Talk to anyone who has purchased a new home at K. Hovnanian’s Four Seasons at Monmouth Woods, a brand-new 55+ community in Howell Township, and you’ll hear a common theme. Lorraine Devine summed it up recently, when asked why she and her husband Frank chose to buy in the new community, which offers attractive single-family homes and a low-maintenance, resort-like lifestyle: ”We really liked the models, where it’s located, the size of the community, and that it was in our price range,” she said. ”We also really like the people we’ve met who have also bought here. It feels like were all going to be a big family! I’m sure we will be very happy here.”
Beautiful homes, an ideal Monmouth County location, an intimately sized community, and a family of neighbors from all different walks, but all at a similar stage of life, starting out together in a brand-new place. That’s the formula that appears to be winning over more and more buyers every week at K. Hovnanian’s Four Seasons at Monmouth Woods. Lorraine and Frank Devine were delighted to discover the new community.
“We have a big house just off of Route 79 in Freehold and we had been looking to downsize for about a year now,” Lorraine explained. ”We didn’t want to leave the area, because we have roots here and our daughter lives nearby with our three grandchildren. They are my life, as it is with every grandparent, so we wanted to be close to them. A good friend of ours knew we were looking to downsize. One day, she said to me, ‘You know, K. Hovnanian is putting up a new 55+ development in Howell, just off of Route 9.’ She got a number for me, so I called and talked to Cathy Garma, one of the sales associates. We went to their model opening in the fall and we very impressed.”
Buyers at K. Hovnanian’s Four Seasons at Monmouth Woods can choose from an impressive selection of 12 different floorplans, including four loft-style and eight ranch-style single-family homes. Homes will feature up to 3,664 square feet of living space, with two or three bedrooms, and are nicely priced from the low-$400s (subject to change). The selection of home designs includes some brand-new floorplans previously unavailable at any of K. Hovnanian’s Four Seasons communities in New Jersey. All homes within the community are subject to an age restriction whereby the homes are restricted to use and occupancy by at least one person of age 55 years or over, and with no permanent resident being under the age of 19.
The Devines chose the Monterey II model — a single-story home with 1,873 square feet of living space, including two bedrooms and two baths. Among other features, the Monterey II includes a designer kitchen with a generously sized pantry, a spacious owner’s suite with large closets and lots of windows, and beautiful fireplace options. ”We really liked the layout of this home,” Lorraine shared. ”We didn’t want be going up and down anymore, so the single-level floorplan was ideal. And we love the site; we picked out a nice, wooded area.”
In addition to the home designs, the promise of an active, social lifestyle is something that appealed strongly to Lorraine and Frank. Homeowners will have access to a 6,900-square-foot clubhouse in their new neighborhood, with an outdoor pool, a kiddie pool for the grandchildren, a putting green, tennis courts, pickle ball, bocce ball courts and more. Residents will also be able to participate in a number of clubs, social activities and events.
“We’re very active so the lifestyle is absolutely appealing,” Lorraine said. ”We’ve met so many of our neighbors already, at some of the functions and events the community has hosted for us all. It’s very nice because were all starting out together. We’re going to have a great time here and we can’t wait for our three grandchildren to come visit and see how Grandma and Grandpa live!”
Location will be another benefit of living at K. Hovnanian’s Four Seasons at Monmouth Woods. ”Everything is right at your fingertips; you dont have to go far for anything,” Lorraine said. The community offers easy access to Routes 9, 33 and I-195, the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway. Homeowners will enjoy the convenience of a nearby NJ Transit Park and Ride Howell bus terminal, with direct service into New York City. The surrounding area offers a wealth of shopping, dining and entertainment options. New Jersey’s second largest mall, Freehold Raceway Mall, is nearby, with more than 225 retailers. The community is close to premier outlet centers at the Jersey Shore and Jackson Premium Outlets. Route 9 is also home to many major retail chains, just a short drive away. Nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate being close to the Manasquan Reservoir County Park and several other local parks. The Jersey Shore is less than a half hour away and there are plenty of great golf courses in the area as well.
It’s all adding up to a very positive experience for Lorraine and Mike Devine, including the actual process of purchasing their new home. “This is not our first rodeo,” Lorraine said, laughing. “We’ve had new homes built before. In fact, this is our fourth time. K. Hovnanian has a wonderful reputation and we know they will build a beautiful home. And the girls in the office are amazing. I really have no words for them, they’re just wonderful. When we went to the Design Gallery to pick out our options and upgrades, Leslie was also very helpful. These girls all went over and above. They weren’t like sales reps, they became more like friends and family to us. This is such an important process, because it’s going to be your home, where you live, and they really understand that. Thanks to them, and being in this community, we feel like the next chapter in our life is going to be wonderful.”
Visit K. Hovnanian’s Four Seasons at Monmouth Woods and see why more and more buyers are choosing to be part of this new 55+ community. The three beautifully furnished and decorated model homes are open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The community is located just off 47 Harvest Ridge Road in Howell Township (GPS: please use 1231 West Farms Road, Howell Township). For directions or more information, call 888-422-9488, or visit khov.com/MonmouthWoods.