This community offers five manufactured home models from which to choose.  The least expensive model, the Canterbury, has two bedrooms, one bath, 1,120 square feet and is priced from $118,500.  The most expensive home is the Saratoga; this model has two bedrooms, two baths and 1680 square feet.  It is priced from $145,200.   Standard features on all homes include fully landscaped and sodded yards, off-street parking, maintenance-free exteriors, cathedral ceilings, formal dining rooms, plush carpeting, large closets and state-of-the-art kitchens.  Homes can be customized with optional features (this will add to the price), including skylights, sunrooms, custom decks, fireplaces, ceiling fans and attached garages.  Pets are welcome.

Because this is a manufactured home development, residents do not own the land upon which their homes rest.  Instead, homeowners lease the land and pay a monthly HOA fee, similar to a condominium arrangement, that covers leasing the land, snow removal, common areas maintenance, trash pickup and all community amenities.  Utilities and real estate taxes are not included in this monthly fee.   All land leases are guaranteed for renewal each year, and each home comes with a warranty that covers the dwelling and all of its operating system.    Once a buyer chooses a home design, the home can usually be ready for occupancy within 120 days.  Call 302-697-6939 for more information.

Barclay Farms considers itself a resort community and has a brand new 6,000 square foot clubhouse and recreational facility that features a library, a state-of-the-art fitness and exercise center, a putting green, a computer center and an outdoor swimming pool with an indoor Jacuzzi.    As with most master-planned retirement developments, an array of social events are scheduled for residents, including dances, potlucks, picnics, forays to the local casino, as well as trips to local museums and theater presentations.   Visiting Dover (the town dates from 1682 and is where residents cast the first vote to ratify the U.S. Constitution) offers residents the opportunity to enjoy beautiful parks, NASCAR racing, shopping and casual and fine dining.  Three public golf courses and four private ones are within a short driving distance, as is the Delaware shore.  Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and Baltimore are all within an hour's drive as well.

Health care in this area is very good.  The Health Medical Center/Kent General Hospital is about 15 minutes away and is a full service facility able to treat major medical problems, as well as minor illnesses and injuries.

The climate in central Delaware brings average summer temperatures in the 80s and average winter temperatures in the 30s.  Humidity averages 70%, and the sun shines roughly 50% of the time.