three-beds from 405,000 and 405,000; four-beds from 450,000 Size of unit: two beds 70sq m - 80sq m (750sq ft - 860sq ft); threebeds 86sq m - 94sq m (920sq ft - 1,050 sq. ft); four-beds 107sq m (1,150 sqft) Completion: summer 2008 Size of development:

1,200sq ft On-site facilities: gym/health spa, marina, creche, shops, cafe bar Transport links: railway, bus Distance from Dublin: four miles Agent: Hooke & MacDonald, 01-631 8402 AFTER a successful launch at Royal Canal Park beside the Phoenix Park, which saw sales of 522 units in record time, Ballymore Properties has just released the second phase of 30 units for sale.

A major attraction is the level of design that has gone into this new urban village.

Royal Canal Park is being built in carefully planned stages to ensure residents in each phase have a full range of facilities. When completed, it will include business, leisure and community facilities as well as green spaces, a railway station and narrowboat marina.

Set in 40 acres along the Royal Canal in Dublin 15, the current phase consists mainly of one-, two- and three-bed apartments situated in four buildings at the centre of the development. The release also includes a number of four-bed apartments and luxury three-bed penthouses.

The apartments are adjacent to the main town square and the narrow boat marina and this phase will also include a range of retail units, a health spa and a creche.

The apartments benefit from a variety of lay-outs allowing purchasers to choose the style that suits their requirements. All of the apartments have contemporary kitchens which are open plan to the main living area.

The reception rooms also provide access to terraces or balconies. The majority of the units have master bedrooms with en suite. Interior features include fully-fitted kitchens with the latest designer acrylic work surfaces and a range of integrated stainless steel appliances.

The entrance to the development is on the Ratoath Road and the city centre is easily accessible via nearby Ashtown railway station.

There is also a regular bus service and the M1 and M50 motorways are close by.