The Town & Country Estates Story...
Town & Country Estates originally opened in 1984 with about 25 sites, and has grown substantially into a 212-home, resident-owned manufactured home community for people 55 and older.
But that transition didn't happen overnight. In fact, we began the move toward controlling our own destiny in 1984 when we formed the Town and Country Tenants Association. Many years later, in 2006, we began work to become a resident-owned community, however it wasn't until 2016 that we started on the path to resident-ownership. That's when, with the help of Cooperative Development Institute (CDI) and ROC USA, LLC, we formed Town & Country Kingston Estates Cooperative Corporation, that would, on Apr. 26, 2017, purchase and take control of our community.
But that transition didn't happen overnight. In fact, we began the move toward controlling our own destiny in 1984 when we formed the Town and Country Tenants Association. Many years later, in 2006, we began work to become a resident-owned community, however it wasn't until 2016 that we started on the path to resident-ownership. That's when, with the help of Cooperative Development Institute (CDI) and ROC USA, LLC, we formed Town & Country Kingston Estates Cooperative Corporation, that would, on Apr. 26, 2017, purchase and take control of our community.
Now, the resident-owned community (ROC) is not only a successful business, but also a thriving neighborhood. The process of the resident-owned community buying the land beneath our neighborhood brought this community closer together. Not only do we know far more of our neighbors than ever before, but we look out for one another, too. And with no outside landlord to report to, we're the envy of other nearby manufactured home communities.
Our Member households elect our Board of Directors, which works with a property management firm and also appoints various volunteer committees to help with special projects, celebrations, community improvements and more. The Board submits a budget every year, and the entire Membership votes on it and any changes to the rent before the budget becomes official. We're running the business that is our community on our terms, by our rules, for the betterment of ourselves and our neighbors.
Town and Country Estates is a well-established community for people age 55 and over who enjoy easy access to Boston and Cape Cod. Our 96-acre neighborhood provides ample space for privacy, with the ease of an on-site club house that offers various activities, and houses a library and full kitchen. Members take pride in their homes and community spaces are landscaped. Grocery stores, fine restaurants, Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital and public transportation are all close by. Historic downtown Plymouth is a 10-minute drive, and Duxbury, Kingston and Plymouth beaches are all easily accessible. Clinics for flu shots, a night with the candidates and community informational meetings are held within Town & Country Estates. Members socialize with one another at frequent meals in the club house, Bingo games, and even exercise classes - all without leaving our community. For those wanting to explore, Boston is 35 miles away, and the Cape Cod Canal is 30 miles. Kingston offers a bustling senior center and public library. Scenic Kingston Bay is four miles from us. For cyclists and walkers, the Bay Circuit Trail, which runs 230 miles, ends in Kingston. More interested in bird-watching? The Bay Farm Conservation Area is a unique property to explore and watch the many species of birds.
Ask anyone who lives in Town & Country Estates, and we're sure they'll tell you it's a little slice of heaven.
Our Member households elect our Board of Directors, which works with a property management firm and also appoints various volunteer committees to help with special projects, celebrations, community improvements and more. The Board submits a budget every year, and the entire Membership votes on it and any changes to the rent before the budget becomes official. We're running the business that is our community on our terms, by our rules, for the betterment of ourselves and our neighbors.
Town and Country Estates is a well-established community for people age 55 and over who enjoy easy access to Boston and Cape Cod. Our 96-acre neighborhood provides ample space for privacy, with the ease of an on-site club house that offers various activities, and houses a library and full kitchen. Members take pride in their homes and community spaces are landscaped. Grocery stores, fine restaurants, Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital and public transportation are all close by. Historic downtown Plymouth is a 10-minute drive, and Duxbury, Kingston and Plymouth beaches are all easily accessible. Clinics for flu shots, a night with the candidates and community informational meetings are held within Town & Country Estates. Members socialize with one another at frequent meals in the club house, Bingo games, and even exercise classes - all without leaving our community. For those wanting to explore, Boston is 35 miles away, and the Cape Cod Canal is 30 miles. Kingston offers a bustling senior center and public library. Scenic Kingston Bay is four miles from us. For cyclists and walkers, the Bay Circuit Trail, which runs 230 miles, ends in Kingston. More interested in bird-watching? The Bay Farm Conservation Area is a unique property to explore and watch the many species of birds.
Ask anyone who lives in Town & Country Estates, and we're sure they'll tell you it's a little slice of heaven.
