A popular development with a mix of apartments and houses, Esker Hills was launched off the plans earlier in the summer and only a few units remain.

Consisting of 488 units on a 45-acre site with great views of Portlaoise and the nearby Slieve Bloom Mountains, Esker Hills is within a short walk of the town centre, while the train station is only a couple of hundred metres from the main entrance.

A modern and stylish development, Esker Hills offers residents a relaxed pace of life with all the modern conveniences such as shops and a creche on site. The development has been designed to create the feel of a traditional Irish country village. Meandering roadways around the scheme also help to slow down cars, making Esker Hills a safe place for children to play.

The entrance is very impressive and is framed with large gates, while a pretty pond and water feature will catch your eye on your approach. Ample parking will be available for residents and the complete development will be fully landscaped with several green and leafy common areas.

Price: two-bed apartments from 220,000 Agent: Owenass Direct 057-8643567