The upmarket scheme of 28 detached five-bed homes in four styles has just gone on sale through Matt Dunne Auctioneers with prices starting at 434,000. They are on 6.5 acres at the end of an oakflanked entrance avenue.

The village of Killenard in Co Laois is a picturesque spot two miles off the main N7 Dublin to Portlaoise route, within 10 minutes' drive of Kildare town and 20 minutes from Naas.

With the railway station only five minutes' drive from Killenard and a train journey of 45 minutes to Heuston Station, this development is accessible to the capital. Killenard itself has a large primary school and there are secondary schools at Portarlington and Monasterevin.

The houses are beside the new Heritage Golf and Country Club with its Seve Ballesteros-designed course. Designed in a traditional style by Thor Design, accommodation in these large 200sq m (2,178 sq ft), detached brick fronted homes includes five bedrooms, five bathrooms, kitchen/ breakfast room, sitting room, dining room and a utility. Each home can be individually finished.

Price: 434,000 Agent: Matt Dunne: 0502-23349