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Hey there.
Just looking for some clarification.
Last month I was offered an apartment in the Dublin Docklands as part of the Affordable Housing Scheme.
Was initially delighted until I saw the apartment. Ground floor (not the main problem in itself) with the bedroom and living room window directly on the pavement. There is also no outside space. I noticed the other night that all the other ground floor apt have their curtains closed all day, at least whenever I have wandered past to have a look.
I know I am lucky to been offered the apartment but pretty bothered by the lack of privacy and security issues.
By the way when I say right on the pavement, I mean there is no barrier, space, railing, nothing between your living room or bedroom window (floor to ceiling window) and the pavement where people walk by, not to mention car headlights. Usually in other developments, and in fact in the other developments in the area all the ground floor apts have some space separating the apt from the pavement, a balcony, railing or low wall.
One thing in its favour is that it is a very quiet area and there is not much foot traffic or car traffic, yet that is. I imagine as the theatre and restaurants are completed the area will become a lot busier hence a lot more footfall.
The other thing is the lack of outside space. All the other apartments have a balcony, so in the summer I dont have the option of stepping outside or opening a door to the outside without worrying about security.
What do you think? I have some time to decide and would appreciate some feedback, especially from people who live in ground foor apts. If is at a reduced price but it is still a lot of money and a mortage and a place I intend to live in(obviously).
Either I take it or I let it go, take my chances and put my name back into the lottery.
Thanks.
Just looking for some clarification.
Last month I was offered an apartment in the Dublin Docklands as part of the Affordable Housing Scheme.
Was initially delighted until I saw the apartment. Ground floor (not the main problem in itself) with the bedroom and living room window directly on the pavement. There is also no outside space. I noticed the other night that all the other ground floor apt have their curtains closed all day, at least whenever I have wandered past to have a look.
I know I am lucky to been offered the apartment but pretty bothered by the lack of privacy and security issues.
By the way when I say right on the pavement, I mean there is no barrier, space, railing, nothing between your living room or bedroom window (floor to ceiling window) and the pavement where people walk by, not to mention car headlights. Usually in other developments, and in fact in the other developments in the area all the ground floor apts have some space separating the apt from the pavement, a balcony, railing or low wall.
One thing in its favour is that it is a very quiet area and there is not much foot traffic or car traffic, yet that is. I imagine as the theatre and restaurants are completed the area will become a lot busier hence a lot more footfall.
The other thing is the lack of outside space. All the other apartments have a balcony, so in the summer I dont have the option of stepping outside or opening a door to the outside without worrying about security.
What do you think? I have some time to decide and would appreciate some feedback, especially from people who live in ground foor apts. If is at a reduced price but it is still a lot of money and a mortage and a place I intend to live in(obviously).
Either I take it or I let it go, take my chances and put my name back into the lottery.
Thanks.