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Grace Park Wood Development, Drumcondra

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    #92
    dubrov
    Registered Users Posts: 3,547 ✭✭✭dubrov


    I'd say they could easily add 10-15k to the 3 beds and they would still sell out easily.
    The 4 beds probably won't go higher as they were pretty highly priced in the first phase and I'd guess they just about sold out.

    The 5 beds have too many compromises for 740k so I would expect them to be the same price with deals to be done at a lower level.


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    #93
    blackcat2000
    Registered Users Posts: 1 ✭blackcat2000


    Hi all, I received details of the phase 2 launch.
    Sales will be tomorrow (Friday 20th) for those who didn't get an email, this is how it was last time in May I believe. Saturday and Sunday will just be showhouses, as I'd say they'll all sell out tomorrow.

    Per the email:

    "We [Savills] would like to invite you to an exclusive preview this Friday the 20th October from 1pm – 3pm.

    Summary Pricing
    3 beds From €490,000 approx. 104- 115 sqm (1,130 – 1,241 sqft)
    4 beds From €585,000 approx. 123- 138 sqm (1,328 – 1,485 sqft)
    5 beds From €735,000 approx. 186 - 187 sqm (2,002 – 2,013 sqft)

    Please note that booking deposits will be accepted from the sales office, positioned to the front of the site. In order to reserve a property we will require the following;
    Booking deposit in the sum of €10,000 payable to Byrne Wallace Solicitors by cheque or bank draft
    Proof of finance to the full amount of the purchase price
    Contact details for your solicitor
    Grace Park Wood will also be on open view to the general public on Saturday 21st October and Sunday the 22nd May from 2pm – 4pm."


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    #94
    eternal31
    Registered Users Posts: 41 ✭eternal31


    Anyone know how much for 3 bed end of terraced price?


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    #95
    Ronaldinho
    Registered Users Posts: 829 ✭✭✭Ronaldinho


    kceire wrote: »
    It depends on the parent Planning Application.
    Normally it would be exempted development, but in many new estates where density is already at the max, there will be a condition that de-exempts the exemptions.

    It would appear that this development doesn't carry this condition, but you'd have to satisfy yourself that its ok, or engage someone to advise.

    Plan Ref is 2991/15.

    Just wondering if anyone has gotten to the bottom of this?? Cheers


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    #96
    Fada70
    Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭Fada70


    490K for mid-terrace Ash - one available
    500K for mid-terrace Elm - a few available


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    #97
    AsianDub
    Registered Users Posts: 434 ✭✭AsianDub


    Did the phase sell out? Were the other types available?


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    #98
    Fada70
    Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭Fada70


    North half of the remaining planned houses released ...
    Think three 3-bed houses still remaining... as previously indicated...
    10K (barely 2%) above their price in May...
    Five show houses were open... Ash, Elm, Blackthorn and two 5-bed show houses.. Mood was very subdued. Mostly people who purchased in Phase One... measuring windows for blinds etc..


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    #99
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 38,446 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    Ronaldinho wrote: »
    Just wondering if anyone has gotten to the bottom of this?? Cheers

    What info are you looking for!


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    #100
    Ronaldinho
    Registered Users Posts: 829 ✭✭✭Ronaldinho


    kceire wrote: »
    What info are you looking for!

    I'm weighing up the option to pay 35k for a 10m2 extension, which seems a bit pricey, to say the least.

    But if it's the case that any external development is prohibited for a number of months/years then I might need to bite the bullet.

    Did anyone come across any restrictions like this in their contracts?

    Would be great to hear from anyone that went through the process in phase 1.


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    #101
    Carey8123
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭Carey8123


    For anyone who bought a house in Phase 1, have you received an update on completion recently?  I was told repeatedly it would be November.  Then in late September, I was told it would be November or December.  Since then I haven't been able to get an update.  Savills say they aren't getting details from the builder/developer.  It doesn't seem unreasonable to expect something a little more concrete at this stage.


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    #102
    CFC007
    Registered Users Posts: 825 ✭✭✭CFC007


    Go direct to Castlethorn it’s a waste of time asking the estate agent anything. Ask for Kim.

    Carey8123 wrote: »
    For anyone who bought a house in Phase 1, have you received an update on completion recently?  I was told repeatedly it would be November.  Then in late September, I was told it would be November or December.  Since then I haven't been able to get an update.  Savills say they aren't getting details from the builder/developer.  It doesn't seem unreasonable to expect something a little more concrete at this stage.


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    #103
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 38,446 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    Ronaldinho wrote: »
    I'm weighing up the option to pay 35k for a 10m2 extension, which seems a bit pricey, to say the least.

    But if it's the case that any external development is prohibited for a number of months/years then I might need to bite the bullet.

    Did anyone come across any restrictions like this in their contracts?

    Would be great to hear from anyone that went through the process in phase 1.

    There will be nothing in the contract about this. its a Planning matter and once you move in you are entitled to enjoy the planning exemptions as set out in law or apply for planning if required.

    35k for a 10 Sq. M extension is high. The only plus side I can see is that it gets done at the same time as the main house using materials as they are in the main house and your thermal envelope should be maintained. Your BER should reflect the extension as its been done from the start.


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    #104
    mick74
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11 ✭mick74


    Carey8123 wrote: »
    For anyone who bought a house in Phase 1, have you received an update on completion recently?  I was told repeatedly it would be November.  Then in late September, I was told it would be November or December.  Since then I haven't been able to get an update.  Savills say they aren't getting details from the builder/developer.  It doesn't seem unreasonable to expect something a little more concrete at this stage.
    Have you had any luck with castlethorn yet?? or savills??


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    #105
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 38,446 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    I believe there will be a bunch of Completion lodgements made to Dublin City Council in the next week or so.
    Probably a week or later before people can move in.


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    #106
    mick74
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11 ✭mick74


    so - did anyone get their contracts returned in 21 days and have they confirmation from Castlethorn that "white goods" will be provided FOC?


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    #107
    AsianDub
    Registered Users Posts: 434 ✭✭AsianDub


    So rang Savills yesterday for an update. I'm due to move in in February. They told me that they just had a meeting with Castlethorn and
    that I might be able to move in in January with snagging to take place before Christmas as they are ahead of schedule. Told me to ring back
    tomorrow so will update here.


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    #108
    BCunn
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭BCunn


    AsianDub wrote: »
    So rang Savills yesterday for an update. I'm due to move in in February. They told me that they just had a meeting with Castlethorn and
    that I might be able to move in in January with snagging to take place before Christmas as they are ahead of schedule. Told me to ring back
    tomorrow so will update here.

    That sounds very positive, I always had an impression that completion dates for the first batch would be behind schedule for whatever reason, hope that goes well for you.


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    #109
    AsianDub
    Registered Users Posts: 434 ✭✭AsianDub


    To update. I rang on Friday but got no answer and left a voicemail. Awaiting reply.


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    #110
    aranidirlion
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭aranidirlion


    Hi, put a deposit down on an Elm from Phase 2 - very excited!

    Has anyone received Phase 2 contracts from the vendor's solicitor yet?


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    #111
    jack_frost_09
    Registered Users Posts: 27 ✭jack_frost_09


    aranidirlion wrote: »
    Hi, put a deposit down on an Elm from Phase 2 - very excited!

    Has anyone received Phase 2 contracts from the vendor's solicitor yet?

    Hi, also put a deposit down and was starting to wonder if contracts had gotten lost in the post - glad to hear others have yet to receive theirs too!


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    #112
    James 007
    Registered Users Posts: 962 ✭✭✭James 007


    I went to see these houses awhile back and expected a secluded type site of houses surrounded with old mature trees or a wood of some sort. What I saw was very disappointing, one or two depressing looking trees, and they can call it 'Grace Park Wood' and sell it as this. To me the houses are overpriced but then again what choice do people have. Car spaces seem to be very limited too and the 5 beds are on 3 floors, build them up so the speak.


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    #113
    mick74
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11 ✭mick74


    Phase 1 contracts took 2 months...


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    #114
    Carey8123
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭Carey8123


    Hi.  I was contacted by Castlethorne today to advise that I can snag my property from Monday onwards.  Has anyone else already done this and if yes, what issues were identified?  Also did you hire someone to do the snagging?  There are some out of date Board's discussions on this but the websites I was most impressed by were <snip>


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    #115
    Graham
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 17,642 Mod ✭✭✭✭Graham


    Mod Note: Recommendations by PM only please folks.


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    #116
    aranidirlion
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭aranidirlion


    Carey8123 wrote: »
    Hi.  I was contacted by Castlethorne today to advise that I can snag my property from Monday onwards.  Has anyone else already done this and if yes, what issues were identified?  Also did you hire someone to do the snagging?  There are some out of date Board's discussions on this but the websites I was most impressed by were <snip>

    How did the snagging go?


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    #117
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 38,446 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    Some of you guys should be in within the next couple of weeks :)


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    #118
    mkdon
    Registered Users Posts: 419 ✭✭mkdon


    These. Estate agents are con men and chancers

    What can we learn from this get it in writing


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    #119
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 38,446 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    mkdon wrote: »
    These. Estate agents are con men and chancers

    What can we learn from this get it in writing

    With regards to what?


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    #120
    Graham
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 17,642 Mod ✭✭✭✭Graham


    Mod Note: mkdon, stop the sweeping generalisations. It adds nothing to the discussion and its not accurate.


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    #121
    darraghw
    Closed Accounts Posts: 146 ✭✭darraghw


    Anyone who purchased in phase 2 given an approximate completion date? Thanks.


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