Ridgecrest Village, West Roxbury, Mass.

Ridgecrest Terrace and Garden Located in one of Boston's family oriented communities and tucked into a hilly parcel of land bordering Washington Street, Ridgecrest Village is near many local shops and directly across from West Roxbury's Beethoven Elementary school. "Well landscaped grounds provide residents a sense of seclusion. In addition, easy access to public transportation and major routes to downtown Boston is another main attraction," says regional property manager Kelly Fichtner. All of the 191 apartments, which consist of studios, one, and two bedroom apartments, have three season porches, and those facing Washington St. have balconies. Staggered like steps, the Terrace buildings have a townhouse appearance, but apartments are a one-floor layout. Plenty of windows, especially on corner units, make the apartments sunny and bright with cross ventilation from front to back. Comprised of 10 separate buildings, Ridgecrest Terrace & Garden are set on 5.62 acres, providing ample on-site parking for residents and guests. New to the CHR portfolio in 2003, Edgemere Green was purchased and re-named Ridgecrest Green to join the Ridgecrest Village property. Ridgecrest Green has 144 apartments, consisting of single level studios, one and two bedroom apartments and a swimming pool, which is now an added amenity for the entire community. In 2006, CHR purchased 6 adjacent townhouses that are two bedroom homes, complete with individual basements and decks. These units were fully renovated with new kitchens and baths. Residents at Ridgecrest Village include Boston Fire Department employees; staff of Beth Israel, Brigham & Women’s and the nearby Veteran’s Administration hospitals; and many teachers. “We are very fortunate to have an excellent long-standing relationship with the West Roxbury community. We have an outstanding group of residents and a real sense of community within the neighborhood,” said regional property manager Kelly Fichtner.