Fizzy Walthamstow, E17

Very good facilities, everything runs very good. The flat came unfurnished. The gate was broken a while ago but it was promptly fixed. I have a big balcony. The hallway is a bit strange to be honest. It has an L shape , you feel as if the space has been wasted. The bath ia a bit shallow, I wish it was deeper.

Modern and safe building. The flat is bright and spacious. There were a few teething problems however that have been sorted. The buidling is well managed and they are responsive to emails.
Common areas are generally clean however there are sometimes some issues with the bins because of the residents.

The apartments are modern and clean, they are spacious but the balconies are dirty from the construction. Decent quality of the facilities. There is a garden inside the development. The cleaniness at the common areas is not at its best.

The furniture was included in the price of the rent however I have found that I have had to purchase more item to make the place more practical. I would say that the facilities are a bit cheap as they tend to break easily, leaving you liable for the damage. The mattress is reasonably comfortable and the size of rooms fine however the storage in the bedroom isn’t sufficient. The bathrooms are spacious and the kitchen facilties are good however the apartment has white floors which get dirty very easily. We have had to keep chasing up the landlord with emails as it has taken nearly 2 months to receive an answer about a breakage in the bathroom.

The building has all amenities, except for gym and pool, free WiFi, five optic. Heating is included in the rents. The monthly feemail for the car park is £100 . All security features work. There are no instructions on using the front door and it is closing too slowly .

Overall, I think this is a great development. As someone who shops online a lot, missed deliveries have been a pain at my previous rentals. So the fact that your deliveries are taken in at reception and are left in your flat if you choose,each evening is the best thing about having onsite staff. The location is excellent with the tube station a few minutes walk away. Walthamstow is near by with shops and restaurants. The building is generally quiet which I love and the modern light coloured interiors are a hit with me. I love my generously sized balcony and have watched fireworks on new years eve and enjoyed the picturesque sometimes snowy views immensely. The fact they allow pets is what brought me here, a rarity in London rentals. My fur baby is happy here which is great.

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The transport is great, the tube is a few minutes walk and the Victoria line is great for getting into central London quickly.

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They are still making improvements to the flats which I expected to be finished before I moved in.

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Design

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Location

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Value

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Management

We recently moved in after a long tenancy in an old victorian house in Hackney and what a difference. The flat is very spacious, light, airy and appointed with attractive and functional furniture. The bedrooms are a good size and the beds are very comfy. There are excellent transport links near by. The move was super easy and it’s easy to get any problems sorted.

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Transport links are great. There is a supermarket and nice turkish around the corner as well as the wetlands. There are a lot more things to do a stones throw away in Walthamstow

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lots of bugs around due to wetlands

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Facilities

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Design

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Value

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Management

3.5/5 I appreciate having a flat which is supportive of pets and the soundproofing is pretty good. Nice floor plan and atheistically pleasing interior but the appliances feel cheap. The recently and suddenly installed pigeon spikes make the balcony an eye sore.

The overall design and quality of the premises are very, very good. We have a spacious one bedroom and everything is very logically laid out and put together, and doesn’t feel cheap (which can be said of some new builds). The Fizzy staff are really friendly and helpful, and hold the occasional party for all residents which is a lovely touch and a good way to get to know others in the building. They are also really flexible e.g. enabling you to put paintings and pictures on the wall. Another plus point is that wifi is included in your rent which is useful as you don’t need to faff getting about getting that sorted (or paying for it).

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LIKE – close to Blackhorse Road and a co-op. Also got some lovely coffee shops close by (e.g. Audio Armstrong and Wood Shop Coffee). The Walthamstow Wetlands are a 15min walk away and great for getting some fresh air. DISLIKE – lack of pubs, bars and restaurants (you need to get on a tube or walk 30mins to find anything decent). The area is also up and coming so sometimes feels quite industrial.

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Lack of bars and restaurants in local area

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Facilities

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Design

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Location

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Value

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Management

The flat is great and furnished to a really high standard. All appliances are new and energy efficient. We had a really nice welcome hamper when we moved in which was a lovely touch. The location is perfect, just a few minutes walk from Blackhorse Road station. It’s really handy having the “Bobs” who can sign for parcels then deliver them to your flat when you’re out.The building management could be improved, there are a few technical glitches with intercom system and the lift. Recycling bins don’t get emptied and regularly build up.