Aimed at owner occupiers and in particular the hardpressed first-time buyer, the Courtyard, by Dwyer Nolan Homes, features keenly priced units combined with the best of contemporary design and materials.

The location, close to Dublin airport, the new Charlestown shopping centre and the proposed Ikea site, is another key factor for buyers. It is also convenient to all the amenities of Glasnevin, Finglas, Phibsboro, Blanchardstown and Santry.

Situated around a beautifully landscaped area, the Courtyard is also flanked by a large park and benefits from underground parking. The apartments have superior kitchens, the majority have a large balcony and the penthouses have large terraces.

All of the two- and threebed apartments come with an en-suite bathroom off the master bedroom. High levels of sound and heat insulation, combined with natural-gasfired central heating, create a gentle comfort that is easy to control.

Price: one-beds from Euro250,000;

two-beds from Euro295,000; threebeds from Euro345,000 Agent: Hooke & MacDonald, 01-631 8402