Ledwill Park

mur223 · 31-05-2019 11:53am

edkirl wrote: »

Hi All, Just wanted to query are my fiancé and I the only ones receiving radio silence in terms of estimated moving dates or dimensions so we can quote flooring/ blinds as those packages being offered by the interior design crowd seemed ridiculously expensive!

We arrived at 11 on launch day for the plan buyers only viewing but found that was not the case at all and anytime we approached Sherry Fitz to ask questions or get more info once they found out we had bought off the plans they did not want to talk to us and were more interested in making sales. I called Sherry Fitz after and got ridiculously vague details about completion and moving in e.g. saying our valuation was right and completion/snagging/moving in would be June (we bought on The Rise 26-37) - However as it is the last day of May I am going to assume that is completely inaccurate.

In terms of dimensions I did look at Kildare CoCo way back and found the plans to be totally different so don't think we can estimate off them.

Sorry for the long post just wanted to see if we were alone in recieving the silent treatment as soon as our deposit and help to buy went through?

I emailed the sales team @ Glenveagh for the drawings and they said each house is different and we would have to wait until snagging until we get the exact dimensions of the house. I think some of the staff at SherryFitz are not advised on updates re completion times. Our house is on the same row as yourself and we were told Sept 1st on our Valuation. But then at the launch we were told August. So I presume its all just guesses at this stage! Just have to wait it out now and hope nothing gets delayed. Pretty sure all the houses are completed on the rise they just need the services connected ie. Water, Electrics which I have heard can take a while! I honestly wouldn't waste my time contacting sherryfitz they have Basically ignored me since they got our sale!

AnaC · 31-05-2019 6:46pm

edkirl wrote: »

Hi All, Just wanted to query are my fiancé and I the only ones receiving radio silence in terms of estimated moving dates or dimensions so we can quote flooring/ blinds as those packages being offered by the interior design crowd seemed ridiculously expensive!

We arrived at 11 on launch day for the plan buyers only viewing but found that was not the case at all and anytime we approached Sherry Fitz to ask questions or get more info once they found out we had bought off the plans they did not want to talk to us and were more interested in making sales. I called Sherry Fitz after and got ridiculously vague details about completion and moving in e.g. saying our valuation was right and completion/snagging/moving in would be June (we bought on The Rise 26-37) - However as it is the last day of May I am going to assume that is completely inaccurate.

In terms of dimensions I did look at Kildare CoCo way back and found the plans to be totally different so don't think we can estimate off them.

Sorry for the long post just wanted to see if we were alone in recieving the silent treatment as soon as our deposit and help to buy went through?

Hi. We’re in the process of signing the contract but we used the plans of Kildare co co to have a rough estimate for flooring. Needless to say we found much better prices and we only contacted a couple of companies.

AnaC · 31-05-2019 7:47pm

Hi guys,
I’ve set up a Facebook group for anyone that bought in phase one. I think I could be easier to share information there and be able to discuss things. If anyone wants to join the group is called Ledwill Park- Phase 1. See pic attached. Or else drop me a private message with your Facebook name and I’ll try to add you

AnaC · 31-05-2019 7:50pm

AnaC wrote: »

Hi guys,
I’ve set up a Facebook group for anyone that bought in phase one. I think I could be easier to share information there and be able to discuss things. If anyone wants to join the group is called Ledwill Park- Phase 1. See pic attached. Or else drop me a private message with your Facebook name and I’ll try to add you

Sorry forgot the pic

g3l8usd9inoptz · 01-06-2019 11:40pm

email this person and she will send you the dimensions

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MrTea247 wrote: »

Hi guys,

Does anyone have any details on the kitchen that will be fitted? Namely: will there be a hole cut in the worktop for a Hob? Also what size is the gap left for oven?

We’re looking to buy some appliances but can’t until we know for sure what sizes to buy

MrTea247 · 02-06-2019 1:10pm

Cheers Simon, I’ll pm you!

AndreaSoly · 03-06-2019 8:54pm

Hi All,

On the Kildare Co. Co. website under the Dedvelopment description I just spotted something:
" 1 no. two storey crèche with floor area of 569m2 "
And finally found on the map too.

Good news for everyone who will look for a crèche in the future.It is not in the first Phase, but hopefully don't have to wait too many years until it's completed also.

When I look at the " (Jan 19) Cond No. 4 & 5 Site Plan Boundary " I can see a building at the very end of The Rise on left side. With the number 25. Anyone knows what is this building?

g3l8usd9inoptz · 03-06-2019 9:51pm

Hi Andrea,

I noticed that building in the brochure before but never gave it a second thought till you mentioned it tonight. Must be a house, but not sure which type it will be, going by the plans. I can see other types similar to that house on the plans on the KCC website.

AndreaSoly wrote: »

Hi All,

On the Kildare Co. Co. website under the Dedvelopment description I just spotted something:
" 1 no. two storey crèche with floor area of 569m2 "
And finally found on the map too. Good news for everyone who will look for a crèche in the future.It's not in the first Phase, but hopefully don't have to wait too many years until it's completed also.

When I look at the " (Jan 19) Cond No. 4 & 5 Site Plan Boundary " I can see a building at the very end of The Rise on left side. With the number 25. Anyone knows what is this building?

AndreaSoly · 06-06-2019 1:58pm

I've emailed Glenveagh and they seems to be very helpful. I was asking if we could get into our house just to take measurements ( to be able to pre-order floors etc.) and they come back saying:
"Practical completion at Ledwill Park will not be before July as there are a number of works to be carried out prior at the development entrance and further works in connection with Irish Water. Due to health and safety protocols, we are unable to allow access at this time for measurements. Although, you will get a chance to do this during the snagging process (we will call you for snagging in the coming weeks, once practical completion is confirmed)"

I also asked question about the last building on the left side of The Rise and it confirmed to be a bungalow:
" Number 25 The Rise will be a 4 bedroom bungalow that has not yet been launched to the market. "

g3l8usd9inoptz · 09-06-2019 8:57pm

I'm collecting samples of my kitchen units to help with buying my tiles etc. The kitchen company are very helpful. Just drop them an email if anyone wants samples.

AndreaSoly · 10-06-2019 4:24pm

Tripp Deep Collie wrote: »

I'm collecting samples of my kitchen units to help with buying my tiles etc. The kitchen company are very helpful. Just drop them an email if anyone wants samples.

Hi Simon,

what colour is your kitchen unit? Is it the same ivory as it was in the bed semi detached show house?

Thanks!

g3l8usd9inoptz · 10-06-2019 4:45pm

Whatever the 4 bed semi d colour was. I thought it looked more like a grey as opposed to ivory. I can't remember anymore lol. Were the kitchens different compared to the 4 bed semis?.

AndreaSoly wrote: »

Tripp Deep Collie wrote: »

I'm collecting samples of my kitchen units to help with buying my tiles etc. The kitchen company are very helpful. Just drop them an email if anyone wants samples.

Hi Simon,

what colour is your kitchen unit? Is it the same ivory as it was in the bed semi detached show house?

Thanks!

AndreaSoly · 10-06-2019 4:54pm

Tripp Deep Collie wrote: »

Whatever the 4 bed semi d colour was. I thought it looked more like a grey as opposed to ivory. I can't remember anymore lol. Were the kitchens different compared to the 4 bed semis?.

I haven't been in the 4 bed show house, but I have seen pictures by Ledwill park and for me it looks like there are 2 different kitchens. One of them looks more like a light grey colour ( I spouse it's the one in the 4 bed houses) and the kitchen in the 3 bed semi detached house is an ivory colour with a brown ( wooden style) worktop.

g3l8usd9inoptz · 10-06-2019 4:59pm

Yeah mine was defo a grey colour with white stone countertop. Looking at the photos now, the others houses look more like ivory.

MrTea247 · 13-06-2019 11:52am

Hi guys,

Just wondering, does anyone know if the skirting boards will be fixed on or just tacked to the walls?

We’d like to fit wooden floors so hoping the skirting boards can be easily removed!

g3l8usd9inoptz · 13-06-2019 12:03pm

Hi mate,

I asked glenveagh this a while back. They will be tacked to the walls so happy days.

MrTea247 wrote: »

Hi guys,

Just wondering, does anyone know if the skirting boards will be fixed on or just tacked to the walls?

We’d like to fit wooden floors so hoping the skirting boards can be easily removed!

mur223 · 13-06-2019 12:47pm

Hi guys,

Does anyone know if the light fittings will be the exact same as seen in the show houses? i.e. light fixture above the breakfast bar/island?

g3l8usd9inoptz · 13-06-2019 1:01pm

Will just be the basic light fittings going by previous houses I bought. Prob best to ask glenveagh on that one.

mur223 wrote: »

Hi guys,

Does anyone know if the light fittings will be the exact same as seen in the show houses? i.e. light fixture above the breakfast bar/island?

LJG15 · 13-06-2019 3:07pm

MrTea247 wrote: »

Hi guys,

Just wondering, does anyone know if the skirting boards will be fixed on or just tacked to the walls?

We’d like to fit wooden floors so hoping the skirting boards can be easily removed!

They have told me that it will be tacked on downstairs but put on properly upstairs.

MrTea247 · 13-06-2019 9:20pm

That's great news! Cheers guys!

We still haven't heard any update on snagging or when they'll be ready? anybody else?

g3l8usd9inoptz · 13-06-2019 9:27pm

Radio silence as per the norm.

Completion in July was the last update.

MrTea247 wrote: »

That's great news! Cheers guys!

We still haven't heard any update on snagging or when they'll be ready? anybody else?

AndreaSoly · 14-06-2019 4:17pm

MrTea247 wrote: »

Hi guys,

Just wondering, does anyone know if the skirting boards will be fixed on or just tacked to the walls?

We’d like to fit wooden floors so hoping the skirting boards can be easily removed!

Hi,
We asked this question to Glenveagh a couple of months ago and their response was the following:
" All skirting boards are tacked on for the convenience of you being able to remove them easily depending on the flooring you desire."

I hope it helps!

g3l8usd9inoptz · 24-06-2019 7:16am

Dimensions for 4 bed semi d kitchen

Integrated Fridge Freezer 70/30 - Standard dimensions
Fully Integrated Dishwasher - Standard dimensions
Eye Level Double Oven - Standard dimensions
Free Standing Washer & Dryer in the Utility Room - Standard dimensions
Hob cut out is 750 x 490 to allow for a wider Hob

AnaC · 24-06-2019 9:50pm

Hi Simon,

I spoke today to a lady called Audrey in Gallagher s kitchens and she said the hob will be 600mm unless the kitchen hasn’t been installed yet and then they could make it 900 mm.

Who gave you those measurements? I’d like to follow up as I do t want to ah e a massive surprise.

Thanks a mill

g3l8usd9inoptz · 24-06-2019 9:53pm

Hi Ana,

Audrey gave me those measurements.

They are for the Dove type house.

Thanks,
Simon

localscientist · 25-06-2019 8:55am

Incase anyone is stalking this thread as a Phase 2 or 3 buyer like me, they have applied for an amendment to the planning permission and are not building any further 4 or 5 beds in the next 2 phases. Phase 2 is being split into 2A and 2B (creche in 2B) with 2A being a mix of 18 x dormer 2 beds, 2 and 3 beds and Phase 3 87 x 2 and 3 beds. They've also applied for permission to build more than the original figure in Phase 3, increasing numbers from 161 to 210.

Dimka90 · 25-06-2019 5:12pm

Hi All,

I'm just wondering, did anybody here back about when the houses will be ready for snagging? We just bought one at The Green!
Thanks!

airportgirl83 · 25-06-2019 5:32pm

localscientist wrote: »

Incase anyone is stalking this thread as a Phase 2 or 3 buyer like me, they have applied for an amendment to the planning permission and are not building any further 4 or 5 beds in the next 2 phases. Phase 2 is being split into 2A and 2B (creche in 2B) with 2A being a mix of 18 x dormer 2 beds, 2 and 3 beds and Phase 3 87 x 2 and 3 beds. They've also applied for permission to build more than the original figure in Phase 3, increasing numbers from 161 to 210.

Increase in the number of 2 beds is interesting imo More social housing or to cater for older people who want to downsize?

Graham · 25-06-2019 8:08pm

Starter homes, singles, couples, downsizers, retirees.

g3l8usd9inoptz · 25-06-2019 10:14pm

Will only ever be the 10%

airportgirl83 · 25-06-2019 10:17pm

Tripp Deep Collie wrote: »

Will only ever be the 10%

Might not even be approved going by the councils response to the planning application.

How do you know it's going to be only 10%? 10% is the minimum in the new developments as far as I know. There are new developments in Lucan that have 30%.

g3l8usd9inoptz · 25-06-2019 10:32pm

Because the original planning application was approved a fair few years back when the 10% was the requirement. Think it was back in 2015/2016

Glenveagh bought the land with the planning approval etc from a developer.

airportgirl83 · 25-06-2019 10:40pm

Tripp Deep Collie wrote: »

Because the original planning application was approved a fair few years back when the 10% was the requirement. Think it was back in 2015/2016

Glenveagh bought the land with the planning approval etc from a developer.

They could reapply or sell houses to an investor who will rent them out to the council. Same developer doing it in Semple Woods, Donabate or Taylor Hill, Ballbrigan. I just find it strange that they decided to drop 4 beds and to increase number of 2 beds instead of 3 beds for example. I would personally consider 2 beds hard to sell with 3 beds being very much in demand.

g3l8usd9inoptz · 25-06-2019 10:44pm

Yeah seen how they sold a load of houses to a homeless charity. Fenton green is a new development in kilcock. Over 20 houses were bought by Tuath.

Graham · 25-06-2019 10:47pm

airportgirl83 wrote: »

I just find it strange that they decided to drop 4 beds and to increase number of 2 beds instead of 3 beds for example. I would personally consider 2 beds hard to sell with 3 beds being very much in demand.

Somebody has finally copped on to the fact that we're running out of FTBers that can afford a 3 bed even with the grant.

It's been suggested for a few months now, we're now building the wrong types of property.

g3l8usd9inoptz · 25-06-2019 10:51pm

Ok it says they plan to reduce the amount of units from 95 to 87.

38 (2 beds)
49 (3 beds)

They got rid of 14 (4 beds) and 5 (5 bed) houses altogether.

g3l8usd9inoptz · 25-06-2019 10:51pm

Not forgetting the grant is meant to finish the end of the year.

Bargain_Hound · 25-06-2019 10:58pm

FYI - We bought last year in a Glenveagh development. Far more than 10 percent allocated to social housing - mainly 2 and 3 beds with one or two 4 beds.

g3l8usd9inoptz · 25-06-2019 11:01pm

When was the planning application for the development submitted and approved etc. Ledwill was approved back in 2015.

Bargain_Hound wrote: »

FYI - We bought last year in a Glenveagh development. Far more than 10 percent allocated to social housing - mainly 2 and 3 beds with one or two 4 beds.

airportgirl83 · 25-06-2019 11:03pm

Tripp Deep Collie wrote: »

Ok it says they plan to reduce the amount of units from 95 to 87.

38 (2 beds)
49 (3 beds)

They got rid of 14 (4 beds) and 5 (5 bed) houses altogether.

Quote from KCC website: The proposed amendments relate to a change in house numbers and a revised housing mix together with the relocation of the previously permitted crèche.

It is proposed to reduce the previously permitted 95 no. dwelling houses ( comprising 14 x two bedroom; 62 x three bedroom; 14 x four bedroom and 5 x five bedroom houses) to 87 no. houses (38 x two bedroom houses and 49 x three bedroom houses).

g3l8usd9inoptz · 25-06-2019 11:05pm

Yup I just wrote that with regard to the house types and the amount etc.

airportgirl83 wrote: »

Tripp Deep Collie wrote: »

Ok it says they plan to reduce the amount of units from 95 to 87.

38 (2 beds)
49 (3 beds)

They got rid of 14 (4 beds) and 5 (5 bed) houses altogether.

Quote from KCC website: The proposed amendments relate to a change in house numbers and a revised housing mix together with the relocation of the previously permitted crèche.

It is proposed to reduce the previously permitted 95 no. dwelling houses ( comprising 14 x two bedroom; 62 x three bedroom; 14 x four bedroom and 5 x five bedroom houses) to 87 no. houses (38 x two bedroom houses and 49 x three bedroom houses).

Lalaken123 · 25-06-2019 11:51pm

Spoke with Conor from Sherry Fitz today...Anyone who bought in the rise from number 1-16 will be called to snag in July!

g3l8usd9inoptz · 26-06-2019 12:17am

God only knows when 17 - 37 will be called so. Homeless with a kid for 2 months by the looks of things.

Lalaken123 wrote: »

Spoke with Conor from Sherry Fitz today...Anyone who bought in the rise from number 1-16 will be called to snag in July!

edkirl · 26-06-2019 3:58pm

I reckon 17-37 will probably be August with closing in Sept - Fingers crossed we already had to extend our mortgage agreement once

g3l8usd9inoptz · 26-06-2019 4:05pm

Yeah I will have to do the same come the end of July. Keeping fingers and toes crossed.

edkirl wrote: »

I reckon 17-37 will probably be August with closing in Sept - Fingers crossed we already had to extend our mortgage agreement once

AnaC · 26-06-2019 6:30pm

Tripp Deep Collie wrote: »

God only knows when 17 - 37 will be called so. Homeless with a kid for 2 months by the looks of things.

That’s a difficult situation. Hopefully they’re not too far behind as I think would be very hard to open one side of the street and have a lot of work to do on the other side.

It might have to do with the water connection. As previously mentioned might take a while.

Fingers crossed

AnaC · 26-06-2019 6:32pm

Tripp Deep Collie wrote: »

Will only ever be the 10%

Yeah I think there’s too much demand to give more than 10%.

Other developments, depending on their location, might’ve been easier to just give more to the council.

airportgirl83 · 26-06-2019 7:09pm

AnaC wrote: »

Tripp Deep Collie wrote: »

Will only ever be the 10%

Yeah I think there’s too much demand to give more than 10%.

Other developments, depending on their location, might’ve been easier to just give more to the council.

Kilcock is lovely but I would not consider it a high demand area, not like Maynooth, which for some might have more to offer e.g. future dart, university etc. However, even there new builds are still up for sale (Mariavilla for example).

They still have some units available for sale in Ledwill plus they decided to drop 4/5 beds all together (I'd imagine they were too expensive). I'm guessing they are not selling as fast as they hoped, hence, decided to change the planning to include more 2 beds. If 3 beds were selling fast, they would increase the number of them imo instead.

We are all speculating and the time will tell. They can approach the council and increase % of social housing or sell the phase in bulk to an investor who will later rent it out (2 beds are ideal for that). Either way, let's hope units will be well managed by private owners, trusts or whoever moves in.

Compak · 26-06-2019 7:26pm

airportgirl83 wrote: »

Kilcock is lovely but I would not consider it a high demand area, not like Maynooth, which for some might have more to offer e.g. future dart, university etc. However, even there new builds are still up for sale (Mariavilla for example).

They still have some units available for sale in Ledwill plus they decided to drop 4/5 beds all together (I'd imagine they were too expensive). I'm guessing they are not selling as fast as they hoped, hence, decided to change the planning to include more 2 beds. If 3 beds were selling fast, they would increase the number of them imo instead.

We are all speculating and the time will tell. They can approach the council and increase % of social housing or sell the phase in bulk to an investor who will later rent it out (2 beds are ideal for that). Either way, let's hope units will be well managed by private owners, trusts or whoever moves in.

Not sure what is story with Mariavilla, both my partner and I separately reigstered to be let know if any available and neither of us got any contact.
So we just bought somewhere else.

Think futher out areas are losing the same level of demand. We recently went to an open showing in Clane and only one other viewer showed up in the 25 minutes we were there.

AnaC · 26-06-2019 8:10pm

That’s true we are just speculating at present and it’s not as developed as Maynooth however being within walking distance to the train station brings a great advantage to future buyers compared to other areas such as Clane, Naas and others.

My husband has two colleagues in work that we’re trying to buy in this phase but they’ve missed out as they couldn’t make the open days and when they got in contact all the 3 and 4 beds were gone.

I suppose only time will tell

Did you purchase in Ledwill or still considering it?

airportgirl83 wrote: »

Kilcock is lovely but I would not consider it a high demand area, not like Maynooth, which for some might have more to offer e.g. future dart, university etc. However, even there new builds are still up for sale (Mariavilla for example).

They still have some units available for sale in Ledwill plus they decided to drop 4/5 beds all together (I'd imagine they were too expensive). I'm guessing they are not selling as fast as they hoped, hence, decided to change the planning to include more 2 beds. If 3 beds were selling fast, they would increase the number of them imo instead.

We are all speculating and the time will tell. They can approach the council and increase % of social housing or sell the phase in bulk to an investor who will later rent it out (2 beds are ideal for that). Either way, let's hope units will be well managed by private owners, trusts or whoever moves in.

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