Prices range from 375,000 for a one-bed up to 795,000 plus for a four-bed townhouse and the result is a good mix of homes for a variety of buyers.

A short drive from Foxrock, Stillorgan and Leopardstown, Carrickmines is near a good selection of schools, shops and local amenities, while the proposed Luas extension will stop just down the road.

Carrickmines is about seven miles from the city centre and is also very convenient to the Dundrum shopping centre, while it's very accessible to the M50 and N11.

The current phase is a joint venture between Pierse Homes and RQB builders. On offer are a mix of one-, two- and three-bed apartments, three-bed duplexes and three- and four-bed houses.

Carrickmines Manor was designed by O'Mahony Pike architects and has a very modern feel to it, with the overall scheme including several landscaped areas.

Standard features in all homes include fitted kitchens with polished black granite worktops and integrated appliances, contemporary bathrooms with thermostatic showers, recessed lighting, wiring for Magnet networks system, fitted wardrobes, and timber windows and doors throughout.

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Price: one-bed apartments from 375,000, two-beds from 480,000, three-bed duplexes from 685,000, three-bed houses from 710,000 and four-beds from 795,000.

Size of unit: one-beds 46-55sq m (495590sq ft), two-beds from 63-83sq m (675 -890sq ft), three-bed duplexes and houses 107-124sq m (1,150-1,335sq ft).

Standard features: high-gloss white, cherrywood or ivory kitchens with granite worktops, thermostatically controlled showers and heated towel rails, energyef"cient heating, recessed lighting, timber windows and doors and fitted wardrobes.

Size of development: 25 homes.

On-site facilities: close to Carrickmines tennis club and golf course, short drive from Cabinteely Park, Westwood and Dundrum shopping centre.

Completion date: October and November 2007.

Transport links: Luas extension due to be built beside the Carrickmines development, while nearby Sandyford Business Park already has a Luas stop.

Price: 375,000
Distance from Dublin: 11km Agent: Hooke & MacDonald 01-6318402