Dublin 18: from €375,000:Houses, duplexes and apartments go on sale today at Carrickmines Manor, a €200 million development taking shape off Glenamuck Road in Dublin 18, close to where the new Luas extension is under construction.
Hooke & MacDonald is releasing 25 units at the site, where showhouses will be open for viewing from noon.
Prices start at €375,000 for one-bedroom apartments of 46-55sq m (495-590sq ft).
Two-bedroom apartments of 63-83sq m (675-890sq ft) cost from €480,000.
Three-bedroom apartments from €575,000 have 84sq m (900sq ft) of space.
Three-bedroom duplex units of 107-111sq m (1,150-1,200sq ft) are priced from €685,000 and three-bedroom houses with 107-124sq m (1,150-1,335sq ft) cost from €€710,000.
Four-bedroom houses measuring 138sq m (1,485sq ft) are priced from €795,000.
Completions are scheduled from October and November this year.
Proximity to some of the best south Dublin amenities is one of this development's strong points.
Foxrock village, golf club and Carrickmines Tennis Club are down the road, and Cornelscourt and Carrickmines shopping centres are a few minutes by car. Dundrum Town Centre is a short drive away along the M50.
The Luas extension will be an asset for city commuters when up and running.
This phase comprises apartments and houses in and around a feature building at the entrance to Carrickmines Manor and the duplexes have great roof gardens.
Joint developers and builders Pierse Homes and Redquartz Boundary and architects O'Mahony Pike have produced an attractive blend of traditional and modern designs, linked with open landscaped areas, courtyards and pathways.
Apartment blocks sit on expanses of landscaping, with views of the mountains from sit-out balconies.
Standard specification is good, with contemporary white gloss, cream or cherry kitchens and granite worktops.
A full range of integrated appliances is included in the sale. Duplex units also have a utility room.
Fully tiled bathrooms come with good quality sanitary ware, heated towel rail and mirrored vanity unit. Recessed lighting is also included and sockets are brushed chrome in main living areas. Wardrobes in cherry wood will be fitted in all bedrooms.
