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 Location Awards

  • 8 Excellence Awards

  • 8 Management Awards

  • 5 Value Awards

  • 8 Facilities Awards

  • 8 Design Awards

This company is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

"Love the rooftop to hang out with friends and access to the gym..."

Rache JUnion Wharf, SE8

This company is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

"I think if your expectations as a tenant are even slightly realistic they will comfortably surpass them in all ways."

ElliotVantage Point, N19

This company is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

"I have very much enjoyed living here for the past three years"

GraceBerkshire House, SL6

Developments by Essential Living

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Rental Only
Award Winner 2024

Union Wharf, SE8

Award winner 2024

4.65

4.65

(249 reviews)

£2,300-£3,200 pcm

1, 2, 3 beds

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 12 in Deptford

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Vantage Point, N19

Award winner 2024

4.62

4.62

(193 reviews)

£2,250-£3,300 pcm

1, 2 beds

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 2024

4.72

4.72

(177 reviews)

£2,500-£4,500 pcm

1, 2, 3 beds

There are 104 rental-only one, two and three-bedroom apartments at Dressage Court, a development by Essential Living.
2nd

Ranked 2nd out of 82 in Borough of Tower Hamlets

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Berkshire House, SL6

Award winner 2024

4.56

4.56

(125 reviews)

£1,100-£1,300 pcm

1 beds

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.
2nd

Ranked 2nd out of 34 in Berkshire

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4.64
4.64
744 total reviews

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

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Developments by Essential Living

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Overall

4.67

Facilities

4.65

Design

4.69

Location

4.58

Value

4.24

Management

4.67

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Oli (Tenant)

Union Wharf, SE8

Aug 2020

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Affordable, Luxury, Pet-friendly Location: What more?

Oli (Tenant)

Union Wharf, SE8

Aug 2020

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

The area of Union Wharf speaks for itself. You are a stones throw from Greenwich with the buzzing restaurants, bars and independent shops. You have access to one of the best parks in London, Greenwich park a 10 minute walk away and direct access to London Bridge and the city in 10 minutes.

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

I didn’t actually realise how great of a commute it was into the city. I definitely recommend walking To Greenwich station and getting the train to London Bridge. My commute in total takes me 20 minutes which is crazy good!

What is the best feature of your home:

The View.. we can see Canary Wharf, a wide view of the Thames and all of the city of London. We even watched the fireworks from our apartment on new year.

5

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Manager response

Thank you for all the 5 *'s, and for sharing these great photos with us. It's wonderful to have feedback about all elements of life at Union Wharf ?

Posted by

The Essential Living Team, Management

Sept 2020

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Kate (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Berkshire House, SL6

May 2025

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Berkshire House

Kate (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Berkshire House, SL6

May 2025

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

The local food and drink offering is amazing, the shops are not as good, however I know they are looking to rebuild the shopping centre which will be good. Traffic noise is minimal even in the centre of town at Berkshire house as the flats are so well insulated.

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

I have recently moved within Berkshire house and had a couple of issues in the new flat, noise levels and the shower. These were resolved as soon as I had emailed them and fixed instantly.

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

I think make friends wi thy your neighbours :) Berkshire house is amazing but sometimes we come and go so quickly we don’t always stop to say hi. This is what builds an amazing community

5

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5

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5

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5

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Manager response

Thank you for your lovely review, Kate! We're so pleased to hear your move within Berkshire House went smoothly with the help of the team, and that you’ve felt supported throughout. It's great to know you're enjoying the building and local area too.

Posted by

Lucy Baulch, Resident Events Coordinator

May 2025


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Souher (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Berkshire House, SL6

May 2025

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Good location. Great resident team!

Souher (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Berkshire House, SL6

May 2025

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

Our street is about a 4 min jog away from the station so it’s hard to miss my train. We have a range of groceries all within a 5 minute walk.

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

Any issue raised has been swiftly dealt with. They also do a great job of building a community for the residents.

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

How hot the rooms with windows can get during sunny days.

5

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Facilities

5

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5

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5

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5

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Manager response

Thank you for your review, Souher! We're pleased to hear you’re enjoying the location, amenities, and support from the resident team. We’ll definitely keep your comments about summer temperatures in mind.

Posted by

Lucy Baulch, Resident Events Coordinator

May 2025


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New Tenant (Tenant)

Berkshire House, SL6

May 2025

4
4
This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.
4

Great location and amenities but the flat gets insufferably hot

New Tenant (Tenant)

Berkshire House, SL6

May 2025

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

Everything you can possibly need from shops and restaurants is on your doorstep. The parks are also close by

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

Yes, maintenance issues have been resolved promptly.

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

The only thing is what I mentioned earlier about the temperature in the flat.

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Sowmya (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Berkshire House, SL6

Apr 2025

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Small quaint and personal

Sowmya (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Berkshire House, SL6

Apr 2025

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

Good aspects - Defenetly the commute. I live close to where I work so it’s a blessing and also the property is based on high street. So easy access to virtually everything. I can’t find anything bad about the area honestly.

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

Yes. I am very happy with Oxana and Luke. They are extremely approachable and efficient.

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

Can’t think of anything to be honest. May be the rent could have been negotiated better.

5

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5

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5

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5

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5

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Management

Manager response

Thanks for the lovely feedback, Sowmya! We're glad to hear you're enjoying the design and location, and it's great to know the team have been so helpful and responsive.

Posted by

Lucy Baulch, Resident Events Coordinator

Apr 2025


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