Wicklow town

into_the_wild wrote: »

Thanks guys. Any clue how Keatingstown area is? Looks like they have some new builds there with sea views ��

https://www.myhome.ie/residential/brochure/the-oak-sea-scape-keatingstown-wicklow-town-wicklow/4415002

It's a lovely area, if buying a house there just check you know and are happy with how many steps there are up to it. I was very surprised to see as it was being built they didn't level the road off to the level of the houses and you have to walk up steps with all your shopping etc.

I occasionally walk into town from further along than there, but it is a 20 min walk up hill on the way back. Better getting dropped in if having a few drinks and walking home

into_the_wild wrote: »

Thanks everyone. Would you recommend a good solicitor in the area? Its going to be a new build so probably not as complicated as second hand homes so don't want to spend too much on an expensive solicitor I guess.

Hi, sorry for jumping onto this thread, we recently moved to wicklow town from Dublin snd have to say we love it. There is a good few solicitors in the town each similar pricing if you call them up they will give you a break down on fees etc then you can make your decision. The 3 houses you sent links to are all very nice, carraig beag being the most spacious houses within a small estate, meadow gates I'm pretty sure phase 2 are all sold out except bungalows, there is a phase 3 though, same with seascrapes but again there is another phase soon. ðŸ™

Hi there, hoping to hijack this thread instead of starting a new one 😄

I'm a culchie living in Dublin for far too long and looking forward to moving to Wicklow town or surrounding areas. I have two questions if anyone here wouldn't mind answering

A) is the gaelscoil primary school generally over subscribed? We have a 2 Yr old who we would love to get into a gaelscoil if possible. It would be a strong preference over any other school type/ethos.

We know that north wicklow (bray, greystones, delgany etc) school places are a big problem with far too many young families vs school places. Is that problem evident down as far as wicklow town also?

how do people living around the beach areas (brittas bay/magheramore) south of wicklow town find the summers? I assume it is generally very quiet and peaceful in the winters, and overrun with holiday-makers in the summer? Is that seen as a problem or bring about much trouble or anti-social behavior?

AnRiocht85 wrote: »

how do people living around the beach areas (brittas bay/magheramore) south of wicklow town find the summers? I assume it is generally very quiet and peaceful in the winters, and overrun with holiday-makers in the summer? Is that seen as a problem or bring about much trouble or anti-social behavior?

I don’t know anything about schools other than there are some in the town, sorry!

As for Brittas Bay, I think the biggest problem tends to be an increase in traffic generally & as a consequence, inconsiderate parking. Even if the car parks aren’t full, some feel the need to park on verges etc.
I wouldn’t have thought anti social behaviour otherwise is a huge thing although I’m sure there must be isolated incidents.
Jack’s Hole & Ballinacarrig Park people seem to spend a good bit of their time in those resort areas, especially now that McDaniel’s is closed.
But there is a good primary school & The Bay Cafe is a good spot too!

bluebakes wrote: »

Locals (myself) would typically avoid Ballyguile area. Aside from it being up a very big hill out of the town itself, it's known for more social housing than most of the town so avoid if possible.

Some nice areas include any Marlton (Park, Demense, Court, Meadows etc), up Dunbur road near the golf club, any estates like Kirvin Hill/Keatingstown up near the biggest secondary school in the town.

That's the biggest load of nonsense I've ever heard. How long are you living in the town?

Panjandrums wrote: »

That's the biggest load of nonsense I've ever heard. How long are you living in the town?

25 years.

Hi All,

I'm looking at a house in Mountain View estate. I will be a woman living alone/renting a room. It's one of the only places I can find in my price range so my question is, does anyone know why it's so much cheaper? Would I be safe there living alone?

Thanks,

Thanks, yeah it seems to have had a bad rep in the past but no one has said it's very unsafe now just again that vibe of not being very nice. I had a look around and see that totally. Lots of kids running around etc so seems safe but just generally run down and a lot of rubbish around etc. Might chat to the people living there and see what they say.

My knowledge of that estate hasn't been added to since it last came up, so this still applies. https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117944878/#Comment_117944878

I'll see if I can find out more for you. The house looks really nice. That BER rating is a bit nasty though.

Many thanks, Storker, for taking the time to reply. To be honest, I don't think it is dangerous at all. I went to the shop and talked with a lady who lives there and has worked there for 40 years. So it looks safe. But it is true that some houses are quite rundown. I also saw kids playing on the street. The views are impressive. And Wicklow town is full of life and shops.