The entire first phase of Park West Pointe, Nangor Road, sold off the plans within five days of going on sale in 2004. One-bedroom apartments with a study start at €249,995, two-beds start from €289,995, and three-bedroom apartments from €345,000. Most units have a balcony, while the the penthouse apartments have rooftop terraces. The block has 24-hour security and high-speed lifts, while pubs, shops, a gym and a creche are among the amenities on site.
Agent: Sherry FitzGerald, 01 667 1888, www.sherryfitz.ie
They say: The apartments for sale now include the biggest and the best in the scheme
We say: A three-bed penthouse here is currently available to rent at €1,500 a month
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Commute: Four miles from the city centre; a new train station is planned adjacent to the site
Co Wexford from €189,950
Ballyhack village is overlooked by a medieval tower house that some believe was built by the Knights Templar. It overlooks the quaint fishing village of Ballyhack in Co Wexford. Today a modern development of 22 houses is under construction in the village, with four house types on offer, including 1,600-sq-ft four-bed detached houses, 1,300-sq-ft three- and four-bed bungalows and 800-sq-ft two-bedroom houses. The village has a national school, a shop and a pub, and a short drive away is the Hook Head lighthouse, one of the oldest working lighthouses in the world. Prices start at €189,950
Agent: P N O’Gorman, 051 421 226, www.pnogorman.ie
They say: Should appeal to anybody seeking a retreat close to the coast
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We say: The Passage East ferry brings plenty of car traffic to this quiet village
Commute: About 45km from Wexford town and 12km from Waterford, or 10 minutes by car ferry
Co Meath from €390,000
Would-be buyers held a two-day vigil last month for the most recent launch of Glen Abhainn, Enfield, when the last 16 semis sold out.
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These double-fronted four-beds from €390,000 are the only remaining properties in the scheme. Measuring about 1,550 sq ft, each house sits on its own landscaped corner site and has a cobblelock driveway. Three of the bedrooms are doubles and the master bedroom has an en-suite bathroom. There is a purpose-built crèche across the road from the development. A show house is open today from 2.30pm to 4.30pm and during the week by appointment
Agent: Property Team Carey Auctioneers, 046 954 1064, www.propertyteam.ie
They say: There are no pokey box rooms here
We say: As these units measure more than 1,346 sq ft, stamp duty will apply
Commute: 40km to Dublin city centre
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Co Kerry from €243,000
Kilfergus, Glin, overlooks the Shannon River. This is a development of 23 detached four- and five-bedroom houses. Downstairs is an entrance hallway/reception, living room, bedroom/study, kitchen/dining area, utility room, lavatory and garage. On the first floor are four double bedrooms, three with en-suites, and bathroom. Front and rear gardens, guest parking, and amenities within walking distance.
Agent: DNG Stack, 068 32087, www.dng.ie
They say: Ideal family homes with extras
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We say: Detached homes near amenities are rare
Commute: About 50km from Limerick; 65km from Killarney and 70km from Shannon airport
Co Meath €239,950
Rochford Manor, Trim, is a scheme of 114 units, including variously sized apartments, duplexes, town houses, semi-detached and five-bedroom detached houses with garages. Two-beds cost €239,950, three-beds start at €289,950, four-beds start at €309,950 and the five-bed detached houses cost €725,000. There are open fireplaces in all semi-detached, dormer and detached houses, the hallways and sitting room have plastered coving, and kitchen and utility appliances, including oven, hob, extractor fan, dishwasher, fridge-freezer and washer/dryer come as standard
Agent: Raymond Potterton & Co, 046 902 7666, www.raymondpotterton.com
They say: Enviable vistas of the countryside
We say: Carpet, rather than wooden flooring, is standard here
Commute: On the outskirts of Trim, 12km from Navan and 45km from Dublin