City & Country

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City & Country is a family-owned niche developer specialising in working with Britain’s architectural heritage and sensitive landscapes. They are based in Stansted and have historically operated in East Anglia, recently they have expanded to include London, the South East, the South West and Scotland. They are known for their award-winning reputation as experts in the conservation, restoration and conversion of historic and listed buildings. King Edward VII Estate is a City & Country development listed on HomeViews, which has won various awards for its gardens and for its renovation. It is located in Midhurst, West Sussex and is comprised of a mixture of Grade II and II listed buildings. Facilities include: a private gym, swimming pool and steam room, concierge service, landscaped gardens, and a boutique lounge. The estate is surrounded by gardens designed by Gertrude Jekyll and are recognised on the English Heritage Register of Parks and Gardens.

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Website: www.cityandcountry.co.uk
No. of developments: 9
Development locations: South West London, South West England, East of England, Scotland, South East England

Company

Website: www.cityandcountry.co.uk
No. of developments: 9
Development locations: South West London, South West England, East of England, Scotland, South East England

Developments by City & Country

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Factory No.1, BS3

4.38

(12 reviews)

Factory No. 1 in Bristol, BS3 is a residential development offering stylish 1 & 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom penthouses set around private gardens at the former Grade II listed tobacco factory. The development is a unique blend of history and modern living, with homes crafted from the old factory's buildings and new build apartments, all featuring light-filled interiors and premium specifications. The development is noted for its beautifully landscaped outside spaces and terrace gardens, providing an urban oasis close to the city center. Additionally, it offers convenient features like allocated parking for selected homes and an on-site concierge in a secure gated community

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Ranked 3rd out of 18 in Bristol

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The General, BS1

3.06

(5 reviews)

The General is a unique development in Bristol's BS1, featuring a mix of stylish converted character homes and contemporary new build apartments with amenities like allocated parking and lift access. Once a city center hospital, it's been transformed into high-end, cosmopolitan waterside apartments and commercial units. The development, completed in 2018, retains original architectural elements, offering a unique charm and a historical feel. It boasts waterfront views on the edge of the Bristol Floating Harbour, close to the city center. The large-scale renovation includes modern comforts like a concierge service, blending the old with the new in this vibrant, urban space

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The Playfair at Donaldson's, EH12

4.21

(3 reviews)

The Playfair at Donaldson's, located in Edinburgh's EH12, is a palatial building renowned for its architectural heritage. It is a Category A listed building featuring a variety of apartments with panoramic views across Edinburgh and its landscape. The contemporary interiors offer a contrast to the historical exterior, emphasizing natural light and spaciousness. Residents enjoy exclusive access to concierge services, communal spaces, landscaped internal courtyard, and underground parking, within 18 acres of parkland and proximity to Edinburgh's sought-after streets

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King Edward VII Estate, GU29

2.1

2.10

(1 reviews)

King Edward VII Estate is developed by City & Country and situated within the South Downs National Park in West Sussex. It is the winner of various awards, including the Evening Standard Award for Best Conversion 2018, WhatHouse? Award - Bronze for Best Renovation 2018 and Sussex Heritage Trust Award for Best Landscape & Gardens 2017. The estate is comprised of a mixture of Grade II and II listed buildings which have been restored and converted into an array of apartments, duplexes and houses.

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Manningtree Park, CO11

1.6

1.60

(1 reviews)

Manningtree Park is nestled between the sought-after market town of Manningtree and the charming villages of Mistley and Lawford. Sitting on the Essex/Suffolk border, Colchester is just under 10 miles away, and London is only 56 minutes* on the train from Manningtree Station.

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3.85

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Developments by City & Country

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3.86

Facilities

3.91

Design

4.41

Location

4.73

Value

3.86

Management

3.23

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LE (Owner)

Verified Resident

Manningtree Park, CO11

Feb 2025

This is rated 1.00 out of 5.00.

The worse mistake I ever made.

LE (Owner)

Verified Resident

Manningtree Park, CO11

Feb 2025

If I can deter anyone away from buying a property with City and country, then allow me to do so. As a purchaser, the company has no consideration for their residents. Here is just a few examples of my personal experience: >Block access, therefore leaving you unable to get in and out of your property. >Their workers hang their clothes over your garden fence. >Failed to section off wet, drying tarmac, resulting in wheel and paint damage to vehicle. >Installed the wrong tiles in bathroom and ordered the wrong kitchen. >Contractors trying to enter your property and disturbing you asking if the garage is block work or brick work. >Installed the backdoor the wrong way round so water flows into the house rather then out. >Nails left on floor throughout drive access. They like to make false promises and not deliver. Most of all, they fail to take responsibility above all else. This is the 5th new build I’ve experienced, and by far the worst company I’ve come across.

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

Close to Colchester & Ipswich. Easy access to transport and local facilities. Great local pubs and takeaways. Lots of nice areas of dog walking.

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

How awful of a company City & Country and to not use.

What is the best feature of your home:

The general outside design and look of my property is nice.

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Dear LE, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are sincerely sorry to hear that your time with City & Country has not met your expectations. Your feedback is incredibly valuable to us, and we take your concerns very seriously. We understand how frustrating it must be to face these issues, and we want to assure you that your concerns have been passed on to the relevant teams for immediate review. Our aim is to provide a high standard of service and quality homes, and it is clear from your experience that we have fallen short in this instance. We would like the opportunity to discuss your concerns in more detail and work toward resolving these matters. Please reach out to our Customer Care team at customercare@cityandcountry.co.uk, and we will do our utmost to address the issues you have raised promptly. Once again, we apologise for the inconvenience you have faced and appreciate your patience as we work to improve your experience. Warm regards, The City & Country Team

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Sam (Owner)

Verified Resident

Factory No.1, BS3

Jan 2025

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Factory No1, good inner city living, management could be improved.

Sam (Owner)

Verified Resident

Factory No.1, BS3

Jan 2025

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

Really enjoy the inner city living you get from FN1. Peaceful environment to live in. I like being close to north street

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

The sales team were sub par and I wish someone told me to be careful dealing with them.

What is the best feature of your home:

I like the high ceilings and windows and the kitchen has a nice finish.

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Lauren Fletcher (Owner)

Verified Resident

Factory No.1, BS3

Jan 2025

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Amazing place to live!

Lauren Fletcher (Owner)

Verified Resident

Factory No.1, BS3

Jan 2025

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

Bedminster has so much creativity and so many things to do. You could never be bored! We are next to the airport bus stop, 20 minutes and you’re at Bristol ready to fly!

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

Communal gas not mains, makes it VERY expensive. Also City and Countey fail to recycle our waste.

What is the best feature of your home:

En suite bathroom as a whole! The gold fixtures and wet room are lovely.

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Sophie P (Owner)

Verified Resident

Factory No.1, BS3

Jan 2025

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Great location!

Sophie P (Owner)

Verified Resident

Factory No.1, BS3

Jan 2025

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

Large range of shops, particularly coffee/ food places. The local area is being developed and new improved shops are here.

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

Before moving in I wish we had known how much the development and close areas would have been changed from initial plans.

What is the best feature of your home:

Location: being close to a range of shops and restorative pieces in the home.

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Rico S (Owner)

Verified Resident

Factory No.1, BS3

Jan 2025

This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.

Excellent Apartments at a great price, Management Company could be better

Rico S (Owner)

Verified Resident

Factory No.1, BS3

Jan 2025

Living in Regent House, it is not a new build, but rather a renovation of the old Tobacco Factory offices and Directors boardrooms. The appliances used are by Smeg which are pretty good and come with a 5 year warranty. The flooring is excellent. The bathrooms are excellent too. The paint however is rather cheap and not wipeable. The parking is being expanded but the spots are spacious and has EV charging in some spaces too. The heating is district heating with common boilers, it keeps the heating bill relatively low. And with thick walls and windows, it helps with that too. The management company is not as good as expected. I hear it is being improved but as of right now, they are slow, inefficient and have high service charge costs.

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

It is only a 5-10 minute walk to the centre, the river is close by and the harbourside is great during the summer. The Bedminister train station is also very convienent to get to Temple Meads and London. The area around the development is being improved very quickly with a few new nice restaurants opening up recently.

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

I wish I had known about the management company, would have fixed issues myself instead of contacting them and waiting endlessly.

What is the best feature of your home:

My apartment is very spacious with a modern look while keeping the original wooden panelling. Great blend of antique and modern tastes.

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