Previous phases have seen the sale of apartments onsite, but the current phase is a mix of 51 three- and four-bed detached and semi-detached homes.

Selling agents at Brady Real Estate Alliance say these homes are suitable for either a holiday home or permanent residence.

Prices start from 219,000, and Section 23 tax benefits are available for both investors and owner-occupiers.

In a lovely setting, these homes are at the edge of Acres Cove Lake. A private marina has been incorporated into the development, along with an onsite amenity area with an open-air heated pool and tennis courts.

Canoeing, sailing and sailboarding facilities are also available at Acres Cove.

Just five minutes outside Drumshanbo town, Acres Cove is close to shops, supermarket, pubs, restaurants and the Ramada Spa Hotel.

Five house designs are on offer. Three-bed semis and detached houses range in size from 115 to 119sq m (1,240 to 1,280sq ft), while four-bed detached homes vary from 136 to 232sq m (1,460 to 2,500sq ft).

Some of the houses have gardens backing onto the marina.

Spacious and well fitted out, all homes come with solid wood kitchens with polished granite worktops, honed stone in hallways, solid wood floors in living areas and ceramic floor tiling in kitchens, bathrooms and utility areas.

Each house also comes with gas-fired central heating and paved patio.

Next weekend sees the opening of the showhouse at Acres Cove.

Price: three and four-bed from 219,000.

Agent: Brady Real Estate Alliance 071-9622444.