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Brandon Square, Waterville

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I have just viewed a house in Brandon Square Waterville. It appears to be a good construction and also a quiet area. However, not having lived in the area, we are not certain about security concerns and other issues. Would appreciate any advice.

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January

David McGuinness confirmed on twitter and Facebook.

Brenlyn

Where did you see this?

athtrasna

Fingal county council have announced that they're buying 44 homes in Waterville.

root69

Brenlyn wrote: »

Going to view a house this evening wondering if any locals know if there is a high ratio of private renters to owner occupiers in Brandon Sq?

I would say 98% owner occupied.

Zaph

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Brenlyn

Going to view a house this evening wondering if any locals know if there is a high ratio of private renters to owner occupiers in Brandon Sq?

romuse

Tini nini wrote: »

Thanks so much for the info! Just trying to establish expectations for the area. Is that an monthly, quarterly or annual fee amount?

It looks like such a nice area, was afraid that it would have astronomical management fees.

Hi, it was the annual fee....if you have any other questions feel free to pm me...

Tini nini

Thanks so much for the info! Just trying to establish expectations for the area. Is that an monthly, quarterly or annual fee amount?

It looks like such a nice area, was afraid that it would have astronomical management fees.

romuse

Tini nini wrote: »

Hi I am looking a purchasing a house in the Brandon Square estate. Can someone tell me if this estate has a management company i.e. annual fee for bins and maintenance of public area?

Hi, I live in Brandon square yes their is managment company the fee I think is 247 the fee also includes bin charges ....

athtrasna

Tini nini wrote: »

Hi I am looking a purchasing a house in the Brandon Square estate. Can someone tell me if this estate has a management company i.e. annual fee for bins and maintenance of public area?

All developments in Waterville have management companies. Fees vary in each development and are based on unit size.

Tini nini

Hi I am looking a purchasing a house in the Brandon Square estate. Can someone tell me if this estate has a management company i.e. annual fee for bins and maintenance of public area?

anniehoo

romuse wrote: »

anyone having an issue with Vodafone on Brandon square?

Can't offer advice on Brandon but Erris right beside it has mixed problems with ALL networks. I left Vodafone after 14 years with them as the service deteriorated drastically over the last few years. Even after doing a survey with neighbours and producing graphs for them (I kid you not) they still weren't bothered. Have moved to Meteor and while still not great I have service 80% of the time...versus at times 0% with Vodafone.

The further back into Brandon you go the further away from the VF mast you're going so don't lock yourself into a contract until you suss out your service is my advice.

romuse

Hi Guys,
I will be moving to brandon square too and I was wondering if someone could advice on the vodafone network on Brandon square...my experience so far when visiting the area is no network to very low signal....anyone having an issue with Vodafone on Brandon square?

phoenix49

Actually all 38s and 39s stop just near my office, which is very handy. And I think 45 mins is not too bad vs 25 mins of cycling now.

anniehoo

If you want a direct bus, the 39a from Blanch Centre (TK Maxx side) will bring you to Baggot street (~45mins). Walking from Waterville will take you about 15mins to the centre though or drive and find parking in one of the car parks that don't close.

athtrasna

phoenix49 wrote: »

What about driving into the city? M50-N4 shouldn't be busy in mornings, what about other options? Navan or through Castleknock and Chapelizod or through Phoenix park? Also, any good pubs around?

M50-N4 is about the worst route possible! M50 Southbound is a car park these days. Castleknock to Chapelizod not a great route from Waterville either. Navan Road/Park/Blackhorse Avenue tend to be the better routes or Ballycoolin to the Ratoath Road and down to Phibsborough from there.

Usually 30 minutes to the quays and another 30 minutes to Baggot Street. Phibsborough to Gardiner Street to cross the river at the Custom House takes about the same.

I do it five days a week, driving. I have free parking in work so it averages cheaper than the bus.

phoenix49

What about driving into the city? M50-N4 shouldn't be busy in mornings, what about other options? Navan or through Castleknock and Chapelizod or through Phoenix park? Also, any good pubs around?

athtrasna

phoenix49 wrote: »

Thanks for your answers! I was even thinking of paying an evening visit to that area and surroundings just to have an idea. Also how do you guys commute to city centre? 38 seems to be really good but how long does it take to get into Baggot st. area? 40-45 mins? Another option id to get a train from Castleknock st. to Pearse, however I might need a foldable bike, not a fan of leaving a bike at a station. What's the walking distance to station, like 20 mins or so? I'm a fast walker.

Train not really an option IMO. I did it for about six months. Walk is 25 minutes at pace then you get to the station, cram on to a packed train which invariably gets delayed at Drumcondra or Connolly. Get the 38b and it has a lot of bus lanes most of the way into town, usually gets in much faster than it gets out though, no bus lane outbound on Navan Road until Phoenix Park racecourse

phoenix49

Thanks for your answers! I was even thinking of paying an evening visit to that area and surroundings just to have an idea. Also how do you guys commute to city centre? 38 seems to be really good but how long does it take to get into Baggot st. area? 40-45 mins? Another option id to get a train from Castleknock st. to Pearse, however I might need a foldable bike, not a fan of leaving a bike at a station. What's the walking distance to station, like 20 mins or so? I'm a fast walker.

Zaph

phoenix49 wrote: »

What are the odds that scums will get into Brandon Square area? I've heard horror stories about Corduff area, is that right? Given that Corduff is relatively close to Br sq.

I've lived in a number of parts of Dublin that have been beside "less desirable" areas, including where I grew up which was bounded on three sides by areas that could be described as being populated by "scums", as you so elegantly call them. Never had an ounce of trouble in any of them. Just because there's an area with a poor reputation beside an area with a better one, it doesn't mean that there'll be marauding hordes of troublemakers making their way towards the better area like some sort of zombie apocalypse.

athtrasna

phoenix49 wrote: »

What are the odds that scums will get into Brandon Square area? I've heard horror stories about Corduff area, is that right? Given that Corduff is relatively close to Br sq.

Nil to non existent really. Waterville is quite safe and in 11 years we've had very few incidents of troublesome visitors, relatively speaking.

Every "good area" is a stones throw from a "bad area". Waterville is no different. It doesn't automatically mean trouble will come visiting.

phoenix49

What are the odds that scums will get into Brandon Square area? I've heard horror stories about Corduff area, is that right? Given that Corduff is relatively close to Br sq.

kellygav

I have now lived in Brandon Square for 3 months and find the whole place a very quiet and friendly place to live.

The houses are really big and of really good quality as you would have seen in the show house, I wouldn't expect many of the houses are left to be honest, but I still see a few people turning up on the weekends to see the show house.

If you want any specific info then please feel free to PM me.

Gaspode

OK, only useful responses to the OPs question from now on please

chucknorris

athtrasna

Tiger Mcilroy wrote: »

So you basically cant back up your list, im not being funny and dont want to derail the thread any longer but your reasons appear to be purely personal and stem from the noise travelling between the blocks and this annoys you.

Ive seen you throw statements out in other threads on the area and your clearly biased what with being involved in the management committee of your particular block and its not fair that your frankly unfounded assertions go unchallenged.

Its totally fair to criticise things but your "list" of reasons is out of line as you cant possibly back it up.

I refuse to further derail this thread.

Tiger Mcilroy

athtrasna wrote: »

This thread is not about us and I never said all of those apply to WT. Some do. I have gave you some specific examples to my experience with WT. The original person who criticised WT have gave none. If you want me to state the obvious, Waterville Terrace is the most densely developed part of Waterville and that's something that would put me off but seeing as the OP is looking at Brandon Square that's not an issue for them.

Waterville has a lot to offer, it's close to public transport, the shopping centre, the NAC, the hospital, ITB and a multitude of business parks. Hope this helps OP

So you basically cant back up your list, im not being funny and dont want to derail the thread any longer but your reasons appear to be purely personal and stem from the noise travelling between the blocks and this annoys you.

Ive seen you throw statements out in other threads on the area and your clearly biased what with being involved in the management committee of your particular block and its not fair that your frankly unfounded assertions go unchallenged.

Its totally fair to criticise things but your "list" of reasons is out of line as you cant possibly back it up.

amtc

I'd agree. I live in Garnish Square and love it. Wouldn't live elsewhere. Brandon Square looks lovely!

Cquinnie

Maybe so from the inside looking out, but from the outside looking in it's viewed as all the one from my time in the area

athtrasna

Cquinnie wrote: »

In fairness, I think Waterville is Waterville, trying to differentiate between little sections of it and that sections merits or downfalls is splitting hairs.
Hope my 2 cents helps also!!

You're very wrong there. A look at property prices across Waterville illustrates this. One particular cluster is very cheap, and for many reasons, build quality and maintenance being the primary one. Waterville was built by a number of different builders and in a number of different styles. They are far from all being the same.

Location within the site is another issue. In the case of the OP Brandon Square is well in from the road so will have a different feel from say Tory square which borders the Snugborough Road.