'It's an absolute nightmare': Residents kept awake by 'noisy' heating unit beneath tower block

"Residents living in a block of flats in northwest London say they are being forced to sleep on their sofas as relentless vibrations coming from a generator beneath their homes have been keeping them awake at night. Apartments at Holborough House in Colindale Gardens, Edgware, which sell for upwards of 340,000, are marketed with luxury amenities including a 24-hour concierge, a residents-only gym, and onsite amenities, all within walking distance of Colindale Tube station."

"But residents claim a Combined Heat and Power (CHP) unit underneath their homes has turned daily life into an absolute nightmare, emitting noise and vibrations from as early as 6am until 11pm, shaking walls, disrupting sleep, and affecting their wellbeing. Some have even spent nights at relatives' or friends' homes to escape the noise. Leaseholder Peabody said they understand residents' frustration and want the issue resolved as quickly as possible."

"Rebecca Villa, 34, who bought her home through shared ownership in a bid to get on the London property ladder, told The Standard she now regrets purchasing the property because of the ongoing issues. It's an absolute nightmare, and I wish I hadn't gone through with the whole process, she said. The stress and psychological impact it has had on me and residents has been unbelievable."

Residents at Holborough House in Colindale Gardens, Edgware report relentless vibrations and noise from a Combined Heat and Power (CHP) unit beneath their block, causing sleep disruption and shaking walls from about 6am until 11pm. Several residents sleep on sofas or stay with friends and relatives to escape the noise, and one resident now lives outside his bedroom. Apartments there sell from £340,000 and include advertised luxury amenities. Leaseholder Peabody recognizes residents' frustration and seeks a quick resolution. Residents have raised concerns with developer Redrow, Peabody and Metropolitan Hot Water and Heating, but claim no mitigation or removal has occurred since the unit was reactivated in September.

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