Units are also competively priced, so first-time buyers will be able to spend more on furniture and furnishings.

Prices in the third phase of this development, which will see 42 units released this weekend, start from 214,950 for a two-bed apartment or 269,950 for a three-bed duplex with balcony. Designed by architects Fenton Simons units come with gas-fired central heating, Nordic pine windows and a choice of four kitchen styles and four wardrobe styles.

There is ample parking for owners and visitors and managment fees will not have to be paid until 2009.

Ferns Bridge is three minutes' walk from the new SuperValu shopping centre and 15 minutes by car to the White Water centre in Newbridge.

Price: two-bed apartments from 214,950; three-bed duplexes from 269,950
Agent: Brophy Farrell 045-431 327