Residences

Cottages & Apartments

Cottages & Apartments at Thornton Oaks Retirement Community

Nestled on 29 wooded acres, our campus is home to 46 cottages and 99 one- and two-bedroom apartments, all smartly laid out for comfort and livability, with large living/dining room combinations, fully equipped kitchens, and bedrooms with walk-in closets.

The entire community is built to reflect the cottage style of architecture, popular along the Maine coast. Landscaped grounds and a walking trail bordering the property provide residents opportunities to enjoy nature.

Our property and the neighboring land trust are protected from development, so you will never have to be concerned about noisy construction or a community that grows too large because Thornton Oaks will always remain at 145 homes. Our community was optimally designed to encourage neighborliness and provide an economy of scale for efficient operations.

Residents may choose to dine with their friends and neighbors in our main building, Matthew Terrace. Here, the two-story rotunda, with its grand piano, is the setting for parties and concerts. The building also houses our library, art and exercise rooms, sunroom and deck, large multi-purpose room, and a fireplace lounge where residents enjoy conversation and camaraderie.

Building Equity at Thornton Oaks

The Thornton Oaks 91% Guarantee

There are many benefits to living at Thornton Oaks, not the least of which is the opportunity to build equity in your real estate investment. The Thornton Oaks 91% Return of Value Plan offers you and your heirs a solid investment and potential for financial appreciation.

How it works:

91% of the value of your apartment or cottage will be returned to you or your estate upon resale.
Your return will increase if the home valuations at Thornton Oaks continue to appreciate during the years that you live here. (Valuations are reviewed annually.)
The Thornton Oaks sales team will market your residence for resale at no additional cost to you.
Your residence will be refurbished for resale at no additional cost for normal wear and tear.
You’ll enjoy financial benefits, such as tax savings.
Reasonable monthly service fees.

Cottages (Private Homes)

Private homes at Thornton Oaks are set along beautifully landscaped drives and surrounded by woods, with easy access to the walking trail that borders our community. All homes include a large, open-plan living/dining area and are fully equipped with kitchen appliances and washer-dryers. Custom interior designs and finishes give each home a distinctive character.

Carefree upkeep is provided by Thornton Oaks, including lawn care and snow removal, outside window washing, all painting and exterior maintenance. All homes include patios, attached garages and attic storage.

Cottage Style A with Open Concept Kitchen

Cottage Style B with Open Concept Kitchen

Apartments

Matthew Terrace is built in the Shingle Style, popularized by architect John Calvin Stevens along the Maine coast. The apartments are spacious and bright, with large windows, accommodating bathrooms and generous closets. All apartments are furnished with appliances, maintained as one of the many services at Thornton Oaks.

Matthew Terrace is also the hub of our community and features a fireplace lounge, library, sun room, creative arts and exercise rooms. Residents gather in our dining room to share meals, and attend events in the multi-purpose room. The rotunda is the setting for community parties and concerts.

Samples Floor Plans

These are among the most popular of our 11 different apartment floorplans. Apartments are 1 bedroom, 1 bedroom plus den, or 2 bedroom. All have full kitchens.