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

Like – Its quite close to the kids school which makes it a convenient place to live.
Dislike – Theres not enough disabled parking in the area which means its difficult to find parking spaces big enough so that we can easily get my wheelchair in and out.

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

I wish I knew about the lack of disabled parking before moving in.

If there is one thing you would change about your flat or property what would it be:

The property should’ve come with a disabled parking space!

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

Like – The transport links are great, I can commute around London easily.
Dislike – There aren’t enough supermarkets in the area.

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

Theres nothing I wish I knew about this development before moving in.

The bedrooms do not get so much light with just one small window in each which is a shame. Building management I have not had much experience with but when first moving in, arranging utilities proved to be quite difficult. Cleaning in communal areas is great and regular, but some of the other tenants don’t respect the cleanliness and leave bins outside the communal bin room unfortunately.

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

The location is amazing, situated between the cosmopolitan Mill Road to one side, and walking access to Grafton and Beehive Centre on the other side. It is also exceptionally quiet. The space is open and doesn’t feel “blocked in”. The bin collection frequency is ok but we would really benefit from green bins for food & garden waste as well as the standard black & blue bins for the flats.

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

More information on the parking for disability blue badge would be useful

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

Fairly quickly – although it is a bit of a proceed and not sure whether the Cambridge city council or building management is responsible for certain things

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However, we do wish that maintenance fees would be used to better look after the public landscaping. It can look neglected and overgrown; even natural areas need care as the seasons change.
Our villas have issues with the solar panels not working as they should, but work is being done to adjust the height and angles to maximize their efficiency. We appreciate the communications we have had regarding this.

We would also like some more sheltered or semi-covered areas in the square or nearby to gather. For example, where the large, long tables are situated just beyond the Square near the PostDoc building can be extremely windy at the best of times. We would like to use them more often, but would like a windbreak to help.

We are surprised that so few businesses have opened up in Eddington, but I suspect the rent is very high. Can something be done to attract more businesses and offices?

Additionally, the birdblind Fata Morgan Teahouse needs to be looked after. Garbage is left behind, small fires are started by kids, and it feels as if nobody checks in periodically. A few minutes of maintenance every couple of weeks would remedy this. Brook Leys is an asset we all enjoy, and is a welcome escape from the city.

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

This location has the best of both worlds; we are minutes from downtown Cambridge by bicycle or bus, yet birdsong, trees and ponds surround us. I like the friendly, quiet and very safe neighbourhood feeling with a mix of ages and ethnicities. Indeed, we enjoy meeting our neighbours regularly and know we can ask for help whenever needed. The schools, grocery store and other shops add to the liveliness. Parking is not a problem, especially as Park & Ride is a five minute walk away. The excellent underground bin collection keeps Eddington tidy as well.

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

Wall to wall carpeting, especially on stairs, is best avoided as it is high maintenance and never as clean as bare floors or rugs that can be shaken out. I do wish the stairs were not carpeted, or had only a runner.

Also, do order your curtains or blinds ASAP. Privacy can be an issue once you move in, so you might need folding screens until the curtains are installed!

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

Yes, it can take a while, and the pandemic made everything more challenging for all. I am confident that things are improving and that the management has not lost sight of priorities.

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