Archstone Cornerstone:

Pros:
great location
extremely nice apartments inside and out
everything's clean
great scenery some even looks like a park
not really necessary to mess with the staff

Cons:
Low water pressure due to city's water problem. They don't have enough water!
laundry facility uses coins, not cards
pool water is sweaty due to the city of Cary's limits on water consumption


The outside:
The buildings are very bright and very nice! It's bright everywhere, very attractive colors, it looks brand new, the buildings were built very nicely in 1996 and remodeled in 2000. The landscaping is very nice, not as lush as Archstone Briley parkway, but pretty good. Archstone Briley parkway's was more lush since that apartment complex has been around longer. The lawn is kept up good and it isnt littered with trash or anything. They can use some grass seed in a few places, However I think it has something to do with the town of Cary's water problems. There are a few kids here and there playing, but some other reviews said that they were being destructive, however they weren't! they were just being normal kids, playing with their balls, or at the pool Or playground. The building's structure is very nicely done, with a very nice configuration to it. the side wings are the 2 bed 2 ba, the middle ones are 1 bedrooms and the top ones are "loft" configuration. seems like they can fit a lot of units in this config. and also it helps with isolation and helps five you a feel of not being in an apartment so much, you don't feel too close to your neighbors. Thesound isolation is very good, now once in a while you will hear bass from cars nearby but you cant seal out everything. and not to mention the VERY NICE pond by the office and smack in the middle of the place!!! it literally looks like your living in a park! its very relaxing with the fountain in the middle! and the trees and surroundings are very nice!

Update 2:
when I recived a package from USPS I went in and got it and the maintenence guy offered to drive it to my apartment for me since it was very big (2 lamps) He drove it in his golf cart. ;) very nice! Cool!

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the inside:

Update1:

some people below us were having a very rowdy party, when you stepped to the breeseway, it was very loud, come inside, and you had to STRUGGLE to hear them. Verry
excellent sound isolation!

also they are manicuring the lawns and updataing landscaping! its looking very lovely here! ;)

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once you step in you are treated to a very high ceiling and if you're in the 2nd floor in the 2 bedrooms you are treated to 13 foot ceilings in the living room and dining room! unheard of in most apartments! there are lots of other neat features, such as a "cutout" above the fireplace mantel. which you can put a huge sculpture or a huge vase there. and if you've got a 13 foot ceiling one you can really add something massive there! there is also a ceiling fan and avery nice looking patio door. it has a pane above it to let more light into the room and make it more dramatic. also the windows in the apartment are HUGE! they really let the light into the place! also the kitchen is pretty big for an apartment kitchen! its got plenty of cabinet space and a newer stove with timer and over light. the kitchen also has a decent size window to make your cooking place more enjoyable. The pantry is conveniently located in the kitchen and it isn't buried in the utility room like Archstone Briley was Also the balcony is very neat looking and the patio door is slanted at a neat angle. and since the storage is outside you've got more balcony space. the bedrooms are both very nice sized. the "designated master" is currently used as a very nice office. that room is HUGE. it makes a very nice office. we are using the smallest of the bedrooms as our bedroom. it also has two closets in it to make for "his-n-her" config. which is good if you've got lots of clothes among both hubby and wife. but please note: there are no options for ceiling lights. you have to have a lamp in these bedrooms. they must have not wanted to mess with them. The bathrooms are fairly good sized with nice looking showers, the sink bowls are bigger and are at a comfortable angle, so its easier to wash your hands/face in. it also has a better water adjuster that has it all in one knob instead of two which is annoying with soapy hands. there is also a sprinkler system in here and two smoke detectors and the fire dept is next door so you never have to worry bout house fires! there is also some neat doorstops that are fun for cats to play with! the utility room is in a good place and the cat can have that as her room with her litter box and food in there. and the ac works great!

misc details:
The exercise room has all the stuff we need, like a ex bike and treadmill. and weights. The main building has all the main exterior features crammed into it like the fitness center, sauna, laundry center, business center, and office. and they did great with it and it don't feel crowded. parking is ok, we've haven't a problem. also they have garages available for $75/detached and $95/attached /mo.

Parking: 5/5

Maintenance: 3/5

Construction: 5/5

Noise: 4/5

Grounds: 5/5

Safety: 4/5

Office Staff: 3.5/5

Overall: 4.2/5


overall: I am verrry impressed with Archstone Cornerstone. Very nice, bright place, very nice apartments, and at a very attractive price, and impressive location!

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User Responses
From: cozzlover98	Date: 06/28/2006
I agree only this place has turned into a living hell now days
From: akabarney68	Date: 08/17/2006
you shut up seaver i know who you are. You're a pale ----- who couldn't graduate from colledge. All you want from this neighborhood is a fat paycheck. You are going to loose that if you keep your act up.
From: wertin06	Date: 04/19/2007
Hey akabarney68 before you criticize someone's college ability you should learn to spell college you jackass

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