The Blakely Echo Lake sits in a quiet spot by Echo Lake in Shoreline, Washington, not too far from the YMCA, and the building's pretty new, having gone up in 2009, so everything looks clean and modern, and you'll find nice wide hallways and elevators that make it simple to get around, with wheelchair-accessible features too. Folks age 55 and up can choose from a bunch of floor plans, like studios, one-bedrooms, or two-bedrooms, all of them with big closets, easy-to-clean wood-style flooring, some with carpet, and kitchens set up with dishwashers, refrigerators, and microwaves right off the bat. The apartments have window coverings, high-speed internet hookups, and extra storage space if you need it.
You'll see green, well-kept grounds with a sundeck where people like to relax, and there's a swimming pool for cooling down on warm days. There's a clubhouse, a fitness center open around the clock, a craft room and coffee area to tinker or chat in, a business center if you've got work to do, and rooms set aside if folks want to get together for games or a movie night in the theater room. Management stays on-site and handles package deliveries too, and every floor's got shared laundry rooms. There is garage parking and an elevator that helps folks get from floor to floor, and there are sunrooms with decks for sitting and enjoying some quiet time. Pet lovers will find this place has its own rules-residents can have up to two cats and two dogs per apartment as long as each pet's under 40 pounds, with a pet deposit and fee between $200 and $400 and a $10 monthly pet rent for each animal, and sometimes pet care services are available. The security system at the front doors uses controlled access, and high-speed internet's an option across the building.
So, The Blakely Echo Lake is managed by FPI Management, designed for people 55 and better looking for comfortable senior apartments, with a mix of relaxing spaces and handy amenities, from a theater room to a fitness center, and the simple charms of a sunroom or a stroll around the landscaped paths, and it sticks pretty close to a straightforward, practical way of living without fuss or a lot of extras you might not want.
