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As we think about retirement or begin making future plans, oftentimes we think about downsizing, convenience, and enjoying our time with friends and family.
After all, over the years, many 55-and-older adults have owned homes, raised their families, mowed their lawns and painted their houses. The responsibilities of homeownership seem to be never-ending. As many people get older, however, they consider other, more convenient alternatives – and HighGround development properties have you covered.
HighGround is a subsidiary of Hageman, a multigenerational family investment company. They’re serving a specific group of individuals and couples who are ready for the next phase of life.
“We’ve created market-rate luxury apartment living for the 55-and-over, active adult group,” said Allison Raley, regional property manager with T&H Management. “It’s maintenance free, and you don’t have the ownership and responsibility of a condo or home. Our residents want a space in which they are comfortable with everything they need, on their terms. They can mingle with friends, meet new neighbors and enjoy activities with like-minded people.”
The days of mowing the lawn and worrying about fixing the furnace are over, as the development group has thought of nearly every convenience for adults looking to “rightsize” after the age of 55.
GrandView in Westfield is the first of three to be complete locally, and residents began moving in this fall. It’s situated near Grand Junction Plaza and adjacent to the Monon Trail among other new residential developments. GrandView has 157 one- and two-bedroom luxury apartment homes.
The second location is Vista at RiverWest in Noblesville in the RiverWest district, and is scheduled to be completed by the spring of 2025. They are currently taking reservations and pre-leasing for the 146 one- and two-bedroom luxury apartment homes.
The third property is CityView in Fishers, and HighGround plans to break ground on the project after the first of the year. The $90 million, mixed-use project is located in the Nickel Plate District, and in addition to the luxury apartments, it will feature 16,000 square feet of commercial space on the first floor, and a 280-space parking structure with electrical vehicle charging stations.
The apartments have granite countertops, wood cabinetry, stainless-steel appliances, luxury vinyl flooring, plush carpeting throughout, and a personal patio or balcony. Similar floor plans in the three properties feature open spaces, wardrobe-style closets and natural light.
These communities are meant to be innovative and important housing options for areas like Noblesville and Westfield, to drive economic opportunity and serve all generations.
According to HighGround, industry research shows that as adults age out of single-family homes, they want to remain near entertainment venues, favorite restaurants, and family and friends.
Regardless of age, walkability, as well as nearby fine dining and shopping, are becoming expected, and residents are looking for a space that provides it all.
All three properties are located near restaurants, entertainment and other activities.
“All three communities are located near access to trails for walkability,” Raley said. “There’s a beautiful courtyard, fire pits and outdoor entertainment area. There are pickleball courts and a group fitness area.”
Inside the main building on the property, residents can take advantage of the lounge spaces, and a bistro with a theater and game areas. There is a library, a community dining space, and a creative arts room with activities such as painting, quilting and book-club meetings.
Expert-led classes and workshops are hosted to help residents learn something new, or brush up on an old passion. Clubs and social groups offer an outlet for those who enjoy the same hobbies. There’s even an on-site pet park and pet spa for residents’ four-legged family members to enjoy the day.
“I don’t think this is anything we’ve seen in Hamilton County,” said Autumn Gasior, strategy officer with Consensus Media. “Baby boomers are retiring and we’re figuring out what the next phase looks like outside of traditional senior living.”
“We offer tailored maintenance services, so we can have someone come in and assemble furniture for you or mount the television on the wall,” Raley said. “We offer housekeeping services too. The goal is to meet the residents’ needs on their terms so they are free to do what they want to do.”
Raley said when potential residents come by for a tour, it’s not uncommon for their adult children to come with them. It’s often discussed among the entire family.
After all, retirees want to spend time with their grandchildren and get together for weekend visits. If they downsize, where will the family stay?
HighGround has thought of those scenarios too.
“We have a guest suite available for rent,” Raley said. “It’s a two-bedroom option if you’re in need of extra space for the weekend or a visit. It can also be used for friends coming into town, and maybe they’re talking about moving to the community and want to get an idea of what life looks like here.”
It’s a unique concept that falls somewhere in between the typical residential neighborhood, traditional apartments, and a senior-living neighborhood. The staff at HighGround wants to help individuals and couples make the right decisions for them.
“All three properties have similar floor plans and we can help find the type of unit and the location that works best for them,” Raley said. “We want to help people make the right decision for them as they move into that next phase of life.”
So far, those who have moved into GrandView in Westfield have loved every minute of it, and Raley says the tours are one of her favorite parts of the job.
“This can be a life change,” Raley said. “We want to provide as much transparency and customer service as possible.”
Visit vistaluxury55living.com or live-grandview.com to explore these 55-and-older properties and all they have to offer for your next phase.
