401 Colonial Dr

Bayside Village is a low-rise townhouse community in Ipswich, MA built in 1981 and organized around paired two-story units with attached one-car garages. Architecturally the complex favors traditional New England townhouse forms: stepped rooflines, vaulted/cathedral ceilings in many living rooms, private patios or decks, and professional landscaping that frames shared lawns and wooded buffers. Unit mixes typically include two- and three-bedroom layouts with sunken living rooms, wood-burning fireplaces, eat-in kitchens, loft or bonus rooms, multiple closets and attic storage, and a combination of full and half baths. Interior finishes described across units include hardwood floors on the main level, renovated kitchens with updated counters and appliances in some homes, newer windows and mechanical replacements (furnace/condenser, A/C, roof on select units). Common exterior features are fenced yards, stone walls, decorative lighting and private outdoor spaces that back onto conservation land in places. The association is noted for stable, professional management, low condo fees and routine landscaping maintenance. Location is a standout: roughly a mile from Ipswich center, within walking distance of the MBTA commuter rail, and a short drive to Crane Beach and regional trails. The association permits pets with stated restrictions and offers a low‑maintenance ownership model suited to buyers seeking a suburban coastal lifestyle with commuter access to Boston.