Oaktree Tully Road Kildare

asscookies

Hello!
My partner and I have just paid a booking deposit on a new house in the Oaktree estate on Tully Road. Hopefully to hear from other future neighbours.
Looking for tips for things to do in the area, clubs to join, places to eat. Basically any information on the area.
Had some great info on a different thread.
Thanks!

GhostyMcGhost

I checked before and found very little on here about oaktree

Hello future neighbour!

Great to see others on here who've bought. Can't wait to move in around May/June

Got approval just yesterday and about to sign contract

I got a 3 bed extended on the oaktree road. What did you go for?

asscookies

GhostyMcGhost wrote: »

I checked before and found very little on here about oaktree

Hello future neighbour!

Great to see others on here who've bought. Can't wait to move in around May/June

Got approval just yesterday and about to sign contract

I got a 3 bed extended on the oaktree road. What did you go for?

We've booked the same! Unfortunately KBC are dragging their heels on giving us the loan approval letter. Still haven't signed the contracts.

I'm really excited about owning a house and the area looks great!
Put a bet on a horse in Cheltenham on Tuesday because it was called Tully East and it won! 😂

Are you from the area?
Do you work in Dublin?

Thanks for replying! Wanted to make sure the houses are selling!

GhostyMcGhost

asscookies wrote: »

We've booked the same! Unfortunately KBC are dragging their heels on giving us the loan approval letter. Still haven't signed the contracts.

I'm really excited about owning a house and the area looks great!
Put a bet on a horse in Cheltenham on Tuesday because it was called Tully East and it won! 😂

Are you from the area?
Do you work in Dublin?

Thanks for replying! Wanted to make sure the houses are selling!

Damn! Missed that tip! What price did you get?

We got AIP (and a letter) and just waiting on valuation first for a full offer. KBC too!!

I'm from Dublin but working in citywest so handy enough to get up in the mornings

Expecting our 2nd child soon and what sold it is the location. The amount of things within walking distance... and the schools were highly recommended too

I heard that phase 1 are all sold out. I went to the first viewing and the 2nd week viewing and the amount of dots (meaning sold) placed on the site map in just one week was incredible. Booked it straight away after that

asscookies

GhostyMcGhost wrote: »

Damn! Missed that tip! What price did you get?

We got AIP (and a letter) and just waiting on valuation first for a full offer. KBC too!!

I'm from Dublin but working in citywest so handy enough to get up in the mornings

Expecting our 2nd child soon and what sold it is the location. The amount of things within walking distance... and the schools were highly recommended too

I heard that phase 1 are all sold out. I went to the first viewing and the 2nd week viewing and the amount of dots (meaning sold) placed on the site map in just one week was incredible. Booked it straight away after that

I got it at 11-1, just have a quick look on Tuesday and it jumped off the page! Had to put a bet on! It seemed like a sign!

Oh are they really sold out? I was worried because they seem to be the only new build that haven't had an update on the daft page. It still says "show houses on 4&5th Feb" and it doesn't mention that there are only a few remaining, or sold out! That's really put my mind at ease! Thanks!

We're approved since November and this week we found out that we're getting more money than we originally thought (which is great) we have had the valuer out and everything but they still haven't given us the final letter. It's getting quite annoying!
Our broker said they're being quite slow at the moment and we may need to put pressure on them!

Looks like the location is perfect. Short stroll to the town and the curragh on the other side. Cinema and tk maxx etc in Newbridge too.

Congratulations on baby number 2! It will be an amazing place to run around with the kids!

Clintonx19

Well folks,
Stumbled upon this thread. Myself and my partner are about to complete the contracts signing this week. Just wondering how ye are getting on?

asscookies

Hello new neighbour!

We've moved into in and are just trying to unpack etc.
We're getting there slowly!

Have 0 complaints so far.
The builder's have been great and so unbelievably helpful.
The commute is going great too!

When will your house be completed?

Clintonx19

We move in all going well in September. we got one of the houses in which the roof has just gone on in the last week or so. The development is looking great so far and we are looking forward to finally getting in. All going well this time next year we will have the BBQ light ����

GhostyMcGhost

Clintonx19 wrote: »

Well folks,
Stumbled upon this thread. Myself and my partner are about to complete the contracts signing this week. Just wondering how ye are getting on?

Ah! I almost forgot about this thread! Snagging tomorrow and just in time

Baby #2 due next month

Apologies I'm advance if the baby keeps my fellow neighbours up

asscookies

Good luck with the new baby!!

There wasn't any major snags with our house. Just paint touch ups and cleaning etc.

If you have any questions seriously ask the builders. I've found them so good to deal with.

And I hope we'll all be invited to that BBQ next year!! 😎

chillinpenguin

Hello All my new neighbours been living in the estate for almost 4 months now.

Place is fantastic and as everyone has said the builders are great to deal with.

Only issues have been there is no EIRCODE. It has caused me a few headaches with car insurance, virgin media etc

The curbs as also crazy high but im being promised the second layer of tarmac is coming soon.

If anyone is wondering travel times to East wall is 1 hour 30 (leaving at 6:30am Driving up the keys is hell)

And i have been making it to redcow in about 35 on a good run (more or less on within the speed limit)

GhostyMcGhost

So today we got a closing date from our solicitor

Stupid question. Is this the day we get our keys?
Can't wait to move in

eefs

Another neighbour here! We're hoping to close next week so we can move in over the bank holiday weekend. Fingers crossed!

We have a 1 1/2 year old. Sounds like he'll have a lot of friends to play with!

Can't remember who mentioned the Eircode but did it take you long to get sorted with virgin etc? I had a mare trying to get the house insurance sorted!

Looking forward to moving in!!

GhostyMcGhost

eefs wrote: »

Another neighbour here! We're hoping to close next week so we can move in over the bank holiday weekend. Fingers crossed!

We have a 1 1/2 year old. Sounds like he'll have a lot of friends to play with!

Can't remember who mentioned the Eircode but did it take you long to get sorted with virgin etc? I had a mare trying to get the house insurance sorted!

Looking forward to moving in!!

Looks like I’m moving next week too! Our son is 2. A lot of change for him too but he’ll have his own space

I didn’t need an eircode for home insurance, gave them GPS of the area to check any flood history

I’m with virgin at the moment and my understanding is that since it’s pre wired that I can bring the router down and plug straight in

asscookies

Hello new neighbours!

We're with virgin media and wifi has been perfect! I already had an account too but upgraded to horizon. Had no problem with address.
Same with insurance no hassle with address. Just get the coordinates from Google maps and they're happy with that!

Good luck with the move!

eefs

Brilliant!

Yeah after 4 phone calls to the insurance company, I finally found someone who asked for the Google coordinates. It's all sorted finally!

GhostyMcGhost

eefs wrote: »

Brilliant!

Yeah after 4 phone calls to the insurance company, I finally found someone who asked for the Google coordinates. It's all sorted finally!

Great! Any idea on keys? Ours will be early next week

FYI anyone who finds the thread, the below works fine

Dropped pin
near Bride St, Kildare
https://goo.gl/maps/vrp3ypaveMr
....

Can't wait to get stuck in, would love a few weeks to get things together then have my family down to watch the Conor McGregor fight in a few weeks. Then when everything is sorted, a few days off to relax in our new home

sorry in advance

CARMENCam

Hello neighbour, we just signed the contract for our new house, look forward to meet and know all our neighbours, so I set up a close group so we can chat more and get to know each other.
Our group name on Facebook is Oaktree Kildare Group.
Wish u all a lovely day .

GhostyMcGhost

CARMENCam wrote: »

Hello neighbour, we just signed the contract for our new house, look forward to meet and know all our neighbours, so I set up a close group so we can chat more and get to know each other.
Our group name on Facebook is Oaktree Kildare Group.
Wish u all a lovely day .

Thanks! I'll join... In the process of moving in and moving out now, lots of work being done....

Can't wait to get settled. Staying officially from tomorrow night

Clintonx19

Hey how's things? Myself (rob ) and Marie just made the purchase and sent you a request to join the Facebook group. I hope the move in is going well and looking forward to meeting all of ye soon

1059007

Hey folks,
I've signed contracts too and hoping to move in soon. Just stumbled across this form and sent a request to the facebook group

I'm doing snagging at the moment so any helpful pointer are welcome if anyone found anything important minor or major after moving? I noticed some windows badly damaged and bathroom tiles cracked...did anyone encounter the same ?

Thanks in advance

GhostyMcGhost

1059007 wrote: »

Hey folks,
I've signed contracts too and hoping to move in soon. Just stumbled across this form and sent a request to the facebook group

I'm doing snagging at the moment so any helpful pointer are welcome if anyone found anything important minor or major after moving? I noticed some windows badly damaged and bathroom tiles cracked...did anyone encounter the same ?

Thanks in advance

Wow! Nothing like that. Missing some seal around the attic, few nails to drive home, things like that

But I will say that Jack is absolutely sound and he'll look after you

eefs

We're all moved in now about 3 weeks. Settling in well. 😊

I'm loving the area. There's so much on our doorstep.

I've requested to join the fb group too. Great idea! I'm Aoife (obviously).

Our snag didn't have anything big on it. It was around 165 items long but nothing too major.

asscookies

Great idea with the Facebook group!
Just sent a request to join!!

Aaronrylie2017

Hi myself and my partner just put a deposit down on a house in oaktree..

Anyone doing a commute to dublin for work? If so how are you finding it?

Its my only worry

Clintonx19

Hi. The n7 is a disaster area at peak times, however just announced is the 3 lanes past Naas to the M9 intersection which will be a BIG help I hope. I currently live in clane and at peak times 30+ mins to citywest.
Please don't be put off by silly traffic.......

Aaronrylie2017

Clintonx19 wrote: »

Hi. The n7 is a disaster area at peak times, however just announced is the 3 lanes past Naas to the M9 intersection which will be a BIG help I hope. I currently live in clane and at peak times 30+ mins to citywest.
Please don't be put off by silly traffic.......

I know I just really hate traffic 😂. Ye i seen that hopefully it makes a differen but oaktree seems like the perfect place for my family.

Hopefully get a job in naas or something

Clintonx19

Which house you for?? We are on oak tree road. Best of luck with the process.. we are hopefully moving in this month and from what I have seen it's a great place.

Aaronrylie2017

Clintonx19 wrote: »

Which house you for?? We are on oak tree road. Best of luck with the process.. we are hopefully moving in this month and from what I have seen it's a great place.

We are oak tree green.. they should be ready in Jan.

Best of luck with the move hope it all goes well.

Plenty in the area to do which is good

chillinpenguin

Hi guys

Also oak tree road but I have been here 6 months now...... traffic is horrific lately.

I’m a engineer so I work all over the city to give you an idea


Oak tree to Blanchard’s town leave 6:40 arrive 8:20

Oak tree to city Centre is the same (east wall)

Oak tree to dun laoghaire 7am I leave 9:10 arrive

Today was the worst I left at 6:45 did not get to the clonshaugh industrial estate until 8:45.

I don’t mean to scare you and honestly you get used to it pretty quick it gets better when the kids are off etc etc but don’t kid your self with a only hour commute Richard will sell you

On the weekends I do oak tree to Tallaght in 35 min it’s just Nass is a major issue and 6am traffic jams do exist

chillinpenguin

On another note anyone know when they are putting a second coat on the road curbs are making a mess of my alloys. I was told in a few weeks six months ago



Also I must sound like a grump fear not new neighbors I’m actually nice

Aaronrylie2017

chillinpenguin wrote: »

Hi guys

Also oak tree road but I have been here 6 months now...... traffic is horrific lately.

I’m a engineer so I work all over the city to give you an idea


Oak tree to Blanchard’s town leave 6:40 arrive 8:20

Oak tree to city Centre is the same (east wall)

Oak tree to dun laoghaire 7am I leave 9:10 arrive

Today was the worst I left at 6:45 did not get to the clonshaugh industrial estate until 8:45.

I don’t mean to scare you and honestly you get used to it pretty quick it gets better when the kids are off etc etc but don’t kid your self with a only hour commute Richard will sell you

On the weekends I do oak tree to Tallaght in 35 min it’s just Nass is a major issue and 6am traffic jams do exist

Oh jesus your serious? I work in blanch!!! Thats horrific.

Kids in school in dublin wouldn work.. hmmmm

chillinpenguin

Deadly serious now when I say blanch I mean College Business & Technology Park cruiserath road if that helps

Chazz Reinhold

Hi all, really thinking about going for one of these houses now. We have a deposit paid on a 3 bed in Ridgewood Manor but they are being so difficult and trying to screw us out of the Help to Buy scheme so thinking of pulling out and going for Oaktree instead.
Looking at a B extended, anyone have one? Little concerned over the size of the smallest bedroom but the option of attic conversion is good to have.

GhostyMcGhost

Chazz Reinhold wrote: »

Hi all, really thinking about going for one of these houses now. We have a deposit paid on a 3 bed in Ridgewood Manor but they are being so difficult and trying to screw us out of the Help to Buy scheme so thinking of pulling out and going for Oaktree instead.
Looking at a B extended, anyone have one? Little concerned over the size of the smallest bedroom but the option of attic conversion is good to have.

I have one

If you were in the showhouse, then the smallest bedroom is the same size. The only difference Iver the showhouse is the bedroom is massive. For the extra few € for us (not sure of prices now) its well worthwhile over the life of the mortgage. The other advantage if you like, is the attic hatch is in the hallway and not the bedroom

Anyway, another very happy resident here

asscookies

We have one too. The box room in my house growing up was smaller (and colder) and it never bothered me! So as a kids bedroom it's really fine!
We use ours as an office and it's great!
The master bedroom is huge and knowing the attic can be converted is a huge plus!

I don't like the thoughts of builders screwing you out of the help to buy scheme. That's awful! We couldn't have afforded our house without it.

Come down and see the houses again and think long and hard. Ridgewood manor is beautiful too but personally I prefer our location.
Plus you'll have sounder neighbours here

Good luck with your decision.

Aaronrylie2017

Chazz Reinhold wrote: »

Hi all, really thinking about going for one of these houses now. We have a deposit paid on a 3 bed in Ridgewood Manor but they are being so difficult and trying to screw us out of the Help to Buy scheme so thinking of pulling out and going for Oaktree instead.
Looking at a B extended, anyone have one? Little concerned over the size of the smallest bedroom but the option of attic conversion is good to have.

Is there still type b ext left?

Chazz Reinhold

Thanks for the replies guys, great to see so many people are happy there! It is very tempting considering it’s over 20k less in Oaktree for a very similar house! Yes they still have 3 B ext left in phase 3.

asscookies

Chazz Reinhold wrote: »

Thanks for the replies guys, great to see so many people are happy there! It is very tempting considering it’s over 20k less in Oaktree for a very similar house! Yes they still have 3 B ext left in phase 3.

Also there's a thread on boards about Ridgewood Manor and there are a few grievanceces posted at the very end of the thread. Worth some investigation.

Aaronrylie2017

Chazz Reinhold wrote: »

Thanks for the replies guys, great to see so many people are happy there! It is very tempting considering it’s over 20k less in Oaktree for a very similar house! Yes they still have 3 B ext left in phase 3.

We have bought 1 in the phase was just wondering cos they where sold out but id say someone backed out. Looks like a great estate and everyone who lives there seems happy.. what one are you thinking of buying?

Chazz Reinhold

asscookies wrote: »

Also there's a thread on boards about Ridgewood Manor and there are a few grievanceces posted at the very end of the thread. Worth some investigation.

Ya I saw that, just posted in there as well to see if anyone else is experiencing what we are!

Chazz Reinhold

Aaronrylie2017 wrote: »

We have bought 1 in the phase was just wondering cos they where sold out but id say someone backed out. Looks like a great estate and everyone who lives there seems happy.. what one are you thinking of buying?

I think he said 21, 22 and 23 were left. We are going to go again this week and take another look

chillinpenguin

Also type b. Very happy with size of the spare bedroom. We where also concerned about it. Currently being used as a office but it really is plenty big as a second child’s bedroom.

If I remember correctly from Richard it’s actually a double bed in the show house as they wanted to show it was big enough for one but it backfired slightly as it made the room look a little small.

And feck other places OAKTREE for the win* it’s lovely the town is lively on the weekends without being crazy. decent takeaway pubs and neighbors Seem to be all sound

( unless you have a other half like mine and the proximity to Kildare outlet has been a curse)


Also anyone new to the area check out Kildare farm food discovered it over the weekend it’s a wholesaler/cafe well worth a visit. Also have a few animals they keep as pets for the kids to look at out the back .....just don’t trust the camel

asscookies

Also anyone new to the area check out Kildare farm food discovered it over the weekend it’s a wholesaler/cafe well worth a visit. Also have a few animals they keep as pets for the kids to look at out the back .....just don’t trust the camel[/quote]


We do a good bit of shopping there! Discovered it a couple of months ago and the meat section is fantastic! Amazing steaks. Wonderful for frozen veg and cottage pies jambons Yorkshire puddings etc.
Also really love cunninghams. The food is savage and there's always a good atmosphere.
Try John Boyles too for the Brigids ale! You can take it away in the offo. It's their own brew.
I'm like your other half and Kildare Village has become my second home. Some great bargains to be had!
Also Newbridge is great for TK Maxx Debenhams etc.
The hardware shop has some lovely lamps mirrors rugs etc.

Have to say we're so happy with where we are. Our mortgage is half of what we were paying in rent and we love our house!!

Chazz Reinhold

You guys should be on commission for Oaktree, ye are selling it so well lol!

I’ll be onto Richard again tomorrow to arrange another viewing this week....we will call in for a cuppa ha!!

asscookies

Chazz Reinhold wrote: »

You guys should be on commission for Oaktree, ye are selling it so well lol!

I’ll be onto Richard again tomorrow to arrange another viewing this week....we will call in for a cuppa ha!!

Maybe I should get on to Richard too.... ask for a job!

Seriously though I was so worried about the move. Born and raised in Dublin and really love it, we just can't afford it any more. I think we've made the right decision and I'm excited to see how we settle in here.

chillinpenguin

Also from Dublin and love it and with the 24 hour green bus service and the train station close by nights out in Dublin are still viable.

We honestly thought we would spend weekends back in Dublin but
Newbridge has everything Liffey valley the square or blanch has to offer herself recons it’s one of the best Penney’s in the country there is a back road that has you there a bit quicker, there is a big Garda station in the town so no chance of the place becoming lawless like other country places. Also the estate has virgin 360mb internet in it and you will be hard pressed to find that anywhere outside Dublin.

Only downside is as I have said before week day traffic is bad. It can take me 2 hours to get to the north side leaving at 6:30 am

If anyone is talking to Richard soon will you please mention the curbs being so high and when are they putting a second layer of tarmac down....

GhostyMcGhost

chillinpenguin wrote: »

Also from Dublin and love it and with the 24 hour green bus service and the train station close by nights out in Dublin are still viable.

We honestly thought we would spend weekends back in Dublin but
Newbridge has everything Liffey valley the square or blanch has to offer herself recons it’s one of the best Penney’s in the country there is a back road that has you there a bit quicker, there is a big Garda station in the town so no chance of the place becoming lawless like other country places. Also the estate has virgin 360mb internet in it and you will be hard pressed to find that anywhere outside Dublin.

Only downside is as I have said before week day traffic is bad. It can take me 2 hours to get to the north side leaving at 6:30 am

If anyone is talking to Richard soon will you please mention the curbs being so high and when are they putting a second layer of tarmac down....

I went to the Ireland match on Friday. No bother coming home, last train at 11 though but was time enough for a pint after the game

About the kerbs, if your path is high then ask Jack for a plank should make a difference temporarily. I doubt you’d see a new layer while heavy trucks still going around to just wreck it

Chazz Reinhold

chillinpenguin wrote: »

Also from Dublin and love it and with the 24 hour green bus service and the train station close by nights out in Dublin are still viable.

We honestly thought we would spend weekends back in Dublin but
Newbridge has everything Liffey valley the square or blanch has to offer herself recons it’s one of the best Penney’s in the country there is a back road that has you there a bit quicker, there is a big Garda station in the town so no chance of the place becoming lawless like other country places. Also the estate has virgin 360mb internet in it and you will be hard pressed to find that anywhere outside Dublin.

Only downside is as I have said before week day traffic is bad. It can take me 2 hours to get to the north side leaving at 6:30 am

If anyone is talking to Richard soon will you please mention the curbs being so high and when are they putting a second layer of tarmac down....

Ya the traffic is a bit of a concern too but I’m working in Park West so probably gonna start getting the train to work, only 35 mins from Kildare. If that works out we can think about getting rid of one of the cars too.

Chazz Reinhold

Thanks again everyone for your advice in here, we went out again during the week to take another look and looks like you got some new neighbours!
Reserved a house on Oaktree Green, super excited! Should be ready in Jan sometime!

asscookies

Chazz Reinhold wrote: »

Thanks again everyone for your advice in here, we went out again during the week to take another look and looks like you got some new neighbours!
Reserved a house on Oaktree Green, super excited! Should be ready in Jan sometime!

Congratulations! You've made a wonderful decision. This is a great town with everything within walking distance! Haven't had any problems with the house or commute!
Good luck with everything! !