THE COMMUNITY 

English Commons at Topsfield is .... located on the scenic North Shore, in Topsfield, 18 miles north of Boston – a convenient 20 minute drive time. English Commons has direct access to U.S. Route 1 and convenient access to Interstate 95. Nearby are major medical facilities, shopping malls, the seashore and beaches, state parks and forests, cultural venues, regional airports and the surrounding quaint communities of Newburyport, Essex, Gloucester, Marblehead, Hamilton, Wenham, Boxford, Beverly Farms, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Topsfield and Ipswich and others.

Nestled in the North Shore, Topsfield is a small rural town with a strong sense of community.  It's the home of America's Oldest Agricultural Fair, The Topsfield Fair. The Town boasts of scenic rivers and rolling hills.  You will also find the Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, part of the Massachusetts Audubon Society.  Other places of interest include the historic Parson Capen House and Gould Barn. The community includes a 50 acre open space preserve, and maintains the scenic rural character of this important gateway into Topsfield.

English Commons at Topsfield is a gated community offering privacy and security for its residents. Once at home, you can socialize at The Club at English Commons – where you’ll find space for community events, private family functions, a fully-outfitted Fitness Center, an outdoor heated swimming pool and a large sundeck. Most homes will front a Town Common center green complimented with a gazebo – the perfect spot for summer evening get-togethers. A brick walking path meanders through the Common and natural hiking trails traverse through the surrounding fields, meadows and woodlands. 

Below are some of the amenities and community features offered at English Commons; 

• Clubhouse
• Fitness Center
• Library/Internet Center
• Grand Gathering Room
• Heated Swimming Pool and Sun Deck
• Scenic Gazebo
• Brick Walking Paths and Natural Wooded Hiking Trails
• Gated Entry
• Quality Landscaping - Professionally installed and maintained.
  
• Brick Driveways and Walkways
• Fish Pond and Fountain
• Environmentally-Friendly Low Impact Development (LID) Site Design
• Granite Curbing
• 68.5 Acre Property with 50 Acres of Dedicated Open Space
• 1.4 Acres per Home
• Abuts the 454 Acre Putnamville Reservoir property and protected watershed lands open to recreation.
  
• Convenient location with Easy Access to Boston and the Mountains
• Located 19 miles from Logan Airport
• No Affordable Units/ non 40B Development
• A Total of 49 Homes Comfortably Spaced to Afford Privacy
• New England traditional style architecture with garages attached to the ends of the building - rather than stacked in front of each unit, avoiding the compacted look of "a row of garage doors" commonly seen on many condominium developments.
  
• Natural Gas Service on the Property (Not Underground Propane Tanks or Oil)
• Private garden/planting areas behind every home.
  
• Large Area available for a Community Garden
• All underground utilities including electric, cable TV, fiber optic telephone and natural gas.
  

THE HOMES

THE WINTHROP  

Features a first floor master suite... – a spacious home of 2,800 square feet, and up to 3,900 square feet with the lower level finished, that includes: On the first floor - a master bedroom suite with a luxurious master bath and laundry, expansive gourmet kitchen with custom cherry cabinetry and breakfast area, a powder room, a dining room, a living room with a fireplace, a four-season sunroom, a large sun deck with access from the master suite, living room and sunroom, direct access to an attached two car garage (some three car garages available).

On the second floor – a guest bedroom suite with full guest bath and an open loft/den area overlooking the front foyer and the living room.

In the lower level – an optional 1,100 s.f. over-sized family room including a wet bar, half bath, storage room and direct access to an outdoor covered patio.

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THE EMERSON 

Comfortable home of 2,200 square feet, and up to 3,000 square feet with the lower level finished. On the first floor – an expansive gourmet kitchen with custom cabinetry and breakfast area, a powder room, a dining room, a living room with a fireplace, a cozy den/office, a four-season sunroom, a large sun deck with access from the living room, den and sunroom, direct access to an attached one car garage. Emerson Homes have a second accessory garage.

On the second floor – two generously-sized master bedroom suites, each with its own master bath including Jacuzzi tubs, double sink vanities and a shower stall.

In the lower level – an optional 800 s.f. family room including a wet bar, half bath, storage room and direct access to an outdoor covered patio.

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