Where VP lets you down is the customer service. There are a few members of the Residents’ Team that are stellar, helpful and they really know their stuff. However, there are also members of the Team who are rude and go out of their way to be unhelpful. As a whole, on the one hand, the Team tries to foster a community atmosphere when hosting events but, on the other, building-wide emails tend to be frustrated and unprofessional. Instead of taking building-wide issues to management and implementing a fix, they shut off facilities (i.e. trash chute) for all residents. Complaints often go unanswered and my guests have reported rudeness upon entering the building on more than one occasion. The customer service really lets the building down and makes you feel like it’s not a friendly place to come home to.

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

Convenient tube links, lots of nearby shops and amenities.

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

That amenities and services can be shut off for the whole building on a whim.

The style. The amenities. The common areas. The private dining room which you can book for large gatherings (with 2x ovens, 2x fridges, all the kitchen equipment and utensils you can dream of). And I haven’t even gotten to the rooftop and its incredible panoramic views of the city. Again, I’ve visited quite a few rooftops, but nothing like this. You can see every single iconic building in London. Every single one. From Big Ben to the BT Tower to Canary Wharf and even London Bridge. Literally everything. No lie.

But what has impressed me most, are the staff. Angela, Ines, Astrid and the rest of the entire team will do anything to help you. They’re on hand practically 24/7 down at reception or at the push of your button on the intercom (which I never use, as I like going down to see them!). There is always someone on the front desk so the building is very secure. And you’ll never miss a package again! Anything breaks, it gets fixed within the day usually too. Incredible team.

It sounds a little cheesy but I really love this place and its special community beyond words. And I’m antisocial at the best of times! I honestly wake up every day feeling like I’ve won the lottery living here.

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

To have the best park in London (Greenwich Park with it’s incredible views of the city, not to mention the history of the Maritime Museum and Observatory) within walking distance of the Thames and Cutty Sark, is incredibly special in itself. But factor in the numerous street food markets and rich history of the area and you have the perfect spot in London. Only 10 mins on the train to London Bridge too! I will never live in another area.

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

Respect the property and the people who run it. If you’re fortunate enough to live here, treat it with respect. Most do, but some don’t.

What is the best feature of your home:

Underfloor heating / flooring. Video intercom. Size. En-suite with walk in shower. Style. Futuristic shower/bath buttons instead of taps. It’s a slick build.

5

Facilities

5

Design

5

Location

5

Value

5

Management

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

My son and I love living at Union Wharf. We have been here for a year and have everything we need. There is a large Waitrose across the street and the local Tesco and Sainsbury’s Express all less than five minutes away (walking!). Even our GP/local pharmacy is across the way along with our private Dentist- who are both excellent! If you like Costa or more local places for a cuppa there are two next door.
We enjoy having Greenwich Market nearby with the Museums and Cutty Sark to visit. We use the foot tunnel too and headover to Mudchute Farm quite often as you can get there within 25 minutes or less (again -by walking!!). Greenwich Park is also amazing but this is known. The location is just great. Great transport links and lastly if you need a nursery for your child there are a few to choose from with all good or Outstanding Ofsted ratings.

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

I was aware but did not pay enough attention to contract as we live next to a Quary which operates 24/7 so it can be quite loud at times.

What is the best feature of your home:

My favourite feature is the regular sized washing machine and tumble dryer.

4

Facilities

5

Design

5

Location

5

Value

4

Management

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

There is a big part of me that wants to tell you Greenwich is not for you. But the only reason for that is that I would like to keep it for myself. With much better transport links than you think (Greenwich Station to London Bridge is 13min and you have direct trains to the City and Kings Cross), you can live in London while feeling in a little village. Monday to Friday all the quirky independent shops are half empty for residents to enjoy, and on the weekends the buzz of the markets and tourists (not so much this 2020) is either an attractive enticement or something nice to look at from your terrace. Greenwich has food, it has jazz bars, it has stand-up comedy, it has the best cheap sushi in the city, (no, I will not tell you which one it is, google it!), and it has the river. And you know, I could erase the whole review and just tell you…. It has the river…

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

If you are thinking of moving to Greenwich, think about ditching the tube. Trains work much better, and I know they sound scary, but they are not!

What is the best feature of your home:

The space and the light on the flats is second to none. They are extremely well thought out for living, and give you the sense of a lot of space (they are indeed big for London, but they feel even bigger). The quality of construction and finishes is also impressive.

5

Facilities

5

Design

5

Location

3

Value

5

Management