Your ideal location

mariaalice

If money was no an object I would stay where I am, it's got the sea, Dart etc, but I would move to a bigger house with more privacy but has neighbors as it is we live in a bog standard 3-bed bungalow in an estate.

There is a small place nearby, its a culdesac with about 12 house each has about a quarter of an acre large expensive bungalows, it's off a quiet side road and backs on to a wood, yet is within walking distance of the Dart a long walk mind you.

However, they would be anything from 1.5 to 2 million to buy if not more so its a lotto daydream.

Skerries

surprised there are no calls for Killiney or Dalkey or are you all trying to pretend you are not pretentious ****?

years ago I would have said Howth as I worked there for years but the lack of amenities (supermarkets) would put me off
Clontarf would be a good shout as it is close to the city and amenities

zweton

catrionanic wrote: »

If money was so object, we would probably stay in Ranelagh or maybe hop closer to the sea at Sandymount.

We are moving out of Ranelagh though as it's just too pricey. Looking at Malahide and Portmarnock and they seem lovely.

Would Portmarnock and Malahide be cheaper than Clontarf/Howth ?

hmmm

Skerries wrote: »

surprised there are no calls for Killiney or Dalkey or are you all trying to pretend you are not pretentious ****?

years ago I would have said Howth as I worked there for years but the lack of amenities (supermarkets) would put me off
Clontarf would be a good shout as it is close to the city and amenities

Some of those places mentioned have all the atmosphere of retirement homes. I suspect the demographic in these parts is perhaps more into finding good schools, clubbing and hurling themselves downhill on mountain bikes

Captain Flaps

I like Killiney but I don't think I'd like to live there. It seems very isolated and I suspect the neighbours would all be w@nkers.

Teyla Emmagan

I have my eye on a house in Dartry for some time now. The house is period, not ridiculously large (though a 2 storey over basement), looks charming and homely. But the garden is INCREDIBLE. South facing and so massive you can hardly notice the tennis court at the end. Full of mature trees, not overlooked. I would give my eye teeth for it.

Dartry itself is super quiet but still only a few minutes to the Luas. I think the road might be a cul de sac. And sure you'd do all your shopping in Morton's in Ranelagh.

I want it!!!

heebusjeebus

zweton wrote: »

Is it hard to find a place to rent now in Portobello or are they there and just need to pay over the odds for it? Speaking as a potential move there.

I'd guess it's very expensive due to the location really. Mainly old houses too so unless it's been recently renovated it could be fairly grim.

KBD85

hmmm wrote: »

Some of those places mentioned have all the atmosphere of retirement homes. I suspect the demographic in these parts is perhaps more into finding good schools, clubbing and hurling themselves downhill on mountain bikes

Where are the spots with a good community feel in Dublin?

I'm familiar with most of the coastal areas mentioned so far and sure it's nice to be able to walk out your door and have nice scenery in less than 5 minutes but you are paying a huge premium for that which most people won't make use of most months of the year and from what I can see from Killiney for example is a very cold place with little interaction between neighbours so wouldn't suit people looking for more of a community feel and a sense of place when choosing a place to live for a long period of time.

Portobello is nice for the single twenty something's but for a long term place it would be less than desirable for your typical young family and the properties are mostly old, run down rentals that are very over priced.

It's hard to find a balance in Dublin that has a settled feel, good for a young family, close enough to town for work/socialising, safe, all the necessary amenities close by and has a good community that come together around various events.

mariaalice

KBD85 wrote: »

Where are the spots with a good community feel in Dublin?

I'm familiar with most of the coastal areas mentioned so far and sure it's nice to be able to walk out your door and have nice scenery in less than 5 minutes but you are paying a huge premium for that which most people won't make use of most months of the year and from what I can see from Killiney for example is a very cold place with little interaction between neighbours so wouldn't suit people looking for more of a community feel and a sense of place when choosing a place to live for a long period of time.

Portobello is nice for the single twenty something's but for a long term place it would be less than desirable for your typical young family and the properties are mostly old, run down rentals that are very over priced.

It's hard to find a balance in Dublin that has a settled feel, good for a young family, close enough to town for work/socialising, safe, all the necessary amenities close by and has a good community that come together around various events.

You are looking for somewhere like Terenure, also people support groups and interests they are involved in as opposed to the general ideas of a community unless you live in a rural area.

Fian

I live in dundrum, love the area.

If money was no object though - Vico road. Fantastic houses with great sea views. There is a reason that houses there are the most expensive in the country.

Having said that I would not be able to "keep up" with my neighbours unless money no object did not just refer to the purchase of the house. So in reality would probably be better off staying where i am - where i don't feel like the poorest person in the area. But if i could get a free house anywhere I would jump on Vico road letting my heart overrule my head. And then i would probqably sell it letting my head overule my heart :P

Sleepy

A free house on the vico road? Take out a mortgage on it for half the value of the house and use the cash to cover your lifestyle (and mortgage payments) until that runs out and you'd still have enough equity to buy a decent 3-bed semi in almost any other part of Dublin having had your decade or so of the high life!

scampydampy88

I live in my dream area- Kilmainham Dublin 8. I chose to buy here because I love long distance running so it's a dream to be located right next to the Phoenix park and the War Memorial gardens.

Also I love living next to so many culture/tourism hotspots. I love walking past Kilmainham gaol every morning to get to my bus stop or walking through the Royal Hospital to get to my local supermarket. The history of the area fascinates me.

It's a 15min bus journey to grafton street even during rush hour. We have the luas line and very frequent buses. Lots of lovely restaurants, cafes and bakeries in the area. And we're a 10min drive to liffey valley shopping centre.

Eric Cartman

https://www.daft.ie/dublin/houses-for-sale/howth/bayview-house-carrickbrack-road-howth-dublin-1730417/

literally couldn't pick a better location and the property itself is almost perfect.

Eggs For Dinner

Any house with a glass wall, high up, overlooking a wild sea.

wersal gummage

mariaalice wrote: »

You are looking for somewhere like Terenure, .

I think Terenure has fairly sh&te transport links. Consisded it as there are nice houses for reasonable money but ruled it out. If money was no object I guess you'd have a chauffeur or helicopter or whatever....

theboringfox

Sandymount in Dublin City or Blackrock in Cork City. On the spectrum of location vs house size I'd prioritise location but each to their own.

heroics

Greystones area in North Wicklow. Near plenty of public transport, schools, sports clubs and other amenities.

Eggs For Dinner

Skerries wrote: »

surprised there are no calls for Killiney or Dalkey or are you all trying to pretend you are not pretentious ****?

I was born and reared in a very nice area, which would now be described along those lines. (wouldn't have been considered as much back then). I now live in a rural area and wouldn't dream of moving back if I won the Euromillions

MissShihTzu

Money no object? Either Blackrock or St Luke's in Cork City. Further out? Kinsale Douglas is OK, but the traffic is nuts. Same with Carragaline.

fg1406

I like where I am. An hour from Dublin and in a medium sized town. There are specific estates in the town I’d buy in but can’t afford but I’m happy in my general area. However what I would like is a holiday home next to the sea. Maybe rural county Waterford or somesuch. I’d spend half the year there and have an unplugged life.

One_Of_Shanks

For me, I would pick from any of a number of places in Wicklow. It's a beautiful county and always amazed how people wax lyrical about Kerry and others when Wicklow seldom gets mentioned.

Plus its accessible to Dublin but not too close.

Ideally I'd still go for Howth but the Summer influx of trouble would turn me off. I lived in Dun Laoghaire and the most frustrating thing was that on nice hot Summer days it got swamped.
Howth likewise.

Stopitwillya

Lived in Dublin before and couldn't wait to get out of the place. Too busy a lifestyle but that just doesn't suit me. For lots of others it is different. Love Tramore or Dunmore East in Waterford. Great walks and beside the seaside.

spurious

Another vote for Raheny here (disclaimer, I was brought up there) or Clontarf.

Wouldn't be able to stick the traffic jams out to Howth once the sun makes an appearance, or the crowds for events, or no petrol station, or supermarket.

I like where I live now (North Strand) and if money being no object could stop the GAA hordes from pissing on the street etc. almost every bloody weekend in the summer, that would be the icing on the cake.


Oh another GAA weekend ahead....great.

80s Child

The Quay in Westport, over looking Clew Bay. We live in Westport presently, but I'd love to move to that area.

Money no object: a second home in D2, at least I think it's D2, around St. Stephen's Green, one of those red brick Georgian 4 stories. That would be the dream second home.

I haven't lived in Dublin and when my girlfriend, now wife lived there during college, I hated going up to visit her as I felt you had to commute everywhere, whereas in Galway, where I was, everything was in walking distance! But now, I really enjoy the big city, the amenities, the attractions, the feeling that there's always something on! In saying that, I wouldn't live there on a full-time basis, but that second home would be ideal!

ConnyMcDavid

I grew up in the countryside so even though I work in Dublin suburbs I'd love to buy a house in rural Wicklow.

Enjoying the peace and quiet while also been able to enjoy a bit of city liget on occasion.

ted1

hmmm wrote: »

Skerries wrote: »

surprised there are no calls for Killiney or Dalkey or are you all trying to pretend you are not pretentious ****?

years ago I would have said Howth as I worked there for years but the lack of amenities (supermarkets) would put me off
Clontarf would be a good shout as it is close to the city and amenities

Some of those places mentioned have all the atmosphere of retirement homes. I suspect the demographic in these parts is perhaps more into finding good schools, clubbing and hurling themselves downhill on mountain bikes

Dalkey has great life, good pubs, great restaurants, great Gaelic club, great rock climbing , several festivals , full of kids swimming jumping off rocks etc

ted1

Captain Flaps wrote: »

I like Killiney but I don't think I'd like to live there. It seems very isolated and I suspect the neighbours would all be w@nkers.

My neighbours are not w@nkers so your assumption is wrong.

In fact they are just normal people much like everywhere else

retalivity

I already own and live in dublin, money no object I'd get the hell out and move to donegal - somwhere massive near the coast and letterkenny like this - https://www.daft.ie/11231504
If i had to stay near dublin id get something as close and rural as possible - a place in the hills in ticknock, glencullen or glencree

Pkiernan

Malahide.

No scumbags and close to the airport.

mad m

At Seapoint Dun Laoghaire. I’d be in the sea every morning before breakie.