Set on the edge of Ratoath village, 15 miles from Dublin city centre, this McGarrell Reilly development sees the release of 30 large four- and five-bed detached homes this weekend, with three new showhouses on view.

The houses here come with some very stylish features, and prices start from 600,000.

Designed by architects McCrossan O'Rourke, they are traditional in style with a brick elevation. Most homes are double-fronted and come with overhanging tiled porches. All house types are named after a former Irish Grand National winner, such as Chantilly or Halston, reflecting the development's proximity to Fairyhouse Racecourse.

Four-bed houses are 130sq m (1,400sq ft), while five-beds range between 156 and 165sq m (1,680 and 1,780sq ft).

Homes are well-laid out and include large kitchen/breakfastrooms which open into formal dining areas. From the diningroom, semi-glazed double doors open into a bright and spacious livingroom.

Upstairs the main bedroom has an en suite and wall to wall fitted wardrobes with good storage. Standard features in all homes include Wrightwood Elite doubleglazed pine windows, German-designed Alno kitchens, utility rooms and fitted understairs storage presses.

Just on the border of Dublin and Meath, Ratoath has undergone a lot of redevelopment in recent years, and the village has good local facilities, with future plans to include an 11-acre multiactivity park incorporating a children's play area, tennis courts, scouts' den, active age centre, and walking and running tracks.

The village is currently linked to the city centre via Dublin Bus. Homes are expected to be ready later this summer.

Price: four-bed houses from 600,000, and five-beds from 650,000 Agent: Sherry FitzGerald New Homes 01-6671888