
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 review4.3
27 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.
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Experience
4.4
Value
4.1
Location
4.5
Facilities
4.2
Management
4.3
Design
4.3
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- Leaf Living at Chesterwell, CO4
Yevhen L (Tenant)
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Oct 2026
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5This development review is rated 5.0 out of 5.0. A Great Place to Call Home
We are very happy with the development and with our new home. The property is modern, comfortable and well designed, with a good layout and plenty of natural light. Everything was presented to a high standard when we moved in, and the overall development feels clean, quiet and well maintained. Communication with the Leaf Living team has also been very good, and whenever we have had questions, the staff have been helpful, friendly and professional. We are very pleased with our experience so far and are happy to have chosen this development as our new home.
Please 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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5This development review is rated 5.0 out of 5.0. Happy New Home
My new home is well built and the services provided by Leaf Living are of a high standard. Any issues I had after moving in were dealt with really well. Even though someone else had lived in the property before me it was like new when I moved in. You can see the hard work that went into making my new home look so good on arrival.
Please 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)
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Aug 2026
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4This development review is rated 4.0 out of 5.0. Chesterwell
Nice development. Good range of homes. Friendly atmosphere. Good location. Would definitely recommend for families and pet owners. I was a bit concerned at first about renting from a large corporation but actually the quality of the house and the service from property management was a different world to what you often see from estate agents and private landlords.
Please 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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5This development review is rated 5.0 out of 5.0. Chesterwell leaf living
Peaceful modern development, lovely environment feels very safe and welcoming. Plenty of parking and properties themselves are very spacious with clean, modern design. Good facilities nearby including parks, shops, a pharmacy and Pilates studio. Easy walking distance to shops and school. Very close to the hospital about 6 minute drive. Great convenient location.
Please 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)
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May 2026
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4This development review is rated 4.0 out of 5.0. Good service.
The development is a clean and quiet place with good infrastructure and close to transport routes, shops and schools for the youngies the houses are well designed. I have no concerns or issues at the moment and I look forward to a good experience living in the development.
Please 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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