Francis Gatehouse Condominiums
Francis Gatehouse Condominiums
Francis Gatehouse Condominiums, on Madonna Circle in Lowell’s 01854 zip code, is a 21-unit townhouse community built in 1986 with one of the most distinctive backdrops in the city: views of the historic Francis Gatehouse and the Pawtucket Canal, with a peaceful walking trail running alongside. It’s condo living with genuine Lowell character — industrial history as your daily scenery.
The homes are attached townhouses of roughly 1,000 to 1,100 square feet, each with two large bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a half bath. Interiors feel bright and open thanks to extra-large windows and high ceilings, with wood-like laminate floors, modern kitchens featuring stainless steel appliances, custom wood cabinets, and granite countertops. Pets are very welcome in the community.
Parking is practical: an attached garage under each townhome plus assigned spaces. And the amenity list punches above the community’s size — there’s a swimming pool and bike paths plus the canal-side trail, making this an easy pick for active buyers and dog owners alike.
Unit Features
- Two-bedroom attached townhouses, roughly 1,015–1,109 square feet
- Full bathroom plus half bath
- Spacious open-concept plan with large closets
- Extra-large windows and high ceilings for natural light
- Wood-like laminate floors
- Modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, custom wood cabinets, and granite countertops
Building Features & Amenities
- Built in 1986; 21-unit townhouse community
- Attached garage under each townhome plus assigned parking
- Swimming pool
- Views of the historic Francis Gatehouse and Pawtucket Canal
- Peaceful canal-side trail, plus bike paths
- Pet-friendly community
With only 21 homes, Francis Gatehouse offers something larger communities can’t: a genuinely neighborly scale paired with resort-style perks. The pool, the canal-side trail, and the gatehouse views make it feel like a retreat, yet you’re still in Lowell with its full complement of dining, healthcare, and transit. Two-bedroom townhouses here have traded in the low-to-mid $300,000s, and the garage-under parking is a meaningful upgrade over the surface lots that define many 1980s communities. Buyers who want active, pet-friendly condo living with real history outside the window should have this community on their short list.
Living near the Pawtucket Canal keeps you close to one of Lowell’s most scenic corridors, with the downtown’s restaurants, museums, and commuter rail an easy trip away. The 01854 side of the city also offers quick access north toward New Hampshire.
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