Where is it:

Nine miles from city centre in Dublin 18.

The heart of the area is Cabinteely Park, lying between Cornelscourt and the Brennanstown Road. It borders on other south Dublin districts such as Foxrock, Carrickmines, Killiney, Sallynoggin, Ballybrack and Kill O'The Grange.

Average house prices:

Prices in The Park vary from a three-bed semi-d at Highland Grove new on the market for Euro705,000 to No 4 Sycamore Green, a four-bed semi with an asking price of Euro800,000. A modern two-bed in Brennanstown Square is priced Euro545,000.

Janet Carroll, from selling agents Savills HOK, stresses that the solidity and space of a home in Cabinteely is attracting younger buyers not lured by the transient charms of a city apartment.

Type of houses:

Mostly mature three- and four-bed modern homes. New homes developments in recent years include Brennanstown - a mix of apartments, duplexes and townhouses - where over 200 homes have been sold since 2003. The new residential Brennanstown development includes its own eight-acre linear park which links up with Cabinteely Park. One of the most recent new developments is Watermint, a scheme of just 13 high-spec apartments with a special emphasis on eco-living.

Rental market:

Strong rental market. Proximity to companies such as Dell and Cherrywood Science and Technology Park means good employee demand for quality houses and apartments. A two-bed apartment of 'corporate rental standard' at Tullyvale has a monthly rental of Euro1,250, as advertised on daft. ie. A four-bed semi in The Park, has a rent of approx Euro1,800 per month.

Transport:

Cabinteely is close to the M50 and N11 and is serviced by good bus routes. Plans are underway for the extension of the Luas to Loughlinstown.

Amenities:

The vast Cabinteely Park which includes woodland walks; Cabinteely village;

Cornelscourt Shopping Centre and golf at nearby Foxrock. Blackrock and Dun Laoghaire are a few minutes' drive away.

Schools:

The Academy Montessori school and excellent primaries such as St Bridget's.

Secondary schools include Loreto Convent, Foxrock and Cabinteely Community School Future devlopment plans:

Good news for homeowners is that there is nowhere left to build, and as a consequence there are lower densities, a lower skyline and much more green open spaces than most other districts in Dublin.

A number of homeowners selling up on the same road last autumn came together to offer a developer a larger than usual site in the area - further evidence that development land in Cabinteely is now almost non-existent.

On the market No 17 Doonamana Road, Cabinteely, Dublin 18 Price: Euro685,000 Bedrooms: 3 Details: this 130sq m (1,400sq ft) semi-detached family home is on an elevated site within a quiet cul-de-sac.

Bright and spacious, there is excellent potential to extend further (subject to planning permission). Accommodation brie"y comprises the entrance porch; hall; living/dining room; kitchen; utility; landing; three bedrooms and bathroom. A host of amenities is conveniently located nearby including sports clubs at Kilbogget Park, Johnstown NS, shopping at Cornelscourt and The Park Agent: Savills HOK 01-288 5011