Forget migrating south for retirement.

Take a tour through the Meridian at Eagleview – a new complex of luxury apartments for the 55-and-older crowd in Exton – and you’ll have trouble locating Florida on a map.

Last Thursday, the Hankin Group hosted an open house for the unveiling of its latest project, and visitors were left with mouths agape for reasons other than the smoked scallops and prime rib being served.

Guests were given the exclusive opportunity to view the apartments, and their soaring, nine-foot-high ceilings, bedrooms with tray ceilings, kitchens with stainless steel appliances and maple cabinetry, massive balconies, expansive closets, and custom bathrooms.

The continued development of Eagleview – an 800-acre, mixed-use community nestled between the region’s rustic farms and woodlands, and mere minutes from the Pennsylvania Turnpike – is a testament to the economic prosperity of Chester County.

Eagleview now boasts more than 1,000 residences, 2.5 million square feet of distinctive commercial office space, and north of 50,000 square feet of prime retail space.

The Hankin Group strategically developed Eagleview with an extensive system of sidewalks, jogging paths, and greenways that connect and integrate the home, the market, and the workplace in an unprecedented manner.

Eagleview’s treasured residential community includes the award-winning Claremont and Claremont on the Square luxury apartments. Both apartment communities share two resort-style pools with grilling stations and a clubhouse with a 24-hour fitness center, party room, and business center.

Eagleview also features Wellington condominiums, single family homes, and Bernard Hankin and Potter Building senior apartments – all of which provide top-quality residential living spaces for every lifestyle.

The Meridian at Eagleview can now be added to that list, as it offers a first-class way of life for residents, with its eco-friendly apartments having been designed with entertainment and relaxation in mind.

In the center of Eagleview is the vibrant Town Center, replete with restaurants, specialty shops, salon and spa, professional offices, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and day care.

At the heart of Town Center is a beautifully landscaped, two-acre gathering place that is home to a variety of community events such as festivals, movie nights, live theater, summer concerts, and a weekly farmers market.

Other amenities – such as soccer and baseball fields, tennis courts, playgrounds, a community garden, and swimming pools – complete Eagleview’s holistic approach to a healthy, convenient lifestyle.

Through Eagleview, the Hankin Group has truly taken the notion of live, work, and play to new heights.