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Ashburn, Va - With the recent opening of Leesburg Landing, the final residence building at Ashby Ponds, an Erickson Senior Living community in Ashburn, Va., residents and staff members alike are enjoying life at a fully established and thriving community.
Sales Director Elizabeth Freeman (formerly Dunwoody) and her team are busier than ever before, meeting with retirees eager to embrace a vibrant, worry-free lifestyle at the sought-after community.
In an effort to help prospective residents find and reserve their dream home at Ashby Ponds, Freeman sat down with the Tribune to discuss their best next steps.
Q: Now that Ashby Ponds has opened its final residence building, what options are available for someone interested in moving to the community?
A: For more than 15 years, Ashby Ponds was still growing, which meant that people were used to a regular influx of newly constructed residences. Even though we have completed construction, there are still residences available! Now, homes--with varying floor plans--will become available at different times across campus.
This means that it is incredibly important to be prepared for a move, because we do not know when homes will become available. The best way to do that is to schedule an appointment with a sales team member to explore various floor plan designs. Then, I suggest joining the Priority List, which saves your place in line for your preferred home.
Q: Is it possible for someone to move to Ashby Ponds within the next year? If so, what types of floor plans do you expect to be available?
A: To answer your question simply, yes. However, I must stress how important it is to join the Priority List to save your place in line. While designing each new residence building, we incorporated floor plan designs that were in high demand. As a result, some of our most popular floor plans can be found, in large numbers, throughout the campus. So, although they are sought-after homes, more of them are likely to become available.
For instance, the two-bedroom, two-bath with sunroom Stratford is one of our best-selling homes. We recently added a handful of Stratford homes to our available inventory. The same is true for the large, one-bedroom Chadwick, which provides additional space in the form of a screened porch and sunroom.
I would also like to stress that supply varies on a daily basis. Anyone wishing to move to Ashby Ponds should be prepared to act quickly.
Q: If a home built two or three years ago becomes available, will it have all the ‘bells and whistles' of the newest homes?
A: Absolutely! Once a residence becomes available, we work diligently to bring the home up to the same standards as our newest buildings. This usually includes a fresh coat of paint as well as new flooring, appliances, fixtures, countertops, and lighting. Once the work is completed, these residences look brand-new. And the best news is that, because these homes are located throughout campus, many offer beautiful views of the courtyard and protected tree lands.
Q: In addition to saving my place in line for a future home, what other benefits will I have access to as a Priority List member?
A: One of the most significant benefits for Priority List members is the opportunity to schedule a home visit with Planning and Moving Consultant Isabel "Izzy" Wilson to come up with a downsizing plan.
On top of conducting home visits, she can recommend preferred realty and moving resources--like real estate agents, downsizing experts, clean-out services, and moving companies--based on your needs. Everyone she recommends has been handpicked because of the quality of services they provide.
Another perk is access to our Live the Life experience. If you're interested in experiencing our vibrant lifestyle before moving in, this is the program for you. Members stay overnight in a furnished suite and participate in activities that interest them, join current residents for dinner, relax in our spa, see a show in the theater, or workout in our fitness center.
Priority List members are also invited to exclusive events, like the Home Expo coming up in August. Guests will tour multiple homes and learn more about available inventory.
To learn more about affordable, independent senior living at Ashby Ponds, request your free brochure to get the scoop on amenities, floor plans, and so much more.
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