Lincolnshire has a lot to offer prospective home buyers, from the beautiful coastline to the gorgeous countryside. The county is located in eastern England and borders Norfolk as well as Cambridgeshire. It also has a very rich history; with many notable people having been born or raised here, including Emily Bronte (author of Wuthering Heights), Roger de Clarendon (a 12th-century nobleman who served Henry II and his son Richard I) and Oliver Cromwell (best known for leading the Parliamentary forces during the English Civil War).
Practical Limitations and Maintenance Concerns
Living in the Lakeside development offers a good selection of local amenities including a nearby Morrisons, a Beefeater, and various other shops. Transport links are well-established, providing easy access into town and to the motorway. Parking is generally adequate. However, the area faces issues with cleanliness; littering is common, suggesting a lack of community pride in maintaining a clean environment. This aspect can detract from the otherwise pleasant living conditions, making regular clean-ups and community engagement potentially beneficial in improving the overall atmosphere.
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The Lakeside development presents a mixed bag in terms of residential satisfaction. The design and layout of the development appear quite basic and lack distinctiveness, which might not appeal to those seeking unique architectural features. The houses are tightly packed together, exacerbating the sense of congestion within the development. This layout has resulted in practical limitations for residents, including a noticeable absence of space-efficient solutions such as coat areas or garages. The garden spaces provided are limited, pushing some residents, like myself, to install personal enhancements such as sheds to maximise outdoor utility.
Inside the homes, the space management issues become even more apparent. The lack of thoughtful amenities like coat hanging spaces or adequate storage solutions in entryways contributes to a cluttered living experience. Additionally, the absence of garages means that vehicle security and storage for larger items can be a challenge, influencing the overall convenience and security perception of the development.
On the maintenance front, the quality of built-in appliances and the response to issues can be underwhelming. For example, our dishwasher malfunctioned just a day after the warranty expired, and the response time for service and repairs was frustratingly slow, highlighting inefficiencies in the developer’s aftercare service.
Overall, while the Lakeside development offers basic housing, it falls short in delivering an inspiring living environment, marked by design limitations and subpar maintenance responses.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
I wish I had known before moving in that the house lacks adequate storage space and that the layout of the living rooms necessitates corner sofas. Additionally, it’s surprising that some of the larger houses have parking for only one car, whereas the smaller ones offer parking for two. There are also electric charging points outside for electric cars, which is a useful feature.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
The landlord offers only online services for reporting repairs and maintenance, which can be challenging, particularly in emergency situations. This method often results in slow responses and may fail to accurately capture the nature of the issues, complicating the resolution process.
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