Carton Wood - Maynooth

Bulter503 · 08-03-2018 4:03pm

Polar wrote: »

Hi All,
Just wondering did anyone who moved in recently have any update on VirginMedia? I can't seem to get anywhere with them over the phone :(

Hey,
We are in since 12 feb and only now are we getting virgin sorted. Absolute mare of a job. If you want anything done, go to their shop in blanch, can at least talk to real people there. You can see on the site that the other houses in the estate have the service so they can open a case to get you switched on. It is a slow and laborious process. We have been using sairview and wifi hotspot from the phones (which have very poor reception, apart from one room).

Samson78 · 08-03-2018 4:09pm

Is there any other provider option in the estate? Can you get Sky TV/Internet? Also what have peoples experience been with Mobile networks? We are currently 3 and hoping thee will be coverage!

DDpool · 09-03-2018 8:15am

We were hoping if someone who has already moved in to the Type B new layout could let us know if the kitchen wall tiles are included? Many thanks in advance.

Polar · 09-03-2018 10:17am

Bulter503 wrote: »

Hey,
We are in since 12 feb and only now are we getting virgin sorted. Absolute mare of a job. If you want anything done, go to their shop in blanch, can at least talk to real people there. You can see on the site that the other houses in the estate have the service so they can open a case to get you switched on. It is a slow and laborious process. We have been using sairview and wifi hotspot from the phones (which have very poor reception, apart from one room).

Arrived home on Wednesday and it was working! I was onto them a couple of times that day to try and push them. Hopefully the process speeds up a bit for everyone else.

--homeslice-- · 12-03-2018 2:54pm

We've recently been given a date for our notice of closing, being told it's the week commencing 14 May. For those who have recently received the notice of closing and have snagged how accurate was your estimated date? Was the 14 day period for the snagging strictly adhered to or did it run over that?

NM123 · 31-03-2018 9:23am

Hi, would anyone already have window measurements for the type B(new layout) that you could share? Thanks

Macdaddy7 · 10-06-2018 5:07pm

Hi. We got our clsoing date for our house in Carton Wood - 29th of June. However, I had a look at the house the other day and there appears to be a lot of work remaining. Also, the area across the road looks to be miles away from finisihing and I doubt we can move in until they are finished, due to H&S.

Anyone have any opinion on the dates you might have received or is anyone else in the same boat? Would need to be in by the end of July........

med1989 · 10-06-2018 5:11pm

Hi,

I don't mean to seem defeatist but we were told we would move in on 30th March and we got our key on 2nd week in May. Keep on their backs about council documents - they take 21 working days to come back and they failed to mention this to us until after we had the snag done. If you are hoping to get in in July, they would need to be sending those documents in now.

My advice - hound them!

TheRego · 26-06-2018 2:42pm

Hi there!

Just wondering if anyone has managed to get Sky in their houses yet - tv and broadband?

From scoping out, I see that Virgin Media was an option, just wondering if there's an alternative!

Thanks in advance

Macdaddy7 · 11-07-2018 5:17pm

Would anyone have the recommendation of someone that would do a snag list for me? Thanks in advance.

NM123 · 11-07-2018 5:49pm

Macdaddy7 wrote: »

Would anyone have the recommendation of someone that would do a snag list for me? Thanks in advance.

Hi, will send you on the details of you we used

NM123 · 11-07-2018 5:50pm

TheRego wrote: »

Hi there!

Just wondering if anyone has managed to get Sky in their houses yet - tv and broadband?

From scoping out, I see that Virgin Media was an option, just wondering if there's an alternative!

Thanks in advance

Hi, We have Sky for our TV, but they did not offer fibre broadband so went with Virgin for the broadband

edbarr · 24-07-2018 1:55pm

Hi, looking at the next phase which launches in 3/4 weeks approx. I'm a bit concerned about the amount of negative comments here. Would like peoples unbiased opinions, preferably from those who have already moved in. Thanks.

housebuyer18 · 24-07-2018 2:18pm

edbarr wrote: »

Hi, looking at the next phase which launches in 3/4 weeks approx. I'm a bit concerned about the amount of negative comments here. Would like peoples unbiased opinions, preferably from those who have already moved in. Thanks.

Hi, we moved in about 6 weeks ago and so far delighted with the move! The negative comments are by and large due to the significant delays many of us from the first phase experienced. They seem to be much more efficient at turning the houses around now and they are flying along. Every new house will have its issues and we have had some minor problems which by and large have been resolved. We've met some lovely neighbours and it's a very quiet estate which I think will mature very well over time.
Best of luck with your decision.

edbarr · 24-07-2018 4:39pm

housebuyer18 wrote: »

Hi, we moved in about 6 weeks ago and so far delighted with the move! The negative comments are by and large due to the significant delays many of us from the first phase experienced. They seem to be much more efficient at turning the houses around now and they are flying along. Every new house will have its issues and we have had some minor problems which by and large have been resolved. We've met some lovely neighbours and it's a very quiet estate which I think will mature very well over time.
Best of luck with your decision.

Thanks for the feedback, sounds good.

fifib25 · 21-08-2018 7:50pm

Hi guys,

I’m moving into a Type A in November and ordered a super king mattress at the weekend. The guy in the shop was skeptical as to whether we’d get it up the stairs. Has anyone tried to get a super king into the Type A master bedroom?

Macdaddy7 · 21-08-2018 9:20pm

fifib25 wrote: »

Hi guys,

I’m moving into a Type A in November and ordered a super king mattress at the weekend. The guy in the shop was skeptical as to whether we’d get it up the stairs. Has anyone tried to get a super king into the Type A master bedroom?

Hi,

I moved into a type A house recently and got a couple of king size beds. It was tight but mostly not troublesome getting them in.

Not sure if a super king would fit. Also, with the king size bed, there's not a whole lot of space in the bedroom, between the two sets of sockets and in relation to the ensuite door. The room is huge and plenty of room from top to bottom and around the window. Where the bed is supposed to go has a wall that comes out a bit and makes it tight enough.

Personally I am pleased I went for a king and not a super king.

fifib25 · 22-08-2018 10:17am

Thanks Macdaddy7. I knew it'd be tight on that wall with the ensuite door. I was thinking I could put it in the bay window if I had to.

The shop has offered to send their delivery guys to the show house to see if there's enough room on the landing. The only problem is that the site manager won't let them in without me being there. Was hoping to avoid taking a day off work.

karkakarka · 22-08-2018 12:05pm

Hi guys,

Does anyone know when (or if) will the proposed creche start operating?
And in regards to the proposed park that can be found on the site map, is this that council is aware of and has any plans to implement in the nearest future?

L1011 · 22-08-2018 2:13pm

If the "proposed park" is the land between the estate and the Blacklion Road; that is pure fantasy on the part of the builder as there are no proposals.

karkakarka · 22-08-2018 2:22pm

Not sure where's Blacklion Road.
It's marked on the carton wood site map as 'proposed park' - North of the estate.

Top_Guy · 22-08-2018 3:16pm

Can anyone recommend a good snagger? Thanks in advance!

fifib25 · 31-08-2018 10:19am

For anyone who's interested, I've got confirmation that a super king size bed will NOT fit up the stairs in the Type A.

The problem is the distance from the ceiling to the stairs where the bedroom hangs out over it - since the Type B layout is almost identical, I'd guess it'd have the same problem.

fifib25 · 31-08-2018 10:42am

L1011 wrote: »

If the "proposed park" is the land between the estate and the Blacklion Road; that is pure fantasy on the part of the builder as there are no proposals.

I recommend you check out KCC's development plan for Maynooth.

http://www.kildare.ie/CountyCouncil/Planning/DevelopmentPlans/LocalAreaPlans/MaynoothLAP2013-2019/KCCMaynoothLAPPartC.pdf

As you can see, the "proposed park" is zoned as "open space and amenity". The plan lists the things that are and aren't permitted under each zoning heading. There are no timelines though.

tp1980 · 31-08-2018 10:44am

Top_Guy wrote: »

Can anyone recommend a good snagger? Thanks in advance!

@top_guy have you sourced a good snagger as of yet? I have emailed <SNIP>, he was recommended to me, his quote was €400 to snag a 130sm house (4B type). Would that be expensive? thanks.

Mantis Toboggan · 31-08-2018 11:39am

tp1980 wrote: »

@top_guy have you sourced a good snagger as of yet? I have emailed <SNIP>, he was recommended to me, his quote was €400 to snag a 130sm house (4B type). Would that be expensive? thanks.

Sounds very pricey, check out home <SNIP>

L1011 · 31-08-2018 12:08pm

fifib25 wrote: »

I recommend you check out KCC's development plan for Maynooth.

http://www.kildare.ie/CountyCouncil/Planning/DevelopmentPlans/LocalAreaPlans/MaynoothLAP2013-2019/KCCMaynoothLAPPartC.pdf

As you can see, the "proposed park" is zoned as "open space and amenity". The plan lists the things that are and aren't permitted under each zoning heading. There are no timelines though.

I was fully aware of this already.

That doesn't mean there'll ever be a park there. There's no plans, no money. Amenity can be buildings too - the new Presbyterian church in Maynooth is being built on amenity zoned land

Top_Guy · 31-08-2018 1:03pm

tp1980 wrote: »

@top_guy have you sourced a good snagger as of yet? I have emailed <SNIP>, he was recommended to me, his quote was €400 to snag a 130sm house (4B type). Would that be expensive? thanks.

I received a few names from savills via email. I can share them with you if you like, pm me. No idea if they are good though - I've gotten quotes for between 240 to 275, and a re-inspection for after works are carried out is costing about 75 euro.

Top_Guy · 31-08-2018 1:07pm

Tyson Fury wrote: »

Sounds very pricey, check out <SNIP>

Hi would you recommend <SNIP>? Trying to get a recommendation myself

Graham · 31-08-2018 1:14pm

Mod Note

Recommendations by PM please folks.

Mantis Toboggan · 31-08-2018 1:19pm

Top_Guy wrote: »

Hi would you recommend <SNIP>? Trying to get a recommendation myself

Yes, very good, used them and got a very detailed report back the same day.

Bryanee · 01-09-2018 10:56pm

HI ,

New to boards :

Moving into one of the phase two houses.

Have been told house should be ready October but I'm guessing snag etc will be November at the earliest before we can move in.

A few questions if anyone is happy to assist:

Any one recommend good snagger? I saw a few people were messaged a few names.
Also any good blinds & curtain company installers?
Was going to ask for dimensions from Savilles for the house (4B) but I'm guessing you should always get the windows remeasured once in.

Lastly if anyone has measurements for new 4 bed layout , need to see measurement for looking at couches:)

Much appreciated, looking forward to meeting the new neighbours.

Last phase I see going up this month

Top_Guy · 05-09-2018 10:01pm

Bryanee wrote: »

HI ,

New to boards :

Moving into one of the phase two houses.

Have been told house should be ready October but I'm guessing snag etc will be November at the earliest before we can move in.

A few questions if anyone is happy to assist:

Any one recommend good snagger? I saw a few people were messaged a few names.
Also any good blinds & curtain company installers?
Was going to ask for dimensions from Savilles for the house (4B) but I'm guessing you should always get the windows remeasured once in.

Lastly if anyone has measurements for new 4 bed layout , need to see measurement for looking at couches:)

Much appreciated, looking forward to meeting the new neighbours.

Last phase I see going up this month

hi bryanee, all the dimensions for the rooms and windows of the tybe b 4 bedroom houses are on the KCC planning website at :

http://idocsweb.kildarecoco.ie/iDocsWebDPSS/ViewFiles.aspx?docid=2022144&format=jpeg

SomeMan_87 · 14-09-2018 4:04pm

I read this week in the Leinster Leader that 6 houses were broken into this week in Carton Wood, they said the were unoccupied. Does anyone know if these were houses yet to be sold or unoccupied meaning that the owners were just not in at the time?

I would be interested to know if any real damage was done and if it will cause any delays with people are still waiting on keys!

edbarr · 15-09-2018 12:32am

That's very disappointing news about the spate of burglaries. I was hoping to buy in phase 3, but with the type A houses to be rumoured to be around 400k then I think it's time for me to look elsewhere in Maynooth . There's definitely more value to be had in Maynooth, just have to roll the dice with the student accommodation.

housebuyer18 · 15-09-2018 10:47am

edbarr wrote: »

That's very disappointing news about the spate of burglaries. I was hoping to buy in phase 3, but with the type A houses to be rumoured to be around 400k then I think it's time for me to look elsewhere in Maynooth . There's definitely more value to be had in Maynooth, just have to roll the dice with the student accommodation.

These types of burglaries happen in every new estate unfortunately- just opportunistic with unoccupied houses. Live in the estate and we are delighted with it so far!
Would be very surprised if house prices increase that much but I suppose you never know in today's market!

L1011 · 15-09-2018 7:25pm

Maynooth has an extremely high burglary rate, another thing not pointed out in developers brochures. You need a monitored alarm without default bypass codes at the very least.

jozi · 15-09-2018 7:39pm

We're interested in making a move to Maynooth and really like the estate, would anyone know which part of the attached site plan is the next phase? Am I right in thinking it's the block facing "proposed park"?

Also, is there a halting site the other side of the road, has this ever been a concern?

housebuyer18 · 15-09-2018 7:51pm

jozi wrote: »

We're interested in making a move to Maynooth and really like the estate, would anyone know which part of the attached site plan is the next phase? Am I right in thinking it's the block facing "proposed park"?

Also, is there a halting site the other side of the road, has this ever been a concern?

Yes think it's the houses in that block that are left. Ring Savills and they'll let you know. Halting site is a non issue as far as I can see.

jozi · 15-09-2018 8:09pm

housebuyer18 wrote: »

Yes think it's the houses in that block that are left. Ring Savills and they'll let you know. Halting site is a non issue as far as I can see.

Thank you. I'll be onto them first thing Monday.

Anyone living there commute to Dublin city centre, roughly how long does it take?

Top_Guy · 19-09-2018 9:33pm

Can anyone confirm if you can fit a superking mattress up the stairs of a type b? had lads from the bed company over earlier to measure it up and they came back and said it wouldnt fit. Any feedback on this appreciated

DDpool · 21-09-2018 5:01pm

Top_Guy wrote: »

Can anyone confirm if you can fit a superking mattress up the stairs of a type b? had lads from the bed company over earlier to measure it up and they came back and said it wouldnt fit. Any feedback on this appreciated

We got a superking upstairs in Type B no problem, the guys had no difficulty. It fits well in room, still good space.

The_Sally_Gap · 21-09-2018 7:57pm

jozi wrote: »

Thank you. I'll be onto them first thing Monday.

Anyone living there commute to Dublin city centre, roughly how long does it take?

I live in the estate next door to this one. I am in work for 7.30. Train leaves Maynooth at 6.20 and I am at my desk by 7.30! I have to swap trains at Pearse but it’s grand. I think it gets to Pearse by 7.10 so it’s a grand commute in. The train into town is much quicker than the bus.

Fire1985 · 26-09-2018 7:10pm

Anybody buy a type d or f ? They are big money but look great . Thanks

Fire1985 · 26-09-2018 7:14pm

jozi wrote: »

Thank you. I'll be onto them first thing Monday.

Anyone living there commute to Dublin city centre, roughly how long does it take?

Train takes approx 45min to Connolly , I get 18:15 Longford train home which takes 30mins as maynooth is the 1st stop on the line and there’s also a Sligo train around 1700 which is the same . Great town to live in . So many places to eat , shop and few beers . Liffey valley & blanchardstown shopping centres very close by too .

Maynooth16 · 09-10-2018 8:43pm

Hi, does anybody know if the crèche is still in the plans for Carton wood?

Davexirl · 14-10-2018 9:04am

Does anyone know if everything sold out on phase 3? I would be interested in an end of terrace house Type E.

ON ZEE BRIDLE · 14-10-2018 12:34pm

I received a contract from my solicitor stating that the builder will withhold all the white goods if the contract is not signed within 21 days. We are still trying to tie up one or two things on our side so most likely wont make this deadline. Can anyone tell me if they had a similar issue and went over their contract deadline and still received their white goods?

fifib25 · 16-10-2018 11:52am

ON ZEE BRIDLE wrote: »

I received a contract from my solicitor stating that the builder will withhold all the white goods if the contract is not signed within 21 days. We are still trying to tie up one or two things on our side so most likely wont make this deadline. Can anyone tell me if they had a similar issue and went over their contract deadline and still received their white goods?

We were late signing our contracts and still got the white goods. But our contracts didn't explicitly state that we would only get them if we signed within 21 days (as our solicitor helpfully pointed out). Maybe they realised there was a gap there and closed it.

ON ZEE BRIDLE · 16-10-2018 7:08pm

fifib25 wrote: »

We were late signing our contracts and still got the white goods. But our contracts didn't explicitly state that we would only get them if we signed within 21 days (as our solicitor helpfully pointed out). Maybe they realised there was a gap there and closed it.

Thanks Fifib.Yeah Savills said it would take 3-6 for contracts to be issued but we got ours 2 weeks later!They will prob include the white goods anyway but are using this as a bargaining tool the sign asap( bastards lol)

Carton Wood - Maynooth

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