Just off Corbawn Lane and within Eaton Wood Grove Estate, these apartments are in a lovely setting, close to Shankill village and a short drive from Bray, Killiney and Dalkey. The development is also very close to Shankill Dart station, providing easy access to the city centre in about 40 minutes, while the M11 is a few minutes away.

Developed by Walsh Maguire and designed by architects McGrane & Partners, apartments at Eaton Wood Square are laid out in two three-storey buildings, known as Sycamore House and Beechwood House.

Traditional in style with a Mansard-type roof and wrought iron balconies, this is an attractive scheme comprising a mix of one- and twobed units. All upper-floor apartments have balconies while ground-floor units have private gardens, and there is a common lawn for residents.

One-bed units have a floor area of 50 square metres (535 square feet), while two-beds range between 63 and 72 square metres (680 to 775 square feet). Accommodation in all apartments includes a hall with hot press, living/dining room with a small kitchen just off it, bedrooms and bathrooms. All two-beds include an en-suite.

The development has marble flooring at reception area and all units have oak-panelled front doors. Other standard features in each apartment include gas-fired central heating, secure parking, solid cherrywood kitchens with granite worktops, and recessed lighting in halls and living rooms.

N1 Price: one-bed apartments from 365,000; two-beds from 420,000 Agent: Hooke & MacDonald (01-6318402)