Whispering Woods - Middletown, DE

Whispering Woods is a 55+ community in Middletown, Delaware. This age-restricted community consists of 178 single-family and attached homes. Residents enjoy resort-style amenities such as a clubhouse and fitness center as well as a full social calendar of activities, clubs, and classes. The desirable location in Northern Delaware puts residents within 30 minutes of Wilmington and 55 minutes of Philadelphia.

Active adults searching for homes for sale in Middletown, Delaware can find spacious floor plans, sought-after amenities, and an active 55+ lifestyle at Whispering Woods.

Whispering Woods Amenities & Lifestyle

Residents of Whispering Woods have access to several resort-style amenities. The amenities feature a spacious clubhouse with a fitness area and billiards. Outside, residents have access to a swimming pool and athletic courts for tennis and bocce ball.

Residents of the attached homes also enjoy a low-maintenance lifestyle thanks to a homeowners’ association that takes care of lawn maintenance and snow removal. With more free time, homeowners at Whispering Woods can enjoy spending time with family or pursuing new hobbies.

With a full social calendar of clubs, activities, and classes, residents can also enjoy the variety of activities offered close to home, such as movie nights, cocktail parties, book club, game nights, and holiday parties. Neighbors also participate in community outings, including shopping excursions, casino trips, lunches, golf outings, and beach trips. 

Whispering Woods Homes & Real Estate 

McKee Builders began construction of Whispering Woods in 2017 with plans to build 178 single-family and attached homes total. With multiple floor plans to choose from, interested homebuyers can find the home model that best suits their individual needs and preferences. 

The single-family homes, available in one- and two-story models, range from 1,558 to 2,278 square feet with two or three bedrooms, two or two-and-a-half bathrooms, and attached two-car garages. Features in many homes include open-concept floor plans, spacious living rooms with double-sided fireplaces, kitchens with central islands and breakfast bars, primary bedrooms with walk-in closets and en-suite bathrooms, sun rooms, and screened-in porches.

The attached homes, available in both duplex and townhome configurations, range from 1,464 to 1,801 square feet with two to three bedrooms, two to three bathrooms, and attached one- or two-car garages. Many of the one- and two-story attached homes include features such as open-concept floor plans, spacious living rooms, kitchens with central islands, primary bedrooms with walk-in closets, en-suite bathrooms, and patios.

Surrounding Area 

Whispering Woods is located in Middletown, Delaware, about 25 miles south of Wilmington, putting residents within easy reach of daily needs and fun opportunities.

Residents of Whispering Woods find themselves close to any daily conveniences they need, including Food Lion, Giant Food, ALDI, ACME Food Markets, and Safeway. Pharmacy needs can be met at CVS and Walgreens.

Whispering Woods is also close to multiple health care providers, including Christiana Care Delaware, Salem Medical Center, St. Francis Hospital, Glasgow Medical Center, and Becks Woods Medical Center.

When homeowners are looking for entertainment in the area, they can travel along Middletown’s Main Street, which is home to several restaurants, bars, and shops. There are also many attractions in the area, including First State Heritage Park, Winterthur Museum, Garden, and Library, Dutch Wonderland, Longwood Gardens, and The Everett Theatre.

Homeowners who want to get outside will find plenty of options to explore in the area. There are multiple greenspaces and parks to choose from, including Silver Lake Park, Middleton Village Park, Augustine Wildlife Area, Audubon Park, and Fort Delaware State Park. 

Golfers will also find multiple courses to play nearby, including Frog Hollow Golf Club & Restaurant, Odessa National Golf Club, Links at St. Anne’s, Town & Country Golf Links, and Garrisons Lake Golf Club.

Residents who want to visit nearby metropolitan areas are in luck, as they can drive about 30 minutes to Wilmington, providing easy access to everything the city has to offer. For longer trips, Philadelphia International Airport is only 45 minutes away.