anyone live in the Springs?
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anyone live in the Springs?
hi looks like we can get a 2 bed villa in the springs for same price as 2 bed apartment in marina. does anyone here live in the springs? how far from SZ Road? Are there any gyms in that area or just the communal pools?
thanks!
thanks!
#2
Re: anyone live in the Springs?
Arbroath had a cracking two bed on the Springs, there are three gyms on the Springs / Meadows developments. Nice place to live, I would rather live there than the Marina, but it is a bit 'trueman', all the houses the same etc but if your renting who cares!
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Re: anyone live in the Springs?
Have you seen a 2 bed in the Springs?
The second bedroom is very small (2nd shower room is a cupboard) and the 'study' is miniscule. Whilst it is nice to have an outside, you may actually have more space in an apartment.
The second bedroom is very small (2nd shower room is a cupboard) and the 'study' is miniscule. Whilst it is nice to have an outside, you may actually have more space in an apartment.
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Re: anyone live in the Springs?
yes your probably right though I didn't get into Mr Arbroath's bedroom but there is alot to be said for having your own front door and driveway especially when it comes to doing a monthly shop. My apartment is definately bigger and noisier!!
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Re: anyone live in the Springs?
not yet but thanks for that - definately will check everywhere before signing up.
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You should be able to find a floor plan - either on the Emaar site or on agents particulars.
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Re: anyone live in the Springs?
the bedrooms are not THAT small TBH...
Anyway its living space that more important and that is where the 2 bed in the springs suck...
The study is pretty small but was ok for us to use (as we dont run business from home) and on occassion we fired a single bed in there
Its ok for a couple thou, but if you have kids, forget about it...
We had an end terrace one which had a great garden..
For 150K which is what ours is renting for now, i would hope you can get bigger, but not in that area you wont...
Springs is 2 mins from SYR (time dependant of course) ignore all the B/S about 'it takes 1 hour to get onto SYR' absolute bollox.
There are 4 gyms in the area, 1 bar and lots of lakes to walk around, or run around if you are that way inclined..
Make sure you remember where your house is thou cause it is EXACTLY the same....if you like individuality..its not for you..
Anyway its living space that more important and that is where the 2 bed in the springs suck...
The study is pretty small but was ok for us to use (as we dont run business from home) and on occassion we fired a single bed in there
Its ok for a couple thou, but if you have kids, forget about it...
We had an end terrace one which had a great garden..
For 150K which is what ours is renting for now, i would hope you can get bigger, but not in that area you wont...
Springs is 2 mins from SYR (time dependant of course) ignore all the B/S about 'it takes 1 hour to get onto SYR' absolute bollox.
There are 4 gyms in the area, 1 bar and lots of lakes to walk around, or run around if you are that way inclined..
Make sure you remember where your house is thou cause it is EXACTLY the same....if you like individuality..its not for you..
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Re: anyone live in the Springs?
the bedrooms are not THAT small TBH...
Anyway its living space that more important and that is where the 2 bed in the springs suck...
The study is pretty small but was ok for us to use (as we dont run business from home) and on occassion we fired a single bed in there
Its ok for a couple thou, but if you have kids, forget about it...
We had an end terrace one which had a great garden..
For 150K which is what ours is renting for now, i would hope you can get bigger, but not in that area you wont...
Springs is 2 mins from SYR (time dependant of course) ignore all the B/S about 'it takes 1 hour to get onto SYR' absolute bollox.
There are 4 gyms in the area, 1 bar and lots of lakes to walk around, or run around if you are that way inclined..
Make sure you remember where your house is thou cause it is EXACTLY the same....if you like individuality..its not for you..
Anyway its living space that more important and that is where the 2 bed in the springs suck...
The study is pretty small but was ok for us to use (as we dont run business from home) and on occassion we fired a single bed in there
Its ok for a couple thou, but if you have kids, forget about it...
We had an end terrace one which had a great garden..
For 150K which is what ours is renting for now, i would hope you can get bigger, but not in that area you wont...
Springs is 2 mins from SYR (time dependant of course) ignore all the B/S about 'it takes 1 hour to get onto SYR' absolute bollox.
There are 4 gyms in the area, 1 bar and lots of lakes to walk around, or run around if you are that way inclined..
Make sure you remember where your house is thou cause it is EXACTLY the same....if you like individuality..its not for you..
"For 150K which is what ours is renting for now, i would hope you can get bigger, but not in that area you wont..." sorry being thick - what do u mean by this? i just love the idea of getting a villa rather than an apartment but im not averse to getting an apartment. having a gym is v important to us though (trying to shift that new marriage weight) thanks v much though for your advice. i have to say we didnt have any problem with the traffic while we were out there and travelled at all times during the day and night, however apparently this is because we were out during half term so the roads were less busy
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Re: anyone live in the Springs?
Fitness First have quite a few gyms near the Springs. The one in the nearby shopping mall is 369Dhs a month for an individual- don't know if couples would be cheaper per person.
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Re: anyone live in the Springs?
I guess if we are paying gym membership on top of rent then may be better to get an apartment
For 150K which is what ours is renting for now, i would hope you can get bigger, but not in that area you wont
If there are bigger villa's around going for 150K in that area then someone please inform me cause i cant think of any..
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There is a good community feel. I have a lot of friends who live dotted around the Springs and so far never met anyone who does not like it here. They are all pretty much identical as AA says but when you are inside it and see some of the funky things people have done then it is a different matter. You should not have a problem there
The gyms are ok but bit on the small side but you have a few to choose from and most of the Springs compounds have community pools and you also get pools with the gyms. The location is great and is very accessible. There are quite a few restaurants such as nooddle houses etc on your doorstep.
Did you get to see inside any of the villas? If you look on www.bhomes.com and go under the sales section you will usually get some pictures.
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Re: anyone live in the Springs?
The 2 beds in the Springs are a bit on the small size. If you have an end unit you have a bit more space. You don't get a family bathroom as each room has it's own bathroom and if you like baths and are under 4ft then you would be okay!!! I have a few friends who are in 2 beds and are happy enough with them.
There is a good community feel. I have a lot of friends who live dotted around the Springs and so far never met anyone who does not like it here. They are all pretty much identical as AA says but when you are inside it and see some of the funky things people have done then it is a different matter. You should not have a problem there
The gyms are ok but bit on the small side but you have a few to choose from and most of the Springs compounds have community pools and you also get pools with the gyms. The location is great and is very accessible. There are quite a few restaurants such as nooddle houses etc on your doorstep.
Did you get to see inside any of the villas? If you look on www.bhomes.com and go under the sales section you will usually get some pictures.
There is a good community feel. I have a lot of friends who live dotted around the Springs and so far never met anyone who does not like it here. They are all pretty much identical as AA says but when you are inside it and see some of the funky things people have done then it is a different matter. You should not have a problem there
The gyms are ok but bit on the small side but you have a few to choose from and most of the Springs compounds have community pools and you also get pools with the gyms. The location is great and is very accessible. There are quite a few restaurants such as nooddle houses etc on your doorstep.
Did you get to see inside any of the villas? If you look on www.bhomes.com and go under the sales section you will usually get some pictures.
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Re: anyone live in the Springs?
There are also numerous niggles with things like showers being in need of repair for months, that sort of thing. For the money you're paying, it's very unimpressive indeed, and I've heard numerous other gym users express the same opinion.
There are quite a few restaurants such as nooddle houses etc on your doorstep
Obviously you've got a much wider selection if you drive to the Marina, and you're not far from Mall of the Emirates either.
Last edited by Eeyore; Mar 3rd 2008 at 5:46 pm.