Ridding Road, DH7

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

As the majority of houses have a private parking spot, parking is a breeze! Within 5 to 10 min walking distance, you can reach the village centre of Esh Winning, with has a small convenient store, a brilliant butcher, a bakery, a few fast food options (pizza, fish and chips, chinese). Public transport to Durham is also great, with a bus stop 5 min from the development and buses running every 20 min until late at night.

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

Yes, the landlord/building management has responded to any bigger issues very quickly.

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

To control the heating properly, we had to buy an additional piece of kit which would have been nice to be supplied to every house from the get go.

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

It’s a good and convenient place. Arriva bus is convenient for Durham travel. It’s a good addition as the surrounding community also decorating their housing due to the oaks.

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

Responded in time and answers calls in time. Helpline is also active.

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

An area for the kids playing near the houses and timeline of completion of the full development.

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

The Oaks is situated in a quiet area, only accessed by residents due being at the end of the road. Esh Winning has plenty of amenities such as pubs, bakers, butchers, salons and parks. Bus links to Durham and good walking routes.

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

Dave is great, always responds quickly and supports when needed.

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

I was unfamiliar with Esh Winning and its amazing walking links to other areas, they’re great.

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

Great location , great distance to shops , friendly neighbourhood Will be amazing when the development is finished

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

In a very timely affective manner. The team are great

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

How long it would take to be complete and be finished

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

We lived in another part of the village before moving here so we knew what to expect. This is a sizeable but quiet village surrounded by the most beautiful and accessible walks and countryside right on your doorstep. The local village center has everything you would need in the way of a co-op, take aways, barber and hairdresser and a nice village pub. We don't use public transport very often but I understand a direct link takes you right into Durham.

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

We had some teething problems with the patio doors which were rectified quickly with no hassle

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

We're not doggy people, and there seem to be an awful lot of our neighbours have dogs even though there are still many empty properties. I would just respectfully request that dog owners keep in mind that not everyone likes dogs and please be respectful of that. No problems though, everyone clears up after there dog (so far!)