Under crisp and sunny June skies, neighbors turned out in large numbers to officially kick off summer at Maple Fields in Orange County during a fun-filled Block Party hosted by the community’s developer Baker Residential.

With more than 100 residents now calling the new 196-townhome neighborhood home, the festive event was filled with families and children delighting in activities, including a bounce house, and enjoying traditional summer food, refreshments and desserts.   Interested homebuyers were also invited to share in the fun during the Block Party, allowing them to get an up close look at the vibrant, family-friendly environment at Maple Fields and receive first-hand testimonials from residents.

“This is the second summer we decided to host the Block Party event and provide our homeowners an opportunity to better get to know one another in a relaxed, fun setting,” says Elizabeth Bauer, Director of Sales and Marketing for Baker Residential, which has introduced Maple Fields in the City of Middletown.  “This year’s attendance was tremendous with a perfect mix of residents and prospects interested in becoming a part of Maple Fields.  Everyone left incredibly impressed and excited about the close-knit lifestyle at Maple Fields.”

More than 100 homes have already been sold at Maple Fields, a number Baker Residential expects to grow significantly during the summer sales period.  To accommodate demand, a limited number of premium homesites have been released for sale at the community. Located on the community’s eastern edge, the lots back directly up to a wooded 13 acre-plus conservation area that has been dedicated and can never be disturbed.  Priced from $281,900, the homes will offer expanded decks and walkout basements to fully embrace the special suburban setting.

Maple Fields, the collection of three-bedroom townhomes in Orange County’s Middletown

“These select homes have been designed with outdoor spaces that take advantage of a desired location bordering a natural protected area that provides considerable amount of added peacefulness and serenity,” Ms. Bauer points out.  “Less than 20 of these premium homesites are available and we don’t expect them to remain very long.  This means purchasers interested in one of these outstanding lifestyle opportunities should act today.”

Of course, the new homesites also offer all the luxury and value that has already resulted in more than 100 sales at Maple Fields.   Well-appointed three-bedroom homes at the community range in in size from 2,274 to 2,329 square-feet of living space and provide a long list of upgrades in the purchase price.  Buyers receive designer finishes, including 2 ¼” prefinished hardwood flooring on the first floor, gourmet-inspired kitchens with breakfast nooks, stainless steel kitchen appliances including the refrigerator, attached two-car garages, finished basement, and washer and dryer.

“Maple Fields has successfully appealed to young couples and families looking to escape to a family-friendly, country-like neighborhood that’s still close to New York City and northern New Jersey,” Ms. Bauer says.  “With more than 2,000 square feet of stylish living space, our home designs not only provide plenty of room to grow, but also a high level of affordable luxury that simply can’t be found in the area’s more expensive townhomes or condominiums.”

Homes at Maple Fields are perfectly complimented by on-site recreational amenities to complete the idyllic lifestyle at the community. Residents have access to a community clubhouse, tot lot, 1/2 basketball court and a sparkling outdoor pool which is now open.

When not enjoying the well-rounded environment at Maple Fields, homeowners can bask in the beauty of the community’s location with Middletown’s scenic rolling hills, heavily wooded terrain and tremendous open space creating the perfect suburban oasis.

Maple Fields’ combination of a close-knit, country-like neighborhood environment and affordably-priced homes filled with numerous upscale appointments has drawn many young homebuyers priced out of northern New Jersey and New York City, but seeking to remain near major business and entertainment centers.  The community is within close proximity to Route 17, Route 84, the New York State Thruway and express buses and trains into Manhattan.

The Maple Fields sales office is open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For additional information on the community, please call 914-461-9208 or visit www.maple-fields.com.  You can also find Maple Fields on Facebook, on Twitter, or read more about the community on the community blog.