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An Intimate 55+ Community Designed for Effortless Living Welcome to Berkshire Estates, a thoughtfully planned community of new construction homes in the Oakville section of Watertown, designed for comfortable, low-maintenance living. This welcoming neighborhood features 18 single-story duplex homes across nine beautifully designed buildings, created exclusively for adults 55 and above. Whether you're looking to downsize, simplify your lifestyle, or enjoy the ease of one-level living, Berkshire Estates offers a place where you can spend less time maintaining your home and more time enjoying family, friends, and the things you love.


BERKSHIRE ESTATES

A lifestyle of comfort and convenience Berkshire Estates is designed for those ready to enjoy a

Conveniently located in the Oakville section of

simpler, more carefree way of living. Whether you're

Watertown with easy access to Interstate 84,

downsizing, planning for retirement, or simply looking for

Berkshire Estates is just minutes from:

the ease of one-level living, this welcoming 55+ community offers the perfect place to call home.

Shopping and everyday conveniences Local restaurants and cafés

Choose from thoughtfully designed two-bedroom floor

Parks, walking trails, and golf courses

plans featuring open-concept living spaces, main-level

Medical offices and healthcare services

laundry, attached garages, and quality finishes

Nearby Waterbury, Middlebury, and Southbury

throughout. Select homes also offer walkout basements, providing additional storage and flexible living space.

Peaceful, convenient, and thoughtfully designed, Berkshire Estates makes it easy to enjoy the next

With landscaping and snow removal taken care of, you'll

chapter of life.

have more time to enjoy family, friends, hobbies, travel, and everything the surrounding area has to offer.

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Features & Inclusions HOME DESIGN

Single-level ranch living — two 1,125 SF floor plans to choose from

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PATIO HOMES

DECK HOMES

Built on a slab for convenient, single-level living

Walkout basements for added living space and storage

Two bedrooms | One full bathroom Open-concept living, dining & kitchen Vaulted living and dining area Optional electric fireplace Main-level laundry One-car attached garage Covered front porch Public water & public sewer

INTERIOR FEATURES ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Granite kitchen countertops Stainless steel appliance package Spacious primary bedroom with walk-in closet Luxury vinyl plank flooring in main living areas Tile flooring in bathroom Quality cabinetry Energy-efficient windows

HOMEOWNER INCLUSIONS

$395 / month

Homeowners association ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Insurance for home structures and all common areas Monthly water and sewer expenses Snow removal and ice management Mowing and landscape services Weekly curbside trash and recycling pick-up

PETS

LANDSCAPING

PUD

Two approved household pets (dogs under 100 lbs at maturity).

HOA maintains common areas; owner planting permitted per guidelines.

Berkshire Estates is a Planned Unit Development. Owners retain ownership of unit and land area per community guidelines.

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E N J OY T H E F R E E D O M O F S I M P L E R L I V I N G

Thoughtfully designed single-level homes, low-maintenance living, and a welcoming 55+ community—everything you need to enjoy life with less upkeep and more time for what matters most.

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A floor plan designed for the way you live 2 FLOOR PLANS TO CHOOSE FROM

PATIO PLAN 1,125 SF 2 Bedrooms 1 Bath 1 Car Attached Garage Built on Slab

DECK PLAN 1,125 SF 2 Bedrooms 1 Bath 1 Car Attached Garage Unfinished Walkout Basement Option for Oak Flooring

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BERKSHIRE ESTATES

Patio Homes

PER UNIT

1,125 SQ FT

2 BEDROOMS

1 BATH

ILLUSTRATIVE PLAN

1-CAR GARAGE


BERKSHIRE ESTATES

Patio Homes

PER UNIT

1,125 SQ FT

Patio

2 BEDROOMS

1-CAR GARAGE

1 BATH

Patio

ARCHITECTURAL PLAN

ref.

10'X10'

ref.

10'X10'

Bedroom #2

D.W.

Kitchen 9'-11"X11'-10"

Primary Bedroom

Primary Bedroom

13'-8"X15'-2"

13'-8"X15'-2"

10'-0"X11'-8" Kitchen 9'-11"X11'-10" D.W.

Bedroom #2 10'-0"X11'-8"

8' ceiling line

2'-6'x6'-8"

frame wall to vaulted ceiling

Dinette 17'-11"X10'-0"

approx. sloped ceiling line

Bath 12'-9"X5'-4" 4'-0" vanity

washer and dryer stackable

hot water

panel

Utilities Room 9'-4"X3'-6"

furnace

Walk-In Closet 5'-3"X 8'-9"

Walk-In Closet 5'-3"X 8'-9"

5' tub/ shower

approx. 10'flat ceiling line

shower 5' tub/

approx. sloped ceiling line

Bath 12'-9"X5'-4"

2'-4"x6'-8"

hot Utilities water Room 9'-4"X3'-6"

washer and dryer stackable

optional electric fireplace

Family Room 17'-11"X14'-4"

Foyer 4'-3"X4'-8"

2-3'-0"x5'-2" 2-2x10 header above

17'-11"X10'-0"

panel

furnace

17'-11"X14'-4"

approx. sloped ceiling line

approx. 10'flat ceiling line

Dinette

4'-0" vanity

Family Room

approx. 10' flat ceiling line

8'ceilingline

vaulted ceiling line

Conc. Covered Porch 5'-7"X3'-0"

Garage

Garage

14'-0"X20'-1"

14'-0"X20'-1"

Foyer 4'-3"X4'-8"

Conc. Covered Porch 5'-7"X3'-0"

approx. 10' flat ceiling line approx. sloped ceiling line

optional electric fireplace

vaulted ceiling line


BERKSHIRE ESTATES

Deck Homes

PER UNIT

1,125 SQ FT

2 BEDROOMS

1 BATH

ILLUSTRATIVE PLAN

1-CAR GARAGE


BERKSHIRE ESTATES

Deck Homes

PER UNIT

Deck

1,125 SQ FT

2 BEDROOMS

1 BATH

ARCHITECTURAL PLAN

1-CAR GARAGE

Deck


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Standard Specifications UTILITIES

HEATING & COOLING

City water, city sewer Underground utilities

1-zone electric heat pump HVAC Dryer venting to outside Attic scuttle Soffit and ridge vent 50-gallon electric hot water heater

FOUNDATION

8" foundation walls on slab-on-grade units 10" foundation walls on walk-out units 10" x 25" footings STRUCTURAL

Vaulted 10' ceilings in living & dining area, 8' remaining 2x6 exterior walls, 16" on center 2x4 interior walls, 16" on center 3/4" tongue & groove subfloor on walk-out units 1/2" CDX plywood roof sheathing 7/16" OSB exterior wall sheathing SIDING

Vinyl clapboard siding Vinyl and aluminum trim Corner posts and skirt boards Aluminum gutters and leaders Shutters on the front of the unit WINDOWS

Wincore with Low-E glass Double-pane, insulated, argon gas filled Double-hung tilt windows Screens and grilles ROOFING

30-year architectural shingles EXTERIOR

Paved driveway Site landscaped to approved site plan 10' x 10' paver brick patio on level units, or 10' x 10' Trex deck with vinyl railing on walk-out units INSULATION

Barricade housewrap Attic ceiling R-49 Exterior walls R-21 Basement ceiling R-30 on walk-out units

PLUMBING

Single-bowl stainless undermount kitchen sink 1-piece fiberglass tub or shower enclosure in bath 1/4" semi-frameless shower door Delta (or equal) faucets Toto elongated toilet 2 exterior faucets Washer & dryer hookup Copper / PEX supply lines, ABS drain lines ELECTRICAL

200-amp service 2 exterior plugs 1/3 HP Wi-Fi garage door opener Smoke detectors per code 1 phone jack, 3 cable jacks Fan lights in bath APPLIANCES

GE stainless steel package: Dishwasher • Self-cleaning electric range Microwave • Refrigerator FLOORING

Luxury vinyl plank in foyer, kitchen, dining room, family room, bathroom, and hallway Wall-to-wall carpet in bedrooms INTERIOR FINISHES

6-panel Masonite interior doors 5-1/4" colonial baseboard 2-1/2" pine cased openings, colonial type Ceilings sprayed flat white Walls painted 2 coats latex flat (color TBD) Trim painted 2 coats latex semi-gloss, white CABINETS

Shaker panel cabinets & vanities Granite kitchen countertops with 4" backsplash 1-piece cultured marble bath top with 4" built-in backsplash and sink

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Base Pricing 2

18

Floor plans available

Single-level residences

Patio — 1,125 SF

Deck — 1,125 SF

Affordable

★

2

2027

Affordable units*

Occupancy starting early in the year

Deposit received

PRICING — UNITS 1–18

Unit 1

Deck DECK

Walk-out

$379,900

Unit 10

Patio PATIO

Slab Foundation

Unit 2

Deck

Walk-out

$379,900

Unit 11

Deck

Walk-out

$379,900

Unit 3

Deck

Walk-out

$379,900

Unit 12

Deck

Walk-out

$379,900

Unit 4

Deck

Walk-out

$379,900

Unit 13

Deck

Walk-out

$389,900

Unit 5

Patio

Slab Foundation

$359,900

Unit 14

Patio

Slab Foundation

$369,900

Unit 6

Patio

Slab Foundation

$219,396

Unit 15

Patio

Slab Foundation

$369,900

Unit 7

Deck

Walk-out

$379,900

Unit 16

Patio

Slab Foundation

$369,900

Unit 8

Deck

Walk-out

$379,900

Unit 17

Patio

Slab Foundation

$359,900

Unit 9

Patio

Slab Foundation

$359,900

Unit 18

Patio

Slab Foundation

$359,900

Affordable

*Affordable units are subject to qualifying guidelines.

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Affordable

$219,396


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Upgrade Options & Allowances

STRUCTURAL & EXTERIOR

Electric Fireplace

$3,850

LED Recessed Lighting (each)

$195

Vent Hood over Range

$750

Larger Paver Brick Patio

$22.00 / SF

Larger Deck

$65.00 / SF

FLOORING

PATIO & DECK PLANS

DECK PLAN ONLY

Add LVP — Primary Bedroom Add LVP — Bedroom #2

Change to Oak — Common Areas

$1,530

Add Oak — Primary Bedroom

$840

Change LVP to Tile — Bath

Add Oak — Bedroom #2

No charge

No charge $1,530 $840

Bedroom flooring upgrades include a carpet credit in the price.

INCLUDED ALLOWANCES

$9,250

$3,100

$1,500

$1,350

$1,050

Cabinets & Countertops

Appliances

Primary Bath Shower Door

Lighting

Bedroom Carpet

Allowances are provided for reference only and are based on standard specifications. The Purchase Agreement reflects the actual pricing and selections applicable to your home. Design upgrades outside of standard included specifications are arranged directly with the supplier (lighting, tile, appliances, etc.).

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Purchase Process RESERVE 1

Meet with the builder for an introduction to the development and construction process

2

Hold the unit of your choice with a $1,000 first deposit and signed Right of First Refusal

3

Provide a preapproval letter from your lender, if applicable

REVIEW & CONTRACT 4

Review the Declaration / Rules and Regulations for a minimum of 15 days

5

Review the developer's purchase agreement (the Contract)

6

Sign the Contract with a $19,000 second deposit — balance due at closing

7

Choose interior upgrades, if applicable

8

Apply for a mortgage, if applicable

BUILD 9

Town inspections take place throughout the build process

10

The town issues a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) once the unit is 100% complete

CLOSE 11

Your real estate attorney schedules the closing date

12

A final walkthrough is scheduled by the foreman 3 to 5 days before closing

13

Set up utilities, cable/internet, mail, and insurance for your new address

14

Close on your new home

UTILITY PROVIDERS

DEPOSITS Payable to

Century 21 AllPoints Realty

Cable/Internet

Cox • cox.com

Delivered to

Newport Realty Group, LLC 710 Main Street, Suite 11 Plantsville, CT 06479

Electricity

Eversource • 1-800-286-2000

Water

Public Set up by attorneys prior to closing

HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION Billing inquiries

Phone

860-276-8068

Mailing address

Berkshire Estates, A Planned Community

gail@lovleydevelopment.com

710 Main Street, Suite 11

860-276-8068

Plantsville, CT 06479

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Gail Bartholemew


CRAFTED BY AN AWARD-WINNING BUILDER Newport Realty Group, LLC is an award-winning builder and developer recognized for creating thoughtfully designed communities that combine quality craftsmanship, lasting value, and attention to detail. Led by partners Mark Lovley and Tony Valenti, the company has earned numerous HBRA HOBI Awards for excellence in residential design, construction, and community development throughout Connecticut.

Together, Mark and Tony share a commitment to building homes that are both functional and timeless, with an unwavering focus on quality, customer satisfaction, and enduring value.

Berkshire Estates is a continuation of that legacy—an intimate 55+ community thoughtfully designed for today's homeowners, built with precision, and created to stand the test of time. From the foundation to the finishing details, every residence reflects the craftsmanship, care, and attention to detail that have become the hallmark of Newport Realty Group.

Newport Realty Group, LLC 710 Main Street, Suite 11 Building 3, Floor 2 Plantsville, CT 06479

Mark Lovley 860-276-8068 mark@lovleydevelopment.com


Representing Newport Realty Group, LLC

RENÉE LOVLEY Broker Associate, Realtor® Century 21 #1 Agent for Volume Closed CT: 2023–2025 HBRA HOBI Realtor of the Year: 2025

CENTURY 21 AllPoints Realty 117 N. Main Street • Southington, CT

860-227-8320 • CONNECT@RENEELOVLEY.COM

Renderings, photos, floor plans, site plans, and illustrations are for marketing purposes only and are subject to change without notice. Actual built conditions, materials, colors, finishes, and features may vary due to product availability, construction variances, or ongoing architectural revisions. Dimensions, square footages, and layouts are approximate. All pricing, availability, and specifications are subject to change at any time without notice. We proudly support the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act.


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