Kingsford Group

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4.34 Rating

Rating (based on 32 reviews)

Excellent

50.00%

Very Good

43.75%

Average

3.13%

Disappointing

3.13%

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Kingsford Group operates in commercial and residential real-estate, Kingsford Residence being their residential operations. Furthermore, Kingsford Group is currently based in Edinburgh.

Kingsford Residence

Kingsford Residence, is a Kingsford Group Development on HomeViews. This development is located on McDonald Road. Comprising of 74 luxury rental apartments, residents benefit from contemporary open plan living and modern fixtures. As well as this, there is a gym, club room, garden, co-working/dining space, and roof terrace with spectacular panoramic views across Edinburgh.

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Beautiful building, well-designed apartments, management a bit lax

The building is a converted school and has tonnes of charm and character. The building has been thoughtfully renovated with a very good eye to design and cohesion. The flats are nicely designed and have the same attention to detail, and the mezzanine/studio setup coupled with the large traditional windows is really an excellent design. The facilities are good (gym, common area, roof deck, garden) and well thought through in terms of design — we had limited use from much of these given the Covid lockdown, but that’s hardly the fault of the development. The building management was initially great, but standards have lowered an awful lot since we moved in — Covid was the original reason for much of the services being rolled back, but it seems to be more of an excuse than a genuine reason at this point. Generally we’ve been very happy with the flat itself and the building, but given the high rental cost and an assumption of commensurate facilities and management, less so with the overall value.

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Leith is one of the best parts of Edinburgh. Leith Walk and the Shore are both close by, so it was great for pubs etc. in the before-times. The development is next to St Mark’s Park which means you can be straight onto the North Edinburgh cycle paths, so it’s been great for walks and cycles during lockdown too. The development is right next to a school playground which has been a bit challenging noise-wise while working from home (once schools returned), but in fairness the management was very upfront about noise from the school being a ‘feature’ of living here.

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The building is run on a single heating system, so it’s not possible to choose your supplier. Bills aren’t too bad (£70ish / month for heat and power) but I didn’t know I wouldn’t be able to shop around for a better deal.

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

Generally they’ve been quite responsive, they were excellent when we moved in, but have been less responsive/proactive as time has gone on.

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Design
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Location
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Value
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Kingsford Residence is a lovely place to call home

Kingsford Residence is one of the best equipped buildings I have lived in. While the flats are not huge, they are cleverly designed to make the most of every inch, and the decor is neutral and nice. The people who work at Kingsford are very friendly and maintenance is done quickly. There are also constant improvements to all shared amenities. Speaking of, the rooftop terrace, professionally equipped gym, and shared working spaces were all maintained to a high standard and are actually used by residents. Communication is good if there are any expected works/issues. Very regular cleaning, so the building was always in tip top shape. Would recommend to anyone!

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Kingsford Residence is located in a vibrant part of the city with many delicious and independent restaurants & cafes nearby. Close to local shopping centers, New Town, and Leith. My favorite aspect of the location is the proximity to lovely walking/running/cycling trails that connect most of the city.

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Walking trails just across the road from Kingsford Residence connect you to the whole city!

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

There were several issues while we were there (curtains did not stay hung, washing machine and oven both had several issues) but communication was good, and the work was completed in a timely fashion.

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Design
5
Location
4
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Kingsford Residence

The design of the building and the flats is smart and space efficient. Several clever features like the wet room toilet and shower combination, washer/dryer under the stairs, window between bathroom and kitchen for instance make the flat more comfortable and usable. The flat can get quite cold in the winter if the heating is not on, and this is due largely to the single glazed windows. This is something you have to deal with if you live in a listed building with original windows, and the flat is otherwise better than the average Edinburgh tenement at heating up and retaining heat.

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The residence is near to shops and restaurants on both Leith Walk and Broughton Street, which is convenient. The close proximity to green spaces like St Marks Park, the Water of Leith and the Botanic Garden are also a bonus. Public transport connection could be better as the only bus that stops outside the building is no. 36. Since no. 10 has started running down McDonald Road and the tram will get going on Leith Walk in June, this is set to improve quite soon.

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There is no indoor bike storage, which is a shame.

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

The maintenance team has occasionally been difficult to get in touch with, and once issues are raised it can take a while to get done. However this has gotten better in the past couple months.

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Design
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Location
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Great living for three years and counting!

The two standout upsides in terms of facilities to me are the rooftop terrace, as well as the gym. The former is nice to relax on when the weather is good (which it overwhelmingly is, side note), and the latter is well-equipped with a wide range of weights, a cable machine, squat/bench rack, treadmills, bikes, and more.
The interior has a nice spacious feeling to it, and I’m particularly fond of the high ceilings and large windows.

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Being just off Leith Walk and about 10 minutes on foot from St. James Quarter/Omni Centre the location leaves little to be desired. There are multiple shops in close proximity, and the Waters of Leith walkway passes by as well, giving easy access to a bit of quiet nature.
On the topic of noise, the area is also pretty quiet – most of the time. Since it is a school area things can get rowdy around recess, but everything in between and especially the weekends are wonderfully calm.
I cannot comment on the parking, as the location and multiple close bus stations have meant that I’ve not had a need for a car since moving here.

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While it’s already pretty easy to get to the airport that connection is about to improve once the tram works wrap up.

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

Issues have always been addressed swiftly and competently.

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Design
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Location
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