This phase of the development was sold out in record time and due to cancellations, 2 homes are now available and ready to be moved into in a few short weeks, one Derravaragh and one Finea.

No, 13 is a Derravaragh is a 1,211ft 2 3 bedroom semi detached home and no 1 is and end Finea is a 1,130ft2 townhouse. These homes are in the first phase with is imminently due for occupation, so homeowners can expect to be putting their feet up in their new home by the end of the Summer.

Eco friendly houses for the 21st century, Oak Hill offers a range of energy, and cost, saving efficiencies.

Factors that are becoming increasingly important for homeowners, according to agent Healy Hynes of Hynes Real Estate Alliance. "With energy ratings now becoming a reality for homebuyers, Oak Hill offers a wonderful opportunity not only do your bit for the environment, but also to safeguard your investment for the future".

Your home at Oak Hill has active solar heating, a technology that uses solar collectors to transform sunlight into heat to provide water heating. The solar water heating system will provide over 60% of your domestic hot water heating free with solar energy.

The district heating system will be about 40% cheaper to run than conventional oil fired systems and overall savings of 50% reduction on energy bills expected. District heating, is new to Ireland although the oldest district heating system still operating was warming a French village from geothermal hot springs in the early fourteenth century.

According to Sustainable Energy Ireland, "Oak Hill houses are over 40% more efficient than houses built to the minimum requirements of the building regulations bringing lower energy bills and reduced running costs or the owners. Because Oak Hill Houses requires less energy to operate and use resources wisely, our environment gets a break. And that is good news for everyone."

The finishes are exemplary with custom designed kitchen units in a choice of finish, environmentally friendly, Class A energy efficient appliances, Living room pre-wired for home cinema system, thermostatically controlled showers, advanced wiring for TV, internet and phone in all bedrooms and an on site creche for the benefit of families.

Oak Hill, is beside the Dun na Si Heritage Centre; a virtual microcosm of Irish culture. The Folk Park is a picture of bygone days with preserved farm machinery.

You can even trace your family roots with the assistance of qualified researchers in house. They also run regular Seisiuns where you and your family can enjoy music, song, dance and story telling.

Moate is set to receive the new N6 motorway in 2007 / 08 which will put it within easy reach of Dublin. The town has a variety of good local schools and recreational activities such as GAA and golf as well as high street shops, coffee shops, restaurants and pubs.

Further details can be received by visiting www. hynes. ie, texting oakhill to 0851182200 and from the agents Hynes Real Estate Alliance 090 6473838 and O'Roarke Bros. 044 55119.