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Vantage Point is a Build to Rent development by Essential Living, offering 118 apartments – studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. All Vantage Point residents get access to a range of features and amenities. These include a 24-hour onsite team, a roof terrace, games room and exercise room. In addition, the development is above Archway London Underground station in the North London Borough of Islington. Residents are also close to Upper Street, Emirates Stadium and Highgate Village.
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Write a ReviewUpload PhotosOur little London oasis
Since moving into Vantage Point in June, my fiancé and I are 100% happier as people. When we enter those main entrance doors downstairs, we enter into our own little oasis. Always greeted by the wonderful concierge, I just love coming home.
The design of the building is beautiful and chic. It feels like living in a hotel!
I personally really enjoy going upstairs to the communal area when I just need a bit of me time or a new place to chill out. The roof terraces are so peaceful and I still can’t quite get over how amazing our views are!!!
We also love having the gym upstairs.
Our home is just beautiful and we love it so much. Our gorgeous big windows in the living room and bedroom are my favourite feature.
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We love living here in Archway. Being so close to SO many shops like Sainsbury’s, Tesco’s, Aldi, Co-op and M&S food- we are spoilt for choice for supermarkets. There are also numerous pubs and restaurants only a short walk away.
We have so many options for travel if we need it. The buses go all over London and Archway station is literally a 1 minute walk away.
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I wish we had moved in a lot sooner!!
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Whenever we have needed something, our emails are always responded to quickly and promptly. The concierge are the absolute best- particularly Marcia, Raimonda, Felix and Monica. They are absolutely fantastic and always go out of their way to make us feel at home/ look after us.
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‘Little London oasis’ – what a fantastic review! Thank you for all the 5 stars. 😊
Pure Bliss
Always super well looked after, the building is always impeccable. The reception staff are amazing and make you feel at home and safe. You have everything you could possibly want in a building and more.
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Great access to all the supermarket chains as well as the personal family run shops which is lovely. The restaurants around the area are also great and varied. Most convenient transport links with having the station right at your feet to get you anywhere.
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The flats do get hot in the summer, but having multiple terraces to relax on is incredible.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Timely and effectively, always able to help with any problems and do so professionally
Love the fact that pets are allowed to live in the building.
The training centre is beautiful. Love the fact that pets are allowed to live in the building. I don’t use the outdoor facilities very often as pets are not allowed. It would be nice to have a designated pets allowed outdoor area. Why allow the smokers an area? A dog wash and hose area installed in the garage would be great. It’s really hard in the winter to clean your dog in the flat.
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The local area itself is ok, although the number of harassments in the street and antisocial behaviour is unpleasant. Constantly harassed by people asking for money. Very noisy at night due to the pub and other anti social behaviour. Can be woken up to three times a night if we have the window open.
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The noise especially living on the first floor facing the Archway Tavern. Working from home is difficult with buskers on the street and sirens. Noise at night is sleep disrupting. This impacts on overall health.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
The gym equipment and clean mats requests are ignored. Gym equipment needs replacing over time.
Brilliant location
The property is well managed with very helpful and friendly staff. The design of the common areas of the building is spacious and luxurious.
The facilities are good though a number of repairs around the flat have been needed. These repairs are often dealt with promptly once staff has been notified.
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The building has a brilliant location – incredible access to transport and amenities
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Noise from the busy street carries up at all hours
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The concierge team is very friendly & approachable – Felix, Marcia, Raimonda and Juan are always available and willing to help. I have personally found their help invaluable and they are the highlight of the property for me. Always easy to get in touch with and I always get a good follow up on any issues.
Great apartments with lovely communal areas, gym and view of London
It’s a great development with lovely communal areas and the gym. There is an amazing view of London of the rooftop and the concierge team is super helpful. The building hosted a BBQ and it was a lot of fun and a great way to meet people in the building.
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The areas has all the groceries stores – Marks and Spencers, Coop, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, convenience shops and pharmacies. The building is on top fo the tube starting and it’s easy to get anywhere with the Northern line.
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I brought a portal AC, but it turned out my flat has an AC integrated.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
They have a handyman that quickly came and installed my paintings.
Great place te be 15min from Central London
This is very safe, very quiet with the windows open, the building is very clean.
Amenities are good, gym and rooftop are great for the summer.
The residents team is great and you can always count on them.
The flat itself is nice, you feel good inside it. Price is okay but you pay more for the amenities.
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Archway has been going through a lot of works, it’s now a great place to be with great location. Starbucks, Mark’s and Spencer, Costa and great pubs are just here.
Bars and shops are just down the street so it can be a bit noisy if you let the windows open. You might have the odd ones from time to time in the street but it’s a very busy place, 15min from Central London.
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Higher floors are the best
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
It was a bit complicated sometimes in terms of communication, but issues got sorted.
Great building!
Love the common areas. Have hosted parties, BBQs there. Gym’s not bad either! The place’s still quite new. The doors slam a little hard but that’s okay. I live in a studio but it’s quite spacious. Even with it’s own sleeping area. I feel like the combination is hard to find.
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Plenty of supermarkets, m&s right down the stairs, plenty of restaurants, and cafes. Parks as well. dentist. Tube station. Parks. Basically, location can’t be beaten.
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The ride on the northern line makes lots of noise. From here to Camden. It hurts your ears
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Had one little ran in with the building management when I hosted a party but that was it.
5* city living
Absolutely love living here. The site is fantastic as is the team who work here. Nothing is ever too much trouble and everyone always has a smile on their face! Property is kept in good condition with great outdoor space to enjoy. The apartments are well laid out and work well for city life. An epic view from the upper floors as well! Would highly recommend.
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Archway is a great location and has everything you need right on your doorstep. Traffic noise can be loud but the windows block all noise when they are closed. Great pubs, plenty of grocery shops – both high street chains and small local shops. Transport could not be easier with the tube station underneath the building and plenty of bus routes to central London.
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Not much – my partner used to love here so I was already familiar with the property and what to expect
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Quickly and helpfully. I received help on a weekend with a fob that stopped working which I did not expect to be fixed until the working week.
Great Development
Living in Vantage Point is great. The views from its 2 terraces really lives up to its name. The building also has 3 lifts meaning you never have to wait more than 30 seconds for one to arrive. All concierges are very friendly and helpful for any issues.
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The location of vantage point is extremely convenient as it is next door to the station, co-op m&s and Iceland.
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People are always giving away unwanted items so I’d recommend joining the Facebook group to grab anything that may be of interest to you.
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There were a couple of minor issues when I moved in which were sorted with an email and a 1 day wait
Help yourselves to live a bills-free, hassle-free and worry-free life – join us :)
Marcia, Raimonda, Felix, Lukas and most recently Juan – the resident’s team and the sole heart of the building are the first people who come to mind when reviewing my experience of living at Vantage Point. Made to a greater extent out of personal relationships rather than out of building blocks it comprises, this development features something I haven’t quite got to experience at any other place before moving here.
Me personally, as much as other residents love spending our time in many of the communal areas – be it work or socialising or simply having a glass of wine on one of the terraces in addition to our cosy sunlit peaceful flats.
Write a hundred 5-star reviews – it won’t be enough! This place is vibrant with life but subtle in textures, welcoming friendships but protective of privacy, suggestive of drift, but holding tight to its roots and core values – the central point of which is residents’ wellbeing.
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– Superior transport links (Archway station [Northern line] is 10 secs away from the building)
– Opulence of essential infrastructure within quick reach (Post-Office; Whittington Hospital; St. Johns Way Medical Centre; Archway Dental Group; Well Highgate Pharmacy; over six grocery shops – with the closest M&S being less than a minute away; a variety of restaurants, coffee shops, the list goes on ) less than 10 mins walk away
– Substantial investment from Islington Council into the community – everything from their support of local businesses during the pandemic, timely rubbish disposal, available funding options for artists and art organisations, etc
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Truly hard to move out, in fact, close to impossible
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
The building management responded to all the problems I raised.
The comfort, the style, the views!
The building is very modern, and the flats are smartly designed, even the studios have enough storage space. The facilities are another perk of Vantage point – the dining room is impressive with amazing views of the city, a big kitchen and plenty of dining space (with gorgeous dining tables!), perfect to book for private events. You can also enjoy the views from the lounge area, also very well designed, and of course from the roof terrace looking at the London skyline. Last but not least, the gym and the pool table add to the perks of Vantage point!
The people in reception are friendly and willing to help with any query.
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Perfect location right next to the tube station with all amenities nearby, M&S, Coop and Sainsburys are all within 5 min walk. As the location is quite central, it might he get noisy, mostly during the summer when the windows are open all day/night.
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That there might be an annual increase in the rent.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
The building management have always been responsive to any issues we have raised.
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