Cherry Orchard Road, Croydon, London, CR0

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

Great location...close to all necessities including shopping, restaurants and parks. Reading Station is a 2 minute walk as is my office!

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

They have been excellent. There were issues with parking that were immediately handled!

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

Nothing I can think of to be honest. I spent a lot of time looking in the area.

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

I've been living at The Casting for the past 3–4 months, and my experience has been nothing but positive. The building itself is lovely modern, clean, and very well-maintained. What really stands out, though, is the staff. They’re incredibly welcoming, friendly, and always approachable, which makes a huge difference when settling into a new place. One person who deserves a special mention is Andrea, one of the Community Hosts. She’s always warm, helpful, and genuinely goes out of her way to make residents feel at home. It's people like her who help create the positive atmosphere here. The local area is also a big plus. There's a great range of shops, restaurants, and bars within walking distance—whether you're after a quick coffee, a nice sit-down meal, or a lively evening out, there's something for everyone. There are also some nice open spaces nearby for walks, runs, or just to relax outdoors. Transport links are really convenient, with buses and train/tram connections nearby, making it easy to get around and into the city centre. It’s ideal for commuting or spontaneous weekend plans. Living on this street has also been a pleasant experience. Parking is generally available, bin collections are timely, and I’ve not encountered any issues with noise or anti-social behaviour. It’s a calm and safe-feeling environment. Overall, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time living at The Casting and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a friendly, well-managed place with great amenities and an even better community.

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

Any issues found in the Building are dealt with quickly as long as they are reported to the Receptionist and other members of staff who work in the building

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

The only issue I would raise with the building is the parking isn't the best and only has limited spaces, however there is plenty of parking spaces nearby where you can park without having to pay a certain fee

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

Great location area as everything is on your door step; with sainsbury around the corner, train station two minutes walk, restaurants and shopping center just a few steps away.

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

Yes every time I need something to be fixed they are always quick.

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

Honestly I have nothing bad to say everything is perfect.

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

A great area with all amenities close by - 2 convenience stores and a large Aldi for groceries. Ancoats is 5- 10 minute walk with lots going on there - nice cafes and bakeries. Tram stop at New Islington is very close and Manchester Piccadilly Station is a short walk away - lots of shops and other facilities at the station including a Boots Chemist. I lived in this area many years ago and it has changed so much. All the new developments mean there are plenty of people around at all times so always feel safe.

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

To date, I've not had any issues with my apartment but concierge staff are lovely and always ask if everything's OK and, if I did have an issue, I'm sure it would be dealt with promptly.

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

Neither good nor bad but parking is very limited - both at the building itself (all spaces currently rented) and in the surrounding streets. I think this is just because the whole area is so popular now. I have managed to rent a parking space in an apartment building opposite via a parking app so this is a possibility for those who need a car. Otherwise, as noted above, there are ample public transport options.

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The whole area has been done up very nicely, lovely flower beds, two minute walk from Sainsburys, very modern & clean, great public transport links and very convenient over all.

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

We had a maintenance issue however, they have a very good set up and all we need to do is report it on the resident app which is convenient . They have the maintenance team onsite, therefore it will be quixcy dealt with.

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

There is nothing that we specifically wanted to know in addition to what we had been told before we moved in, but we noticed some lovely events that were taking place after we settled at Ebb & Flow.