Developed by Boderg, the same developers who built the sell-out Graigavern Lodge scheme, Foxburrow is set to be just as popular.

Located on a rural site at the edge of Portlaoise town and a few minutes from the M7 motorway, Foxburrow is close to shops, schools, hospital and all local amenities.

On offer in this first phase are a mix of two, three, four, five and six-bed houses, along with some two-bed apartments.

According to selling agents at Hume Auctioneers, the signature home at Foxburrow is definitely The Merrion, a large detached home with a floor area of 287sq m (3,089sq ft).

The Merrion has an impressive vaulted hallway, where double doors open into two reception rooms. And from the living room, French doors open out to the garden.

The kitchen boasts a pitched ceiling, feature glass wall and adjoining utility room.

Upstairs there are four double bedrooms, two with ensuites. An attic conversion with Cabrio Style Velux windows is a possibility for every home.

Price: two-bed houses from 300,000 Agent: Hume Auctioneers 057-868111