A guide to living in Berkshire

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Living in central Maidenhead means everything is close by—shops, cafés, and restaurants like Coppa Club and Storia are just steps away. The Elizabeth Line at Maidenhead station offers fast links to London. Occasional weekend street noise is the only minor drawback.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Oxana A and the team respond quickly and professionally to any concerns, ensuring residents feel valued and problems are resolved without delay.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Being right in the town center means weekends can be lively—bring blackout curtains for better sleep. Also, book the private dining space early; it’s popular for gatherings.

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Living at Berkshire House in Maidenhead town centre is convenient because you’re close to shops, cafés, and restaurants, and it’s easy to reach buses and the Elizabeth Line at the station. The area has good open spaces like Kidwells Park nearby, though the town centre can get busy at times. Streets around the centre can have limited parking and some traffic noise, but overall it’s a lively and practical place to live.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

The building management has always responded quickly and helpfully to any issues I’ve raised. They handle problems with care and professionalism, making sure everything gets resolved smoothly.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

One thing I wish I had known before moving in is how quickly the town centre music and traffic pick up during weekends — it’s not bad, just something you only notice once you’re actually living here. I’d also tell new neighbours to make the most of the building’s community spaces early on, because they’re more useful and comfortable than they seem during a quick viewing.

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Living in central Maidenhead is genuinely convenient. There’s a strong mix of cafés, bars and restaurants on the doorstep (e.g., Coppa Club, Storia and Miyazaki), plus everyday shops and services in and around the high street. Transport is excellent: Maidenhead station (Elizabeth line) is a short walk, giving fast connections into London and across the Thames Valley. Being so central means occasional weekend street noise, but it’s brief and manageable. Bin collections are reliable, and parking is mostly permit or paid, so I suggest planning ahead if you have a car

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Management has been responsive and solutions‑focused. Oxana A in particular is incredibly helpful—fast to acknowledge requests, quick to arrange contractors, and great at keeping residents updated. Even small fixes are handled with care and clarity.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Because the development is right in the town centre, weekends can be livelier around the high street. It’s nothing disruptive, but I’d recommend light‑blocking curtains and keeping windows shut late on event nights. Also, the bookable dining space is popular—reserve early!

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Overall, we are satisfied with the area we live in. The local shops, restaurants, transport links and open spaces are generally good. Our street is usually calm and well-maintained. The only real issue is that on weekends, the shouting of people who are out drinking can be quite disturbing. Other than that, we don’t experience any major problems.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

We are happy with them; they have responded to any issues we raised promptly and helpfully.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

One thing I wish I had known before moving in is that there are quite a lot of spiders due to the garden area. It’s not something you really notice during a typical viewing. Because of this, I think some improvements or maintenance work in the garden level would be helpful. This would make the area more comfortable for future residents.

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Newbury is a gem with the perfect mix of calm quiet and access to main cities! It’s home for me and I love it!

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Yes always timely responses with the day and time of repair

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

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