The facilities at London City Island make it feel like you’re living in a 5-star hotel, and I keep having to pinch myself to remind myself how lucky I am to be living in a place like this. There are two gyms with all the equipment me or my partner have ever needed, and it’s never too crowded. There is both an indoor and an outdoor heated swimming pool, available to use throughout the year. There is also a sauna, a steam room, and a little jacuzzi, which makes for great spa-like weekend experiences!
Everything is incredibly stylist and modern, which certainly adds to the living experience. It is obvious that the flat have been built with high-quality materials, and the handbook and aftercare guides that come with the flats confirm this. The common areas are no exception – the main lounge area in the reception building can be recognised for its fashionable interior design, which makes it the perfect area to have meetings or to work in the afternoon. That same lounge area also has a wide range of interesting books, a pool table, a foosball table, a table tennis table, a marble chess set, and a wooden 4-in-a-row game, and a vending machine. It should therefore come as no surprise that one can have their hours fly by in that space – it is the perfect environment to decompress, focus, or have fun with friends!
Everything is exceptionally well maintained, and it is evident that LCI has recruited a strong team of talented professionals for its premises. All the staff working here are also exceptionally friendly! The people working at reception and in the post collection area always welcome me with a smile on their faces and we sometimes have a lovely chat. They are all extremely professional, and I was very impressed with how quickly they managed to resolve one of my issues when I came to them in a panic.
Please tell us what you like and dislike about this area:
There is enough of everything one might need in the area. London City Island (LCI) is surrounded by the river Lead, which makes it incredible to watch the sunset reflected in the water at dusk, or to wake up with the water beneath you. The development is also very close to the Thames, which makes it great for a stroll along the river. Otherwise, the Penninsula Ecological Park across the river Lea also provides the perfect space for a lovely short amongst greenery, not to mention that the Royal Victoria Docks are only but a short walk away. There are a variety of shops within walking distance, and a new shopping centre is currently being built within a 5min walk from LCI, which means that one does not need to go far to procure what they need. LCI itself hosts a little Sainsbury gorcery shop, which is immensely useful for emergency purchases, as well as a trendy bar, a photography studio, an art gallery, a nursery, a mini cinema, a clothes shop, and a restaurant. In theory, you would never even have to leave the island 🙂
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Some people get surprised when they come at a certain time of day and they see a big “pit” where the river should be – the river Lea rises and falls several times a day, so while at times it is completely full and beautiful, when the water gets drained, it may look somewhat unappealing because of all the emptiness and the mud beneath it. This is not a problem for me at all, if anything, I am a huge fan of the water, and I find it a huge privilege to be able to wake up and look at the sun reflecting at the water beneath me, but I think it may be worth mentioning for people who are unaware of this daily phenomenon and who migtht have certain expectations from looking at photographs of LCI or looking it up on Google Maps.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
I have asked management a variety of questions throughout my time here (over two years now) and they have always managed to give me a quick and helpful response. One time, I also came to them in a panic after I thought I had lost my keys and I had to rush for a flight! They immediately responded to the situation and sent someone to help me look for them by tracing my steps back. Overall, I think they are all extremely professional, very helful and super friendly!
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