Essential Living

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Essential Living

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  • Website: www.essentialliving.co.uk

  • No. of developments: 4

  • Development locations: North London, South East London, East London, South East England

HomeViews Awards

  • 8 Excellence Awards

  • 8 Design Awards

  • 8 Facilities Awards

  • 8 Location Awards

  • 8 Management Awards

  • 7 Value Awards

Developments by Essential Living

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Union Wharf, SE8

Award winner 2025

4.69

4.69

(281 reviews)

Union Wharf is a development from London property developer Essential Living. It features 249 rental-only apartments on the banks of Deptford Creek near Greenwich’s town centre. It houses a collection of one, two and three-bedroom apartments. In addition, Union Wharf is close to the Cutty Sark DLR station for fast and frequent connections to Canary Wharf.
1st

Ranked 1st out of 13 in Deptford

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Vantage Point, N19

Award winner 2025

4.63

4.63

(209 reviews)

Vantage Point is a Build to Rent development by Essential Living, offering 118 studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. All Vantage Point residents get access to a range of features and amenities. These include a 24-hour onsite team, a rooftop BBQ terrace, games room and exercise room. In addition, the development is above Archway London Underground station in the North London Borough of Islington. Residents are also close to Upper Street, Emirates Stadium and Highgate Village.
1st

Ranked 1st out of 10 in Holloway

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Dressage Court, E2

Award winner 2025

4.72

4.72

(203 reviews)

Dressage Court by Essential Living offers 104 rental-only apartments. It includes one, two, and three-bedroom homes, designed for modern London living. Located just a 7-minute walk from Bethnal Green station, it’s well-connected for easy access across the city. Residents enjoy dedicated work-from-home spaces, a roof terrace, and an on-site gym. Regular events help build a strong community in one of East London’s most sought-after neighbourhoods.
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Ranked 3rd out of 82 in Borough of Tower Hamlets

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Berkshire House, SL6

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4.68

4.68

(173 reviews)

Berkshire House is a Build to Rent development managed by Essential Living. There are 68 apartments, and these are a range of studios as well as one and two-bedroom apartments. Additionally, Berkshire House has a central location on Maidenhead High Street. Therefore, it is close to Maidenhead station and a short drive from the historical town of Windsor, which hugs the River Thames.
4th

Ranked 4th out of 38 in Berkshire

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See how residents rate developments by Essential Living

This company is rated 4.68 out of 5.00.
4.68

866 total reviews

This all-time rating combines reviewer scores for Experience, Value, Location, Facilities, Management and Design as well as the age and verification status of each review.

Some reviewers were offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

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Developments by Essential Living

Experience

4.7

Value

4.3

Location

4.6

Facilities

4.7

Management

4.7

Design

4.7

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Reviews marked with a green tick show tenants whose residency we have been able to verify. Those that could not be verified are marked 'unverified'.

Alex (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Berkshire House, SL6

May 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Constantly improving - the 14th floor refurb is stunning

Alex (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Berkshire House, SL6

May 2026

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

Maidenhead is a genuinely pleasant place to live. The town centre has everything you need within walking distance - supermarkets, pharmacies, cafés and a good range of restaurants, from Coppa Club on the river to smaller independent spots around Chapel Arches. The Thames towpath is perfect for morning jogs or weekend walks, and Kidwells Park is a lovely green pocket right near the high street. Transport couldn't be better: the Elizabeth line connects you to central London in under 30 minutes, and the M4 is just a short drive away. The only small negative is that some parts of the high street still feel a bit dated, but the regeneration work is visibly changing that.

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

Superbly. Oxana is the kind of manager who makes everything feel straightforward. She proactively communicated every stage of the 14th floor refurbishment so there were no surprises, and any individual maintenance requests are dealt with quickly and professionally by Lukas.

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

Nothing comes to mind, I have no comments on this topic


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Mike (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Berkshire House, SL6

May 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Modern flat, great location, fantastic team

Mike (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Berkshire House, SL6

May 2026

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

Maidenhead has great Thames walks, Kidwells Park nearby, and the Elizabeth line straight into London. Few minor gripes with the high street, but overall a very liveable town.

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

Quickly and without fuss. Oxana always responds the same day and follows up to make sure the issue is properly closed off.

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

Nothing comes to mind right now. I think I had all the info from day 1.


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Nancy Smith (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Vantage Point, N19

May 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Great place to live

Nancy Smith (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Vantage Point, N19

May 2026

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

Great links to Northen line being right next to Archway tube station. Lots of grocery shops nearby. Y

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

They have communicated well and promptly when I have enquired about issues.

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

I don’t have anything I wish I’d known before moving in yet.


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Ethan L (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Union Wharf, SE8

Apr 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Union Wharf - Incredible!

Ethan L (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Union Wharf, SE8

Apr 2026

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

Greenwich is an amazing area to live in - with close transport links including both Cutty Sark and Greenwich station only a 7 minute walk away, getting into central London is quick and easy. Cutty Sark is a lovely area, bustling with locals and tourists alike, and there is plenty of history to experience in the area - including the Old Royal Naval College, Queen's House, Maritime Museum, Painted Hall, Greenwich Market, Royal Observatory just to name a few. Some local favourite pubs including the newly opened 'The Ship', to the historic Trafalgar Tavern and Cutty Sark Pub are closeby and can't be missed. The area is safe and feels very family friendly, open to all and green with plenty of open spaces and parks!

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

If any issues have arose, for example our fridge broke down, a new one was ready and installed within 24 hours - incredibly fast and efficient and taken seriously.

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

The amazing sense of community and activities that are always on here - organised by the fabulous crew!


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Robert (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Berkshire House, SL6

Apr 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Modern living done right - with a management team to match

Robert (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Berkshire House, SL6

Apr 2026

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

Maidenhead punches above its weight for a town of its size. You've got the Thames on your doorstep with lovely walks around Boulter's Lock and Ray Mill Island, Kidwells Park for something closer, and even The Gullet nature reserve if you want a proper green escape. For food, Coppa Club is excellent for riverside dining, Miyazaki is one of the better Japanese restaurants outside London, and there's a growing café scene around Chapel Arches. The Odeon cinema is walkable, and Norden Farm offers proper arts programming. Transport is the headline: the Elizabeth line makes London feel like a suburb rather than a commute. The only minor frustration is that some High Street shops close early, but that's true of most market towns.

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

Every time I've raised something, it's been resolved swiftly and professionally. Oxana A takes ownership of each request and provides updates without being chased.

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

Nothing specific to add at this time. Everything is spot on until now.


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