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4.39

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53%

Very Good

38%

Average

7%

Disappointing

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Very poor

2%

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Stone Cross Mansions, LA12

By Charles Church

3.94

3.94

(10 reviews)

Situated in an idyllic location near the Lake District, Stone Cross Mansions is a new housing development in Ulverston. Overlooking beautiful gardens and with a backdrop of tree-lined scenery, the original Grade II listed mansion house will be brought back to its former glory with two and three bedroom apartments and a further range of four and five bedroom executive, detached homes. There is also a gatehouse included in this refurbishment of 65 new homes.
1st

Ranked 1st out of 8 in Cumbria

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Strawberry Grange, CA13

By Story Homes

3.82

3.82

(24 reviews)

Strawberry Grange offers a variety of detached, semi detached and terraced homes with a mix of 3, 4 & 5 bedrooms. Each home offers a high specification throughout including a fully integrated kitchen, patio and bi-folding doors. The development is less than a 5 minute drive from Cockermouth centre which offers excellent commuter links.
2nd

Ranked 2nd out of 8 in Cumbria

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Amberwood, CA2

By Charles Church

3.8

3.80

(15 reviews)

Amberwood, by Charles Church, sits within Carlisle in Cumbria. Comprising of a range of 4 and 5 bedroom homes, the development is positioned within a short walk of the Lake District and all the amenities it has to offer.
3rd

Ranked 3rd out of 8 in Cumbria

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Carleton Meadow, CA11

By Persimmon Homes

3.77

3.77

(11 reviews)

Carleton Meadows is located in the historic market town of Penrith in the scenic county of Cumbria and offers a wide range of properties. Carleton Meadows is a 5-minute drive of the town centre and all the local facilities the town has to offer. There's very convenient access to the M6 connecting Penrith with Carlisle to the north and Birmingham, Manchester, and Liverpool to the south.
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Ranked 4th out of 8 in Cumbria

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Woodberry Heights, CA11

By Charles Church

3.62

3.62

(9 reviews)

Positioned high above the stunning Eden Valley, Woodberry Heights is a new development in the historic market town of Penrith. It offers a offers a luxury collection of five-bedroom homes which benefit from breath-taking views all around.
5th

Ranked 5th out of 8 in Cumbria

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Mike Brown (Owner)

Verified Resident

Woolner Brook, CA7

Apr 2025

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Unfair treatment and other issues.

Mike Brown (Owner)

Verified Resident

Woolner Brook, CA7

Apr 2025

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

The area is ok and close to Wigton town centre which is of benefit to my 89 year old father who has just pitched a property

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

Again but moved in yet. Damp in the property clearly an issue

What is the best feature of your home:

Yet to move in their unknown at this time but early signs are not good

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John Doe (Tenant)

The Picture House, CA1

Mar 2025

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Avoid!!!

John Doe (Tenant)

The Picture House, CA1

Mar 2025

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

Noisy, Terrible views, car wash adjacent, rats everywhere, fire alarms going off all the time, car fines for parking your car with no repayment of the fine from ocasa, no WiFi half of the time.

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

Non existent help. wifi unreliable, fire alarms go off all the time.

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

Terrible, avoid. It's the worst place to live. Find somewhere better

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Judy (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Picture House, CA1

Jun 2024

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Good for the price

Judy (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Picture House, CA1

Jun 2024

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

Very close to shops and restaurants so it has a good location, buses are quite close as well and parking is available

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

Their reply to my recent maintenance issue was prompt and they quickly fixed it

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

The doors are too heavy, they are fire doors meant to keep us safe however, the weight of the door keeps affecting the handle

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C (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Picture House, CA1

Jun 2024

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Management is excellent, any issues are dealt with swiftly

C (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Picture House, CA1

Jun 2024

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

Well furnished and all inclusive. Any issues are dealt with promptly. Parking is never an issue. Close to station. Next to high street so can be noisy

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

Wifi issues were communicated by email and replied to

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

No storage space under beds. Balcony is shared, bad for privacy

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Sourav D (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Picture House, CA1

Jun 2024

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Well developed property.

Sourav D (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Picture House, CA1

Jun 2024

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

Well developed. There are small things which can be improved in but overall excellent. One thing which can be improved on waste management.

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

Yes. But the waste management is something that needs some attention. But overall good customer service b

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

About the garbage disposal service. It can be improved.

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