Dublin 18: from €370,000A new phase of apartments at Carrickmines Manor in Dublin 18 launches today with Hooke & MacDonald.

Fifty units are for sale in this €200 million development, which is off Glenamuck Road, a short way past Carrickmines tennis club and close to the M50. A planned Luas extension will stop nearby.

The apartments in this launch are at the front of the site and include large duplex units.

One block comprises two-bed own-door apartments with three-bedroom duplexes over.

The other includes one, two and three bedroom apartments. Show apartments will open for the first time at noon today.

Pierse Homes and Redquartz Boundary are jointly developing this attractive mature site, which was designed by O'Mahony Pike in zones, with plenty of open play areas, to create a pleasant living environment.

The apartments are a blend of traditional and modern and face onto open spaces with views of the mountains.

Each apartment has a balcony and large picture windows.

Prices start at €370,000 for one-bedroom apartments of 46-55sq m (495-590sq ft). Two-beds of 63-83sq m (675-890 sq ft) cost from €490,000. Three-bedroom apartments of 84sq m (900sq ft) are priced from €575,000. Three-bedroom duplex units with 107-111sq m (1,150-1,200sq ft) cost from €685,000.

Specification is good at Carrickmines Manor, in keeping with the location. Cherry or vanilla gloss kitchens come with a full range of appliances and polished black granite worktops with counter lighting.

Hobs have a stainless steel splashback.

Bathrooms are ready to go, with good quality sanitary ware, chrome heated towel rails, mirrors and extensive tiling.

Duplex apartments include a breakfast bar in the kitchen, utility room and a good-sized roof garden.

Completions are scheduled for March and April. Viewing extends from today until Sunday next.