Braintree, MA · 55+ New Construction
Hawthorn Preserve · Braintree
Looking for a simpler lifestyle without leaving Massachusetts? Hawthorn Preserve offers thoughtfully designed 55+ homes with modern finishes, low-maintenance living, and access to everything the South Shore has to offer.
Total Residences
Starting Price
Age-Restricted Community
Braintree, MA
The Shift
The house you raised a family in was never meant to be the house you spent your weekends maintaining. Buyers moving to 55+ communities on the South Shore tell us the same thing: the yard got bigger, the stairs got steeper, and the calendar filled up with grandkids, travel, and the parts of life they actually want to be doing.
Hawthorn Preserve was designed around that shift — first-floor primary suites, HOA-managed grounds, and brand-new mechanicals that let you close the door behind you and go.
The Homes
Every residence is built to today's stretch code with premium materials and finishes — Andersen 400 windows, Hardie plank siding, Cooper & Hunter multi-zone HVAC, and KitchenAid appliance packages standard.
14×15 ft. Engineered hardwood, built-in closet system, en-suite bath.
21×20 ft. attached, insulated, automatic door. No scraping windshields.
Regency fireplace with tile surround and wood mantle in the great room.
17'6″×17' open-plan great room flowing directly into the kitchen.
6-ft island, cabinets to 9-ft ceiling, Hampshire Craft cabinetry. KitchenAid appliances.
Rear granite patio plus covered front porch with composite decking.
Tile floor laundry room on the main level — no stairs required.
9'6″×11' flex space — use as a home office, dining room, or both.
Carpeted loft area open to below — ideal as a TV lounge, hobby space, or reading nook.
~12×12 carpet, recessed lighting, closet with wire shelving. Perfect for guests.
Americast tub, quartz vanity, tile surround, Kohler or equivalent fixtures.
Dedicated storage room adjacent to the stair landing — plenty of room for seasonal items.
Exterior frame is 2×6 construction — stronger, better insulated than standard 2×4.
Multi-zone heating & cooling. 10-year warranty. Operates to -22°F. SEER2 rating of 23.
Municipal BELD electric — up to 40% lower utility costs than National Grid. Est. savings $1,000–$1,800/yr.
HardiePlank fiber cement siding — 30-year warranty. No rot, no paint peeling.
Architectural shingles with a lifetime warranty. Charcoal/weathered wood tone.
20-year warranty. Low-E heat lock glass. Dark exterior frames — a premium upgrade standard.
Underground irrigation fed by on-site wells. Professionally landscaped grounds.
Acoustic fire batts between units. Plus Densglass air gap for superior sound separation.
Warm medium oak, wide plank throughout all first-floor living areas and kitchen.
Custom soft-close shaker cabinetry made locally in Millbury, MA. White, white oak, or greige.
Calacatta or Statuario-style quartz throughout kitchen and bathrooms.
Tile shower with glass door, built-in niche, grab bar, stationary and handheld heads.
Recessed lighting in every room plus hanging fixtures over island, entry, and loft.
Oak treads and handrail, painted risers, black metal balusters — a signature detail.
Up to 3 colors, Benjamin Moore or equivalent. Buyer selects from curated palette.
Stainless steel suite. 36″ sink, drawer microwave, 30″ range with custom 36″ vent hood.
Residence Packages
Contact Lindsay Higgins — exclusive listing agent for Clements Development — for current availability, pricing, and floor plan details. New phases release on a rolling basis; inquire now to be among the first to select.
Multi-level living with open floor plans, first-floor primary suite, 2-car garage, and a private stone patio.
Detached residences with maximum privacy, premium finishes, and a covered front porch.
Interactive Layout
A detailed 3D view of a representative Hawthorn Preserve residence — first floor with primary suite, kitchen, great room, and 2-car garage; second floor with loft, additional bedrooms, and full bath.
Location
Braintree gives you the walkable, connected version of the South Shore — one of the lowest residential tax rates in the area, a direct Red Line ride into Boston, and South Shore Plaza, South Shore Hospital, and Blue Hills Reservation all inside a short drive.
*2024 residential tax rates. Annual savings calculated compared to Weymouth, based on an assessed value of $790,000.
The Question
For most South Shore homeowners, the answer isn't a spreadsheet — it's a feeling. If you're spending Saturdays on gutters instead of grandkids, or heating rooms you haven't opened in months, the math is already working against the house.
The current market gives sellers a rare window: strong equity, low inventory in the towns buyers actually want, and brand-new construction waiting on the other side. We help clients time the two moves — sell and settle — so you're never carrying both.
If you're even 12 months out, it's worth a conversation.
Make the Move to Hawthorn Preserve Seamless
Most buyers at Hawthorn Preserve are coming from a larger home that no longer fits their lifestyle. You need to sell — ideally in a way that coordinates with your new home delivery — and Lindsay can make that happen.
As a licensed Massachusetts broker with deep roots in Greater Boston and the South Shore, Lindsay Higgins manages both sides of your transaction. You work with one trusted person, from your first showing at Hawthorn Preserve to handing over the keys on your current home.
“You shouldn't have to figure out two transactions separately. We coordinate both — so your timeline actually works.”
— Lindsay Higgins, The Market
One agent. One plan. Both transactions, coordinated.
Schedule a Visit
Tours are available by appointment. Lindsay will walk you through the community, available floor plans, design options, and pricing. There's no pressure — just a real conversation about whether Hawthorn Preserve is the right fit for you.
Lindsay Higgins
MA Real Estate Broker, REALTOR®, Braintree Native
The Market
Cell781-789-2740
Office857-201-2461
DirectLindsay@TheMarket.Properties
Office EmailTheMarket.Properties@gmail.com
Site7 Hawthorn Road, Braintree, MA 02184
Thank you.
Lindsay will follow up to schedule your Hawthorn Preserve tour — typically within 1 business day.
Disclaimer: Final floor plans, dimensions, materials, finishes, and selections are subject to change without notice. All renderings, photographs, and visuals were created for marketing purposes and are for illustrative use only. Pricing, availability, and features may be modified at the developer's discretion. These renderings are owned and created by The Market. Any other use of them is prohibited and unauthorized. For your safety and the privacy of current residents, the property and lots may only be visited by appointment and must be accompanied by an authorized representative of the owner. Walking the property or entering any lot without an owner's representative is prohibited.