I have been living at the Alterra Apartment complex in Rocky Hill, CT for just about a year. I live in a one-bedroom, on the first floor. When I moved in, everything was brand new, which I loved. The kitchen is top of the line - granite countertops, stainless steel refrigerator and microwave and top of the line gas stove. Mine is a handicapped unit, so I don't have a cabinet underneath the sink (which I don't like) and I'm missing cabinet space next to the refrigerator. To hide this open space, I
...put a chair there so it now serves as a desk. I am in a unit that face the back of the property, so it's very quiet. I've spoken to tenants who face the parking lot and they say it can get very noisy. I encountered a noisy neighbor above me when I first moved in. I complained to management 3 times, and it's gotten a lot better. If the person above does not have area rugs, every little sound can be heard. The pool area is great and gets cleaned every night. But if it's a nice, warm day - especially on a weekend - make sure you get there to claim a chair early, otherwise it gets very crowded. Same goes for the gym - you have to go on off hours in order to get a machine because the gym is very small (two elipticals, two treadmills, a weight machine and a few free weights). I have a gym membership to a gym close by so I only use the Alterra gym if it's snowing. There is a $375 yearly amenity fee which is a little steep, so make sure to reserve the clubhouse at least once for a party/gathering to get your money's worth. This is a great place to live for a few years. Not sure how many more years I will stay here as the rent will most likely go up from year to year and there is a $60/month pet fee.
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