Just off the M50 at Glenamuck Road in Carrickmines, Dublin 18, this upmarket apartment scheme has been designed by Niall D Brennan Architects. It includes a mix of apartments and large houses which sold in the earlier phase. One-bed units here start from 365,000.

A proposed extension of the Luas line to Carrickmines should add to the value of these homes. Close to Foxrock and Leopardstown, the new Dundrum shopping centre is only a few minutes' drive away.

One-bed apartments range in size from 42sq m to 45sq m (456sq ft to 490sq ft), while two-bed apartments vary from 59sq m to 83sq m (640sq ft to 890sq ft). Three-bed apartments are quite spacious at around 95sq m (1020sq ft). The buildings are contemporary in style, finished in a mix of brick and smooth render.

Accommodation is open-plan with kitchens opening out to bright living/dining rooms and direct access to spacious balconies.

Homes include some attractive features as standard including fitted Alno vanilla gloss kitchens with integrated appliances and black granite worktops, G&H Collection bathrooms and ensuites with wall and floor tiling, and designated parking.

Price: one-bed apartments from 365,000; two-beds from 490,000; and three-beds from 595,000 Agent: : Hooke & MacDonald 01-6318402 and Douglas Newman Good New Homes 01-4912600