A guide to living in South West England

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

Public transport is easily accessible and there is only a short walk required to the nearest shops, schools and pubs. Living on my street can be questionable at times, but that’s only due to certain people living in the area who allow their children to scream at all hours of the day out the front of their houses and also allowing their children to kick their footballs against our garden fence. Some of our fence panels have cracked and i have football scrapes on my car from the football that they sometimes miss the fence and it goes straight over. On one occasion some children actually took it upon themselves to enter my garden as they had no answer at the door, in doing this they broke our garden gate and left it open swinging in the wind causing unnecessary damage, i have no idea how long it was left open for but i have a small dog and my concern would’ve been had he been outside he could’ve escaped.

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

On 2 occasions i have brought up to builders that our fence is broken, and have never heard anything back!

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

It would’ve been helpful to know what days the landscaping team came to cut the grass on the front of our property as they tend to leave grass smeared into our paving stones and all up our door, and if it’s not wiped off almost immediately it stains.

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

Box Makers Yard is 3 min from Temple Meads, which makes it really convenient to travel between cities. It’s 7 min walk from Old Market where a lot of local restaurants are at.

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

They are really responsive for maintenance requirements (if it’s changing light bulbs they’ll be there in a day) and for other issues within a week.

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

I think I knew everything before moving in so can’t think of anything

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

The area has good amenities, including a large Sainsbury's, corner shop, barber shop, takeaway options, and several small businesses within walking distance. There are four frequent bus lines with stops nearby, and it’s about a 15-minute ride to the city centre, depending on traffic. The property overlooks the river and is close to parks, a cemetery, and the main road. Indoor parking spaces are designated within the lot. The local area is generally clean and feels safe. It offers fairly central living without the usual downsides of being directly in the city centre. However, there are significant noise issues. Bin collections are extremely loud and happen very early. Despite being by the riverside, the area is far from peaceful. Daily disturbances include ongoing construction works, drilling, pressure washing, industrial vehicles, and shouting. The nearest footbridge, which provides access to the park, large shops, restaurants, and cinema, has been closed for months and is expected to remain closed for the foreseeable future. During the day, it’s difficult to find any quiet outdoors due to constant construction noise, distant traffic noise, smashing, banging, and vehicle beeping.

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

The property is heavily affected by surrounding construction work and the constant noise from the nearby main road. Despite appearing quiet at first glance, the area is consistently noisy. If sound levels are a concern, this location is best avoided.

What is the best feature of your home:

The property features a modern design and well-planned layout. The kitchen includes a new dishwasher, oven, extractor fan, and fridge. While the bathroom and bedroom both follow a clean, contemporary style. The integrated closet in the bedroom is a practical and appealing addition.

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

Great location, I love walking around, very close to parks and shops, the river is nearby which is cool to walk along too. There is no lack of coffee shops and cafes, quaint pubs are writhing 10 min walk

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

It is ok, concierges are lovely, especially Olivia and Rayan. They are friendly and create good atmosphere.

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

For people new to the city, this type of building is honestly one of the best options. It’s very close to public transport and shops, which makes daily life easier. While there has been a noticeable increase in people struggling with addiction in the city centre, the area around the building still feels relatively safe.

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

The area is well maintained and shows to be an exciting new addition to Bristol, with multiple outlets now appearing in the area such as breweries, bakeries and shops

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

Maintenance teams have responded to enquiries within 24hours, and have offered additional help when needed

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

There is a level of street noise amplified by the concentration of buildings in the area, which has been a surprise, however the windows block this noise out when closed.