
Leaf Living, Chesterwell
Safrano Avenue, Mile End, Colchester, CO4 6EU

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Chesterwell
Safrano Avenue, Mile End, Colchester, CO4 6EU
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Write a review27 total reviews
This all-time rating combines reviewer scores for Experience, Value, Location, Facilities, Management and Design as well as the age and verification status of each review.
Some reviewers were offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Experience
4.4
Value
4.1
Location
4.5
Facilities
4.2
Management
4.3
Design
4.3
Showing reviews 1–5 of 27
- Leaf Living at Chesterwell, CO4
Yevhen L (Tenant)
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Oct 2026
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5Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
We have only recently moved to the area, but our experience so far has been very positive. It feels quiet, safe and family-friendly, with good access to local shops, schools and green spaces. The area is pleasant and well maintained, and we have not experienced any issues with noise, parking or waste collections.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Whenever we have had a question or needed help, the management team has responded promptly and professionally. They have been easy to contact and have always tried to resolve any issues or provide clear guidance.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
It would have been useful to know a little more in advance about how the utility accounts and some of the move-in services are set up, as we were new to the area and still learning how everything works. However, the team has been helpful whenever we have asked for assistance, and overall the move-in experience has been very smooth.
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- Leaf Living at Chesterwell, CO4
Mike (Tenant)
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Aug 2026
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5Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Really happy living in the development its clean and well managed , Shops are close by. neighbors are friendly. lots of parking for visitors.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Yes very quick and professional. Always by email or phone.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
My Building had the internet server positioned in the downstairs cupboard which is under the first floor made of concrete . For any future builds I would suggest placing the modem in a more central location to help with the overall signal strength throughout the rest of the property.
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- Leaf Living at Chesterwell, CO4
MB (Tenant)
Unverified
Aug 2026
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4Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Nice co-op. Decent upmarket cafe, but not much else in the way of restaurants/bars. Buses to station are OK. Very peaceful neighbourhood, no anti-social behaviour or excessive noise/disturtbances at all.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Any maintentance issues were dealt with very promptly and effectively.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
There's a very nice walk from the development through the Echelon Walk via several nice playgrounds for the kids, ending up at a good little Sainsbury's.
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- Leaf Living at Chesterwell, CO4
Jeff B (Tenant)
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Jul 2026
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5Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Great range of shops nearby including co-op, Sainsbury’s and large Asda. Lots of retail parks nearby. Ideally located near several nurseries, schools and the hospital.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Had an issue with water pressure was dealt with within two days, maintenance was very responsive.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
To know how the bin collections work as there have been some recent changes to the schedule.
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- Leaf Living at Chesterwell, CO4
Com4th (Tenant)
Verified resident
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May 2026
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4Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
My experience so far has been good. The consultant was very helpful with all my queries from viewing to actual moving in. She was professional and responsive.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
On my first day in, the building management team attend swiftly to a request.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
The website says it all, all the information I needed were readily available.
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