Some 75 homes sold within the first half hour of going on the market at the last launch.

The development, a good mix of apartments and houses, takes its name from the old Victorine Abbey, one of Trim's ancient ruins on the banks of the River Boyne, just opposite this new scheme.

Victorine Abbey, developed by Tom Hora of Loughglynn Developments, is just a part of the first phase of the new Teaguestown, which is being built by a group of local developers who have come together to create a new community, complete with a four-star hotel and golf and country club designed by Christy O'Connor Jnr.

On offer are a mix of homes expected to appeal to both first-time buyers and those trading up to larger family homes. Designed by OBK architects, the properties range from two-bed owndoor apartments to five-bed detached houses.

One of the most interesting features of this scheme is that even the two-bed apartments, all of which have sold out, came with private back gardens of 11 metres long, complete with a timber shed.

Finally, developers are learning that even those who opt for apartment living like to have a private space outdoors to potter about.

The scheme is well laid out, with the houses in small culde-sacs. Traditional in style and finished in cut-stone with timber windows, the houses at Victorine Abbey have a very pleasant appearance.

The three-bed townhouses are larger than average with a floor area of 111sq m (1,200sq ft), while the double-fronted four-beds are 142sq m (1525sq ft).

The five-bed detached houses are very spacious at 181sq m (1950sq ft).

Standard features include timber windows, limestone fireplaces, choice of three fitted kitchens, choice of paint colours, downlighting in kitchen, tiling allowance, and private gardens with shed.

Agent: Remax 046-9431219 Price: Three-bed houses 280,000 and 5-beds from 525,000