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By summer in Smithfield, life naturally moves outdoors.

Boats drift along the Pagan River while downtown patios begin to fill for lunch. Golf carts roll quietly through nearby neighborhoods. Neighbors gather for concerts on the lawn, waterfront dinners, and evenings that somehow stretch a little longer beneath the glow of string lights and porch lanterns.

At Church Square by Cornerstone Homes, that sense of ease becomes part of everyday life.

Church Square is a thoughtfully designed 55+ community in Smithfield, VA offering low-maintenance homes, walkable surroundings, and the relaxed lifestyle many active adult buyers are seeking. And with final opportunities now selling, including several easy move-in homes available now or ready for summer delivery, there’s never been a better time to make your move.

A Small-Town Summer with Big Charm

Part of what makes Smithfield so special is that it still feels genuinely personal.

You can spend a Saturday morning wandering the Smithfield Farmers Market, listening to live music while picking up local produce, fresh flowers, and coastal Virginia specialties. Downtown boutiques, waterfront restaurants, art galleries, and marinas are all nearby, making it easy to fill an afternoon without ever feeling rushed.

Summer weekends often revolve around community events like outdoor concerts on the lawn downtown, local festivals, waterfront gatherings, and seasonal celebrations that bring the whole town together. Smithfield’s beloved Summer Concert Series has become a tradition for locals, with free Friday evening performances running throughout the summer months.

And around the Fourth of July, Smithfield leans fully into its Americana charm. Patriotic parades, fireworks, neighborhood gatherings, and ice cream socials create the kind of nostalgic summer moments that never really go out of style.

For homeowners at Church Square, many of those moments happen right inside the community itself.

Designed for the Way You Want to Live

Church Square’s award-winning farmhouse-style villa homes offer the thoughtful simplicity many buyers are looking for in a 55+ community in Smithfield, VA.

Single-level living means fewer stairs and more convenience. Open-concept layouts make everyday life feel effortless without sacrificing style. Large entertaining kitchens become gathering spaces when family visits for the weekend. Covered outdoor living areas make summer evenings feel like an extension of the home itself.

These single-level homes in Smithfield are designed to support active adult living while minimizing the maintenance and upkeep that can come with older homes.

And because these homes are designed with low-maintenance living in mind, homeowners spend less time worrying about upkeep and more time actually enjoying where they live.

That freedom is part of what draws so many buyers to active adult living in the first place.

At Church Square, it might look like an afternoon at the pool, a spontaneous dinner downtown, a neighborhood wine night at the clubhouse, or simply a quiet evening on the patio after a walk through town.

The community itself was intentionally designed to feel friendly, welcoming, and connected where neighbors quickly become familiar faces.

As homeowner Dena shared:

“Thank you for everything! My new home is extremely comfortable, and the layout works perfectly. The neighborhood is beautifully kept and very safe. All in all, this entire experience has been a pleasure.”

That sense of connection is something Cornerstone Homes has spent more than 25 years creating across its active adult communities throughout the Southeast.

Close to Everything, Yet Wonderfully Relaxed

One of the biggest surprises about Smithfield is how connected it feels while still maintaining its peaceful coastal charm.

Newport News is just across the bridge. Williamsburg and Virginia Beach are both about an hour away, making day trips easy whenever the mood strikes. Historic sites, waterfront dining, golf courses, parks, and marinas are all nearby.

For many buyers exploring homes for sale in Smithfield, VA, the town’s combination of waterfront charm, convenience, and small-town character is what makes it so appealing.

But many homeowners find they don’t feel the need to leave town very often.

Smithfield has a way of slowing things down without ever feeling sleepy. The calendar stays pleasantly full without ever feeling busy. And during summer especially, life here feels a little like being permanently on vacation.

Final Opportunities at Church Square

Church Square is now entering its final opportunities, with a limited number of homes remaining in this sought-after active adult community in Smithfield.

Several easy move-in homes in Smithfield are available now or ready for summer delivery, giving buyers the chance to settle in for pool season, summer events, and all the simple pleasures that come with life in Smithfield.

For many homeowners, life here is about simplifying without sacrificing. Staying active without feeling busy. Living somewhere beautiful, walkable, welcoming, and easy.

That’s exactly what Church Square was built for.

And in Smithfield, summer may just be the perfect time to discover it for yourself.