Selling agents at Hooke & MacDonald are expecting strong interest from both investors and owner-occupiers thanks to the location just off East Wall Road. It's about 30 minutes' walk from the city centre, 15 minutes from the IFSC, and close to the Dart at Clontarf, and as a result say the agents, these homes have very good rental potential.

In the last few years, property around the East Wall has shot up in price, and the area has undergone significant regeneration and redevelopment. The nearby docklands will have 11,000 new homes in the next few years, along with dozens of new shops, businesses, restaurants, and the National Conference Centre.

The area is also set to benefit from the new Calatrava Bridge at Macken Street which will link the East Wall to the south city via Sir John Rogersons Quay.

Designed by architects Conor Furey & Associates, apartments at Alexandra Place are laid out in a fivestorey building set over ground-floor shops and basement parking.

Finished in a contemporary style in a mix of red brick and render, all apartments are fronted by extra-large recessed balconies which can be accessed from the living area and bedroom.

On offer in this first phase is a selection of one- and two-bed units, with three-beds set to come on stream in a later phase. An on-site creche is also planned at ground level beside the retail units.

One-beds are larger than average at 56 square metres (600 square feet), while twobed units range in size from 62 to 81 square metres (670 to 870 square feet).

All apartments include cherrywood kitchens with integrated appliances, recessed lighting and floor and wall tiling, while all bedrooms will have fitted cherrywood wardrobes. Other standard features will include gas central heating, lift access from car-park to all floors, and fully tiled bathrooms and ensuites.

Plans are on view at the offices of Hooke & MacDonald at 118 Baggot Street, during office hours.

Price: one-bed apartments from 330,000 and two-beds from 420,000 Agent: Hooke & MacDonald (01-6318402)