In fact detached houses in the area can sell for between 2 and 4m, while sites have fetched as much as 800,000.

There are four types of home available ranging from a three-bed terraced townhouse of 115sq m (1235sq ft) to a four-bed detached home of 165sq m (1774sq ft).

A stylish modern development, exteriors are clean and crisp with white painted render and powered grey aluminium windows. Driveways and patios are 'pocked' limestone and front gardens are fully landscaped. Inside, the homes are all bright and airy with a big emphasis on glazing. Ceiling heights are 9ft in most of the reception rooms and bedrooms, which adds to the overall feeling of space. In keeping with the overall look, kitchens are ultra modern and come with either stone or granite worktops, while slick contemporary gas fires are also fitted as standard in all living rooms.

All homes have been wired with smart homes technology and multi-room audio. Other impressive features include mood lighting, ceiling recesses for hidden audio systems, multi-zone heating, contemporary sanitaryware and pumped showers.

Elden is a short walk from Douglas village where there is a good selection of shops and amenities, while Cork city is just four miles away.

Need to know

Price: three-bed houses from 475,000; four-bed detached 900,000
Size of unit: three-beds 115sq m (1235sq ft); four-beds 165sq m (1774sq ft)
Standard features: fitted kitchens with stone/granite worktops, wiring for Smart Home technology, zoned heating and 9ft ceilings
Size of development: 29 homes
On-site facilities: no on-site facilities but walking distance from Douglas village and amenities
Completion date: from now
Transport links: bus route to city centre Distance from Cork: four miles from Cork city, (and 156 miles from Dublin if you fancy an upmarket holiday home! ) Agent: Sherry FitzGerald 021 427 3041