This last phase of 25 units offers a selection of two-bed apartments and three-bed duplexes.

Developed by EP Lynam Properties, Latchford is a traditional-style scheme, where most homes are finished in brick. Apartments and duplexes are laid out in three small blocks overlooking a park.

All homes have good floor sizes, and higher-than-average ceiling heights of 9ft. Twobed apartments have a floor area of 66sq m (720sq ft), while three-beds are quite spacious at 102sq m (1,100sq ft).

About 12 miles from the city centre, Latchford is just a few minutes' drive from Blanchardstown town centre. And while the development is served by Dublin Bus, nearby train services from Coolmine and Clonsilla take about 30 minutes to get to the city centre.

The area also has several creches, schools and shopping facilities. And according to selling agents at Sherry FitzGerald New Homes, rental potential is strong here with multinational companies Xerox, 3com and IBM located in nearby Blanchardstown.

Apartments and duplexes all have open-plan living-/diningrooms, ensuites with main bedrooms, and balconies off the living area. Other standard features include gas-fired central heating, fitted Lamartine electric fires in living rooms, guest WC in three-bed duplexes, and Delgray fitted wardrobes in all bedrooms.

Price: two-bed apartments from 330,000; three-bed duplexes from 405,000 Agent: Sherry FitzGerald New Homes, 01-6671888