Voted Irish Development of the Year in 2005, this large scheme of 118 apartments and 420 three-, four- and five-bed houses on Ballinteer Avenue is in a lovely setting combining a mix of communal and private landscaped gardens.

The developers retained many of the mature trees from the site which gives the development a more settled look throughout.

Designed by architects McCrossan O'Rourke Manning, Ballintyre has a mix of contemporary-style apartments and traditional family-type houses with gardens.

The site stretches from Ballinteer Avenue to Brehon Field Road, and is 20 minutes' walk from the Dundrum Shopping Centre, while Superquinn is just opposite the main entrance.

Apartments range in size from a one-bed of 66sq m (709sq ft) to a three-bed penthouse of 230sq m (2,475sq ft).

All apartments are bright and airy with large windows and open-plan layout. Due out this autumn is the refurbished period house and stables on the site, currently being converted into stylish upmarket mews homes, which will complete the entire Ballintyre development.

Impressive features which come as standard include custom-made kitchens which come fitted with a stainless steel hob and oven, dishwasher and fridge freezer.

All radiators are fitted with decorative covers, while recessed lighting is fitted in the hall, sitting room and kitchen. Included in the price is designated parking.

Show apartments on-site are interior-designed by Nicola Pollard and Deluxe.

Balally Luas Station is 20 minutes' walk from the development, and there is also a good bus service to the city centre.

Need to know
Price: one-bed apartments from 415,000; two-beds from 520,000; three-bed penthouses from 895,000.
Size of unit: one-beds 66 to 80sq m (709 to 860sq ft); two-beds 74 to 91sq m (796 to 979sq ft); threebeds 144 to 230sq m (1,549 to 2,475sq ft).
Standard features: integrated kitchen appliances, recessed lighting, Adagio sanitary ware, decorative radiator covers, and designated car-parking.
Size of development: 118 apartments and 420 houses.
On-site facilities: walking distance from Dundrum shopping centre, Luas station and local schools.
Completion date: from August onwards.
Transport links: Luas and bus.
Distance from Dublin: 4.5kms from city centre.
Agent: Savills Hamilton Osborne King, 01-618 1300.