Vesta Living - Clongriffin

Fompi · 10-02-2020 10:54am

Oh and one thing that I realised after the viewing. In the 3 beds "Plus", there was a big empty awkward space in the first bedroom. Turns out it should be a wardrobe, according to the floor plan. I wonder if they're going to be fitted afterwards or they just "forgot" to put it?
Anyone else noticed discrepencies between the floor plan and the actual appartements?

bigfeckineejit · 10-02-2020 8:58pm

1, 2 & 3 beds were on show

Fompi · 10-02-2020 9:00pm

bigfeckineejit wrote: »

1, 2 & 3 beds were on show

We've been told there were only 3 beds on viewing

were where the others? Same block? Too late now anyway...

bigfeckineejit · 10-02-2020 9:03pm

They were all right beside each other

Apts 210, 211 and 212 were the ones on show. And the one on the 6th floor.

Fompi · 10-02-2020 9:06pm

bigfeckineejit wrote: »

They were all right beside each other Apts 210, 211 and 212 were the ones on show. And the one on the 6th floor.

Oh ok, I only noticed the different "grades", didnt know they also had a different number of bedrooms.

Fompi · 10-02-2020 9:16pm

I just want to see my actual appartment now! Only 1 week to go

Col_30 · 12-02-2020 1:11pm

Popped in for a look at the apartments last night. Overall they are very nicely fitted out with good layouts. The finish is of a high standard. The furniture is high quality and comfortable. The decor is neutral, but not drab.

The standard 2 bed apartment was my favourite. It had a great balance of space between living, sleeping & storage areas.

The 1 bed apartment on view was fairly tight and for the money I think it's a bit small for a couple sharing. It would be just about acceptable for a single person living alone. The living area was quite narrow. The balcony is a decent size though. I can't remember if it was standard or plus.

The 3 bed apartment is a great size. The living area is very spacious.
However, if I was sharing with 2 others, I would want my own bathroom at this price. I can't understand why they didn't put in a bathroom per bedroom when these are clearly aimed at sharing professionals.
They should really have an ensuite in every bedroom and scrap the "family bathroom" concept altogether. Maybe have one ensuite with a door from the hallway or something.

Fompi · 12-02-2020 1:41pm

Funny that you see it as clearly aimed at sharing professionals? Why? To me, the layouts are clearly for families, with the master ensuite bedroom for the parents and the smaller bedroom for the kids. I'm actually moving in as a family and I've seen lots of families last Saturday!

Fompi · 12-02-2020 4:13pm

kceire wrote: »

Because the primary design is for residential apartments.
The layouts reflect that. They could be sold in the future individually as private dwellings with a MC to maintain common areas.

Sorry I don't understand your reply. Residential appartments does not necessarily mean it's for sharing professionals?

Col_30 · 12-02-2020 4:52pm

Fompi wrote: »

Funny that you see it as clearly aimed at sharing professionals? Why? To me, the layouts are clearly for families, with the master ensuite bedroom for the parents and the smaller bedroom for the kids. I'm actually moving in as a family and I've seen lots of families last Saturday!

I didn't see any families at the viewing, but it was in the evening.
The layouts could definitely work as a family home as you say. But to me, it does look like it's aimed at working professionals. The look of the complex is very corporate looking.

I don't see many amenities aimed at kids?

24 hour gym with yoga studio
Hot desk use
Meeting room use
Private cinema
Members-only events
CCTV at all entrances
Lounge and club room
Package receiving service

I suppose during the brighter months plenty to keep the kids occupied across the road in the park.

Fompi · 12-02-2020 5:05pm

Col_30 wrote: »

I didn't see any families at the viewing, but it was in the evening.
The layouts could definitely work as a family home as you say. But to me, it does look like it's aimed at working professionals. The look of the complex is very corporate looking.

I don't see many amenities aimed at kids?

24 hour gym with yoga studio
Hot desk use
Meeting room use
Private cinema
Members-only events
CCTV at all entrances
Lounge and club room
Package receiving service

I suppose during the brighter months plenty to keep the kids occupied across the road in the park.

True that there are no amenities aimed at kids (although the lion king was being shown in the cinema during the viewing... and there were a bunch of kids watching) but I dont see why having kids would prevent you from enjoying the facilities in the building. I have a daughter but will be happy to use the working space (I'm freelance), the gym, cinema etc.
I don't see the building as being corporate. Funny how we see things differently!

Col_30 · 12-02-2020 6:32pm

Fompi wrote: »

True that there are no amenities aimed at kids (although the lion king was being shown in the cinema during the viewing... and there were a bunch of kids watching) but I dont see why having kids would prevent you from enjoying the facilities in the building. I have a daughter but will be happy to use the working space (I'm freelance), the gym, cinema etc.
I don't see the building as being corporate. Funny how we see things differently!

I don’t have kids, that must be it!!

bigfeckineejit · 12-02-2020 11:10pm

Col_30 wrote: »

I don’t have kids, that must be it!!

Can't think of many apartment blocks that would have specific amenities for children, but I stand to be corrected!

Fompi · 13-02-2020 10:34am

Mr.S wrote: »

I was going to say - it’s just an apartment complex - not designed for children but not not designed for them

haha yeah! Exactly how I see it! It's just for anyone with a bit of money really

sscanlon22 · 13-02-2020 11:40am

Does anyone know when another viewing is happening? and when there might be more 1 beds available? thanks

b4y · 13-02-2020 11:42am

FYI, Vesta Support confirmed keys will be available on 18th Feb from 7:30 am onwards.

Col_30 · 13-02-2020 3:12pm

bigfeckineejit wrote: »

Can't think of many apartment blocks that would have specific amenities for children, but I stand to be corrected!

You've never seen a playground in an apartment complex? I know the nearby New Priory apartments certainly have one and it's also right across the road from the park.

It's hardly reaching for the stars to expect developers to consider they might have families. I'm being critical of the developers here, not people wanting to live there.

In a development this size, they should be made put in amenities and onsite child care options. It's a complete joke that developments of this scale are allowed without these essentials.

b4y · 14-02-2020 11:30am

Hey guys, are you able to find the EIRCODE for your apartment?

bigfeckineejit · 16-02-2020 11:39am

b4y wrote: »

Hey guys, are you able to find the EIRCODE for your apartment?

Not sure if they're available yet? Have you tried putting an address into the website?

Fompi · 17-02-2020 5:51pm

I'll just bring a few boxes tomorrow... my plan is to measure the whole appartment and go to Ikea for bookshelves, desk etc... I really wish we would have had the floor plan with the surface areas instead of doing that last minute but that's part of the excitement I guess

I've rented a van on Friday, and hopefully there won't be too many people on that day? It could be really messy is everyone is using the lift at the same time...
Anyway, will let you know how it goes

b4y · 17-02-2020 6:13pm

Fompi wrote: »

I'll just bring a few boxes tomorrow... my plan is to measure the whole appartment and go to Ikea for bookshelves, desk etc... I really wish we would have had the floor plan with the surface areas instead of doing that last minute but that's part of the excitement I guess
I've rented a van on Friday, and hopefully there won't be too many people on that day? It could be really messy is everyone is using the lift at the same time...
Anyway, will let you know how it goes

I'll get the key tomorrow and I'll measure the whole apartment too before to get bookshleves, etc.
However, I'll start to move my stuff on Wednesday and my plan is to complete everything by Friday afternoon bringing TV's/PC's and the dog:p

b4y · 17-02-2020 6:15pm

BTW, did you receive any further email/confirmation from Vesta about tomorrow?

Fompi · 17-02-2020 7:17pm

b4y wrote: »

BTW, did you receive any further email/confirmation from Vesta about tomorrow?

No, I was just confirmed last week that we can pick up the keys from 7:30. I'll go around 9

See you tomorrow probably :P

OutlanderWitch · 18-02-2020 2:29pm

Best of luck to everyone moving in today. I have another 40 days to go! If anyone gets a chance, could someone do a speed test on their apartment wifi? Would love to know what speeds they are providing.

Jimmy Gian · 18-02-2020 3:09pm

Hi guys. Are all the apartments that supposed to be ready today are actually delivered to the tenants? I am moving in at the end of March and I must inform my current landlord that I am moving. Should I do that with confidence or I will end up staying in a hotel in April....?
Best luck for everyone!

Fompi · 18-02-2020 6:15pm

So I got the keys this morning, it was quick and easy. Wi-Fi worked straight away (I'll try to do a speed test when I come back tonight or tomorrow). At first I was a bit disappointed because it looked smaller than I thought it would be and it's quite hard to add furniture, there is a radiator everywhere I could have put a bookshelf or a desk... So after lots of thinking and measurements, we figured something but it's not easy. I'd say it won't be a problem if you don't need to add furniture, but unfortunately I do!
It was also not as clean as I was expecting a new appartment to be and it was a big mistake not to bring my hoover, it's really dusty but not the end of the world either, it's probably that I had too high expectations?! The TV furniture is right in the corner in between the wall and the radiator, not ideal but again, we can live with it

I took pictures for you guys: https://imgur.com/a/lA4D1bB

As you can see it's super bright even with this weather and that's one of the reasons why I chose this one, not disappointment regarding the light for sure

Painting is still going on in the common areas but everyone is really nice and helpful

18-02-2020 6:30pm

Made the news https://www.rte.ie/news/2020/0218/1116105-vesta-apartments-twinlite/

Fompi · 18-02-2020 6:31pm

Mr.S wrote: »

Interesting choice of location for that radiator in the living room beside the TV stand!?

I hope they are putting a lamp shade in that ceiling lamp in the bedroom :pac:

yeah it's weird isn't it! You sit on the couch and you have a nice view on this big radiator

I'll put a lamp shade indeed...

RubyGlee · 18-02-2020 6:43pm

Nearly 2k for a 2 bed wow. Is that average price in Dublin now?

vriesmays · 18-02-2020 6:45pm

Sound-proof party room.

Fompi · 18-02-2020 6:50pm

Mr.S wrote: »

Overall looks pretty decent though, are you happy?

Once you start to make it “your own” I’d say they will look fab.

I think I am yes. It's weird, because our first impression was "oh it's small", "oh it's not that clean", but then you're right, we just need to make it our own. I think there was so much waiting without actually see the place that I had something else in my mind.

Fompi · 18-02-2020 6:53pm

RubyGlee wrote: »

Nearly 2k for a 2 bed wow. Is that average price in Dublin now?

unfortunately, yes...

Jimmy Gian · 18-02-2020 7:00pm

Fompi wrote: »

I think I am yes. It's weird, because our first impression was "oh it's small", "oh it's not that clean", but then you're right, we just need to make it our own. I think there was so much waiting without actually see the place that I had something else in my mind.

I can imagine the mess you found there. I have been a couple of times in a brand new flat. The good thing is that it is not dirt, it is white dust everywhere so it is not something disgusting. However you have to make a big effort to clean up.

Thanks for the pics

Fompi · 18-02-2020 7:00pm

Mr.S wrote: »

Understandable though given it was all rented “off plan” - hope it works out for you!

Random questions... - how are the TV channels delivered, is it via a set-top box or just a cable from the wall > TV?

Is there a smart thermostat for heating / hot water? Assume it’s PAYG too?

I didnt have a look yet at the thermostat etc. I just know the radiators were on and it was really warm. I need to figure out how it works. And as for the TV, I didnt bring it yet, I'm really hoping it's going to fit where it's supposed to be

vriesmays · 18-02-2020 7:01pm

Developer is a former film director.

Jimmy Gian · 18-02-2020 7:06pm

Has anybody moved in the first level???
I wander if the balconies height are allowing you to see the view of the park. When I went to the open viewing it was too late and dark so I couldn’t figure out.

Fompi · 18-02-2020 7:11pm

Keycards just like in a hotel, and we have one each!

eagle.eye · 18-02-2020 11:37pm

Fompi wrote: »

So I got the keys this morning, it was quick and easy. Wi-Fi worked straight away (I'll try to do a speed test when I come back tonight or tomorrow). At first I was a bit disappointed because it looked smaller than I thought it would be and it's quite hard to add furniture, there is a radiator everywhere I could have put a bookshelf or a desk... So after lots of thinking and measurements, we figured something but it's not easy. I'd say it won't be a problem if you don't need to add furniture, but unfortunately I do!
It was also not as clean as I was expecting a new appartment to be and it was a big mistake not to bring my hoover, it's really dusty but not the end of the world either, it's probably that I had too high expectations?! The TV furniture is right in the corner in between the wall and the radiator, not ideal but again, we can live with it

I took pictures for you guys:

As you can see it's super bright even with this weather and that's one of the reasons why I chose this one, not disappointment regarding the light for sure
Painting is still going on in the common areas but everyone is really nice and helpful

Hi Fompi, thanks for the pictures. It looks like there are no roller blinds in your apartment.
I just checked my lease and the Inventory states that Roller Blinds are going to be there.

I was just wondering is that a customization you pre-agreed to make or... they forgot to install them?

OutlanderWitch · 19-02-2020 12:54am

Fompi wrote: »

So I got the keys this morning, it was quick and easy. Wi-Fi worked straight away (I'll try to do a speed test when I come back tonight or tomorrow). At first I was a bit disappointed because it looked smaller than I thought it would be and it's quite hard to add furniture, there is a radiator everywhere I could have put a bookshelf or a desk... So after lots of thinking and measurements, we figured something but it's not easy. I'd say it won't be a problem if you don't need to add furniture, but unfortunately I do!
It was also not as clean as I was expecting a new appartment to be and it was a big mistake not to bring my hoover, it's really dusty but not the end of the world either, it's probably that I had too high expectations?! The TV furniture is right in the corner in between the wall and the radiator, not ideal but again, we can live with it

I took pictures for you guys:

As you can see it's super bright even with this weather and that's one of the reasons why I chose this one, not disappointment regarding the light for sure
Painting is still going on in the common areas but everyone is really nice and helpful

Thanks a mil for the photos. Are the walls in the bedroom yellow? I don't remember seeing yellow in any of the photos or viewings. Same with the white bedside tables.

Also ditto on the roller blind questions. Doesn't look like you have any blinds in the rooms 🧐

Fompi · 19-02-2020 8:48am

Don't worry guys, they indeed forgot to put up my roller blinds (they were on the counter when I arrived), but I asked downstairs and somebody came straight away to put them up

As for the colour in the smallest bedroom (not the ensuite one, which is white), yes, it's a weird colour we haven't seen on any photo, it's not yellow but brownish. Not a big fan but at least it's not bright pink

Fompi · 19-02-2020 9:45am

Mr.S wrote: »

Ask for a lampshade aswell :pac:

hahah, no, I got nice ones in Ikea

Fompi · 19-02-2020 8:59pm

Mr.S wrote: »

Flew into Dublin Airport today and realised the final approach was literally over the development.....! You could make out the Vesta sign.

What’s the aircraft noise level like?!

I dont know yet because I didnt have time to sit and relax and there is still construction work in progress anyway so it's hard to tell. We'll know in a few months!

b4y · 20-02-2020 10:59am

Mr.S wrote: »

Flew into Dublin Airport today and realised the final approach was literally over the development.....! You could make out the Vesta sign.

What’s the aircraft noise level like?!

Yesterday I didn't hear anything and I was there for the whole day.

bikeman1 · 20-02-2020 5:39pm

Wait until you have the windows open on a nice summer's morning with the easterly runway 10 in operation. Flights every 90 seconds powering off from 05:30!

Arrivals are not too bad, but you will still hear them. You get used to them, but certainly not quiet!

vriesmays · 20-02-2020 7:15pm

How long till the rents go up.

Jimmy Gian · 20-02-2020 7:39pm

Hi guys,
Is anybody interested to share a 2 bed apartment with a professional female? She already has the approval by vestas to sign. Send me a pm for more info.

baldbear · 20-02-2020 11:45pm

Mr.S wrote: »

Odd comment?

4% annually is the norm isn't it?

vriesmays · 21-02-2020 12:47pm

€740 annual increase for the 1-bed.

bigfeckineejit · 21-02-2020 9:53pm

Article in the Indo about the development: https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/were-happy-to-pay-1500-rent-but-i-cant-imagine-a-family-living-here-38976608.html

Jimmy Gian · 22-02-2020 4:34pm

Went to the viewing today. The airplanes noise was absolutely annoying when you have an opened window or if you are at the balconies. However with windows shut there was pretty good sound insulation.

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