The Lovely Landon Floor Plan

"The Landon is the perfect home for me," says Mary Anne Sherwood, who moved to Ashby Ponds, an Erickson Senior Living community in Ashburn, Va., in September 2023. 

In search of a home that would accommodate an active lifestyle and her two cats, Stitch and Rip, Mary Anne knew she had found "the one" as soon as she stepped inside the extra large two-bedroom, two-bath residence. 

"I said, ‘This is it,'" she recalls. "It's so light and airy with windows looking out onto the bocce court and pool. And there's lots of wall space, perfect for the large Victorian buffet that I really wanted to move with me. It really was meant to be."

Home sweet home

Mary Anne appreciated the opportunity to tour a wide variety of floor plans before reserving the Landon. 

"The best part about looking at different homes is the ability to visually get an idea if it will work for you or not," she says. "What I love about the Landon is the flow of the rooms. There is a good-sized kitchen, dining area, and living area, and they are all connected." 

Although she eats most meals at the high-quality restaurants on campus with friends, Mary Anne loves her kitchen--similar to the one in her former house. 

"There is lots of cabinet space, and the beautiful cabinets are similar to the ones I had in my house," she notes. "I also really like the light-colored countertops and the kitchen island. It's a great size."

She continues, "Down the hall to the left is my laundry room. And to the right is the second bedroom. At the end of the hall is the primary bedroom, with a nice size walk-in closet and bathroom."

In fact, the dedicated laundry room is a popular feature of the Landon. 

"It's a really great space," says Mary Anne. "The room is large enough to use for storage. I placed a cubby unit in the room, which provides a lot of organized space for detergent and batteries."

The perfect reprieve

Following a busy day of club meetings and activities, Mary Anne enjoys relaxing in her large primary bedroom. 

"It's just the right size. My queen bed fits beautifully, but a king-sized bed would fit too," she says. "Even with two dressers, there is still plenty of room." 

The Landon's second bedroom provides Mary Anne with a flexible space to host guests and work on crafts. 

"I put a daybed in for my brother when he comes up from Charlottesville, Va.," she says. "I also put my large craft table and two dressers in the room, and I use the closet for storing my crafting supplies. It's a wonderful space. My cats enjoy sitting in the window and watching people play bocce on the court below."

Planning and moving support

In preparing for her move, Mary Anne worked with both Ashby Ponds' planning and moving consultant and the Custom Interiors team. 

"I lived in the same house for 48 years. Everyone worked together to make my move so easy," she says. "First, they came out to my house to help me decide what to bring. I also received help packing." 

"And the recommended moving company was incredible," she adds. "On the day of my move, they put everything in place. My closets were filled and my bed was made. I was in awe at how wonderfully it all came together! I walked in and I was home."

Custom designs

Mary Anne partnered with the Custom Interiors team to remove the carpeting in the bedrooms and replace them with laminate flooring. She also opted to add custom blinds to all rooms, as well as ceiling fans with lights to the living room and both bedrooms. 

"It's so nice to have the ability to easily make your home your home," she says. "I would not hesitate to go through Custom Interiors to get things done, even after your move. After living here for several months, I missed my old custom closets. So, I worked with Custom Interiors to add them, and I love the result." 

More outside her door

When Mary Anne is not working on crafts in her beautiful residence, she is out and about in the community, taking advantage of the many activities and social opportunities that Ashby Ponds provides. 

"I joined a card making class. It's a lot of fun, and I've met some great people!" says Mary Anne, who is also a member of the cat club. "I enjoy a happy, worry-free life here."

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