RATHFARNHAM FROM €249,000:Prices have been heavily reduced at a scheme in Rathfarnham

PRICE DROPS IN new developments, particularly in those parts of the suburbs that have seen a great deal of development in recent years are now so commonplace as to be expected by would-be buyers. The price cuts in Stocking Wood in Rathfarnham mean reductions of up to €200,000.

Now two-bed apartments with 70-75sq m (750-800sq ft) are from €249,000; three bed houses, with 93sq m (1,000sq ft) are €285,000 and four bed houses with 120sq m (1,300sq ft) are now reduced to €415,000.

The two bedroom apartments have their own front door – a feature that appeals to many apartment buyers who like the idea of apartment living but don’t like shared hallways.

The development first launched off the plans in April 2007 and joint selling agents are Hooke MacDonald and Orchard Real Estate Alliance.

Built by Deane Homes, the interior features include fitted oak kitchens and black granite worktops in the houses, while the apartments have white high gloss kitchens for a very contemporary look.

All come fitted with integrated kitchen appliances and the bedrooms have fitted wardrobes. Unusually the interior doors are cheery with inlay which is a good-looking feature.

The houses have 3 metre ceiling heights at ground floor and decorative ceiling cornice in the halls and livingrooms. Back gardens have been levelled and seeded and there is landscaped parklands to the front.

All are centrally wired for an entertainment system and internet access.

Three new showhouses and apartments will be on view this weekend.

Stocking Wood, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16

Two-bed apartments from €249,000; three bed houses, €285,000 and four bed houses from €415,000

Agent: Hooke MacDonald and Orchard Real Estate Alliance