The Gorge, EX1

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

It is a bit of a mixed bag really, public transport wise it is near a lot of major routes across Exeter and the wider region and it is a short walk from the city centre, There is a Waitrose across the road and Magdalen Rd a road of restaurants and shops is close by. There is an abandoned building next door which can be a magnet for trouble and the main road is quite close an choked with traffic a significant amount of the time.

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

Maintenance issues have been dealt with swiftly, and other things such as noise issues in my experience have also been dealt with, although I have heard from others with more serious issues that there can be problems if you don't have more than one tenant complaining.

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

The lack of temperature control in the shared spaces and that the shared laundry is quite small for the amount of tenants in the building

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

Very good placement in the city, close to transport routes and many amenities. Theres a supermarket over the road as well as cheaper options around a 10 min walk away

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

Quickest response time ever, usually have everything fixed within 48 hours.

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

How lovely it is! Everyone is so nice and welcoming

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

Living at The Gorge was a pleasant experience overall. The local area is very convenient — it’s just a short walk to Waitrose and the city centre, which makes shopping and getting around really easy. It's also ideally located for students, being very close to St Luke’s Campus, and there’s a nearby bus stop with direct links to the main university campus. The neighbourhood is quiet and well-maintained, and I always felt safe.

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

The building management was responsive and helpful, always addressing any issues quickly.

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

One thing I wish I had known before moving in is that the laundry room and the cinema can be a little tricky to find at first. A quick walkthrough or clearer signage would’ve been helpful.

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

Thank you for making my move to Exeter so seamless! The Gorge is in a great location, very easy to walk to the city centre.

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

Management have been very quick to respond to any problems raised.

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

No specific tips! Visit the building if possible before as it allows you to meet people/get a sense of what it would be like to live here

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

The location is perfect, you are a short walk into town where there are plenty of shops and restaurants. It is ideal if you work at Heavitree or Wonford Hospital as you are only a stones through away. There is no parking and quite a lot of street noise which we didn't mind.

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

Yes, the residents team were quick to address any issues raised.

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

There is no parking which isn't ideal. It took months for the Council to sort out the banding, which resulted in us having a large council tax back dated bill. (This isn't the Gorge's fault) There is a lack of washing machines for the number of residents who live at the Gorge, often I would be unable to do my washing as all four were occupied, I think that the Gym and Cinema room are too small for the amount of residents. I would also say be aware that there is A LOT of maintenance issues happening all the time, I have numerous emails from the residents team making residents aware that there is more on going work happening around the building.