Portmarnock: from €710,000 New to the market, a small development of just 12 large detached and semi-detached houses in Portmarnock are selling from plans through Gunne's Fairview office.

Torcaíll Court is a first venture for Michael Bailey Jnr, son of well-known developer Michael Bailey who built the existing Torcaíll development behind Torcaíll Court.

The site for this new Vittoria Homes scheme is off Blackwood Lane, directly opposite a sports and leisure centre, near GAA pitches and beside Malahide Golf Club. The redbrick houses are a good size and the convenient location near schools and sports facilities will suit growing families in need of more space.

Two of the 12 houses have already been sold, leaving 10 for sale. Among these are six three-storey semi-detached houses of 169sq m (1,820sq ft) priced from €710,000.

Three 158sq m (1,700sq ft) four-bedroom detached houses start at €800,000, while just one five-bedroom detached house with 161sq m (1,730sq ft) of space costs €850,000. Exteriors have a solid traditional look, with brick façades, cobblelocked drives and low brick boundary walls.

Interior specifications include natural gas central heating, kitchen and diningroom downlighters and fitted wardrobes. Kitchen appliances are not included, however buyers can choose their own kitchen units to the tune of €8,000 and allowances are provided for bathrooms and tiling - €1,000 is allowed for the sittingroom fireplace and €500 for wallpaper or paint.

Upstairs floors are tongue and groove, ready to sand and varnish if required. Walled back gardens will be levelled and seeded.