Dunshaughlin

Conrad83

Hi, looking for some advice on new developments in Dunshaughlin.

We have viewed both The Willows & Dun Rioga, The Willows is our fave but both times we've been down we've been told 2 completely different stories by the auctioneer. The most recent story was that the final phase of houses will be released in September with only 'a few' 4 beds and that they are not building as many 4 beds as they are not as popular as the 3 beds.

Dun Rioga told us late last year it was virtually all sold out.

Has anyone any knowledge of what's going on with either developments? And are prices negotiable on new builds?

Archiebello

These days, any new developments seem to have a take it or leave it attitude when it comes to prices unfortunately.
Regards Dun Rioga, they seem to have a launch this weekend. The first phase on the GAA ground side of the Drumree Rd seems to be mostly occupied now. There seems to be about 70 or so houses going up across the road. Not sure how many of these have been booked already.
The Willows forms part of a large scale Site on the Dublin Rd. GEM (the builders) have previously said they intend to be building there for a number of years all going well. There could be some truth in the agent telling you they are scaling back on larger houses. A lot of the detached houses in the new estates are slower to move due to the prices.
I would it a bit dubious if they,re were referring specifically to 4 bed semis, these seem to selling quick enough round here.

Gonzo

I think a chunk of Dun Rioga has been sold for social housing?

Conrad83

Gonzo wrote: »

I think a chunk of Dun Rioga has been sold for social housing?

I had heard this somewhere else so will need to ask the EA. Is there not an aspect of social housing in all new developments?

SM24308

Can I ask where wother of you heard this? I have bought in Dun Ríoga and there has no been mention of this and no block sale of houses which would suggest social housing. There are 6 social houses in phase 2, as per government requirements

Conrad83

SM24308 wrote: »

Can I ask where wother of you heard this? I have bought in Dun Ríoga and there has no been mention of this and no block sale of houses which would suggest social housing. There are 6 social houses in phase 2, as per government requirements

I think I read it on Boards somewhere as a reason that Dun Rioga may have been selling a bit 'slower'. We are interested in purchasing a 4 bed in the next phase but finding it hard to get info out of agents on when they will be released, how many are left etc. They are selling off the 3 beds first.

Conrad83

SM24308 wrote: »

Can I ask where wother of you heard this? I have bought in Dun Ríoga and there has no been mention of this and no block sale of houses which would suggest social housing. There are 6 social houses in phase 2, as per government requirements

How are you finding Dun Rioga?

SM24308

Conrad83 wrote: »

How are you finding Dun Rioga?

We're actually moving in soon, we bought in phase 2 and should be snagging this month. Phase 2 is sold out, I was speaking to estate agent on Saturday and he said they will be selling the only 4 bed left in the next few weeks, it's in phase 1.

There is going to be a third phase built though behind phase 1. Not sure how big buy the land has been zoned for housing and Castlethorn have purchased it

SM24308

Conrad83 wrote: »

How are you finding Dun Rioga?

We're actually moving in soon, we bought in phase 2 and should be snagging this month. Phase 2 is sold out, I was speaking to estate agent on Saturday and he said they will be selling the only 4 bed left in the next few weeks, it's in phase 1.

There is going to be a third phase built though behind phase 1. Not sure how big buy the land has been zoned for housing and Castlethorn have purchased it

Conrad83

SM24308 wrote: »

We're actually moving in soon, we bought in phase 2 and should be snagging this month. Phase 2 is sold out, I was speaking to estate agent on Saturday and he said they will be selling the only 4 bed left in the next few weeks, it's in phase 1.

There is going to be a third phase built though behind phase 1. Not sure how big buy the land has been zoned for housing and Castlethorn have purchased it

That's a different story to what we were told when we were down a few weeks ago. We were told there are more 4 beds being sold in the next phase but it will be Spring sometime, possibly April. We have been down to The Willows and Dun Rioga about 4 or 5 times since October and honestly get told a different story every single time. So frustrating! Suppose they can only go by what info the builders give them.

SM24308

Conrad83 wrote: »

That's a different story to what we were told when we were down a few weeks ago. We were told there are more 4 beds being sold in the next phase but it will be Spring sometime, possibly April. We have been down to The Willows and Dun Rioga about 4 or 5 times since October and honestly get told a different story every single time. So frustrating! Suppose they can only go by what info the builders give them.

Sorry maybe I wasn't clear. There is only one 4 bed left in phase 1 and 2. But the next phase which hasn't even been announced yet will probably have 4 beds, I'd imagine that's what they meant. If you're down there again speak to Rob in the sales office, he's brilliant

Mimi1980

We are thinking of buying in Dunshaughlin, Co Meath. Probably The Willows.
Did anyone manage to negotiate the price on the properties?
Anyone else worried that is will be so noisy all the time as the plan is to build 900+ houses.
Would you recommend this place to live?

ciaran76

Mimi1980 wrote: »

We are thinking of buying in Dunshaughlin, Co Meath. Probably The Willows.
Did anyone manage to negotiate the price on the properties?
Anyone else worried that is will be so noisy all the time as the plan is to build 900+ houses.
Would you recommend this place to live?

Did anyone manage to negotiate the price on the properties?
I doubt it but there is no harm in trying.

Anyone else worried that is will be so noisy all the time as the plan is to build 900+ houses.
They are building in phases so it doesnt really be on top of you . Of course there will be noise from trucks etc but when you move they have finished in your phase and moved to the next.

Would you recommend this place to live?

Yes I like it here.

Conrad83

Mimi1980 wrote: »

We are thinking of buying in Dunshaughlin, Co Meath. Probably The Willows.
Did anyone manage to negotiate the price on the properties?
Anyone else worried that is will be so noisy all the time as the plan is to build 900+ houses.
Would you recommend this place to live?

We have also bought in the Willows and there was no entertaining any sort of a price reduction whatsoever. EA basically laughed at me. Said new builds are not seeing any price falls only 2nd hand houses and so far only the overpriced ones in Dublin.

Mimi1980

Conrad83 wrote: »

We have also bought in the Willows and there was no entertaining any sort of a price reduction whatsoever. EA basically laughed at me. Said new builds are not seeing any price falls only 2nd hand houses and so far only the overpriced ones in Dublin.

Congratulation! Houses are really beautiful! When are you planing to move in? Are many 3 bedroom houses left? Any other advices you might have :-)? I think we will try to arrange viewing this month. Thanks

Ladybug14

I’m interested in next phase in the willows.

Does anyone know how much the 2 beds went for?? Are they very small??
The houses to the front are red brick but a yellow coloured brick towards the back of the estate, is there a difference in the houses?


Thanks in advance

ongarite

2 beds started from 285K. Think they are all gone.
They are mid-terrace, 93sqm.

The local auctioneer, Dillon Auctioneers, would know if more are coming in next phase.

ciaran76

Ladybug14 wrote: »

I’m interested in next phase in the willows.

Does anyone know how much the 2 beds went for?? Are they very small??
The houses to the front are red brick but a yellow coloured brick towards the back of the estate, is there a difference in the houses?


Thanks in advance

Yes there are difference with layout and the also the inside finishing. Things like shower doors ,mirrors etc. I dont know the exact differeneces but have heard people saying its different.

conal08

I was wondering about The Willows development and the proximity to bus services into and out of Dublin. From what I can see on Google Maps (Street View from 2019) there is no footpath toward the bus stop just 6 minutes south of the development. Has this changed in recent times or is there a stop closer to the development itself?

rizzee

conal08 wrote: »

I was wondering about The Willows development and the proximity to bus services into and out of Dublin. From what I can see on Google Maps (Street View from 2019) there is no footpath toward the bus stop just 6 minutes south of the development. Has this changed in recent times or is there a stop closer to the development itself?

There's paths right into the village now, lots of work done recently, including a walking/cycling Lane up to the industrial estate.

Edit - not sure if you're talking about the bus stop at the industrial estate or there's another past the petrol station towards the old workhouse - there's nothing at the later.

Ladybug14

Hi everyone, I’m looking at buying in the next phase of the willows. I believe there’s a huge waiting list for houses. Has there been much of a price difference between phases?? My fear is the price flying up!!

sanarac

800 interested in phase 2 willows and think they will sell fast
Summerseat Clonee has 3 bedroom available on website

Ladybug14

Thanks Sanarac. I’m hoping I’m on that list

ongarite

Summerseat is a bit of an odd development.
They are selling new old stock as new units.
They are selling B-rated apartments, houses in 2020/21 when technically they should be A2 BER.

They can get away with this as development started during Celtic Tiger crash and was left derelict for 6-7 years so only need to be built to standard required at that time.

kavo89

Does anybody know if there is any plans for new developments, apart from next phases that are planned on current developments.

Waesfjord

kavo89 wrote: »

Does anybody know if there is any plans for new developments, apart from next phases that are planned on current developments.

Best to check Meath county council interactive planning map, that’ll show what’s submitted and approved.

Benny_1002

Hi all, interested in buying in the next phase in The Willows, anyone know when the next release will be ? Can’t get much info. from either Dillon or Hooke&MacDonald. Does anyone know is there a huge waiting list ? What were the prices like in the last release for a 3-bed semi detached?

Justin10

3 bed where from 395 up to 425 I believe.

Waiting list is quite extensive I believe. I'd get in touch with Hooke and McDonald more so then Dillions

Benny_1002

Hi Justin, thanks for your reply. Just wondering, how do you know what the prices were, have you bought yourself in the area ? If so, was this during the last release ? Could you tell me when they had the last release and whether you know anything about any future releases? Both Hooke & Dillon’s haven’t been giving me much info. re the next release.

ciaran76

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119579017#Comment_119579017

New Release of three bedroom houses now available. Open viewings take place Thursday, Sept 29, 4-5pm and Saturday, 1st October 10-11am.

https://thewillows.ie/location/?fbclid=IwAR2Bi_JrH3RD22IMFT-2AM_c2l2bQz3agBvXWiToNC1aeJf8ePB01-5ZJlw

erene

Hi all,

We are planning to move to the Willows in Dunshaughlin or Ashbourne. Do you have any pros and cons living in the Willows estate as it is our priority. Do you know when the construction of the creche and primary school start? Also, is there any construction of a new park which is on the development plan?

We have 2 years old. We are moving from Dublin. Ashbourne is also in our list as it offers more in terms of creches, primary schoos, GPs and retail shops etcs

any advice would be appreciated

Archiebello

Apparently the park at The Willows is to be completed as part of the next phase. Their is a playground in phase 1 and another one to be opened shortly in the most recently completed phase.

Pros:

Well designed paths through the development for walking/ cycling.

Bus stop at front of estate

Amenities are being provided nearby, primary and secondary school under construction, soccer club with walking track.

Cons:

distance from village centre, 15 minute walk.

The primary school, Dunshaughlin CNS is already open in temporary prefab buildings at the GAA club on the Drumree rd end of the village. Not sure when their permanent campus at The Willows is due for completion. If you contact the school directly they should be able to give you a timeframe. There was a shortage of primary school places in Ashbourne a few years ago in all schools except the Gaelscoil. Not sure if that is now resolved?

I'm not aware of when the creche is due to open but hear a lot of people having difficulty getting creche places locally. You may need to look for childcare closer to your workplace.

ebruren

we ended up moving to the Willows. Hope the construction of the primary school and the creche will begin soon. and a coffee shop and supermarket in the estate :)

farhankn

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120475324#Comment_120475324

How do you feel so far?

We have booked an apartment and is worried about the connectivity to Dublin.

Andrew93

Quick question. Anyone that has bought in the willows, what broadband services are available? We should be snagging in the coming weeks and trying to get a head start on what provider to look at deals with.

rizzee

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121286827#Comment_121286827

Sky. All good.

Andrew93

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121287808#Comment_121287808

Looking at getting the sky tv and braodband package so thanks for letting me know!

rizzee

No problem! I’m in the middle of the village but have relatives who moved to Willows within the last 2 years. Was initially an issue with internet but they’ve gone with Sky and haven’t looked back. There was a good deal at the start of the year (we got it too) : €35 for sky Q with basic channels and 500mb broadband, going up to €65 after 12 months but it’s a 12 month contract so can cancel if they can’t honour the price for the following year. Happy so far.

Good luck with the new home!

Andrew93

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121290678#Comment_121290678

That was a really good offer. The one I am looking at is 59 a month with Sky Q basic channels and 1GB broadband. Both work from home and I game so wanted the better internet. Am happy to go ahead with that one as it seems to be the cheapest I can find.