Clontarf: from €740,000Six three-bedroom detached and semi-detached houses go on sale today in Clontarf, Dublin 3.

The Mews is tucked behind electronic gates in a newly landscaped laneway off Seafield Close, within easy reach of the promenade and seafront. With its Stamp Duty exemption, seclusion and completed low-maintenance gardens, downsizers could be attracted to this small mews development.

Hooke & MacDonald will be taking bookings for this small upmarket scheme, where showhouses open for viewing from noon.

The houses have redbrick frontages. Back gardens come decked, paved and landscaped.

Prices start at €740,000 for two three-bedroom detached houses and €775,000 for four three-bedroom semis, which are slightly larger.

Sizes range from 90-107sq m (965-1,150sq ft).

Interiors are of a high standard, with high gloss kitchens complete with appliances and granite worktops. Sockets are chrome and kickbacks are stainless steel.

Bathrooms and en suites include tiling, shower doors and bath screens.

All bedrooms have fitted wardrobes. A flooring allowance of €5,000 is also provided.

The central heating is gas-fired.