Close to the village of Naul and the train station at Balbriggan, the development is just 30km from Dublin city and has sold well to locals as well as those looking for designer luxury in north county Dublin.

Built by Headland Homes, buyers have a good choice of house-types in the development, which has 80 units in total. Work has already started at the 10acre site with first completions expected in early spring 2007, according to the selling agent. Prices start at 360,000 for two-bed terraced houses of 82sq m (824sq ft).

Three-bed semis of 106sq m (1,141sq ft) cost from 480,000. Four-bed detached houses are priced from 665,000 to 820,000 for 149sq m-192sq m (1,509sq ft-2,065sq ft) of space.

Architects O'Connor Sutton Cronin have produced an up-to-the-minute specification for the houses at Delvin Banks. Contemporary interior features include gloss kitchens with granite worktops and splashbacks, white and cream stone feature fireplace, extensive tiling, power showers and smart walnut veneer and cream fitted wardrobes.

Outside, gardens will be levelled and seeded and buyers can opt for professional landscaping at an additional cost.

Situated at the edge of Naul village and surrounded by picturesque countryside, Delvin Banks is close to a host of amenities including the Christy O'Connor Jnr Roganstown Golf Club and Ardgillen Castle as well as equestrian centres and sporting facilities.

Price: two-bed terraced homes from 360,000;

three-bed semi-detached homes from 380,000 Agent: O'Farrell Cleere 01-845 3377