Situated in a woodland setting and close to several sandy beaches, Grange Rath is a mixed development of apartment schemes of various elevations beside an exclusive development of large detached homes.

Catering to first-time buyers, these apartments are priced to help young professionals put a discerning first step on the property ladder.

The layout has been designed to make it easier for couples to trade up to a larger home within the development to meet future requirements.

Accommodation in the apartment schemes is generous.

One-beds span up to 54sq m (580sq ft), two-beds span 74sq m (800sq ft) and threebed duplexes span 115sq m (1,237sq ft). The units feature fitted kitchens, fitted wardrobes and Smart technology.

Planned as a self-contained village with mainly low-density detached homes, Shannon Homes has just confirmed that work will commence after Christmas on a new commercial centre including a leading supermarket with associated restaurants, shops and leisure complex on the Dublin Road.

Grange Rath already features extensive recreational areas, including all-weather football pitches and tennis courts.

Transport links to Dublin are good, with regular trains and a bus service to the city centre catering for the morning rush hour.

The Balbriggan and Drogheda by-pass has dramatically reduced driving time to Dublin airport and the city centre.

Price: one-beds from 230,000, two-beds from 280,000, threebeds from 345,000 Agent: Thomas Byrne, 041-983 2927