We are considering purchasing a house in the Knocklyon area.
It seems from the prices of the properties that we've looked at that it seems to be more expensive on the side within the M50. Is there a big difference between living on one side of the M50 than the other?
Also we were wondering about those houses that are close to the M50 (within 200-300 meters) - does the sound of traffic affect quality of life at all?
I know its not the same, but the noise in Palmerstown Cemetery from the M50 is horrendous. There are houses/apartments overlookling the cemetery and I don't know how they stick the road noise. Distance and noise would be similar along the M50 presumably.
Thanks Elginelf - that gives me a good insight. I think that noise could be a big factor for us, so I guess we'll have to consider each estate seperately as you proposeI've lived in Knocklyon on both sides of the M50 so hopefully I can help you. The reality is that on the Firhouse side you will more than likely use the Firhouse/Ballycullen facilities. There are shops in Woodstown Village for the bare necessities if you are living in the part of Knocklyon over the main road but if you are in Castlefield or Glenvara estates, or you want to do a 'big shop' you will have to make the trek back over the M50 to Knocklyon Shopping Centre or go to the Supervalu Shopping Centre in Firhouse or Lidl in Ballycullen. Having said that Firhouse has great facilities, there is a real community spirit there and the schools (primary anyway) are supposed to be great - small and friendly and inclusive. Actually if you were open to changing the area of your search, it would be a great alternative.
I now live in a lovely estate, the address of which is Rathfarnham but in reality it's Knocklyon - 5 minutes walk to Knocklyon Shopping Centre. It's just far enough (about 500m) away from the M50 to experience no noise. I have to say I love this part of the world over and above where I was in Knocklyon at the other side of the M50. It doesn't feel as dissected by roads and hence it's quieter.
I think my advice would be to examine the road noise for each individual house e.g. in Woodstown Village, Beverley or Orlagh Estates some houses will be nearer the M50 than others. Accept that Firhouse facilities will be closer in some parts of Knocklyon and that if you're going to live there and use the facilities in Knocklyon north of the M50 you will be joining the walking bus of women, men, children, bikes, scooters and fluffy dogs I meet walking over the M50 bridge each morning and spending a little bit of time in traffic crossing over and back in a car.
I think that's a fair view. If you have any specific questions, I'll try and answer them.
I've lived in Knocklyon on both sides of the M50 so hopefully I can help you. The reality is that on the Firhouse side you will more than likely use the Firhouse/Ballycullen facilities. There are shops in Woodstown Village for the bare necessities if you are living in the part of Knocklyon over the main road but if you are in Castlefield or Glenvara estates, or you want to do a 'big shop' you will have to make the trek back over the M50 to Knocklyon Shopping Centre or go to the Supervalu Shopping Centre in Firhouse or Lidl in Ballycullen. Having said that Firhouse has great facilities, there is a real community spirit there and the schools (primary anyway) are supposed to be great - small and friendly and inclusive. Actually if you were open to changing the area of your search, it would be a great alternative.
I now live in a lovely estate, the address of which is Rathfarnham but in reality it's Knocklyon - 5 minutes walk to Knocklyon Shopping Centre. It's just far enough (about 500m) away from the M50 to experience no noise. I have to say I love this part of the world over and above where I was in Knocklyon at the other side of the M50. It doesn't feel as dissected by roads and hence it's quieter.
I think my advice would be to examine the road noise for each individual house e.g. in Woodstown Village, Beverley or Orlagh Estates some houses will be nearer the M50 than others. Accept that Firhouse facilities will be closer in some parts of Knocklyon and that if you're going to live there and use the facilities in Knocklyon north of the M50 you will be joining the walking bus of women, men, children, bikes, scooters and fluffy dogs I meet walking over the M50 bridge each morning and spending a little bit of time in traffic crossing over and back in a car.
I think that's a fair view. If you have any specific questions, I'll try and answer them.
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