Developed by Castlethorn Construction, Adamstown Square is a courtyard-style scheme comprising eight different two-, three- and fourbed homes.

And with prices ranging from 310,000 to 495,000, homes here should attract a wide range of buyers.

All homes have good internal space ranging from a twobed apartment of 78sq m (839sq ft) to a four-bed townhouse of 144sq m (1,549sq ft).

Adamstown is Ireland's first Strategic Development Zone (SDZ), a government initiative to fast-track planning for starter homes.

This new neighbourhood will be largely self-contained with its own schools, creches, shops, restaurants and train station.

Townhouses at Adamstown Square come with private back gardens, while ground and first-floor duplexes either have a small trellised patio or upper floor balcony.

Buyers have a choice of four kitchen styles, along with a choice of fireplaces and paint colours, and all homes are wired for Smarthome technology.

Need to know

Price: two-bed apartments from 310,000; three-bed duplexes from 347,000; three-bed houses from 425,000 and four-beds from 495,000 Size of unit: two-beds 78sq m (839sq ft); three-beds 106sq m (1140sq ft); and four-beds 144sq m (1549sq ft) Size of development: when completed over the next few years, there will be around 10,000 homes in this new neighbourhood.

On-site facilities: train station and two primary schools opened already. Plans are underway for a civic centre, cinema, healthcare facility, restaurants, library, shops, bars and cultural centre Completion date: Overall development due to be completed between 2014 and 2016, although Adamstown Square is due to be complete in the next few months.

Transport links: train service from Adamstown to Heuston Distance from Dublin city: 10 miles Agent: Gunne New Homes 016282332