Re: Fernleigh, Castleknock/Carpenterstown
Hi BMC.
I have been living toward the back of Fernleigh estate for over a year now. Bought a 3 bed house. House has been fine and noise levels are fine, although this could well vary throughout the estate.
The management company is being handed to the residents in oct so the estates best interests will be looked after. I would imagine that the proportion of owner/occupiers to tenants is approximately 50/50. That is why a management company is needed, to ensure that the place is kept well and value of property wont drop because the place is in a state.
The one issue that has been a problem for residents that i have spoken to has been parking. While there is plenty of parking for people it is not always outside their door so people double park on small roads etc. Also the football pitches behind the estate (at porterstown church) have very little parking and lots of people park their cars in the estate and walk through. This can cause hassle for owners if all the spots near their house/apt are taken. There are also some commercial vehicles parking in the estate causing hassle. As far as i know the mang co are addressing this but to be honest that doesnt mean anything will change.
The estate has quick access to blanch center, good pub nearby, great bus service to city center. Pain of a walk to the train station however but a bike would solve that.
Plenty of green space, roads are quiet enough, the football pitches behind are great open space etc..
I like it alot, although I am originally from the area so this may bias my lot. If you would like any further info just ask.