The Hawthorns, CB22

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

It’s a small village and the residents are proud of their village but could do with more options of shops and restaurants

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

Hill’s aftercare was commendable. There were obviously areas for improvements but all in all great experience

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

Lack of supermarkets, nearest one is 15mins drive away

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

We love Sawston so this location is ideal for us. The village has lots on offer, meaning you don't need to travel far for day to day things. There are lots of places of employment nearby. The development is on the edge of the village so it takes 15 mins to walk or 5 minutes to bike to the shops. There is a good bike path to Babraham Research Campus too. We really like our street. It is a cul-de-sac so very quiet and free of traffic. There is lots of nature on our doorstep and the proximity to Babraham woods for a walk is a big plus.

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

They have required chasing but we got there in the end!

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

Although the garden was turfed, it was very poor quality with compacted soil - we should have budgeted for re-doing the garden. The garage and attic space was much bigger than we expected which was a pleasant surprise. The soft landscaping finish was poor.

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

Nice, quiet developments on the outskirts of sawston (medium size village), with co-op and small boots 20 mins walk away.

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

Yes, very quickly came and fixed whatever the problem was

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

Allow couple of months to the delivery day and write a comprehensible snagging list

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

The quality of Hawthorns is good compared with other new builds by other developer. The site manage and customer service is responsive and professional

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

Normally, they will have a look for the issue first and let you know the date when they will come to fix it. They are responsive.

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

No TV antenna for new build. We need to install it ourselves.

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

It nice and quiet. Traffic is low. Good bike way Lots of green fields A good bus route to Cambridge to haverhill

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

Don’t have to wait long for repairs yes. Only been here since December 21 no issues

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

All ok. Very helpful All my neighbours are good.