About five miles from the city centre, the development is close to shops and bus-stops.

On offer are a selection of homes aimed at both the first-time buyer market, and families looking for decent sized four-beds.

Prices start from Euro235,000 for a one-bed apartment.

An attractive scheme, homes are finished in traditional brick, yet they have large contemporary-style windows.

Two-bed apartments have a floor area of 66sq m (700sq ft), while two-bed houses range from 75 to 87sq m. (810 to 940sq ft).

Three-bed houses and duplex units are also quite spacious varying from 95 to 133sq m (1020 to 1430sq ft), while four-beds houses are around 123 to 138sq m (1,330 to 1,485sq ft).

Kitchens at Hampton Wood are impressive and include a mix of stone, wood, stainless steel and ceramic.

Price: one-beds from Euro235,000, two-beds from Euro275,000, threebeds from Euro345,000, four-beds from Euro430,000 Agent: Hooke & MacDonald 01-631 8402