Oxbow Ridge
Canton, CT
Contributed by Janet Clarke, Sales Executive
Prudential Connecticut Realty
*Travel Time from Oxbow Ridge:
Airport: Bradley International, 40 minutes, 19 miles
New York City: 3 hours
Boston: 2 hours
*Number of Units: 96 (34 free standing homes and 62 attached townhouse style homes). Homes are tiered up the mountain and most have views.
*Year Built: 2003-2006
*Size of Homes: 1800-2400 sq. ft.
*Price: Free standing homes: $350,000 up; Town HOMES $290,000 up
*Association Fee: $200-$250 per month
*Built by national builder, Pulte Homes. Many owners enjoy the design features that have been implemented by Pulte homes (1st fl. bedrooms, open floor plans).
*Population: approximately 9,500
Utilities: gas heat with central air, public water and sewer, gas fireplaces were optional with construction.
*Hospitals/Health Care: UConn Health Center, Farmington; Hartford Hospital, Hartford; Avon Wellness Center, Avon; Avon Medical Clinic
Shopping: The Shoppes at Farmington Valley, Canton; Simsbury Commons, Simsbury; West Farms Mall, Farmington
*Health Clubs: State of the Art Health and Fitness Club, Avon; Wellness Center, Avon
*Historic downtown: Collinsville (a quaint little town with small shops and antique shopping. Walking trails, The Farmington Greenway bike trail, and canoe and kayak rentals along the Farmington River are all part of the outdoor activities easily accessible from Oxbow Ridge.
Kathy, the former First Selectman of the Town of Canton has chosen to purchase in Oxbow Ridge and has indicated that she is very happy there. She enjoys the maintenance free living style as well as the proximity to shopping, churches, library, community center and walking trails. Kathy feels there is a "sense of community, great neighbors and wonderful camaraderie."
Ann and Joe, snowbirds spending half of their time in Florida, recently relocated to Oxbow Ridge in order
to be closer to their grandchildren. Ann said she really loves her home at Oxbow Ridge. "We consider it a very safe community and feel comfortable leaving it while we are gone for the winter." Ann and Joe enjoy "game night" every Wednesday. Each week they play something different. Ann and Joe said that they have made many new friends.
Although this community is an Active Adult Community (for folks aged 55+), the Association allows up to 20% of the owners to be younger than age 55, with board approval.
Other community features: there are concrete walkways and irrigation systems in the front lawn of each home. The majority of the residences previously lived in the local community, and they recognize that Oxbow Ridge is in a great location and a quality home.
For further information on Oxbow Ridge, or other properties in the Farmington Valley, contact Janet Clarke at 860-508-3455, or 860-676-3967. You can also e-mail her at JClarke@Prudentialct.com
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