Only a few units remain at this development of threebed houses which offers luxury homes for less than the price of an apartment in Dublin city centre. And at just eight miles from Navan and 25 miles from Dublin, these homes are also well-located.

To top that, there are plans to reopen the former railway station at Kilmessan.

Built by Drumloe Properties, the developer has just released 16 houses for sale off plan with prices starting from 350,000 and the first completions are expected to be ready for occupation by Christmas 2006.

The three-bed semi detached homes are some of the most popular units at the development, according to the selling agent, Carol Mulligan.

"Priced from 350,000 these are good starter homes providing over 113sq m (1,220sq ft) and complete with own driveways."

Comprised of 114 units in total, Bective Lodge is a mix of three-bed semi detached houses spanning 113.5sq m (1,220sq ft) and townhouses spanning 90sq m (969sq ft) as well as four-bed dormer bungalows across 150sq m (1,625sq ft).

Prices: three-bed townhouses start from 320,000; four-bed dormer bungalows 550,000 Agent: Sherry Fitzgerald New Homes, 01-667 1888