Colby River, The Farriers
Simmental Way, Whitehouse, Milton Keynes, MK8 1LS
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The Farriers
Simmental Way, Whitehouse, Milton Keynes, MK8 1LS
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23 total reviews
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Experience
4.6
Value
4.6
Location
4.7
Facilities
4.7
Management
4.8
Design
4.7
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- The Farriers, MK8
Suzanne16 (Tenant)
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Apr 2026
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Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Lovely modern homes that are light, airy and spacious. Everything needed for a comfortable home is provided in terms of appliances, energy efficiency and broadband. Very happy
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Very responsive, with a dedicated property manager who resolves things promptly. Conor and Ben whom Arrange everything prior to tenancy are superb too
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Ensure when you move in that you register the battery for your energy supply as the bill free system only works once it is registered and not upon registering with the supplier.
Manager's response5Hi, thank you for your lovely feedback. We're really pleased to hear how much you're enjoying the development and the community. It’s great to know our team have been responsive and supportive, and we’ll be sure to pass on your kind comments to Conor and Ben. Thanks again for sharing your experience.
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Maryam Bham, Senior Operations
May 2026
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- The Farriers, MK8
YS (Tenant)
Unverified
Mar 2026
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
4Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Quiet and safe area. Close to schools which is convenient for those have children. Away from busy area.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
The development has a project manager to look after residents’ maintenance requests. The project manager Mustafa Dar is very responsive.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
The rental renew proposal was provided just one month before end of tenancy. I expected the new lease proposal 2 months before end of tenancy .
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- The Farriers, MK8
James S (Tenant)
Unverified
Jan 2026
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Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
The area is nice as it's all new and clean. The only thing that would be good to add is some shops close by.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Yes, I needed help with the wifi when I moved in and the building management was on the phone to me helping straight away and it was sorted within an hour.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Really good area, all the doors are opened via bluetooth so you can't get locked out.
Manager's response5Thank you, James, for your positive feedback. We’re delighted to hear you had a smooth and stress-free move-in experience and that you’re enjoying your new home and its design. It’s great to know the team were able to support you quickly, and I’ll be sure to pass your kind comments on to Ben and Conor. We hope you continue to enjoy living at the development.
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Maryam Bham, Senior Operations
Jan 2026
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
- The Farriers, MK8
Anand (Tenant)
Unverified
Dec 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Good - Green environment and peaceful living. Concerning fact: Yet to receive bins! Cartons at home!
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Yes, our property manager Mr Mustafa Dar promptly responded to all our concerns.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Not much - I emailed and clarified all queries with Allsop team.
Manager's response5Thank you, Anand for taking the time to share your feedback and for your kind comments about the design, natural lighting, and EV parking facilities. We’re pleased to hear that you’re enjoying the green, peaceful environment and that the development feels well planned. We’re especially grateful for your positive feedback about Mustafa. It’s great to know that he has been attentive, responsive, and proactive in addressing your concerns - we’ll be sure to pass this on to him. Thank you also for highlighting the issue regarding the bins. We appreciate your patience, and this has been noted so it can be followed up and resolved as quickly as possible. We’re glad to hear that your experience with the Allsop team has been clear and informative from the outset, and we truly appreciate your recommendation. Thank you for choosing to make your home here.
Posted by:
Maryam Bham, Senior Operations
Jan 2026
- The Farriers, MK8
Peter O (Tenant)
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Dec 2025
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Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
I’m really happy living in this area. All the essential shops, restaurants and services are within a 10-minute drive, and the quality of local amenities is very good. Transport links are convenient and I haven’t experienced any major issues. My street is quiet with good parking availability, reliable bin collections and no noticeable anti-social behaviour or traffic noise. Overall, it’s a comfortable and pleasant place to live.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Yes, the building management has responded quickly and helpfully to any issues I’ve raised, and communication has always been clear and efficient.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Everything has been great overall, but one thing I wish I had known beforehand is that the mobile signal in the area isn’t very strong. It’s not a major issue, but it’s something new neighbours might want to be aware of.
Manager's response5Thank you very much for taking the time to leave such a detailed and positive review. We’re delighted to hear that you’re enjoying the modern design, spacious layout, and the cleanliness and upkeep of the communal areas, as well as finding the facilities practical and convenient. It’s especially pleasing to know that our building and property management teams have been responsive and clear in their communication, and that you feel well supported in your home. Creating a well-managed and welcoming place to live is always our priority. Thank you for highlighting the point about mobile signal; while it’s not something that impacts everyone, we agree it’s helpful for prospective residents to be aware, and we appreciate you mentioning it. Thank you again for your recommendation. We’re very grateful for your feedback and are pleased to have you as part of the community.
Posted by:
Maryam Bham, Senior Operations
Jan 2026
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
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