One of eight house types available in the second phase, the three-bed detached house will be a major attraction and offer much better value for today's smaller families, Knightstone believes.

Location and access to transport are also big attractions at the scheme, which has just released another 52 traditional style homes in the second phase. The suburban railway at Rush/Lusk offers quick and easy access to the city centre while the M1 motorway and Dublin airport are only a 15-minute drive away.

Priced from Euro440,000 and spanning approximately 102sq m (1,100sq ft), the three-bed detached is available in two styles.

Accommodation includes kitchen and dining room on one side of the entrance hall and a large lounge running from the front to the back of the house on the other side. There are three bedrooms upstairs including the master bedroom, which has the added advantage of a walk-in wardrobe.

As well as the three-bed detached, Golden Ridge offers a variety of three- and fourbed semi-detached houses as well as the almost extinct traditional two-bed bungalow which is available in both semidetached and detached style.

Price: from Euro375,000 Agent: Leahy New Homes 01-624 3060