The residential units at Merlin Wharf are managed by Cording Residential and offer a range of amenities, including a 24-hour concierge, river views, co-working spaces, a gym, a residents’ lounge, and cycle storage.

Please tell us what you like and dislike about this area:

Good aspects of living in Merlin Wharf:

Location: Merlin Wharf is located in the heart of Leicester city centre, close to all of the city’s amenities, including shops, restaurants, bars, and cultural attractions.
Amenities: Merlin Wharf offers a wide range of amenities to its residents, including a 24-hour concierge, river views, co-working spaces, a gym, a residents’ lounge, and cycle storage.
Community: Merlin Wharf has a vibrant community of residents from all walks of life.
Transport: Merlin Wharf is well-connected to Leicester’s public transport network, making it easy to get around the city.
Bad aspects of living in Merlin Wharf:

Cost: Merlin Wharf is a relatively expensive place to live. Rents and property prices are both higher than the average for Leicester city centre.

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

Very hot during summer time as the flat designed to keep warm

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

I haven’t raised any concerns till now so I don’t really know

Please tell us what you like and dislike about this area:

This development is at a walking distance from Rugby rail station and nearby stagecoach bustops are 5 mins and 10 mins away making it the best location for the travel. There are many grocery shops nearby such as Tesco Express, ASDA and Rugby central mall is at a walking distance of 20 mins. Many good restaurants nearby.

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

I thought there will be a solar panel system which will take care of small portion of energy requirements but there isn’t one as far as I know.

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

I raised some maintenance requests via ActiveBuilding app and they were escalated very quickly.

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Facilities

5

Design

5

Location

4

Value

5

Management

Please tell us what you like and dislike about this area:

Good area. Safe, quiet area and about 5 minutes walk away from city centre. If you are looking for an average, minimalistic apartment and you don’t get cold easily, this is the perfect place for you.

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

Poor insulation. I wish I knew that during summer I would be dying of heat and sweating like crazy despite having the windows open. Then during winter, I wish I knew I would be absolutely freezing. It sometimes feels even colder than outside.

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

Slow. Takes about 2 weeks to get something fixed and was not kept in the loop with what was going on until I asked what was going on.

Please tell us what you like and dislike about this area:

Really happy with all the facilities and very happy and safe with the security system, the only downside is that the parking lights are too strong and go through the blinds, I wonder if they could reduce the intensity to half after 12 am.

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

Nothing to declare here, I was informed clearly and in detail about the building.

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

The building management is really effective and quick, the best I ever had.