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From
$554,000
in
Plymouth, MA
Home Type:
Townhomes
Community Type:
Amenities/Resort
2-3
beds
2-3
baths
1,671-2,543
sq. ft.
2-3
garage
Towhome condominums for all ages, set against 75 acres of protected conservation land with walking trails, a pool and poolhouse, outdoor kitchen, fire pit, community gardens, a tot lot, and half-court basketball. Seven floor plans from 1,671 to 2,648 sq ft with attached garages, in-unit laundry, and one-floor living options including a plan with the primary suite, kitchen, and laundry all on the main floor. The HOA handles exterior maintenance, snow removal, and groundskeeping. Plymouth Public Schools. Downtown waterfront dining under 10 minutes. Boston and the Cape via Route 3.
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From
$439,000
in
Halifax, MA
Home Type:
Condos
Community Type:
Active-Adult
1-2
beds
1-2
baths
1,027-1,596 SF
sq. ft.
1-2
garage
A 55+ active adult condominium community in Halifax — 102 single-level homes inside elevator-served buildings with private balconies or patios and in-unit laundry. Featherwinds shares its grounds with a town-operated senior center staffed through the Halifax Council on Aging and four Thorndike-built pickleball courts. Resort-style pool, poolhouse, outdoor kitchen, firepit, Victory Gardens raised beds, a dedicated dog park, and walking paths — adjacent to the Country Club of Halifax's 18-hole golf course. Forty-plus years of homebuilding. Six active adult communities. The builder that defined 55+ living in New England.

From
$559,000
in
Raynham, MA
Home Type:
Townhomes
Community Type:
Master Planned
2-3
beds
2-3
baths
1,671 - 2,830 SF
sq. ft.
2-3
garage
Riverside new construction in Raynham — 152 single-family attached townhomes for all ages, set along the Taunton River with a kayak launch, walking trails, neighborhood parks, raised-bed gardens, a tot lot, and half-court basketball. Six floor plans include single-level living options and Larkwood’s signature ground-level flex rooms — space for a home office, guest suite, extra bedroom, or whatever life calls for next. Located in the Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School District, with Routes 24 and I-495 less than ten minutes away. Country life meets modern convenience.

FUTURE COMMUNITY IN
Nashua, NH
Home Type:
Condos
Community Type:
Master Planned
Mohawk Tannery is a landmark remediation and riverfront redevelopment in Nashua—advancing through a public-private partnership with the EPA and NH DES. The 40-acre plan includes 546 new homes (316 condos + 230 apartments) and new public amenities including parks, riverwalk access, and riverfront recreation.

Alden's Reach
in
Plymouth, MA
Beds:
2-3
Baths:
2-3
Size:
1,671-2,543

Featherwinds
in
Halifax, MA
Beds:
1-2
Baths:
1-2
Size:
1,027-1,596 SF

Larkwood
in
Raynham, MA
Beds:
2-3
Baths:
2-3
Size:
1,671 - 2,830 SF
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Cape Cod holds a special place in the hearts of Massachusetts residents. The beaches, the lobster rolls, the salt air, the light—for many South Shore families, the Cape is where summer memories are made and where retirement dreams often lead. But buying on Cape Cod itself has become extraordinarily expensive. Median home prices in many Cape towns now exceed $600,000 to $900,000+, seasonal traffic can make daily life frustrating, and the year-round infrastructure (healthcare, shopping, employment) is more limited than what the mainland provides.
An increasingly popular alternative: live on the South Shore’s “Cape Cod gateway”—close enough to reach the Cape in 30 to 40 minutes for a beach day or a weekend, but with the year-round conveniences, healthcare access, and new construction options that the Cape’s housing market often lacks.
Plymouth and Raynham sit at the intersection of the South Shore and the Cape. From Plymouth, the Sagamore Bridge is approximately 25 to 30 minutes south on Route 3. From Raynham, Route 495 South connects to Route 25 and the Bourne Bridge in approximately 35 to 40 minutes. Both towns offer year-round living with easy Cape access—a combination that is increasingly attractive to buyers who love the Cape but do not want to be limited by it.
Alden’s Reach is Thorndike Development’s newest Plymouth community—following the 224-home Sawyer's Reach and the 112-home Summer Reach, which sold out in 16 months—and Plymouth itself is the ultimate gateway town. The town has its own ocean beaches (Plymouth Beach, White Horse Beach, Manomet), a historic waterfront with restaurants and galleries, and direct Route 3 access to the Cape. Living in Plymouth means you do not need to cross the bridge for a beach day. But when you want the full Cape experience—Provincetown, Chatham, Wellfleet—it is a manageable drive.
Homes at Alden’s Reach range from 1,671 to 2,648 sq ft, priced from $569,000 to $669,000. Detached and attached single-family condos with one-floor plans, a pool and four-season poolhouse, conservation trails, a community garden, and a traditional neighborhood design. Five floor plans with professional interior design services.
Larkwood offers a different Cape gateway experience—riverside rather than oceanside. The community sits along the Taunton River, where you can launch a kayak from your own community and paddle downstream toward Dighton and the broader Taunton River watershed. The connection to water is immediate and daily, not a weekend drive away.
From Larkwood, the Cape is approximately 35 to 40 minutes via Routes 495 and 25. But the community’s own river access, walking trails, and nature-immersed setting provide a daily dose of the kind of outdoor living that draws people to the Cape in the first place.
Homes range from 1,671 to 2,746 sq ft, priced from $584,000 to $685,000. Attached townhomes with ground-floor flex spaces, a kayak launch, trails, a community garden, and half-court basketball.
For 55+ buyers, Featherwinds in Halifax ($439,000–$589,000) is approximately 40 minutes from the Sagamore Bridge via Route 3. The community overlooks the Country Club of Halifax and offers elevator condos, a pool, pickleball, and a senior center. Active adults who divide their time between the South Shore and the Cape find Featherwinds’ location and maintenance-free living especially appealing.
Buying on Cape Cod comes with trade-offs that the gateway communities avoid:
Year-round infrastructure. Plymouth and Raynham have full-service hospitals, year-round shopping, diverse dining, and established school systems. Many Cape towns see services scale back significantly after Labor Day.
Traffic. Summer traffic over the bridges is a well-known frustration for Cape residents. Living on the mainland side means you choose when to deal with bridge traffic—it does not dictate your daily life.
Pricing. Newly built on the Cape, where it exists, is extremely limited and typically starts above $700,000 for modest square footage. Thorndike’s communities offer more home, more amenities, and professional design services at $439,000 to $685,000.
Resale flexibility. A South Shore home appeals to year-round buyers, commuters, families, and retirees. A Cape home’s resale market is more seasonal and more dependent on tourism trends.
From Alden’s Reach in Plymouth, Sagamore Beach is approximately 25 minutes. Plymouth’s own beaches are 10 to 20 minutes away. From Larkwood in Raynham, the Bourne Bridge is approximately 35 to 40 minutes. From Featherwinds in Halifax, the Sagamore Bridge is approximately 40 minutes.
Yes. Plymouth has miles of coastline including Plymouth Beach, White Horse Beach, and Manomet Point. The town’s waterfront is a genuine coastal destination with restaurants, shops, and harbor views.
Yes. The condo model—with exterior maintenance, landscaping, and snow removal handled by the association—is ideal for buyers who travel or split time between locations. Lock your door and leave; the community is maintained in your absence.
Absolutely. Larkwood has a canoe and kayak launch on the Taunton River. Alden’s Reach is near Plymouth’s ocean beaches and harbor. Plymouth’s lakes and ponds offer freshwater swimming. The South Shore has no shortage of water access.
New construction on Cape Cod is extremely limited and typically starts above $700,000 for smaller homes without community amenities. Thorndike’s communities offer 1,027 to 2,746 sq ft with pools, trails, gardens, and professional design from $439,000 to $685,000.
You do not have to live on Cape Cod to enjoy it. Plymouth and Raynham put the Cape within easy reach while offering year-round convenience, new construction quality, and community amenities that the Cape’s limited housing market struggles to match. Thorndike Development’s gateway communities give you the best of both worlds: the South Shore’s livability with the Cape’s beauty just down the road.
Also Read:
The Ultimate Buyer’s Guide to New Homes for Sale in Plymouth
New Construction Condos on the South Shore
What Sets the Best Home Builders in Massachusetts Apart