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[BertieBasher]

34. Apt.68 Southmede, Dundrum, Dublin 14, South Dublin City - Apartment For Sale
    Excess €540,000 - 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Apartment For Sale

This stylish three bedroom second floor apartment, approx. 970 ft2 (c.90.11m2) built c.2006 is situated off Wyckham Road, Dundrum which is established as a premier Dublin address minutes walk from the Dundrum Town Centre with it’s speciality shops stylish cafes, restaurants, world renowned department stores, multiplex cinemas, fitness centres, racing at Leopardstown and a whole host of other fantastic local amenities. Southmede symbolizes an excellent environment in a superb setting of tree-lined walkways and paths surrounded by landscaped gardens while featuring minutes from Balally LUAS Station, M50, quality …

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19th May 2008

• Detailed Description changed: This Overall Floor Area: 91 Sq. Metres (979 Sq. Feet)This stylish three bedroom second floor apartment, approx. 970 ft2 (c.90.11m2) built c.2006 is situated off Wyckham Road, Dundrum which is established as a premier Dublin address minutes walk from the Dundrum Town Centre with it’s speciality shops stylish cafes, restaurants, world renowned department stores, multiplex cinemas, fitness centres, racing at Leopardstown and a whole host of other fantastic local amenities. Southmede symbolizes an excellent environment in a superb setting of tree-lined walkways and paths surrounded by landscaped gardens while featuring minutes from Balally LUAS Station, M50, quality bus routes serving the area. Dundrum sits in the foothills of the Dublin Mountains meaning you can escape from it all and enjoy the views and breathtaking scenery. All this yet Southmede is less than 20 minutes away from the city centre on the LUAS. Viewing is Highly Recommended. General Location: A description of this fine property would not be complete without mentioning the convenient location it enjoys. No.68 Southmede is well positioned and is within walking distance to Dundrum Town Centre, LUAS, bus routes and schools. Southmede is a popular residential area, due to its peaceful setting, is ideal for both investors and first time buyers alike. The property is convenient to some impressive local amenities including Dundrum Town Centre, stylish cafes, restaurants, world renowned department stores, Movies@Dundrum, fitness centres, racing at Leopardstown, LUAS Green Line, M50, Marley Park, Sandyford Business Park as well as a host of prestigious schools, local parks, speciality shops and leisure facilities. Garden: Gated car park with one designated car space and numerous visitor spaces. Southmede has a fantastic landscaping scheme designed with flair and imagination by landscape architects Cunnane Stratton Reynolds to complement the quality of the buildings. There are mature trees, stone and granite paving layouts, a water feature and a lighting design to create a stunning environment for residents. High speed lifts from car park to penthouse levels. This property is for sale by Private Treaty, Viewing times are Strictly by Appointment Rooms & Facilities: Entrance Hall: - L shaped hallway with recess lights, thermostat control. utility storeroom plumbed for machine and fitted shelves, hot press. Living/Dining Room: - (c.20ft3in x 11ft 6in) Wooden floors, recess lights, wooden Venetian blinds, TV point and gas boiler. spacious balcony Kitchen: - (c.9ft 11in x 7ft 7in) Fully fitted ‘Wenge’ ‘Wenge’ designed kitchen with brushed chrome fittings including a full range of units, presses and black granite worktop including fitted stainless steel Neff oven, built-in ceramic Neff hob and Faber extractor hood with stainless steel splash-back, integrated Zanussi fridge/freezer, integrated Neff dishwasher, stainless steel built-in Neff microwave, built-in stainless steel sink with granite splash-back, attractive glass shelving with lights, brushed chrome spot lights and ‘Crema ‘Crema Marfil’ tiled floor. Master Bedroom: - (c.16 ft 3 in x 14 ft 3in ) Bright double room with fitted double wardrobes with shelving & overhead Storage, Roman blinds and wooden floors. En-Suite: - recess lights, corner power shower, fitted wall mirror, wc/whb, tiled floor and walls, TV point and attractive light fittings. Bedroom (2): - (c.12ft x 8ft) Large double room with fitted wardrobes with shelving & overhead storage, Wooden floor, wooden Venetian blinds Bedroom (3) - (c. 10 ft 1in x 6ft 7in) Fitted wardrobe, wooden floor & blinds, Bathroom: - Bath, wc, whb, shower, glass shower door, tiled floor & walls, large fitted mirrored vanity unit. Price: - Excess € 560,000 € 540,000 Outside: - Gated car park with one designated car space and numerous visitor spaces. Southmede has a fantastic landscaping scheme designed with flair and imagination by landscape architects Cunnane Stratton Reynolds to complement the quality of the buildings. There are mature trees, stone and granite paving layouts, a water feature and a lighting design to create a stunning environment for residents. High speed lifts from car park to penthouse levels.

24th Apr 2008

* Price changed: from 'Excess €560,000' to 'Excess €540,000'
* Title changed: Apt. No. 68 Apt.68 Southmede, Dundrum, Dublin 14, South Dublin City - Apartment For Sale
* Brief Description changed: This stylish three bedroom second floor apartment, approx. 970 ft2 (c.90.11m2) built c.2006 is situated off Wyckham Road, Dundrum which is established as a premier Dublin address minutes walk from the Dundrum Town Centre with it's speciality shops stylish cafes, restaurants, world renowned department stores, multiplex cinemas, fitness centres, racing at Leopardstown and a whole host of other fantastic local amenities. Southmede symbolizes an excellent environment in a superb setting of tree-lined walkways and paths surrounded by landscaped gardens while featuring minutes from Balally LUAS Station, M50, quality bus routes serving... ... 

9th Feb 2008

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add to saved ads | view more details 	Agent: Vincent Finnegan

It’s the shagging price. Drop the bloody price if you want to sell. The Essay just won’t do it FFS.
Let me help. It is worth 250,000 in todays market.

[the_edge]

Ok, BB, let’s play another of our little games.

What do you reckon this place is really worth?

I’m going for €280k (although personally I wouldn’t buy it even at that price. I prefer living near the city centre).

Edit: Ok I didn’t notice you said €250k in today’s market. But when the market bottoms out what do you reckon it will be worth?

[jost]

@BertieBasher

It’s the shagging price. Drop the bloody price if you want to sell. The Essay just won’t do it FFS.
Let me help. It is worth 250,000 in todays market.

You’re right that the price is the problem. But while it may be worth 250k some day soon, it could still potentially sell for considerably more this year. We can all see that many properties, even apartments, can still sell in Dublin if they’re priced below the current lowest point in a given development and area. Also to be fair, from what I’ve seen, these are probably the best apartments in the area, better than the likes of Wycham point. Though still wouldn’t consider even renting there myself. Incidentally it’s a little harsh to single out this particular property, it’s one of many.

[yoganmahew]

It’s three bed and a good size, so a couple’s place, say 4.5x income. Add in 1.5x for being in a nice place? 6x income. Add in another 1x for the luas? 7x income = 230k.

[CelloPoint]

For €550k I know I’d want a 3-bed gaff in Harold’s Cross

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[BertieBasher]

@jost

@BertieBasher

It’s the shagging price. Drop the bloody price if you want to sell. The Essay just won’t do it FFS.
Let me help. It is worth 250,000 in todays market.

You’re right that the price is the problem. But while it may be worth 250k some day soon, it could still potentially sell for considerably more this year. We can all see that many properties, even apartments, can still sell in Dublin if they’re priced below the current lowest point in a given development and area. Also to be fair, from what I’ve seen, these are probably the best apartments in the area, better than the likes of Wycham point. Though still wouldn’t consider even renting there myself. Incidentally it’s a little harsh to single out this particular property, it’s one of many.

Well. I rent in that very same building. I know what these apartments are like. I wouldn’t call them spacious. I wouldn’t call them luxurious. I’d say small and spartan(Watching Troy at the moment. )

I stand by 250,000. Remember you will be needing 50,000 to slap down on your bank managers desk. 20% deposit for apartments.
You can get a nice 3 bed around here for 450,000 and you only need a 45,000 deposit for that . You’d need to be a loon to pay 540,000 plain and simple.

[jost]

@BertieBasher

Well. I rent in that very same building. I know what these apartments are like. I wouldn’t call them spacious. I wouldn’t call them luxurious. I’d say small and spartan(Watching Troy at the moment.

Well that’s fair enough. I was just commenting more on the location and based on what I’ve heard from work colleagues who rented there previously, but I’ll definitely defer to you there

@BertieBasher

You’d need to be a loon to pay 540,000 plain and simple.

Not everyone reads the Pin

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Now 500k

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[Longtermrenter]

@BertieBasher

Well. I rent in that very same building. I know what these apartments are like. I wouldn’t call them spacious. I wouldn’t call them luxurious. I’d say small and spartan(Watching Troy at the moment. )

I stand by 250,000. Remember you will be needing 50,000 to slap down on your bank managers desk. 20% deposit for apartments.
You can get a nice 3 bed around here for 450,000 and you only need a 45,000 deposit for that . You’d need to be a loon to pay 540,000 plain and simple.

Whats the sound insulation like?
I’ve lived in several apartment blocks in my time and have experienced hearing my neighbour burp (Parnell Square) after dinner to almost bombproof in Kingscourt on Parnell street (the ONLY place in Dublin i’d consider buying an apartment tbh atm).

I’m a light sleeper and poor sound insulation would drive me totally insane in no time.

[BertieBasher]

@Longtermrenter

@BertieBasher

Well. I rent in that very same building. I know what these apartments are like. I wouldn’t call them spacious. I wouldn’t call them luxurious. I’d say small and spartan(Watching Troy at the moment. )

I stand by 250,000. Remember you will be needing 50,000 to slap down on your bank managers desk. 20% deposit for apartments.
You can get a nice 3 bed around here for 450,000 and you only need a 45,000 deposit for that . You’d need to be a loon to pay 540,000 plain and simple.

Whats the sound insulation like?
I’ve lived in several apartment blocks in my time and have experienced hearing my neighbour burp (Parnell Square) after dinner to almost bombproof in Kingscourt on Parnell street (the ONLY place in Dublin i’d consider buying an apartment tbh atm).

I’m a light sleeper and poor sound insulation would drive me totally insane in no time.

To be fair I was harder on Southmeade than I should have been in the past. We had a bunch of absolute c**ts as our neighbours. These maggots played loud music day and night. Since we moved in at the same time I had no baseline. I cut them up with a buzz saw, bagged them and buried them up on the fetherbeds. The LL moved new people in a month back. I haven’t heard a squeek from them. God help them if I do.

[fishfoodie]

@BertieBasher

To be fair I was harder on Southmeade than I should have been in the past. We had a bunch of absolute c**ts as our neighbours. These maggots played loud music day and night. Since we moved in at the same time I had no baseline. I cut them up with a buzz saw, bagged them and buried them up on the fetherbeds. The LL moved new people in a month back. I haven’t heard a squeek from them. God help them if I do.

BB you’ve just moved up to a whole new level of scariness, Sir I salute you !!

[buddygunz]

I’m confused. I can rent a similar 3 bed apt. for €2000 saving about €600 a month over a 30 year mortgage for an asset that is likely to lose about €200,000 in the next 5 years.

www.daft.ie/240449

Wheres Linda Martin? I need to discuss her ‘rent is dead money’ statement.

[Georgian_Dublin]

Southmede seems to be a haven for essayists. This one has some strong opinions:

Note: I am not interested in any bids below asking price. Any
bids must be accompanied with a copy of a current up to date
bank mortgage loan approval.

daft.ie/1441906

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@yoganmahew

It’s three bed and a good size, so a couple’s place, say 4.5x income. Add in 1.5x for being in a nice place? 6x income. Add in another 1x for the luas? 7x income = 230k.

so their combined income is 230/7 = 33k ?