From €189,995 near Blanchardstown

Amberwood is a smart development of one and two-bedroom apartments in the striking grounds ofan old house. Kate McMorrow reports

Show units open this weekend at a contemporary new apartment development with a superb standard of finish near the Blanchardstown centre in Dublin 15.

On the market through selling agent Karen O'Rourke of Concept Design, Amberwood has been built by Shelman Properties and designed by leading architects O'Mahony Pike.

The striking setting, with preserved original gardens and walls from an old house formerly on the site, provides a wonderful mature setting for this small 24-unit scheme.

Prices are competitive and sizes are good, at €189,995-plus for six one-bedroom apartments of 51 sq m (550sqft). In the majority are 18 two-bedroom apartments of 72sqm (770sq ft), priced from €229,995.

These are unusually high-standard apartments for this price level and the selling agent is a professional designer, so the show apartment is most impressive.

Viewers will appreciate the good balconies, Swedish walnut window frames and beech kitchens with a full range of appliances - a standard of luxury not normally found at this price level. A typical two-bedroom apartment has an open-plan living/dining area with kitchen off. Timber fireplaces are a standard item.

The cream-painted wood kitchens are particularly attractive, with cream Italian wall tiles enlivened by chrome panels. Included is a full range of chrome appliances with oven and hob, washing machine and fridge-freezer.

Off the sittingroom is a bright sun-room area and a sit-out balcony with timber decking and unusual grass-effect floor covering. Bathrooms have also had the style treatment, with matt silver inserts in the neutral wall tiling. All two-bedroom units have en suite shower rooms.

Each apartment comes with a private parking space. Annual management charges are set at €850 for one-bedroom units and €975 for two-bedroom apartments.

To locate the Amberwood site, take the turn-off just past the Blanchardstown Shopping Centre, recross the motorway on the flyover and turn left through the village of Mulhuddart. Amberwood is signposted on the left.

The development is at the finishing stage and buyers can expect to move in as soon as the paperwork is completed. Viewing is on Saturday and Sunday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment with Karen O'Rourke at 086 2639751.