New development at Leixlip Gate

I think Cairn homes have taken over that development. You can view the KCC planning documents under ref 20307223. The ABP Inspectors report is available here: https://www.pleanala.ie/en-ie/case/307223

It actually opened for viewing Fri/Sat just gone, I was at it myself. All 3-bed semi-d’s were €500,000+, an the mid-terraces were a little less. I know that when I was leaving the first phase (due to be finished start of 2023) were all gone

It was grim. And such a sense of panic about getting a name next to a house.

3 beds are listed on daft as 86 Square metres. Don't know if that's correct or not, but it's small if it is.

Mental money and it's about as far from leixlip village as you can get, not that there's much in the village any more.

That’s the two beds, three beds were all 117 - 120 sqm.

I’ve believe that all 40 in the first phase are sold!

They seem to be putting them on the market in phases - 20 to 40 art a time. There are over 200 being built.

Build quality - they are timber frame. Estate seems to be nicely finished. Maybe look at what house you like and consider proximity to Apartment blocks and creche which aren't built yet.

Commuting - bus stops on the main road max about 300 metres. Train 15 to 20 minutes walk. M4 motorway about 2 minutes drive.

It's Leixlip so very low crime and anti social issues. Schools within 20 minutes walking distance, GAA, Rugby, Athletics Gyms etc. in Amenities centre. No swimming pool.

Does any one has room measurements for B3 and C3 house types? Or rather where can i find these details?

Do you mind asking me asking? have you booked a house in harpur?

It is included in the contract.

Nope. I've lived in Leixlip for decades!

thanks a ton for this.

Thankyou so much! this would be really useful. It seems they doesn't put up all the houses types or atleast the size differs compared to what they show us and what they use for approvals.

@aisehi just found a group not much active but has 3-4 guys in it.

link --> https://www.facebook.com/groups/465816678901469

I am in the final stages signed the contracts and posted it to solicitor so hopefully closing it in 3-4 days.

Has anyone got keys to their house yet? or the 1st batch would be ready by Dec 2022 only?

@aisehi i had signed the contract a few days back. I had booked the house at the 1st viewing. I have been told dec 2022 at max jan 2023.

From the day of booking, i was given a timeline of 3 weeks to sign the contracts but it took a few extra days to sort out things at the bank for an offer letter. I requested an extension and got it for another 2 weeks. Sharing the info in case it helps anyone.

Cairn have submitted a planning application for phase 2 of Harpur Lane. It extends south towards the motorway. The application is in pre validation so you won’t see details until that stage is completed..

It’s application number 221226 on the KCC planning site: http://webgeo.kildarecoco.ie/planningenquiry#

@Rosahane Great, thanks for the review. I’ve been following your comments about Leixlip . All genuine and honest ones. The only drawback I see is that there are no superstores in a walkable distance, Either it’s 20 or 30 mins. And the attic is not easily convertable as per builders

That's pretty much it. Although I wouldn't be surprised to see something on the commercial zoned land on the left as you go to Intel. Whether that would be a good or bad thing is debatable.

What are they looking for for the 3 beds in Harpur?

Ty, spoke with an estate agent on it, who said they have sold none of the 3 beds, not sure is it a new phase or what. Surely if the drop to 500k they will sell?

Did you speak with Leah in Hooke-McDonald or Hannah in Coonan?

I went to the first viewings in early Sept and it was panic panic panic to get your name against a house. I originally put us down for a B3 with a shady garden for €510,000, naively thinking I could barter them down to €500,000 by saying exclude the white goods, tiling allowance, etc. but they were having none of it. I even contacted Cairn to ask. Essentially laughed at for asking such a thick question.

They won’t lower those prices, the houses will sell, and even more so come January with the increased income ratios.

That said, not sure what they would mean by saying none of the 3 beds have sold…

No, ultimately decided that we couldn’t afford the €40,000 differential that you’ve described. Plus, a part of me was a little pissed off at the greed of the estate agents and Cairn that they priced the houses as such, but it’s the market we’re in and they’re not charity’s either.

Have gone sale agreed elsewhere in Leixlip on a nice second hand home (for a lot of money too I might add, unfortunately), hopefully that comes through. I’ll keep an eye on Harpur Lane for sure in the miracle chance the prices drop, but can’t justify it in any other way.

I hope you can get yourself sorted, it sounds like you’re in a similar situation.

Sorry, forgot to mention that the tiling allowance was mentioned at the viewing, maybe it’s changed now.

I know I'm a bit late to the discussion but, fwiw, I used to dislike the idea of a new build. Fortunately, the wife was insistent on one after her sister bought a new-build a few years beforehand. I'm in the house now going on a year and I have to say, it would take a lot for me to swap for an older house. I get the "not knowing who your neighbours are" and smaller driveway/garden, but the actual house itself doesn't compare with older houses. To having a consistently warm house, cheap energy bills, wide hallways/rooms and an overall much brighter house is amazing. No worry about upgrading/renovations either as everything is brand new. Pros and cons of course, the extra distance too from the town centres is a deal-breaker for many, but I've lived in 7 second-hand homes the past 10 years, some nice some not, and I'd now always take/recommend a new build (unless you're fairly well off and can afford a similar spec 2nd house house - but they all go for mad money).

Will be 10 % of the development as application was approved prior to increase to 20 %. Reading the planning permission, Cairn had proposed a mix of duplexes, apartments, etc. for part V compliance but the council refused and said the allocation was inadequate and should include 3-bed terrace/semi-d’s as well. Updates since on the planning file have only said that Cairn are engaging with the council on finalising part V compliance, but nothing has been submitted yet. They should have sorted this over a year ago to be honest.

To add, it’s worth reading through all the planning (like I did) if you have a few hours, lots of interesting information. You wouldn’t believe how many times Cairn have been like “**** it, do it whatever way” and then there’s back and forth with the council for months/years, makes you realise how **** developers can be e.g. drainage plan not compliant, mature trees cut down, biodiversity requirments ignored, etc.

It’s a fun read!