Lake Frederick is a popular destinantion in Virginia. The Oxbridge group looked at the are around the lake and decided it would be a great location for it’s premier gated retirement community, Shenandoah. the community has 942 acres of land with panoramic views of the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains, miles of trails through the local woodlands, and access to the lake for great boating and fishing.
With Phase One under development, the community has 2,130 home sites. The first homes being built will feature lakefront, lake view, and mountain views. In the near future the association will begin building condos and town homes for a low maintenance living option.
Shenandoah has many amenities that residents will enjoy. The 35,000 square foot clubhouse and exercise center will have a media center, library, activity rooms, casual and formal dining, bar, lounge, and an active social club.
The fitness area includes state-of-the-art fitness equipment like circuit training equipment, rowing machines, and free weights. Tennis courts as well as indoor and outdoor swimming pools are available. Classes include yoga, swimming, aerobics and Pilate’s.
The community provides access to Lake Frederick. This natural lake offers an abundance of fish including Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Red Ear sunfish, Black Crappie, Channel Catfish, Walleye and Northern Pike. Dock and boat access throughout the community. If you don’t own a boat there are numerous public fishing piers.
The winding lakeside offers a vast network of hiking trails with beautiful views of the tall timbers and wetlands. Lakeside gazebos make great picnic spots overlooking the lake.
Lake Fredrick and the surrounding towns offer many activities that can be enjoyed at the local parks, museums and wineries. There are six public golf courses within minutes of the community. The nation’s capital Washington DC is only an hour and a half away by car.
Shenandoah residents have to meet certain age requirements which means your neighbors will be similar in age and likes which makes it easy to make new friends. One household member must be 55 or older. No one under 45 is allowed to live there permanently.
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