Built by Owenass Developments, Bellingham consists of a total of 180 homes including a tasteful mix of deluxe five-bed detached homes and two-, three- and four-bed detached and semidetached two-storey units.

The size range is considerable with five-beds measuring 232sq m (2,500sq ft) with three en-suite bathrooms, extended living areas and state of the art kitchen.

Standard features include sunroom, garage, walk-in wardrobes, freestanding claw foot bath and American style fridge freezer.

All homes feature a jacuzzi bath, deep pile wool carpets, Vogue sanitaryware, integrated appliances and granite kitchen worktops.

Homes are hi-tech provided via a single fibre optic cable running to each house.

The first batch of homes will be completed by September 2007. Bellingham is located on the Mountrath Road, just a five minute walk from the town of Portlaoise.

Price: two-bed detached from 265,000; three-bed semi and detached from 285,000; four-bed detached from 420,000; five-beds from 570,000 Agent: Owenass Developments, 057-86 43567