go wrong by downsizing in a growing city like Hamilton. 

Located to the southwest of Burlington, Hamilton offers an elevated lifestyle with a lower cost of living than you’ll find in the surrounding communities like Ancaster and Dundas. No matter where you settle, you’ll find parks and greenery all around, excellent public transit, and an endless array of shops, restaurants and services. 

Hamilton also offers several adult communities that are perfect for retirees who want to enjoy independent living with just the right amount of support. In this post, we’ll take a closer look at our top three options.

The Villages of Glancaster

The Villages of Glancaster is a large retirement community near the intersection of Glancaster Road and Twenty Road in Mount Hope. Here, you’ll find multiple resident types, including bungalows, townhouses, semi-detached homes and apartment-style condos. 

The expansive grounds are an impressive sight to behold, with tennis and pickleball courts, a putting green, multiple trails, walking paths, and landscaped gardens. If your dreams of retirement include large doses of sun and outdoor activity while you play and socialize, you will love life at the Villages of Glancaster.

A shared Club House offers an indoor swimming pool, lounge and library, along with several meeting rooms that are perfect for birthday parties or anniversaries. Upstairs is where the entertainment is, with a stage and full kitchen so you can prepare for events and performances you’ll remember forever.

Retiring in one of Hamilton’s top communities doesn’t just mean engaging in sporting activities. You’ll also have numerous opportunities to indulge your hobby or explore a new one, all while meeting people and forging close friendships. 

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Garth Trails

Are you planning to retire in style? If so, Garth Trails is one community to watch, where you can enjoy luxurious surroundings and outstanding support. Garth Trails lies a little east of the Villages of Glancaster. There are 444 homes in total, including several detached and attached options. 

A small team of devoted staff works hard to create and facilitate a variety of programs and functions throughout the year. An indoor pool and hot tub allow for unlimited recreation and leisure. There’s nothing like soaking your muscles in the spa after a hard day of billiards or dancing. 

A residents-only online portal gives you access to the various programs and schedules so you don’t miss out on anything. The group also hosts several bus trips throughout the year, giving you a chance to get out and explore new surroundings. 

Twenty Place

Continue east of Garth Trails, and you’ll find Twenty Place, another one of Hamilton’s best retirement destinations. With a gated community and total privacy, residents here enjoy an active lifestyle. Pickleball, billiards, and dancing are just a few activities on the agenda. 

If your retirement vision involves a little more rest and relaxation, you are also in good hands. Twenty Place offers a well-stocked library where you can lose yourself in the latest bestseller. Alternatively, you can bask in the sauna, soak in the hot tub, or practice your backstroke in the indoor swimming pool.

Your housing options consist of beautiful brick bungalow townhomes that range from 950 square feet and up, along with several condo apartments in the onsite 3-storey building. As with the Villages of Glancaster and Garth Trails, all outdoor maintenance is taken care of. With your days of shovelling snow, raking leaves, or mowing the lawn behind you, you’re free to spend your time on the activities you enjoy most.

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Begin Planning Early

Knowing that these luxurious retirement communities are available in Hamilton makes it easy to look forward to your retirement years. Whatever your goals are, early planning will help make them a reality. Contacting a local real estate agent now can help you get priority access whenever a rare listing becomes available.

If you’re fortunate enough to secure a spot in any of these three communities, your list of activities and amenities go far beyond the grounds themselves. For example, golf enthusiasts will be thrilled to know that Hamilton Golf and Country Club is a short drive away. 

In addition, your new home is a stone’s throw from Upper James Street, a haven of shopping opportunities, cozy breakfast nooks, and more. The enviable lifestyle you’ll enjoy at any of these residences may have you wondering if you are actually retired or on a permanent five-star vacation. 

Do you want to know more about the endless possibilities in Hamilton or Ancaster real estate? Reach out to 905-512-5323 or email hello@theoreillygroup.ca today for more information.

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