Jeff and Kathy Godsey's patio home in Carriage Hill, just down the street from their grandchildren. The living room inside the brand new Terry Gatehouse is accessible to Carriage Hill residents.
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ixty years ago it was not uncommon for kids to ride their bikes to their grandparents’ house. Children played outside, in creeks and
along trails. Grandma and Grandpa were present for every milestone, weekly family dinners and nearly everything in between. Families stayed close to each other and multiple generations grew up together. Today, it’s so hard to even find time for a family meal that multigenerational living feels like a foreign concept. However, Carriage Hill is doing everything it can to re-center the familial roots. Liberty Township’s premier upscale neighborhood brings to life a family-focused charm with modern designs and amenities. It is truly a community for the ages—all ages. When Jeff and Diana Godsey moved their family of four to Carriage Hill in 2014, they hoped Jeff’s parents—Jeff and Kathy Godsey— wouldn’t be far behind. Sure enough, the Godsey grandparents moved to the patio home section of Carriage Hill this past May to be closer to their children and grandchildren. “When Jeff's parents made the decision to move to Carriage Hill, we were absolutely thrilled,” Diana says of her in-laws. “Carriage Hill encourages an active lifestyle and we have the opportunity to do activities together as a family. It is also comforting to know that if anyone needs anything or if there’s an emergency, we live close enough to help each other out.” Creating a multigenerational neighborhood was always part of the Terry family’s plan when they began developing Carriage Hill in 2009. “We wanted to create the type of family environment that we experienced living on the property with Mom and Dad and raising our children,” says Randy Terry. Brothers Randy, Todd and Marc studied the needs of the region
Billiard room inside the Terry Gatehouse.
and saw an opportunity to fill a gap in multi-generation living with their 450-acre private estate. CONTINUED >
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