Shackleton Park, Lucan

Starfish5000 wrote: »

Am wondering tho are they just not recycling depots at the esb points as can't understand why black bins would be in those depots if we have our own individual bin which is collected weekly and the bins in the depot will be collected bi weekly?

The bin depots are for the mid terrace houses that dont have a side gate. This stops people leaving there bin at the front door which would take up to much room.

Starfish5000 wrote: »

dn2017 wrote: »

The bin depots are for the mid terrace houses that dont have a side gate. This stops people leaving there bin at the front door which would take up to much room.

Am not sure if that is the case as I bought a mid terrace and am getting an individual black bin as my solicitor asked about the bin situation that's why was wondering if the depot is for recycling as no mention of households getting green bins

Where are the people going to put the black bin?
in the back garden? not very practical at all.
is there a place close to the front door?

Starfish5000 wrote: »

rmctex wrote: »

Where are the people going to put the black bin?
in the back garden? not very practical at all.
is there a place close to the front door?

If you have a driveway am sure there is room for a black bin there

Agreed..
but being the problem with terraced houses... I don't think they have a driveway..
or do they?

Starfish5000 wrote: »

Mine does on shackelton way but not sure about anywhere else

It was my understanding that the bin depot would also include black bins, I don't have a lot of room outside where I bought to store any bin.

I have emailed Cairns to clarify this.

Nastygal2511 wrote: »

Can you attach the pictures when you get a chance? Does your type c have a front garden? I went and looked in churchfields last Friday and took some pictures but the house type C has this stone porch around the door. I will try and upload now.

Sorry it wouldn't let me upload....trying again. Hope this works. Mine has a drive way.

Starfish5000 wrote: »

I wouldn't like to see black bins in the depot as the depot would smell. If every house gets a black bin then there shouldn't be a problem with the depot being used for recycling only

Correct, but then the problem is for the terraced houses who will have to drag the bin from the back garden and through the house because there seems not to be any space to put it in front of the house? :-/ At least it looks like this in Shackleton Place..

dn2017 wrote: »

I have been told by HMCD that the bin depots are for all bins (Black Bins) as the mid terraced houses haven't got much room at the front door or driveway for bin storage. I have a drive way on Shackleton Way but they are not the biggest and this will prevent cats and fly's from your front door.

I am looking forward to see what these bin depots look like!

Then why are we getting individual bins? Eversheds replied in writing to my solicitor that every household would have an individual bin- doesn't make sense if there is black bins in the depot?

dn2017 wrote: »

Individual bins meaning Individual Black Bins? Correct me if I am wrong?

Yea one individual black bin per household, that's why I was hoping the bin depots would be for recycling only- supppse we will just have to wait and see what the depots will actually be like :-/

Emk_91 wrote: »

I have seen estates recently that have bin depots that sound like what you described. They had them well hidden by trees etc so hopefully it will be the same here.

I guess we'll have to wait and see (and hope everybody will be suited and happy with their solution).. :-)

Afew answers we got from HMCD.

1.What is the layout of the sockets for the entire house? I am still awaiting confirmation around this.

2. What colour is the tiles from the hallway to the kitchen? The tiles are supplied by Project Tiles .
Kitchen, hall way & bathrooms will be all tiled – please note the door wall for all bathrooms will not be tiled. – Colours – Bathrooms is Abby Marfil Matt & Kitchen and Hall way & WC down stairs is Domus Marfil

3. Is there any chance of not getting tiles and getting a floor the whole way throughout the bottom of the house? No – there is a no changes policy

4. Can you provide the exact measurements of the rooms for the a Type B house? ( we are trying to purchase a sofa before we move in and require measurements). There is measurements in the brochure for guideline purposes, they will be able to measure their home when they are called for snagging.

5. What are the type and colours of the tiles provided for the 2 bathrooms - Yes and it is Abby Marfil Matt

6. Does the downstairs toilet come tiled. If so what type and colour? Yes and it is Domus Marfil

7. Is there shower doors provided in both bathrooms? Shower doors will be provided but no bath doors will be included.

8. With regards painting, is there any chance we can have an input on the colours of the rooms? All houses are painted white throughout, there will be no changes to the paint colour.

dn2017 wrote: »

Is there any estates near Lucan that have these bin depots that I could go and have a look to get an idea?

I think Chelmsford Manor in Celbridge has a similar setup as that estate has some terraced houses.

Nemo28 wrote: »

We must be neighbours so! Nope no date yet but we have to sign by the 22nd August so should get that done but from reading this thread it seems as though that block could be finished in Dec but I could have sworn it wasn't until March? Have you heard anything more?

We were told by H&McD it was December but after hearing different dates I emailed cairn and they said that the planned completion date for our row is December but that's dependant on weather and all. I doubt it will be ready by Dec but they do seem to be shooting up fast so maybe Jan/Feb. We will have a better idea id say in Oct/Nov if the people who have been told November for the first few rows actually get to move in I guess.

Ap1234 wrote: »

Afew answers we got from HMCD.

1.What is the layout of the sockets for the entire house? I am still awaiting confirmation around this.

2. What colour is the tiles from the hallway to the kitchen? The tiles are supplied by Project Tiles .
Kitchen, hall way & bathrooms will be all tiled – please note the door wall for all bathrooms will not be tiled. – Colours – Bathrooms is Abby Marfil Matt & Kitchen and Hall way & WC down stairs is Domus Marfil

3. Is there any chance of not getting tiles and getting a floor the whole way throughout the bottom of the house? No – there is a no changes policy

4. Can you provide the exact measurements of the rooms for the a Type B house? ( we are trying to purchase a sofa before we move in and require measurements). There is measurements in the brochure for guideline purposes, they will be able to measure their home when they are called for snagging.

5. What are the type and colours of the tiles provided for the 2 bathrooms - Yes and it is Abby Marfil Matt

6. Does the downstairs toilet come tiled. If so what type and colour? Yes and it is Domus Marfil

7. Is there shower doors provided in both bathrooms? Shower doors will be provided but no bath doors will be included.

8. With regards painting, is there any chance we can have an input on the colours of the rooms? All houses are painted white throughout, there will be no changes to the paint colour.

Excellent info thanks very much. Any idea if the utility rooms and cloak rooms will also be tiled? Not sure if all house types have them. Would be kinda annoying if we had to source and arrange for more tiling to finish off but if we have to would like to know in advance.

Not too surprised at the white paint throughout, or the no change policy. I have a friend who bought in churchfields who made substantial changes to her kitchen and it ended up with a lot of delays as a result. It also cost quite a bit. Cairn learnt a lesson there I'd say!

Do end of terrace homes also have bin stores I wonder?

dn2017 wrote: »

Just to let whoever is on the first block of Shackleton Way that I was chatting to a builder on Friday afternoon and he was saying the houses are coming along really well with all the wooden studs are up for the sitting rooms, bathrooms, bedrooms, kitchen etc. He also said that the sockets and the plumbing is in. I am starting to think the houses will be ready for the start of November with a bit of luck.

Thanks for this info. What house numbers are in the first block? 1 to 6?

Nastygal2511 wrote: »

When did your solicitors receive your contracts?

He received them on the 2nd August I think and he sent them back and we've to sign tomorrow. What about you? Did you buy in July?

Got one booked and signed on Shackleton Way. Does anyone know about new direct road access to R120 (Adamstown Road) via Paddocks as Tandy's Lane is too narrow and dangerous especially during night/evening? I saw a road opening up just in front of the Shackleton main gate towards Paddocks being used for construction traffic by Cairns. Appreciate any response. Thanks and all the best.

mahmoodah wrote: »

Got one booked and signed on Shackleton Way. Does anyone know about new direct road access to R120 (Adamstown Road) via Paddocks as Tandy's Lane is too narrow and dangerous especially during night/evening? I saw a road opening up just in front of the Shackleton main gate towards Paddocks being used for construction traffic by Cairns. Appreciate any response. Thanks and all the best.

Yes that road is required as part of the planning permission and I believe it will open before handing over any properties to owners.

Ap1234 wrote: »

Afew answers we got from HMCD.

1.What is the layout of the sockets for the entire house? I am still awaiting confirmation around this.

2. What colour is the tiles from the hallway to the kitchen? The tiles are supplied by Project Tiles .
Kitchen, hall way & bathrooms will be all tiled – please note the door wall for all bathrooms will not be tiled. – Colours – Bathrooms is Abby Marfil Matt & Kitchen and Hall way & WC down stairs is Domus Marfil

3. Is there any chance of not getting tiles and getting a floor the whole way throughout the bottom of the house? No – there is a no changes policy

4. Can you provide the exact measurements of the rooms for the a Type B house? ( we are trying to purchase a sofa before we move in and require measurements). There is measurements in the brochure for guideline purposes, they will be able to measure their home when they are called for snagging.

5. What are the type and colours of the tiles provided for the 2 bathrooms - Yes and it is Abby Marfil Matt

6. Does the downstairs toilet come tiled. If so what type and colour? Yes and it is Domus Marfil

7. Is there shower doors provided in both bathrooms? Shower doors will be provided but no bath doors will be included.

8. With regards painting, is there any chance we can have an input on the colours of the rooms? All houses are painted white throughout, there will be no changes to the paint colour.

What do they mean by door wall which will not be tiled?

Ap1234 wrote: »

Lavly wrote: »

What do they mean by door wall which will not be tiled?

As far as i know tts the shower walls, above the bath and sink that are tilled, so the floor and one wall will not be tilled.

I thought the floor would be tilled.
Only the wall where the door is placed.. would not be tilled.

corre10 wrote: »

Is the floor not tiled? I thought it was in the spec

Yeah I think the bathroom floors are definitely tiled. I think it's mentioned in the back of the brochure too.

The type C houses that look done on the site are they Shackleton Place or Shackleton Close? I was thinking that was Shackleton Place? I just drove passed yesterday but I would love to have a walk through the site like you did via the cottages too.

rmctex wrote: »

it seems to me that it's Shackleton Place

Yes it's Shackleton Place. drove up there today. The car park is still there for the moment although it's a fair bit from site but good for a goo. They look like they are flying. Winston said again today early November is looking good save for any weather delays or adverse events. You can see the houses better now they have cut back the trees in front. You just gotta drive really slow! Anyone got a contact for Cairn for this development? I want to keep pushing for dates. Already have answers to my modification queries, thanks to all the posters.

Mak2017 wrote: »

Hi everyone,

I'm new to this thread but I've been reading over everyone's threads about Shackleton park, we are considering of putting deposit down.

Can you advise:
1: when are they available to move into?
2: best transport to get to town, bus or train and the location please?
3: is it a safe area?
4: does anyone know the schools in the area?


Thank you! ��

1) They are building Shackleton Park per areas, so it would depend on the area you would be buying in.

2) Currently there's a Dublin Bus stop (number 25 bus I think) close to the site and I heard that they might extend that line.

Hope someone else can help you out on 3) and 4). I think it's as safe as anywhere around Lucan and I think there are some schools nearby - saw that in the brochures - but I don't really know how close or far away they are.

Hi,

Is there social housing being built in Shackleton Park?

1. We bought on launch day in May and been given a date tentatively of October or November. So six months plus any delays, we're hoping for end of November latest.
2. The terminus for the 25 bus is nearby. However you could go down the hill and pick up the 66, 66a, 67a or 67 which is closer to the village. Maybe a 10-15 minutes walk max? They finish in merrion square I think. The trains from Adamstown at peak times take the phoenix park tunnel to and from grand canal dock, but to heuston at other times. Link roads into Adamstown and the celbridge link road as the area expands can only be a good thing. Traffic is a bit crazy in the village however and up around SuperValu can be busy.
3. My grandparents live in Lucan and I did for a a long time so I'm familiar ish with the area. I've been up at site often enough this summer and haven't seen any antisocial behaviour or kids hanging around, not even at the local garage or McDonald's. The area surrounding immediate is quite settled at the cottages and near the Tesco. There have been break-ins from what I heard but I think that's the norm in most areas now.
4. There are lots of preschools, creches, primary and secondary schools within the area so no worries there.

Hope that helps and beat of luck in your decision!