New development Somerton ,NewCastle Road,Lucan

Eric Cartman · 21-03-2019 12:35am

ParadoxMillin wrote: »

Hi All,
My partner and I are looking at a house in Somerton. Obviously, we did love the houses. There's one big sticking point though. We learnt that the houses in the lane next to the house we are interested in, will be council houses - around 25 of them beside Tandy's lane. We are getting mixed reviews on what this means. While I understand that every new development will have 10% of council houses, does anyone know what these houses are? Affordable houses rented at a lower price by the council? Houses sold off at a lower price by the council? Someone in the above threads mentioned it's a traveller site? Someone else mentioned that they'd apartments? Where can we find the detailed information regarding this?

Also, what does this mean in terms of property resale value and more importantly safety?

Thanks

well, neither are likely to be improved by it , could go well and make no change, could go horrifically or somewhere inbetween.

somertonlucan · 18-04-2019 12:18pm

Hi all, i have bought in the most recent phase nearer tandys lane. Does anyone know why they changed the colour of the brick front from red to sandstone colour?
Also been told move in date of June, but based on what i have read here i expect that isnt accurate

The Rook · 18-04-2019 12:32pm

Apparently the change of brickwork colouring is so as to provide a "colour gradient" from the red brick of the majority of the Somerton houses, into the brick style of the houses across the road in Westbury estate.

The thinking is that it integrates the two estates better if there's an "in-between" colour that is a little of both styles.

I don't know if it works but that's the thought process anyway.

No idea on the timing of your phase, all I can say is that we moved in about 9 months after we were told we'd be in, but others since us have been quicker.

van_beano · 07-08-2019 4:42pm

Respond Housing seem to be purchasing 97 homes across the road from the Lord Lucan pub. The back of Somerton would be bordering this development I’m presuming.

http://www.echo.ie/lucan/article/finnstown-fury

The Rook · 07-08-2019 4:45pm

van_beano wrote: »

Respond Housing seem to be purchasing 97 homes across the road from the Lord Lucan pub. The back of Somerton would be bordering this development I’m presuming.

http://www.echo.ie/lucan/article/finnstown-fury

Not bordering as such, it’s down the road on the other side of Finnstown House, closer to the Fairways.

shanec1928 · 09-08-2019 1:49pm

The Rook wrote: »

Not bordering as such, it’s down the road on the other side of Finnstown House, closer to the Fairways.

the houses look tiny front what has been built so far.

hi! · 11-11-2020 12:49am

Got email today that new phase is launching in February. Trying to find floor plans/prices online and there’s nothing there. Previous phases look good with two living rooms downstairs? Wondering will future phases be similar.
Anyone got anymore information on these would love to hear. Pros/cons. Thanks

tobottherobot · 11-11-2020 12:56am

hi! wrote: »

Got email today that new phase is launching in February. Trying to find floor plans/prices online and there’s nothing there. Previous phases look good with two living rooms downstairs? Wondering will future phases be similar.
Anyone got anymore information on these would love to hear. Pros/cons. Thanks

The website is brutal but one of my friends recieved a mail from them earlier this week. I’ve tried to attach what they sent but it won’t work so drop me a pm and I’ll send you it... I don’t know prices though.

I live in one of the earlier phases that were built by another developer so the houses are a bit different. Overall very happy with the house, area etc.

hi! · 11-11-2020 1:01am

tobottherobot wrote: »

The website is brutal but one of my friends recieved a mail from them earlier this week. I’ve tried to attach what they sent but it won’t work so drop me a pm and I’ll send you it... I don’t know prices though.

I live in one of the earlier phases that were built by another developer so the houses are a bit different. Overall very happy with the house, area etc.

Thanks so much! Yes it’s bizzare- it almost looks as though the development is completely finished when you go looking

virginmediapls · 11-11-2020 1:36am

I would encourage nobody to buy out here. The area is gone to ****e and we have had multiple break ins this year, two while at home.

I'm getting out of dodge as soon as possible.

kniaodha · 11-11-2020 3:29am

hi! wrote: »

Got email today that new phase is launching in February. Trying to find floor plans/prices online and there’s nothing there. Previous phases look good with two living rooms downstairs? Wondering will future phases be similar.
Anyone got anymore information on these would love to hear. Pros/cons. Thanks

https://www.savills.ie/site-plans/site-plan-somerton2-compressed.pdf
Starting at €365k I think
These houses are being built by a different developer and have a different architect so not sure how much it’s worth comparing to the current existing estate but I’d imagine they will be similar enough!

Rock123 · 11-11-2020 9:39am

Going by the link; the 3 bed hazel without extension looks very small; wondering if phase 1 of somerton had the same layout.

Cash_Q · 11-11-2020 10:44am

virginmediapls wrote:

I would encourage nobody to buy out here. The area is gone to ****e and we have had multiple break ins this year, two while at home.

Jesus that's awful, a friend lives there and loves it, house is fab, lots of families at the same stage as themselves, pity to hear its been targeted like that.

hi! · 11-11-2020 11:01am

kniaodha wrote: »

https://www.savills.ie/site-plans/site-plan-somerton2-compressed.pdf
Starting at €365k I think
These houses are being built by a different developer and have a different architect so not sure how much it’s worth comparing to the current existing estate but I’d imagine they will be similar enough!

Thank you!

hi! · 11-11-2020 11:02am

virginmediapls wrote: »

I would encourage nobody to buy out here. The area is gone to ****e and we have had multiple break ins this year, two while at home.

I'm getting out of dodge as soon as possible.

Oh no really

I’m sorry to hear that

Rock123 · 12-01-2021 2:30pm

Anybody here who booked in phase 2 of Somerton, any facebook group or whatsapp group for phase 2 new buyers. TIA

bilbot79 · 13-03-2021 12:37am

Does anybody know if you need to prove you have the full balance at the time you put down your booking deposit?

kniaodha · 13-03-2021 9:47am

bilbot79 wrote: »

Does anybody know if you need to prove you have the full balance at the time you put down your booking deposit?

Usually need letter from bank stating approval in principle for mortgage (or proof of cash available if not getting a mortgage)

Worth getting on to savills to clarify with them

Elhadi · 03-04-2021 11:09pm

Rock123 wrote: »

Anybody here who booked in phase 2 of Somerton, any facebook group or whatsapp group for phase 2 new buyers. TIA

Hi Rock123 , I will start one couldn’t find any, will PM you the link

jamon_serrano · 04-04-2021 2:41pm

Elhadi wrote: »

Hi Rock123 , I will start one couldn’t find any, will PM you the link

Could you please send it to me as well. Thanks.

Elhadi · 04-04-2021 4:03pm

Not allowed a link as new member
Try Somerton lucan all phases -2021 on Facebook

AD2408 · 04-04-2021 10:14pm

Has anyone booked a unit is Somerton recent launch in March 2021?

Elhadi · 04-04-2021 11:26pm

AD2408 wrote: »

Has anyone booked a unit is Somerton recent launch in March 2021?

Hi there, we are creating a group in Facebook Somerton all phases 2021

tech99problems · 19-05-2021 9:59am

Hi All,
wondering if anyone has booked or planning to book in Somerton's new phase. Also, anyone got an idea what will be prices for their new 4 bed-room room houses:
The Beech - End of terrace
The Alder - End of terrace

Thanks!

Monsieur Folie · 19-05-2021 10:12am

tech99problems wrote: »

Hi All,
wondering if anyone has booked or planning to book in Somerton's new phase. Also, anyone got an idea what will be prices for their new 4 bed-room room houses:
The Beech - End of terrace
The Alder - End of terrace

Thanks!

I've been getting their emails as I'd expressed interest a few months back, and these are the prices of some 4 beds they had left after the first release:

The Beech - End of Terrace - €515,000
The Beech - Detached - €540,000
The Alder - Terraced - €465,000
The Cedar - Detached - €570,000

They were prices for specific properties (I've redacted the addresses), so the prices are probably slightly different depending on garden orientation and probably other factors... plus they might increase them for the next release...

bico_4433 · 04-06-2021 10:59am

Elhadi wrote: »

Hi there, we are creating a group in Facebook Somerton all phases 2021

Hi, Can you please PM me the link, I am viewing a house shortly. Thanks

bico_4433 · 04-06-2021 11:01am

Hi , Does anyone has a link to the city council planning permission for the Somerton new phase (2021) ?
Thanks

xalot · 04-06-2021 11:44am

bico_4433 wrote: »

Hi , Does anyone has a link to the city council planning permission for the Somerton new phase (2021) ?
Thanks

http://www.sdublincoco.ie/Planning/Details?regref=SDZ19A%2F0004

It's South Dublin County Council (not Dublin city).

tech99problems · 08-06-2021 12:03pm

Hi All,

To all the prospective buyers, looks like Somerton is going to launch newly built homes in market anytime soon. They've also updated the house advertisements on myhome dot ie. Wondering if there are some people out there like me who are going to try their luck with these new homes and would like to connect? Can create a whatsapp group to discuss anything in regards to these houses and buying experience. Thanks!

WallE · 30-06-2021 10:08pm

Elhadi wrote: »

Hi there, we are creating a group in Facebook Somerton all phases 2021

Could you please share me the FB group link, couldn't find it on FB. TIA!

New development Somerton ,NewCastle Road,Lucan

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