By: Clayton Kolavo
The luxury apartment, Ella Lofts, will be opening its doors to Texas State students for the Fall 2016 semester after years of the structure sitting empty near campus.
The complex is on schedule to be complete this summer and move-in for residents will be in mid-August. The former name of the high-rise was Eight17 Lofts and Stonemont Financial Group purchased the project in September of 2015 after the project had been halted for nearly two years.
The building is located near the intersection of Sessom Drive and North LBJ Drive in San Marcos and when Eight17 went bankrupt in 2013, the concrete structure was sitting there vacant.
Gavin Oakley, a future resident of Ella Lofts thought it was an eyesore sitting so close to campus but the new concept and guaranteed completion helped his decision to sign a lease.
“I live near the construction there on North LBJ and having to drive by this building with scaffolding and tarps hanging off for a couple years was not very appealing,” said Oakley. “But my leasing agent for Ella Lofts showed me concept pictures and told me that it is guaranteed to be done by next fall, so I signed immediately.”
All of the great features and convenient utility payment are some of the reasons future residents are choosing this location as their new homes.
“I decided to live at Ella Lofts because I wanted a great deal on a one-bedroom somewhere it would include all the utilities,” said Estafania Gomez, junior psychology major. “It also had great amenities and it’s still a great price.”
Not everyone is excited about the six-story complex being built right next to campus. Not only does the look of the building not match the campus, but also the fact that it has taken so long has bothered sophomore Haley Perdue.
“The building is so ugly and it has been sitting there for too long,” said Perdue. “I can’t wait for it to be done because maybe it will look better”
Move-in is scheduled for August 19 and Ella Lofts is offering VIP features for $35 per month extra. The VIP experience will include express move-in, valet trash service, complimentary apartment cleanings and more.
Haley Perdue - Sophomore, Family and Child Development Major
Estefania Gomez - Sophomore, Psychology Major
Gavin Oakley - Sophomore, Undeclared Major
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