Developed by local company Keenaghan Developments, Acres Cove comprises 50 houses all adjacent to Acres Lake and overlooking the newly-built 43-berth private marina.

Just two minutes' walk from Drumshanbo town, Acres Cove is very close to all local amenities, including the Ramada Spa Hotel, pubs, shops, supermarket and outdoor pursuits centre.

Suitable for year-round use or as a holiday home, Acres Cove is in a popular fishing and water sports area, and the local Acres Amenity Centre and Lough Allen Adventure Centre have canoeing, sailing, windsurfing and sailboarding facilities. The area is also popular for walking holidays.

Homes here come in a range of styles with 15 designs to choose from. The current launch sees the release of three-bed semis varying in size from 102 to 115 square metres (1097 to 1237 square feet), and all larger houses including a 10-metre berth.

Almost ready to walk into, houses include as standard solid oak or ash flooring in living areas, tiled hallways, solid wood kitchens with granite worktops, fitted utility room, bathrooms with large shower trays and pump showers. All main bedrooms have en-suite showers, and a guest WC is fitted at ground level. All homes also include gas central heating, natural slate roofing, seeded gardens and natural stone paved patios to the rear.

Nearby local facilities include an open-air heated swimming pool, tennis courts and children's play area.

The development also benefits from Section 23-type tax breaks for both owner-occupiers and investors.

Price: three-bed semis from 239,000.

Agent: Brady Real Estate Alliance (071-9622444).