St. Mary's Apartments

St. Mary's Apartments sits at 400 Mill Street in Williamsville, right in the middle of the 80-acre state park of the Town of Amherst, and the building stands out because it's a preserved Gothic Revival structure with a lot of character, since you'll see the original oak entry doors, an exquisitely coffered ceiling, and hand-tiled trim right when you step into the two-story vestibule, and high ceilings and large windows in each apartment let in a lot of light, which makes the spaces feel open and bright, plus the apartments look out onto beautiful landscaping and a peaceful courtyard inside the property, so the grounds are a nice place to spend time outdoors. There are 101 affordable apartments for seniors 55 and older, and you'll find studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom layouts, with each unit offering its own full kitchen, individual heating and cooling, cable-ready setup, extra storage, and either in-unit laundry or access to an on-site laundry center, plus everyone gets bathroom access in the apartment, so you don't have to share with others. The community has a spacious room with a full kitchen for larger gatherings, an exercise room so you can keep up with fitness, and a business center with computers if you need to go online or use office equipment, and for folks who enjoy reading, there's a lending library right on site. Security is taken into account too, since there's controlled building access with an electronic security door. Internet and high-speed cable connections are available, water, sewer, and trash are included, and parking's plentiful. There's no allowance for pets, so folks with animals won't be able to bring them here, but the setting's calm and quiet, which a lot of people prefer. The apartments are managed by Whitney Management Corporation, and residents can pay their rent or set up maintenance requests online. The building went through a big rehabilitation back in April 2004 to keep the historic features intact, and the property's won awards for its design and preservation. The whole place is for independent senior living, with things made for adults over 55, and every apartment's got a unique floor plan, so you'll find plenty of variety if you take a look at the different layouts. There are sixteen photos available if you'd like a better idea what it looks like, and many apartments have oak cabinetry and views over the park-like grounds.