Westfield Leixlip

Dylan94 · 20-07-2020 9:13am

Weaselmin wrote: »

Does anyone have a copy of the latest price list? Noticed on daft it says 3-beds starting at 390k, but in the description it says 415k!

They have a 3 bed mid terrace for 390.

fall · 09-09-2020 5:18pm

Any update on the Creche and play area?

dorianganessa · 19-09-2020 7:07pm

Hey guys, I was just there earlier checking on the construction progress and I noticed a very powerful sewer like smell. Any idea what it was? Is it something recurring?

stdidit · 19-09-2020 7:56pm

dorianganessa wrote: »

Hey guys, I was just there earlier checking on the construction progress and I noticed a very powerful sewer like smell. Any idea what it was? Is it something recurring?

I think the smell you are referring to is actually slurry! There is certainly a good smell of it in the air this evening. No issues with sewage smells that I've noticed.

dorianganessa · 19-09-2020 8:13pm

stdidit wrote: »

I think the smell you are referring to is actually slurry! There is certainly a good smell of it in the air this evening. No issues with sewage smells that I've noticed.

Does this happen often? It seemed odd, I've never smelled anything any time I've been there

stdidit · 19-09-2020 11:32pm

dorianganessa wrote: »

Does this happen often? It seemed odd, I've never smelled anything any time I've been there

No, it's a farming thing done to fertilise grass, usually only done once or twice a year.

buffalo · 20-09-2020 8:41pm

fall wrote: »

Any update on the Creche and play area?

PP process for expanding the creche is ongoing - KCC have requested further information.

JudyHz · 16-10-2020 11:01pm

Does anyone have the floor plan with approximate dimensions for the Louisa?

I’m mostly interested on the living room because of that angled corner that is challenging to find a corner sofa to fit there.

MauriceRKK · 21-10-2020 8:08pm

JudyHz wrote: »

Does anyone have the floor plan with approximate dimensions for the Louisa?

I’m mostly interested on the living room because of that angled corner that is challenging to find a corner sofa to fit there.

Hi JudyHz,

Does this help? Made these the other day to send to our floor guy. They are rough / approximate and we took them from the showhouse (no.35 the park I think).

Bear in mind that no 35 is type M and the plans in the attached are for type M1, the mirror image of the showhouse - that's the config we are buying.

MauriceRKK · 21-10-2020 8:22pm

Here's a mad question. Maybe I'm just being overly pedantic but.....

My house in Westfield is due for handover in approx 3-4 weeks. Will need to fit a snagging or two in there somewhere also.

Now I know that our fearless leader is harping on about imposing fines on people travelling more than 5km. While I tend to agree with that approach within logical reasoning, I'm curious to know whether moving house is considered an essential activity or are we at risk of being fined for travelling the 26km required to move?

Thoughts?

maon04 · 26-10-2020 9:11pm

Hi! I have a question on the Louisas.

Does anyone knows if the 135sq/m includes the atic space?

Also, Does anyone knows if there is any Louisas left?

Thanks!

Dec2020 · 01-11-2020 5:16pm

Did anyone get their appliances through Gallaghers kitchens? If so, was there much of a waiting time for them and was there much difference in cost compared to somewhere like currys?
Thanks

MauriceRKK · 04-11-2020 11:32am

maon04 wrote: »

Hi! I have a question on the Louisas.

Does anyone knows if the 135sq/m includes the atic space?

Also, Does anyone knows if there is any Louisas left?

Thanks!

I was told by the agent that the 135sqm does not include the attic.
Not sure if any Louisas left

MauriceRKK · 04-11-2020 11:34am

Hey all,
Did any of you snag your home without electricity connected?
Builders have told me Electric Ireland can't connect power until 25th November, snag is booked for this Friday 6th November.
Not sure what to do if I'm honest.

stdidit · 04-11-2020 12:06pm

MauriceRKK wrote: »

Hey all,
Did any of you snag your home without electricity connected?
Builders have told me Electric Ireland can't connect power until 25th November, snag is booked for this Friday 6th November.
Not sure what to do if I'm honest.

I wouldn't snag without the electricity, you should really be checking the heating, all the sockets, all the lights etc so you need electricity to check all these

buffalo · 04-11-2020 1:06pm

MauriceRKK wrote: »

Hey all,
Did any of you snag your home without electricity connected?
Builders have told me Electric Ireland can't connect power until 25th November, snag is booked for this Friday 6th November.
Not sure what to do if I'm honest.

In fairness to the builders, they were great at fixing a lot of post-move in snags for us.

However, electrics are a massive part of the house especially considering no oil/gas. You'd want to be checking all the radiators, lights, fans (and isolators). And can you check the water flow in all taps and pressure without an operating pump in the hot press?

I'd be holding off.

MauriceRKK · 04-11-2020 2:28pm

buffalo wrote: »

In fairness to the builders, they were great at fixing a lot of post-move in snags for us.

However, electrics are a massive part of the house especially considering no oil/gas. You'd want to be checking all the radiators, lights, fans (and isolators). And can you check the water flow in all taps and pressure without an operating pump in the hot press?

I'd be holding off.

Very good point buffalo, I heard very good things re: standard in this estate but the inability to check heating and potentially taps etc is what puts me off.

It was suggested to me it might be possible to get the snagger in for a second snag to check electrics etc but I have zero experience with these things (first time buyer) and am reluctant to do that now.

The problem is the pain this will cause re: delays to moving, I'm told 2-3 weeks after snagging for handover. Not a huge deal but will put a dent in plans for flooring etc. as it might be tight getting it done pre-christmas.

Thanks for the sound advice.

buffalo · 04-11-2020 2:41pm

MauriceRKK wrote: »

Very good point buffalo, I heard very good things re: standard in this estate but the inability to check heating and potentially taps etc is what puts me off.

It was suggested to me it might be possible to get the snagger in for a second snag to check electrics etc but I have zero experience with these things (first time buyer) and am reluctant to do that now.

The problem is the pain this will cause re: delays to moving, I'm told 2-3 weeks after snagging for handover. Not a huge deal but will put a dent in plans for flooring etc. as it might be tight getting it done pre-christmas.

Thanks for the sound advice.

I know when you're so close to finalising everything, it's tempting to cut a few corners - especially close to Christmas. We did our snag 20/21ish November and got the keys 8th or 12th of December. There was only one tricky snag that required re-plastering a section of wall (and it took a couple of goes), the rest were easily fixed. So if you're lucky with snags, it's doable to at least be in by Christmas!

We painted the floors with a sealant to keep the dust down, took the pressure off to get the floors done when we didn't know what we wanted.

edit: Also, I wouldn't be surprised if they're under pressure/incentives to close some sales before Christmas, so hold your ground and you might get some very rapid fixes done!

MauriceRKK · 04-11-2020 6:31pm

buffalo wrote: »

I know when you're so close to finalising everything, it's tempting to cut a few corners - especially close to Christmas. We did our snag 20/21ish November and got the keys 8th or 12th of December. There was only one tricky snag that required re-plastering a section of wall (and it took a couple of goes), the rest were easily fixed. So if you're lucky with snags, it's doable to at least be in by Christmas!

We painted the floors with a sealant to keep the dust down, took the pressure off to get the floors done when we didn't know what we wanted.

edit: Also, I wouldn't be surprised if they're under pressure/incentives to close some sales before Christmas, so hold your ground and you might get some very rapid fixes done!

That's a good tip re: floors! We have a fitter for our floors standing by who has been awesome to deal with so far, very understanding.
Based on advice here we have decided to push out snagging due to risk involved - thanks again!

Pete123456 · 13-11-2020 7:30pm

Got a call from Sherry Fitzgerald there, 1 3bed (no. 12) available for 415k and 3 4beds for 465k left in the estate at the very back, viewing in the morning at 9am

Dec2020 · 15-11-2020 5:01pm

Does virgin media broadband work in the estate?

stdidit · 15-11-2020 5:05pm

Dec2020 wrote: »

Does virgin media broadband work in the estate?

Yes, the houses are pre wired for virgin media

Dec2020 · 19-11-2020 10:01am

Thanks for that! Do you have to get the engineer out to set it up or is it plug in and go?

stdidit · 19-11-2020 10:34am

Dec2020 wrote: »

Thanks for that! Do you have to get the engineer out to set it up or is it plug in and go?

It was plug and go for me anyway, no engineer needed, there was a wall box pre installed in our sitting room so was just a matter plugging into that!

Dec2020 · 19-11-2020 10:45am

That's handy, mine doesn't I just have the TV socket

stdidit · 19-11-2020 11:19am

Dec2020 wrote: »

That's handy, mine doesn't I just have the TV socket

I'm surprised to hear that. It might be worth asking the foreman? We got our keys last December and it was definitely standard back then, it could have changed, but on Westfield website it still says "Pre-wired for intruder alarm, TV and Broadband."

maon04 · 23-11-2020 5:12pm

Hello!

A couple of questions!

I am looking for the layout with sizes of the Castletown 4bed (Gable entrance).. Anyone? (And thanks!!)

Also, Does anyone (who had purchased a 4bed with floors and appliances) knows exactly what appliances are included on that 4 bed? The only thing I know is that the brand they use is Normende...

Thank you in advance!

buffalo · 23-11-2020 5:51pm

maon04 wrote: »

Hello!

A couple of questions!

I am looking for the layout with sizes of the Castletown 4bed (Gable entrance).. Anyone? (And thanks!!)

Also, Does anyone (who had purchased a 4bed with floors and appliances) knows exactly what appliances are included on that 4 bed? The only thing I know is that the brand they use is Normende...

Thank you in advance!

I couldn't tell you measurements, but I can tell you there are no appliances included. You can buy a package from the kitchen suppliers (Gallagher's), but what's in it may vary.

maon04 · 23-11-2020 5:55pm

buffalo wrote: »

I couldn't tell you measurements, but I can tell you there are no appliances included. You can buy a package from the kitchen suppliers (Gallagher's), but what's in it may vary.

Hi! No problem!

Actually the last few 4 beds available are including flooring and appliances (you can check the description on daft.ie too but I know because I am actually in the process of buying one!

The builder has included this -perhaps due to covid?/demand/not selling as fast as he wanted- but doesn't specify what are the appliances.. and I am curious!)

social butterfly 2020 · 23-11-2020 5:56pm

Wouldnt buy anything with pylons that close to houses. Most European countries have banned that practise.

buffalo · 23-11-2020 5:58pm

maon04 wrote: »

Hi! No problem!

Actually the last few 4 beds available are including flooring and appliances (you can check the description on daft.ie too but I know because I am actually in the process of buying one! The builder has included this -perhaps due to covid?/demand/not selling as fast as he wanted- but doesn't specify what are the appliances.. and I am curious!)

oh, sorry for my mistake so. Is it possible they're showhouses?

I would expect with the default kitchen, you'd get a hob, double oven, microwave and fridge freezer. There are spaces for each of those to be integrated or mounted. Dishwasher is a maybe, there's a space for that also, but sounds like my information is out of date!

maon04 · 23-11-2020 5:59pm

social butterfly 2020 wrote: »

Wouldnt buy anything with pylons that close to houses. Most European countries have banned that practise.

Yeah, I am not too happy about that to be honest...

I did some quick research and seems like they aren't as bad (those ones in Westfield). But they are everywhere in the neighbourhood indeed...

I will hope that in some future they could go underground...

maon04 · 23-11-2020 6:04pm

buffalo wrote: »

oh, sorry for my mistake so. Is it possible they're showhouses?

I would expect with the default kitchen, you'd get a hob, double oven, microwave and fridge freezer. There are spaces for each of those to be integrated or mounted. Dishwasher is a maybe, there's a space for that also, but sounds like my information is out of date!

Haha it's all good! I should have given that info to begin with... but yes, we did a viewing and the state agents couldn't confirm 100% what is included. We hope that includes what the showhouse has, what you basically said (hopefully a washing machine too!)

Hopefully someone knows! We need start counting every penny we have you knowðŸ˜‚

hi! · 23-11-2020 6:55pm

maon04 wrote: »

Haha it's all good! I should have given that info to begin with... but yes, we did a viewing and the state agents couldn't confirm 100% what is included. We hope that includes what the showhouse has, what you basically said (hopefully a washing machine too!)

Hopefully someone knows! We need start counting every penny we have you knowðŸ˜‚

How much are the 4 beds with flooring and appliances?
Had enquires about the 3 beds but was told 415 which seems too much for 3 bed

maon04 · 23-11-2020 7:07pm

hi! wrote: »

How much are the 4 beds with flooring and appliances?
Had enquires about the 3 beds but was told 415 which seems too much for 3 bed

The 4 beds are 465k. As far as I know only n02 and 53 left!

N02 is 470k because has a south facing garden and because its quite long.

The 3 beds were 415k indeed but on the last phase they increased to 430k because of the south facing gardens... I think some were still 415k like N12 (which is a 3 bed louisa) and that one was still available last time I heard... we didn't go for it because you will have the apartments overlooking your garden... 0 privacy...

Just to clarify the 415k 3 bed louisas doesnt include flooring or appliances, that is only for the 465k ones! But if you do get a 3 bed honestly they are very spacious and defo worth it in my opinion..

hi! · 23-11-2020 7:18pm

maon04 wrote: »

The 4 beds are 465k. As far as I know only n02 and 53 left!

N02 is 470k because has a south facing garden and because its quite long.

The 3 beds were 415k indeed but on the last phase they increased to 430k because of the south facing gardens... I think some were still 415k like N12 (which is a 3 bed louisa) and that one was still available last time I heard... we didn't go for it because you will have the apartments overlooking your garden... 0 privacy...

Just to clarify the 415k 3 bed louisas doesnt include flooring or appliances, that is only for the 465k ones! But if you do get a 3 bed honestly they are very spacious and defo worth it in my opinion..

Thank you! Best of luck with your purchase. Priced out of the 4 beds unfortunately and 430 is just too much for a 3 bed imo. We will hopefully find something eventually!

maon04 · 23-11-2020 7:20pm

hi! wrote: »

Thank you! Best of luck with your purchase. Priced out of the 4 beds unfortunately and 430 is just too much for a 3 bed imo. We will hopefully find something eventually!

100% things always work in the end.!

maon04 · 24-11-2020 5:06pm

Just asking again the question in case it got lost...

Wondering if anyone that has purchased a 4bed at 465k with the flooring and appliances included can give me +info of what exactly are the appliances that are included...

1) On the tiles allowance... Does that includes the bathroom floors? Or is only the splash in the kitchen & walls for the bathrooms? I wonder? How many designs can you choose from? Is there any catalogue we could look at?

2) When they call you from the Gallagher Kitchens to pick colours etc. How many colours can you pick? Can you pick colour of handles, colour of the laminate counter tops...?

3) Are the side gates included with the house? Is the builder paying for it or is that coming from our pockets? Saw many houses without them still..

Just thinking ahead! Thank you!

buffalo · 24-11-2020 9:55pm

I can tell you our experiences from a while back, but I don't know how much has changed - we didn't get floors or appliances for instance.

maon04 wrote: »

1) On the tiles allowance... Does that includes the bathroom floors? Or is only the splash in the kitchen & walls for the bathrooms? I wonder? How many designs can you choose from? Is there any catalogue we could look at?

Tile allowance covers anywhere you want tiles - bathroom, en suite, WC, kitchen, etc. We met the tiler down in Naas in (I think) btw, and had our pick from the selection there.

maon04 wrote: »

2) When they call you from the Gallagher Kitchens to pick colours etc. How many colours can you pick? Can you pick colour of handles, colour of the laminate counter tops...?

Gallaghers weren't great in telling you what they could do.We went to their showroom, and only later realised we could alter the fitted wardrobes to include drawers (extra cost of course). You can pick colour, type of paint (the cheapest doesn't let you paint over it later), type of handles, anything I think.

maon04 wrote: »

3) Are the side gates included with the house? Is the builder paying for it or is that coming from our pockets? Saw many houses without them still..

Nope, nobody else got side gates.

maon04 · 24-11-2020 10:36pm

buffalo wrote: »

I can tell you our experiences from a while back, but I don't know how much has changed - we didn't get floors or appliances for instance.

Tile allowance covers anywhere you want tiles - bathroom, en suite, WC, kitchen, etc. We met the tiler down in Naas in (I think) btw, and had our pick from the selection there.

Gallaghers weren't great in telling you what they could do.We went to their showroom, and only later realised we could alter the fitted wardrobes to include drawers (extra cost of course). You can pick colour, type of paint (the cheapest doesn't let you paint over it later), type of handles, anything I think.

Nope, nobody else got side gates.

That was super helpful, thanks a mill!! ðŸ˜ŠðŸ˜Š

One question on the tiler, Do you remember the name of the company?

buffalo · 25-11-2020 12:04pm

maon04 wrote: »

That was super helpful, thanks a mill!! &#55357;&#56842;&#55357;&#56842;

One question on the tiler, Do you remember the name of the company?

It was just a guy - we found him fine (though he lost all the details of the tiles we picked out and we had to re-create the list), but I've heard others weren't happy with him. I don't know what the alternatives are though.

stdidit · 25-11-2020 12:45pm

maon04 wrote: »

That was super helpful, thanks a mill!! ðŸ˜ŠðŸ˜Š

One question on the tiler, Do you remember the name of the company?

It's BTW in Naas, you can pick whatever you want. They are quite expensive though so id advise, if budget is tight, just spend the allowance in there, no more, try and get the bathrooms done, and get the rest of your tiles elsewhere.
On site tiler will offer to do the rest of the tiling, which is very convenient, but be aware that he's very expensive and some people, not us, have had issues with his work.

MauriceRKK · 04-01-2021 12:25am

Finally moved in to this estate after many delays :-)
Can anyone recommend where I can get a shower door supplied and fitted please?
Have looked at a lot of places online but would rather go with a recommendation from someone who has dealt with a tradesman / contractor directly.
TIA

stdidit · 04-01-2021 12:49am

MauriceRKK wrote: »

Finally moved in to this estate after many delays :-)
Can anyone recommend where I can get a shower door supplied and fitted please?
Have looked at a lot of places online but would rather go with a recommendation from someone who has dealt with a tradesman / contractor directly.
TIA

Congrats

We used Shower Doors Online and would recommend. They supply and fit and found their prices reasonable. Arrived when they said they would, took about an hour and have no complaints with the product.

MauriceRKK · 04-01-2021 10:15pm

stdidit wrote: »

Congrats

We used Shower Doors Online and would recommend. They supply and fit and found their prices reasonable. Arrived when they said they would, took about an hour and have no complaints with the product.

Awesome, thanks. Will get in touch with them to see what they can do for us.

McMahon25 · 06-01-2021 12:03am

Hi, I see there are 2 units still available. 2x Castletown type 4 beds at 465k and 470k. We're strongly considering putting a deposit down on one of them but a little concerned about the pylons (aesthetics as well as health) as they are quite close to the two remaining units. Anyone any advice on this?

Also, they seem very expensive compared to Barnhall and other similar estates. Has anyone moved into a Castletown type? I know it seems petty but they don't have some of the features I loved in some of the 3 beds like the walk in wardrobe etc and room sizes seem small but I'm only basing that on the floor plans on their website. Can anyone advice us about any of these concerns or buying / living in Westfield in general? We love the look of the houses and know Leixlip well. Perhaps its just first time buyers doubt / nerves!

Thanks!

DubLad69 · 06-01-2021 1:07am

McMahon25 wrote: »

Hi, I see there are 2 units still available. 2x Castletown type 4 beds at 465k and 470k. We're strongly considering putting a deposit down on one of them but a little concerned about the pylons (aesthetics as well as health) as they are quite close to the two remaining units. Anyone any advice on this?

Also, they seem very expensive compared to Barnhall and other similar estates. Has anyone moved into a Castletown type? I know it seems petty but they don't have some of the features I loved in some of the 3 beds like the walk in wardrobe etc and room sizes seem small but I'm only basing that on the floor plans on their website. Can anyone advice us about any of these concerns or buying / living in Westfield in general? We love the look of the houses and know Leixlip well. Perhaps its just first time buyers doubt / nerves!

Thanks!

I would say go for it. They are just a little outside of our budget at the moment, otherwise we would be taking one of them.

I wouldn't compare the prices to Barnhall. Barnhall has hundreds of houses and duplexes and is right on the edge of a motorway. The houses in Westfield are also bigger and better quality in my opinion.

You should really visit them, and as many more as you can. I had to visit about 10 different developments in person before I knew what I actually wanted from my house. And it was very different from what I thought I wanted when looking online.

McMahon25 · 06-01-2021 2:20pm

DubLad69 wrote: »

I would say go for it. They are just a little outside of our budget at the moment, otherwise we would be taking one of them.

I wouldn't compare the prices to Barnhall. Barnhall has hundreds of houses and duplexes and is right on the edge of a motorway. The houses in Westfield are also bigger and better quality in my opinion.

You should really visit them, and as many more as you can. I had to visit about 10 different developments in person before I knew what I actually wanted from my house. And it was very different from what I thought I wanted when looking online.

Yeah you're right, the quality of the build in Westfield is excellent from what I could see. I had a look at the pylons today and they are the 110Kv ones which are apparently grand!

Thanks for your advice!

Eric Cartman · 06-01-2021 2:43pm

McMahon25 wrote: »

Hi, I see there are 2 units still available. 2x Castletown type 4 beds at 465k and 470k. We're strongly considering putting a deposit down on one of them but a little concerned about the pylons (aesthetics as well as health) as they are quite close to the two remaining units. Anyone any advice on this?

Also, they seem very expensive compared to Barnhall and other similar estates. Has anyone moved into a Castletown type? I know it seems petty but they don't have some of the features I loved in some of the 3 beds like the walk in wardrobe etc and room sizes seem small but I'm only basing that on the floor plans on their website. Can anyone advice us about any of these concerns or buying / living in Westfield in general? We love the look of the houses and know Leixlip well. Perhaps its just first time buyers doubt / nerves!

Thanks!

There are no health risks with those pylons. However aesthetically I get it, those cables will never go underground no matter what any shady politician or a local developer who profits out of lobbying the ESB to move pylons may tell you. Westfield is absolutely grand apart from spending near half a mil and the house is still attached to another one , but thats a different topic altogether.

Just keep an eye on local planning applications as one of the developers did try shoehorn in a load of social apartments in there and I suspect they'll try again in another phase. If all the residents object in a timely manor it could scupper that and keep the estate nice.

buffalo · 06-01-2021 3:14pm

Eric Cartman wrote: »

Just keep an eye on local planning applications as one of the developers did try shoehorn in a load of social apartments in there and I suspect they'll try again in another phase. If all the residents object in a timely manor it could scupper that and keep the estate nice.

The proposed apartment blocks (don't think they were dedicated social housing) are still with ABP: http://www.pleanala.ie/casenum/307653.htm

(That November 23rd decision date is now January 18th.)

The revised creche application is also with KCC pending further information from Little Harvard. That deadline is March 2021, despite one of the FI queries essentially being "why wasn't this built in 2019?"

Westfield Leixlip

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