Homestead at Mansfield - Columbus, NJ

Homestead at Mansfield is an established active adult community that offers finely crafted single family homes and great amenities. This gated community, open to adults aged 55 and better, is one of the most affordable ones in the area. Located in Columbus, a rural township in Burlington County, it offers a tranquil country setting while providing easy access to northern and southern New Jersey as well as New York, Philadelphia, and the Jersey Shore.

Homestead at Mansfield has a park-like feel with mature landscaping, tranquil water features, and many walking trails. It is home to 916 single-family residences and offers a variety of resale homes with many different options to suit different tastes and price points. Homestead at Mansfield is a very active community with plenty of scheduled events, social clubs, and a spacious clubhouse.

Homestead at Mansfield Amenities

The very large clubhouse is a constant source of activity for the residents of Homestead at Mansfield. It includes a fitness center where it is easy to stay in shape by utilizing the variety of cardiovascular and strength training equipment. There are a number of hobby rooms where card players or arts and crafts enthusiasts can come together to share their passion or simply pass time on a rainy day. Or, residents can spend a leisurely afternoon reading in the library, perhaps to be followed by a friendly game of billiards. There is also a spacious ballroom on site for the many social events that take place in Homestead at Mansfield.

Outdoors, residents have use of a bocce ball court, tennis facilities, and a heated pool. Homestead at Mansfield also provides a community bus for trips and local shopping excursions.

Homestead at Mansfield Homes & Real Estate

Homestead at Mansfield was developed between 1983 and 1999. While it is an established community comprised of many styles, the resale homes feature spacious, open floor plans between 1,200 and 2,200 square feet and come with many upgrades. These include some homes with recently updated kitchens, hardwood floors, vaulted or 9' ceilings, and lots of closet space. Some homes at Homestead at Mansfield have front porches, patios, and sun rooms on the back.

All single family residences are ranch style with one or two-car garages. Additional features may include laundry rooms, fireplaces, and jacuzzis in the master baths. The monthly home owner's association fees are quite reasonable and vary only by a few dollars, depending on home model.

Homestead at Mansfield Lifestyle

Residents love coming home to Homestead. Their houses are well-maintained and reflect pride of ownership. This 55+ neighborhood, while not exactly small with 916 homes nevertheless has a tight-knit community spirit. For example, each home receives a monthly activities booklet that includes a full schedule of the community calendar. All events are also listed on a special website.

The established social clubs include line dancing, Wii bowling club, computer club, men's chorus, photo and travel club, art workshop, craft club, Mah Jongg and more. In addition to all the amenities; the quiet rural setting, the affordability, and ease of access to major roadways make Homestead at Mansfield perfect for active retirees who want it all.

Area

Homestead at Mansfield is close to Route 206, Route 68, the New Jersey Turnpike, I-95 and I-295. There are several choices for shopping: the quaint shops of nearby Bordentown and Burlington, or major shopping areas like Cherry Hill, King of Prussia or the outlets in Jackson. Popular cultural and entertainment destinations in Burlington County include the Underground Railroad Coffee House and Art Gallery, the Burlington County Amphitheater, the James Fenimore Cooper House, and the Bard-How House. Burlington County also has several annual festivals. Philadelphia can be reached in 45 minutes and is a popular destination for city shopping and dining as well as museum trips. For an even livelier pace, New York City is only an hour-and-a-half away.

• Clubhouse
• Fitness Center
• Outdoor Pool
• Ballroom
• Card Room
• Library

• Billiards
• Tennis Courts
• Bocce Ball Courts
• Shuffleboard Courts
• Walking & Biking Trails

There are plenty of activities available in Homestead at Mansfield. Here is a sample of some of the clubs, activities and classes offered here.

• Cards
• Bridge
• Pinochole
• Mah Jong
• Checkers
• Chess
• Men's Canasta
• Duplicate Bridge Club
• Craft Group
• Oil Painting Class
• Ceramic Workshop
• Men's Choral Group
• Sing Along
• Knit Wits
• Quilter's Sew What
• Art Workshop
• Computer Club
• Garden Club
• Exercise
• Ladies Exercise

• Bowling
• Beginner's Line Dancing
• Line Dancing
• Aquatics
• Pool Volleyball
• Golf Meetings
• Book Mobile
• Happy Times
• People Without Partners
• Atlantic City Tuesday Bus
• Wednesday Grocery Bus
• Friday Shopping Bus
• Organized Travel
• Tour Buses
• Shows
• Dances
• Homestead Follies