Last updated: October 2026
Country Pointe Plainview offers five condominium suite floor plans, from the 1,335-square-foot Amherst to the 2,056-square-foot Essington. Each suite is a single-level home with two bedrooms and two baths. The gated community also includes villas and townhomes. Beechwood Homes sold the last of its 660 homes in January 2024, so every purchase there today is a resale.
We’ve designed 15 homes at Country Pointe, so we know these layouts well. Below, we walk through each condo plan with notes on furniture placement, focal points and storage. If you’re planning a move, our interior design for a new home covers everything from layout review to final styling.
Key takeaways
- Five condo suite plans range from 1,335 to 2,056 square feet, all on one level.
- Villas run 1,656 to 2,148 square feet, and townhomes 2,499 to 2,878.
- Builder furniture layouts show one option, not the best one.
- Custom pieces sized to the room, a defined focal wall and smarter storage make the biggest difference.
- Since the community is sold out, buyers now work with the previous owner’s finishes.
About the Community
Country Pointe Plainview sits on 143 acres off Old Country Road, straddling Plainview and Old Bethpage. Beechwood markets it as a 55+ community. It’s gated, with a gatehouse staffed around the clock.
The 29,000-square-foot clubhouse is the social center. Inside you’ll find a fitness center, a bar and lounge, a card room, a game room and a screening room. Outdoors there are two heated pools, tennis, bocce and pickleball courts, plus a walking trail to the Country Pointe shops.
Clients who live there talk most about the friendships they’ve made. That sense of community is a big reason so many down-sizers choose it. It’s also close to home for us, and our Plainview interior designer page covers more of our local work.
Country Pointe Plainview Floor Plans at a Glance
| Plan | Size | Layout | Works Well For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst | 1,335 sq. ft. | 2 bed, 2 bath, 25′ x 13′ family room | Couples who live in one main room |
| Barclay | 1,379 sq. ft. | 2 bed, 2 bath, 23’6″ x 12’11” great room | Buyers who want a separate dining room |
| Cambridge | 1,474 sq. ft. | 2 bed, 2 bath, 13’6″ x 22′ great room open to the kitchen | Open-plan living |
| Dorchester | 1,974 sq. ft. | 2 bed, 2 bath, breakfast room and covered balcony | Hosting family meals |
| Essington | 2,056 sq. ft. | 2 bed, 2 bath plus den | An office or guest space |
Sizes and room dimensions come from Beechwood’s published floor plans. The community also includes villas from 1,656 to 2,148 sq. ft. and townhomes from 2,499 to 2,878 sq. ft.
Plan-by-Plan Designer Notes
Beechwood’s marketing plans show one suggested furniture layout for each suite. That layout is a fair starting point. In practice, we usually find a better arrangement once we know how the owner lives.
The Amherst
The Amherst is the smallest suite, but its 25-by-13-foot family room gives it a generous hub. The primary bedroom measures 15 feet by 11 feet 4 inches, and the dining room is 9 by 10 feet.
Designer notes: Split the long family room into two zones, one for TV and one for conversation, and define each with its own rug. A round table suits the compact dining room better than a rectangle. Built-in storage around the TV wall keeps surfaces clear.
The Barclay
The Barclay adds a true dining room of about 12 feet 10 inches by 10 feet. Its great room is 23 feet 6 inches by 12 feet 11 inches. The primary bedroom is 12 feet 6 inches by 15 feet 7 inches, and the second bedroom is 11 feet by 10 feet 4 inches.
Designer notes: The great room is long and fairly narrow, so float the sofa rather than pushing it against a wall. That keeps a clear walkway. A slim console behind the sofa adds a surface for lamps without crowding the room. Meanwhile, the second bedroom can work as a guest room and office with a sleeper sofa.
The Cambridge
At 1,474 square feet, the Cambridge opens its kitchen and dining area onto a 13-foot-6-inch by 22-foot great room. The open plan makes it feel larger than the number suggests.
Designer notes: In an open plan, you see everything at once. Choose one finish story for cabinetry, dining chairs and lighting so the three areas read as one room. Pendants over the island and the chandelier over the table should relate in shape or metal. We recently designed a Cambridge for a couple who wanted something more personal than the builder’s layout, and the open plan gave us room to do it.
The Dorchester
The Dorchester is the second-largest suite at 1,974 square feet. Its great room, dining room, kitchen and breakfast room all open onto a covered balcony.
Designer notes: With both a breakfast room and a dining room, you can keep the formal table larger and use the breakfast area for everyday meals. Coordinate the balcony furniture with the indoor palette so the view reads as part of the room. Window treatments should frame the balcony doors without blocking traffic.
The Essington
The Essington is the largest suite at 2,056 square feet, with two bedrooms, two baths and a den. Rooms flow into one another, which gives the home an open, airy feel. The primary bedroom and closets are especially generous.
Designer notes: The den is the most flexible room in any Country Pointe plan. Set it up as an office, a TV room or a guest room with a sleeper sofa. In one Essington we designed, the owners found a pillow pattern they both loved on our first shopping trip. That pattern guided the rug, the wall colors and the window treatments for the entire home.
How We Personalize a Country Pointe Home
Most of our Country Pointe clients don’t want a home that looks like their neighbor’s. Because the floor plans repeat, the personal touches have to come from the design. These are the moves we rely on most.
Start With One Thing You Love
We begin by finding a piece the client loves. It might be a rug, a fabric, a painting from their old house or a single pillow. After that first shopping trip, we build a full package around it: color palette, wallpaper, trim, furniture, window treatments and floor plan options. Then we present it, refine it together and move into ordering.
Create a Focal Point
Builder great rooms often lack a clear focus. For one owner, we designed a custom fireplace wall that gave his living room a center of gravity. Small personal touches helped too, like art and pillows that reflected his hobbies.
Go Custom Where Stock Furniture Won’t Fit
Condo rooms have fixed dimensions, and standard furniture often misses by a few inches. For another client, we designed a custom desk area, bathroom vanity, media unit and dining console. Each piece was built to her measurements in espresso oak with champagne trim and polished nickel legs.
Choose Performance Fabrics
Many Country Pointe owners have grandchildren visiting often. Performance fabrics look and feel like standard upholstery, but spills bead up and wipe away. As a result, people can relax in a living room that still looks finished.
For a full example, see our Country Pointe condo project, which follows one home from floor plan to finished rooms.
When to Bring In a Designer at Country Pointe Plainview
The best time is before you close or right after. A designer can walk the unit, take measurements and tell you which existing finishes are worth keeping. That matters more now that every sale is a resale. You’re working with the previous owner’s floors, cabinets and lighting instead of choosing them fresh at Beechwood’s design studio.
Early planning also helps with the move itself. Most of our clients here are downsizing from larger houses. We help decide which pieces come along, which get reupholstered and which are better sold or donated. Measuring furniture against the new floor plan before moving day saves a lot of heavy lifting.
Custom pieces also take time to build, so an early start pays off. Our article on why you should bring a designer in before construction explains how early decisions cost less. If you’re still comparing communities, our guide to Long Island condo and townhome communities covers the others where we’ve worked.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Country Pointe Plainview sold out?
Yes. Beechwood announced in March 2024 that all 660 market-rate homes at Country Pointe Plainview had sold by January 2024. Homes now change hands as resales through real estate agents. That means buyers inherit the finishes the first owner chose, so a designer’s walkthrough before or right after closing is a good way to plan changes.
What are the condo floor plans at Country Pointe Plainview?
There are five single-level condominium suites: the Amherst (1,335 sq. ft.), Barclay (1,379), Cambridge (1,474), Dorchester (1,974) and Essington (2,056). Each has two bedrooms and two baths, and the Essington adds a den. The community also includes villas from 1,656 to 2,148 square feet and townhomes from 2,499 to 2,878 square feet.
Is Country Pointe Plainview a 55+ community?
Beechwood markets Country Pointe Plainview as a 55+ community, and many residents are active adults downsizing from larger houses nearby. Age rules can vary by building and home type, though. Confirm the details for a specific unit with the listing agent or the homeowners association before you buy, especially if family members will live with you.
What amenities does Country Pointe Plainview have?
The center of the community is a 29,000-square-foot clubhouse with a fitness center, bar and lounge, card room, game room and screening room. Outdoors there are two heated pools, tennis, bocce and pickleball courts and a walking trail to the Country Pointe shops. A concierge and events director keep a full social calendar.
What can an interior designer change in a Country Pointe condo?
Quite a lot, even without moving walls. A designer can rework the furniture layout, add custom built-ins and storage, create a focal wall or fireplace, and update lighting and window treatments. Finishes like flooring or a backsplash can change too, where the association allows. Custom furniture sized to each room usually makes the biggest difference.
Country Pointe’s floor plans give you a strong start, and the finishing touches make each home its own. When you’re ready to plan yours, our new home interior design services can help room by room.
Sources
- “Country Pointe in Plainview, LI, NY by Beechwood Is Sold Out,” Business Wire, March 14, 2024.
- Beechwood Homes, Country Pointe Plainview amenities and clubhouse pages.
- 55places.com, Country Pointe Plainview community profile.
About the Author
Robyn Baumgarten
Founder & Principal Designer•Interiors by Just Design
Robyn is the visionary behind Interiors by Just Design, bringing decades of experience and an impeccable eye for detail to every project. Her signature approach centers on casual elegance, timeless, classic pieces layered with texture, light, and the natural materials that define refined coastal living across Long Island and the Hamptons.