The first 40 units have been released and, with prices from 275,000, this scheme is set to appeal to first-time buyers.

The development is situated just opposite the 300m Blanchardstown Town Centre and near the Draiocht performing arts theatre, and selling agents at Hooke & MacDonald expect strong interest from both investors and owneroccupiers.

The agent also says there is good demand for rental accommodation in the area because of the presence of several big employers, an Institute of Technology and the new offices and library of Fingal County Council.

Apart from shops, cafes, cinema, library, post office and amenities being almost on-site, these apartments are less than a minute's walk from a taxi rank, and several bus stops link the development to the city centre about eight miles away, via Castleknock and the Navan Road.

Grove Court is also right on the N3 and close to the M50, providing easy access to most major routes.

The Blanchardstown area has undergone enormous changes in terms of infrastructure, housing, and commercial development in recent years, making it one of the most popular locations for young house hunters. The suburb is also set to benefit from the government's 34.4 billion 'Transport 21' project, which will eventually see the Metro stopping near the Blanchardstown Town Centre, and linking to the Luas and Dart lines, all of which is good for capital appreciation and the rental potential of property in the area. An attractive development by Michael McNamara, Grove Court is a mix of one-, two- and three-bed apartments (mainly twobeds), which either overlook a landscaped garden or parkland.

There is a contemporary feel to the scheme, with a strong emphasis on natural light. All of the apartments have floor to ceiling windows in the living areas.

With the lowest level of apartments situated on the fifth storey, the views are also very good.

One-bed units range in size from 50 to 55sq m (538 to 610sq ft), while two-bed apartments are from 60 to 76sq m (645 to 815sq ft).

Three-bed apartments are very spacious at around 96 sq m (1030sq ft).

All of the apartments come with fitted cherrywood kitchens with black granite worktops and chrome handles, along with downlighting and integrated appliances.

The bathrooms come fully tiled and include shower-screens and downlighting, while all internal doors are oak veneer.

Price: One-beds from 275,000, two-beds from 360,000 and three-beds from 395,000.

Agent: Hooke & MacDonald, 01-6318402.