Leisure Village West - Manchester, NJ

Leisure Village West in Manchester, New Jersey is a 55+ community in Ocean County. This gated, golf course community was constructed between 1972 and 1993. Leisure Village West is home to plenty of activities and events with three clubhouses and over 50 clubs. The community's ideal location puts residents close to cities such as Philadelphia, New York, and Baltimore. 

Homebuyers looking for Leisure Village West homes for sale will like everything Manchester, NJ has to offer. 

Leisure Village West Amenities

Spanning 825 acres, Leisure Village West boasts three clubhouses featuring well-appointed amenities that have set the standard for active adult living in the region. 

Willow Hall includes a ballroom with a stage, lounge, arts and crafts room, ceramics studio, catering kitchen, woodworking shop, billiards and a card room. Outside of Willow Hall is an outdoor pool, a gazebo, barbecue area, shuffleboard courts, and bocce ball courts.

Club Encore features an exercise room, billiards, music room, photography studio, performance theater, and library. Club Encore also includes an outdoor pool and spa, tennis courts, pickleball courts, bocce ball courts, and a gazebo.

Leisure Fair is the smallest among the three clubhouses. Inside there are two small gathering rooms and two larger multipurpose rooms perfect for planned community events and activities.

The two 9-hole golf courses at Leisure Village West produce an exciting and memorable golf experience for golfers of all skill levels. Residents can enjoy the scenic lakes while taking the walking and biking the trails throughout the community. Those who have a green thumb will love the climate-controlled greenhouse. 

Leisure Village West Homes & Real Estate

There are a wide variety of housing styles and sizes in Leisure Village West to match the preference and budgets of almost any buyer. This gated community began in 1972 and was completed with 2,692 homes in 1993. There are over 20 floor plans that range from 737 to 2,013 square feet. All homes have one or two bedrooms, one to two-and-a-half bathrooms, and a garage or parking nearby.

Leisure Village West Lifestyle

Since opening in 1972, Leisure Village West has grown into an age-restricted community filled with activities, culture, and clubs. There are over 50 clubs and community interest groups for residents to choose from. Some of the popular clubs and activities include bowling league, chess group, book club, camera club and current events discussion group. Whether residents' passions include cards, arts and ceramics, or tennis, golf and fishing, they are sure to find neighbors with similar interests. 

A full-service staff maintains Leisure Village West. Leisure Village West's residents do not have to worry about mundane tasks because they pay a reasonable association fee that includes landscaping, common area maintenance, and snow removal.

Manchester, NJ Area

Leisure Village Manchester, NJ. The community is conveniently located between New York, Philadelphia, and Atlantic City. This location puts members of the community close to daily necessities and local attractions. 

Residents are never far from what they may need. Grocery stores such as Stop & Shop, ALDI, and Wawa can all be reached within 20 minutes. Pharmacy needs can be met at CVS and Walgreens just a few minutes away. 

Village West is also close to several health care providers, including Garden State Medical Center and Community Medical Center. 

When homeowners are looking for dining and entertainment options can travel along John Davison Rockefeller Memorial Highway which is home to a variety of restaurants, retailers, and cafes. Additional attractions in the area include Windward Beach Park, Castle Park, and the Stephan Crane House. 

Those looking to explore the outdoors have plenty of options close to home. Parks and greenspaces such as Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, Penn State Forest, and Riverwood Park can all be reached within an hour. Golfers can tee off at courses such as Eagle Ridge Golf Club, Pine Barrens Golf Club, and Lakewood Country Club. 

Members of the community who want to visit metropolitan areas are in luck. Leisure Village West is less than two hours from Philadelphia and New York. When it comes to long-distance travel, Newark Liberty International Airport is just over an hour away.