Once a small rural village on the outskirts of Dublin, the extension of a dual carriageway in the 1960s and more recently the replacement of this with a new improved carriageway in 2004 has transformed this south Dublin suburb into a hotspot for commuters looking for larger homes within easy access of the city.

The proposed extension of the Luas Green line from Sandyford to Cherrywood is due to further improve the lives of commuters here and make Savills HOK's new residential development at The Croft even more appealing.

Launched this weekend, The Croft is a small exclusive scheme of luxury apartments and spacious family homes comprising of 24 one-bed apartments, six two-bed apartments and 10 three-bed apartments, as well as four spacious family homes.

Apartments are due for completion next spring, while houses are expected to be ready by late 2008.

All units have been kitted out to high specification and boast good-sized interiors.

One-bed units measure 49.6sq m (534sq ft), two-beds 69.5sq m (748sq ft) and three-beds from 83sq m (893sq ft).

Standard features include large balconies with timber decking, winter gardens to all west facing balconies and walnut and ivory kitchen units.

All units are fitted with Cat 5 wiring to allow buyers receive broadband at numerous terminals.

The development is bounded by large trees, providing privacy, and boasts mature landscaped open spaces.

The Croft's 53 car parking spaces are underground. Additional guest parking is provided for at surface level.

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Size of unit: one-beds from 49.6sq m (534sq ft); two-beds from 69.5sq m (748sq ft); three-beds from 83sq m (893sq ft) Size of development: Forty luxury apartments and four houses Standard features: large balconies with timber decking, winter gardens to all west facing balconies, walnut and ivory kitchen units and "oor tiling in bathrooms and kitchen On-site facilities: underground car and cycle parking, visitor parking, landscaped areas. The Croft borders historic Park Na Silla House Completion date: apartments due for completion spring 2008; houses late 2008 Transport links: 2km from Shankill Dart station which operates a regular service to city centre; within walking distance of proposed extension to Luas Green line; few minutes from M50 exit; served by Dublin Bus Nos 111, 145, 45, 7b, 84 & 84X Distance from Dublin: 15km Price: one-bed units from 380,000; two-beds from 420,000; three-beds from 455,000 Agent: Savills HOK 01-618 1300