Parkside Homes New Development (Balgriffin)

mckildare · 20-08-2016 8:10pm

GoodBridge wrote: »

It looks like the 4 beds are 375k now: http://www.myhome.ie/residential/brochure/parkside-balgriffin-dublin-13/3153072

OfflerCrocGod wrote: »

I think it's a three storey 3 bed actually.

I think there is a mix up here in the last few posts between Parkside and Belltree

Can a mod maybe move the posts related to Belltree elsewhere or people might get confused, like me

gabria · 08-09-2016 9:19pm

shawnxxiong wrote: »

The sales guy told me next phase will be start in 2017 - date not specified though.

I'll get this thread back on track.
This Phase II of Parkside is intriguing. Is this new Phase being built closer to the former horror show that was Priory Hall ? Therefore further south ?

PedroDublin · 08-09-2016 9:51pm

gabria wrote: »

I'll get this thread back on track.
This Phase II of Parkside is intriguing. Is this new Phase being built closer to the former horror show that was Priory Hall ? Therefore further south ?

Next phases go east and west, I think the one closer to the park will be the next one, south there will be two schools.

What's the story with priory hall?

schinkowski · 17-09-2016 7:42pm

Hi,
I know there's no management company and no management fee but is the council already looking after the common areas, etc?
The agent wasn't really clear about this.

Salmoran18 · 20-09-2016 7:09pm

Hey we'RE hoping to buy in parkside in next 2 months. Just wondering about creche facilities in the area? And following on from soundproofing compared to other houses?
What's the traffic like in the area?

Bradyl23 · 21-09-2016 10:20am

Hi,

We are also hoping to buy soon and wondering about soundproofing especially for the terraced homes?

GoodBridge · 21-09-2016 1:05pm

I'm in a terraced type A one. We've young kids and a baby on either side of us and we very rarely, barely here them so the soundproofing is very good. There aren't even sockets on the walls that separate homes to help noise down (the sockets are in the floors close to the wall).

Salmoran18 · 21-09-2016 8:27pm

GoodBridge wrote: »

I'm in a terraced type A one. We've young kids and a baby on either side of us and we very rarely, barely here them so the soundproofing is very good. There aren't even sockets on the walls that separate homes to help noise down (the sockets are in the floors close to the wall).

Great thanks for that. Were u able to get creche or school placings? Everywhere I've contacted so far in the area is full! Especially for ecce

LowryOnline · 21-09-2016 9:44pm

Just put down the deposit for a terraced B type house - really impressed with the build and there are not many left in the initial development at this stage.

I am delighted to hear about the road opening up to Clongriffin for the dart as although it is not too far away the shorter the walk the better (especially in the rain!)

First time buyers so it's all new to us - great to get some information from you guys in relation to snag list and getting setup - thanks.

battoritow · 22-09-2016 10:20am

Is there any news about the new road opening?

PedroDublin · 22-09-2016 1:55pm

battoritow wrote: »

Is there any news about the new road opening?

A couple of days ago I was told it will be in three months

vmb · 22-09-2016 2:03pm

Thats great... But I'm not 100% sure which road is going to be opened.

Is it the road that finishes in clongriffin dart station?

I think that the main problem regarding roads/traffic is that it is only possible to drive towards city centre through Malahide road

PedroDublin · 22-09-2016 2:23pm

Nope, sorry, I was talking about a pederestian access from the south of parkside to the hole on the wall, very handy to walk to the station.
The other one I guess mid next year whenever they are ready to open the new schools, but I think that is really optimistic

silverfield · 24-10-2016 9:14pm

We were looking at a 3 bedroomed house here with the option of converting the attic. I mentioned this to the sales lady and she didn't want to know which I couldn't understand? I told her I wanted to pay the builder to do the conversion and could I have his number. She would not give it to me which I found very strange? I did look up in to the attic of the showhouse and it's not 'conversion' ready i.e diagonal beams and lots of pipework from the new circulation heating system are in the way. There are though no water pipes up there seemingly which would make it easier. The 4 and 3 bedroom homes are the same in size pretty much except for the addition of the 3rd floor. I'm thinking of buying a 3 bed for 312,500 and adding another 20k for the conversion bringing the total to 332,500. To me this makes the most sense rather than buying a 4 bed for 385,000. My question is: has any one looked in to this and why do you think the sales lady was so unhelpful when I asked questions about this. I simply wanted to tallk to the builder and ask him how much etc.

Mrs K · 06-11-2016 4:48am

silverfield wrote: »

We were looking at a 3 bedroomed house here with the option of converting the attic. I mentioned this to the sales lady and she didn't want to know which I couldn't understand? I told her I wanted to pay the builder to do the conversion and could I have his number. She would not give it to me which I found very strange? I did look up in to the attic of the showhouse and it's not 'conversion' ready i.e diagonal beams and lots of pipework from the new circulation heating system are in the way. There are though no water pipes up there seemingly which would make it easier. The 4 and 3 bedroom homes are the same in size pretty much except for the addition of the 3rd floor. I'm thinking of buying a 3 bed for 312,500 and adding another 20k for the conversion bringing the total to 332,500. To me this makes the most sense rather than buying a 4 bed for 385,000. My question is: has any one looked in to this and why do you think the sales lady was so unhelpful when I asked questions about this. I simply wanted to tallk to the builder and ask him how much etc.

The Sales Advisors are just selling the houses. I doubt if the builder would accommodate your request. They will not look for a change of planning permission for individual houses too much effort. Builder is already building 4 bed houses at an additional 70k. why would he do an attic conversion for 20k? As far as I know they have no problem selling 4 beds.

Also the type a 4 bed houses are three storey much higher than the type b 3 bed 2 storey houses.
You would not achieve the same type of house without a serious amount of money.

I looked at houses in Donabate which were attic conversion ready- no beams crossing attic. The builder is selling agent, he said you could convert the attic for 12-14k but he wouldnt do it as he had to build house as per planning permission.
what the owner did after purchase was up to them

silverfield · 06-11-2016 12:26pm

Mrs K wrote: »

The Sales Advisors are just selling the houses. I doubt if the builder would accommodate your request. They will not look for a change of planning permission for individual houses too much effort. Builder is already building 4 bed houses at an additional 70k. why would he do an attic conversion for 20k? As far as I know they have no problem selling 4 beds.

Also the type a 4 bed houses are three storey much higher than the type b 3 bed 2 storey houses.
You would not achieve the same type of house without a serious amount of money.

I looked at houses in Donabate which were attic conversion ready- no beams crossing attic. The builder is selling agent, he said you could convert the attic for 12-14k but he wouldnt do it as he had to build house as per planning permission.
what the owner did after purchase was up to them

Well to do the attic conversion you don't need planning permission as long as the front of the house is not touched e.g you can convert attic and put duplex windows in the rear without any issues. Whilst the conversion of a 3 bed to a 4 bed would not result in a house as big as the original 4 beds I still feel it makes more financial sense to go down this route. Let's be honest the '4th' bedroom on the 3rd floor of the 4 bedroomed houses isn't really a bedroom at all - more like extra storage. A builder friend of mine had a look at the 3 beds and he said we could convert the attic with ensuite for about 20k for a good finish. Again this makes most sense as I believe 400k plus for the next phased release of the 4 bedroomed homes reeks of 2007 to me! I can't help but feel greed is starting to slip in again. It does not make much sense to me that a 4 bed duplex in Belmayne which is only 500m down the road can be currently purchased for under 300k. Parkside will eventually share a main road with belmayne - the price discrepancy has me concerned as belmayne will ultimately be your neighbour - will parkside become another belmayne or clongriffin where the resale value of homes in 5 yrs time will be significantly less than their current purchase price? I guess that's the gamble - buying a 3 bed and converting will hopefully offer some protection against this?

Hollister11 · 06-11-2016 1:54pm

I'm just looking at Parkside here on Daft. 1 word, wow.

The houses are so nice, a convinent location for traveling to the city, and good value for money. How are people finding life there?

GoodBridge · 07-11-2016 10:14am

silverfield wrote: »

...Let's be honest the '4th' bedroom on the 3rd floor of the 4 bedroomed houses isn't really a bedroom at all - more like extra storage...

Interesting post and you may well be right that converting the attic makes more financial sense. That said, just a small point about what you said above: I think the room you are talking about is storage ( I think most people use as an office or storage) and there are 4 bedrooms apart from that:

You can't convert the attic in the type a houses but you can get about 150 sq ft of it floored with light and pull down ladder for about 500euro which is still handy enough.

GDK_11 · 18-11-2016 12:00pm

im currently considering putting down a deposit on one of these houses. We have had a look multiple times and been very impressed with the estate.
Hopefully someone in the estate will be able to answer a couple of questions for me

How have people found the area in general? I currently don't live a million miles away so I'm assuming it's a nice enough place to live, would like people's opinions though
Did anyone bother with a surveyor? We spoke to a couple and told us that there was no point on a new build. We should get certificates for structural guarantees, pyrite free, gas safe etc.
Finally (and know we have not had that bad rain this year. Yet) did anyone have any issues with insurance for flooding. I can't find anything online that suggests it's a high risk area.

Any help would be much appreciated.

Thanks

PedroDublin · 19-11-2016 4:18pm

GDK_11 wrote: »

im currently considering putting down a deposit on one of these houses. We have had a look multiple times and been very impressed with the estate.
Hopefully someone in the estate will be able to answer a couple of questions for me

How have people found the area in general? I currently don't live a million miles away so I'm assuming it's a nice enough place to live, would like people's opinions though
Did anyone bother with a surveyor? We spoke to a couple and told us that there was no point on a new build. We should get certificates for structural guarantees, pyrite free, gas safe etc.
Finally (and know we have not had that bad rain this year. Yet) did anyone have any issues with insurance for flooding. I can't find anything online that suggests it's a high risk area.

Any help would be much appreciated.

Thanks

Area is nice and quiet, bit too quiet now but I think it will improve in a couple of years once the development is finished. Dart is handy to get to town and m50 for anything else
No need for a surveyor, 90% of the people here didn't use one. You have a home Bond for ten years
No flood area. If you buy one of the ones in the main road you may have to mention that there's a stream thete, but otherwise insurance is fine

BeaGil · 09-12-2016 12:19pm

Im moving in to Parkside, can anyone advise on bin companies that are avail in the area? Any recommendations on the cheapest option?

little bess · 09-12-2016 3:54pm

We're very interested in this area too. Does anyone know what prices the new phase will be?

Mrs K · 09-12-2016 6:53pm

BeaGil wrote: »

Im moving in to Parkside, can anyone advise on bin companies that are avail in the area? Any recommendations on the cheapest option?

We got city bin. Reasonable 206 per year i think

wayguk · 10-01-2017 11:54pm

Hi all,

I am very interested in these houses, all reports seem positive so far

Can anyone tell me how exactly the Solar system works and integrates into the house electrics?
I understand that it cannot sell back to the grid, so I was wondering how do you tell the performance of the panels (is there a meter you can read?) also where is the inverter unit located in the house?

thanks!

Prunty · 13-01-2017 6:58pm

Myself and my wife have put a deposit on one of the houses in the next phase - after much consideration. Anyone else in the same boat? We were told the houses will be completed in late summer/autumn - anyone get a more specific timeframe than that?

andreip · 13-01-2017 9:06pm

Prunty wrote: »

Myself and my wife have put a deposit on one of the houses in the next phase - after much consideration. Anyone else in the same boat? We were told the houses will be completed in late summer/autumn - anyone get a more specific timeframe than that?

Phase 2 for E/F type houses?
I understand May/June 2017 some of these will be done

Prunty · 13-01-2017 9:18pm

andreip wrote: »

Phase 2 for E/F type houses?
I understand May/June 2017 some of these will be done

I thought the types of houses only went from type A - D. Haven't seen any reference to e or f in my research, wouldn't argue with a completion date in June mind.

andreip · 13-01-2017 9:28pm

You said you put the deposit, then, which type of house you chose?
3 (type E) or 4 (type F) bedrooms or corner house (I think G)?
I presume you are aware for what you put that deposit...

andreip · 13-01-2017 9:30pm

E, F, G are improved types of previous A-D types e.g. window on hall for semi-detached

markyH · 17-01-2017 12:57pm

Hi all, I like the look of Parkside but it seems that all the south facing / west facing ones are sold. Has anyone got a north / east facing back garden? Do you get the sun at the end of your back garden at all?

Looking at type F1 (only 6 in the development)

wayguk · 19-01-2017 10:04pm

Hi,

Does anyone happen to have floor plan measurements for the type A houses? I would like more detail than what is in the catalogue. Thanks

dmcg90 · 22-01-2017 8:36pm

Put my name down for a 'B' build in the next phase - looking forward to it!

Question for you that have bought this year - I'm a first time buyer and entitled to the Help to Buy scheme from the government. Have any of you used that for Parkside?

The sales person said I could take that from the deposit (so effectively you'd pay 5% deposit assuming you qualify for the full rebate) - did you do that? Did it hold up the contracts?

Vonvon · 22-01-2017 9:48pm

markyH wrote:

Hi all, I like the look of Parkside but it seems that all the south facing / west facing ones are sold. Has anyone got a north / east facing back garden? Do you get the sun at the end of your back garden at all?

I would also like to know about the garden sun exposure! My husband and I have reserved a B house in 2nd phase with a north facing garden. Would really appreciate anyone in existing houses with the same garden sharing sun infoðŸ‘

Mrs K · 23-01-2017 1:26pm

Vonvon wrote: »

I would also like to know about the garden sun exposure! My husband and I have reserved a B house in 2nd phase with a north facing garden. Would really appreciate anyone in existing houses with the same garden sharing sun infoðŸ‘

We bought a west facing type b. We only moved in in November so not much sun around at the moment. We get some sun in the back garden around 11.20 until 2 or 3 oclock

Nearer summer time the sun will be higher so we should have the sun in our back garden from 11ish till evening time.

I used to visit the house at different times before we bought just to see where the sun would be.
Depending on the size of the garden a north facing garden might get no sun or just sun at the very end.
If there is a gap beside the side of house you may get some sun from the east or west.

I would try and visit house at noon on a sunny day to get a feel for the house.

Garden centres will give good advice on suitable plants for north facing gardens.
Also the front of house will bask in sunshine.

Vonvon · 25-01-2017 11:56am

Mrs K wrote:

I used to visit the house at different times before we bought just to see where the sun would be. Depending on the size of the garden a north facing garden might get no sun or just sun at the very end. If there is a gap beside the side of house you may get some sun from the east or west.

Mrs K wrote:

We bought a west facing type b. We only moved in in November so not much sun around at the moment. We get some sun in the back garden around 11.20 until 2 or 3 oclock

Mrs K wrote:

Nearer summer time the sun will be higher so we should have the sun in our back garden from 11ish till evening time.

Mrs K wrote:

We bought a west facing type b. We only moved in in November so not much sun around at the moment. We get some sun in the back garden around 11.20 until 2 or 3 oclock

Mrs K wrote:

I used to visit the house at different times before we bought just to see where the sun would be. Depending on the size of the garden a north facing garden might get no sun or just sun at the very end. If there is a gap beside the side of house you may get some sun from the east or west.

Mrs K wrote:

We bought a west facing type b. We only moved in in November so not much sun around at the moment. We get some sun in the back garden around 11.20 until 2 or 3 oclock

Mrs K wrote:

Nearer summer time the sun will be higher so we should have the sun in our back garden from 11ish till evening time.

Mrs K wrote:

I would try and visit house at noon on a sunny day to get a feel for the house.

Mrs K wrote:

Garden centres will give good advice on suitable plants for north facing gardens. Also the front of house will bask in sunshine.

Thanks for that. Were buying from the plans in second phase so unfortunately I can't visit it just yet. I really hope its not too dark..

Deedee34 · 26-01-2017 9:04pm

Hi, just put a deposit down for 4 bed end of terrace house on the court which is due to be completed by July. Does anyone know are the completion dates generally on time? Would love if it was earlier.

saleem1234 · 27-01-2017 1:12am

Hi , I have just paid the deposit. Need a good solicitor to complete the transaction. Can any one please PM with solicitor details who is already aware of Parkside documentation. Need to close the deal asap.
Thanks

markyH · 27-01-2017 12:49pm

I bought in site 2A (the Walk) and they are aiming for a July finish date so I don't think the Court will be July as they haven't even cleared the site yet. Site 2A is already half built.

saleem1234 · 29-01-2017 1:11am

My question is related to Type B 3 bed house, has anyone looked into converting the attic? Is it convertible?
Today I myself checked one of the B type house attic, it looks like there is whole insulation and circulation system for solar panels installed in it. There were thick long pipes on the roof, a huge box (may be radiator) on the middle of the floor and a control panel on the side wall. There are also Cross beams throughout the attic space.
To me it seems imposssible to do anything in B type house attic but the sales lady told me it can be converted but an engineer's help will be required and will cost a lot.
Any suggestion on the conversion possibility and cost please.

andreip · 29-01-2017 5:03pm

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Prunty · 31-01-2017 10:51am

Just a quick question for those living in parkside already or those who have bought off plans but are at the stage of signing/having signed contracts. To what level did people manage to customise the house? Did anyone manage to get window sizes changed? Were you able to supply paint or light fixtures for installation instead of the stock fittings used in show houses? Could you dictate the amount of paving featured innl the garden? Would appreciate any advice people could offer either by DM or a posted reply as myself and my wife have just paid a deposit and are hoping to make some changes.Thanks

dmcg90 · 31-01-2017 11:24am

Prunty wrote: »

Just a quick question for those living in parkside already or those who have bought off plans but are at the stage of signing/having signed contracts. To what level did people manage to customise the house? Did anyone manage to get window sizes changed? Were you able to supply paint or light fixtures for installation instead of the stock fittings used in show houses? Could you dictate the amount of paving featured innl the garden? Would appreciate any advice people could offer either by DM or a posted reply as myself and my wife have just paid a deposit and are hoping to make some changes.Thanks

+1 on that

little bess · 31-01-2017 2:54pm

That's interesting. Do you know if they're taking deposits on phase 2b yet? And will they be building over where the prefab primary school is in the future?

andreip · 31-01-2017 2:56pm

Prunty wrote: »

Just a quick question for those living in parkside already or those who have bought off plans but are at the stage of signing/having signed contracts. To what level did people manage to customise the house? Did anyone manage to get window sizes changed? Were you able to supply paint or light fixtures for installation instead of the stock fittings used in show houses? Could you dictate the amount of paving featured innl the garden? Would appreciate any advice people could offer either by DM or a posted reply as myself and my wife have just paid a deposit and are hoping to make some changes.Thanks

good question, I'm interesting to find the answer too.

Prunty · 31-01-2017 3:06pm

Prunty wrote: »

Just a quick question for those living in parkside already or those who have bought off plans but are at the stage of signing/having signed contracts. To what level did people manage to customise the house? Did anyone manage to get window sizes changed? Were you able to supply paint or light fixtures for installation instead of the stock fittings used in show houses? Could you dictate the amount of paving featured innl the garden? Would appreciate any advice people could offer either by DM or a posted reply as myself and my wife have just paid a deposit and are hoping to make some changes.Thanks

On reflection I should have started this post with 'just a number of quick questions' - still any help greatly appreciated, won't bombard you with follow up questions. Thanks

markyH · 31-01-2017 3:14pm

little bess wrote: »

Anyone know if they're taking deposits on phase 2b yet? And will there be a further phase where the current primary school is?

Hi Little Bess, I was told they won't be selling 2B until all other houses in previous phases are sold out. By that time i am guessing the developer will be registered for the home to buy scheme and the houses will increase in price. I bought in 2A which is right next to it. The prefabs for the school will be demolished in a year or two and a new phase will be built there. I'm guessing it will be social housing as apparently there will be no social housing in any of the current phases selling.

little bess · 31-01-2017 3:37pm

Hi Marky H, thanks for the info, I might take a trip over there at the weekend and have another look. It's a bit frustrating for us as we have to wait another few months for mortgage approval, but would love to buy there before prices go up too much!

little bess · 31-01-2017 3:40pm

saleem1234 wrote: »

My question is related to Type B 3 bed house, has anyone looked into converting the attic? Is it convertible?
Today I myself checked one of the B type house attic, it looks like there is whole insulation and circulation system for solar panels installed in it. There were thick long pipes on the roof, a huge box (may be radiator) on the middle of the floor and a control panel on the side wall. There are also Cross beams throughout the attic space.
To me it seems imposssible to do anything in B type house attic but the sales lady told me it can be converted but an engineer's help will be required and will cost a lot.
Any suggestion on the conversion possibility and cost please.

Hi Saleem, if you look a few pages back you'll find a post about attic conversions.

Mrs K · 31-01-2017 4:38pm

Plans for units where temporary schools are. You can check on Dublin City Council website planning
http://www.dublincity.ie/AniteIM.WebSearch/Results.aspx?grdResultsP=3

markyH · 31-01-2017 4:40pm

Mrs K, that link isn't working. Do you have a the planning ref?

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