Rectory Grove, SW4

3.30

Rectory Grove in Clapham Old Town, SW4, is undergoing rejuvenation to transform Victorian terraced properties and a vacant site into a high-quality residential area. The development by Lexadon Property Group aims to blend original period features with modern enhancements across its Victorian terraced properties. Jo Cowen Architects' design incorporates 32 new dwellings and a retail space, focusing on retaining existing facades while introducing contemporary living spaces. A landscaped garden at the center of the scheme will connect the mews properties with new apartments, utilizing materials that respect the area's historical character. Located near Clapham Common and boasting excellent transport links, the development promises luxury living in a vibrant community setting.

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4.00

Facilities

1.00

Design

3.00

Location

5.00

Value

3.00

Management

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Duncan (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Mar 2024

Lovely houses, excellent location, minimal facilities

Duncan (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Mar 2024

The building design is generally good, the houses are a high spec and have everything you need. The only downside in our house is the lack of a garden/proper outside space. The building/property manager is Lexadon and they are not very good. We have had several issues in the house that they have not attended to and are generally not that responsive. However, the house hasn’t had too many issues so we haven’t had to engage with them much.

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

The development is mainly houses, not much amenities. There is a children’s soft play area and a personal training gym in the development, nothing else. It would be nice to have a small shop or cafe but equally we are so close to the shops and amenities in Clapham Old town, this is not an issue. We don’t have cars so don’t need parking but there’s plenty of residential parking nearby. Bin collection is not great - bins are left out the front of the development in a free for all and this sometimes results in a lot of mess

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

Mixed. They are unresponsive and require lots of chasing. Generally if we chase them lots they will respond and send people out quite quickly. However we have had a horrible smell in one of the bathrooms for 2 years and they have made no attempt to fix it despite our regular complaints/reminders.

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

That the downstairs bathroom would have a putrid smell.

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Dear Duncan, Thank you for taking the time to leave this honest review. We appreciate you have been a tenant of ours for three years and take your feedback very seriously. We would love to respond to each point as best as we can. Thank you for the lovely feedback about the spec of the property. We tried to think of our tenants wants and needs with the bright/ open spaces, double glazing, security alarms, dishwashers, induction hobs, hot taps, filtered cold taps and the minimalist look. The properties where part of a large development of 36 houses and did have limited planning permission with changing the existing houses/ spaces. All houses in the development have some outdoor space (some agreeably larger than others) Luckily for our tenants Clapham Common is only a short walk away giving lots of outdoor open space. As discussed on the phone prior to writing this response, we have looked into the several issues you have had like a new dishwasher as quickly as possible however are still looking into the smell from your basement pump in the bathroom and agree this is taking a little longer. The development does have a section 106 parking restriction, there is no residential permits available for this site as it could potentially mean another 150 cars on the road outside in Clapham Old town. This is enforced by the council and is part of the planning permission. The development is 5-10 minutes away from several tube/ train stations and bus links in to central London. Thank you again for being a tenant of ours for 3 years and we hope to keep a happy tenant/ landlord relationship. Kind regards, Lexadon

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Cameron Beames, Lettings Manager

Mar 2024

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