Kingsford is within walking distance to many local shops and restaurants. There is a smaller Co-op, a Tesco Express toward Leith Walk, and a bigger Tesco downhill on the other side. The McDonald Road tram stop is also close by. There is a small coffee shop out of an old police box right in front of a park. There are two nearby bus stops, one being directly outside the residence and the other just a 5-minute walk away. If you prefer to take taxis, an Uber to Waverley station costs approx £5-8. I live on the top floor so I barely get any traffic noise, and the occasional noise from the nearby school during the children’s breaks does not bother me or affect my sleep and work pattern at all.
Please review your development:
Upon seeing Kingsford Residence online, I knew I immediately had to book in for a viewing. I needed to relocate to be closer to university and work, and I knew nothing about the local area as I only recently moved to the UK. The Kingsford team were very helpful and responsive from the get go. They took my enquiries seriously and did not treat me as less than even if I did not have any UK rental history to provide – a huge barrier whilst speaking to other landlords. The flats and amenities are beautiful as advertised and well-maintained.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
I didn’t get this from the viewing, but I did ask for a building floor plan which the management provided promptly. I viewed a different flat to the one I moved into, and wasn’t fully aware of what the view outside the window would be. My flat is directly across the primary school, so I have to keep my curtains partially shut for privacy when I happen to work from home. Otherwise, the noise levels are not an issue for me at all. One other thing is that they advertise as pet-friendly and as a cat owner, I was unsure if the mezzanine area would be safe for my adventurous pet that likes to climb. It would have been more helpful if I asked for the dimensions of the stair width and the bannister above so I could better estimate how I can pet-proof the flat. A neighbour recommended using a pet gate, but I personally chose to decorate the ledge with artificial plants to prevent my cat from climbing and potentially jumping or falling.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
They respond promptly to questions via email or even if you casually bump into onsite. There is a pending issue that I was aware of before I moved in that I wish we had a better time estimate on when it would be repaired, but it is not urgent.
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