Developed by Beech Tree Properties and built by Hassett Construction, Ard Cluain comprises 71 one-, two-and three-bed apartments, with prices from 265,000 to 370,000.

Once a quiet country village, Clonee has undergone a lot of development in the last decade, although it still has its old charm, along with many new shops and restaurants. Just off the N3, Clonee is a short drive from Blanchardstown, and the village is served by two bus routes into the city.

Laid out in courtyard-style, the apartments occupy four floors over ground level retail units, with parking underneath.

One-beds are from 46 to 60sq m (500 to 645sq ft), while two-beds are from 64 to 80sq m (685 to 860sq ft), and three-beds are around 94sq m (1010sq ft).

Price: one-bed apartments from 265,000;

two-beds from 310,000; three-beds from 370,000 Agent: Hooke & MacDonald 01-631 8402