Kilkenny: from €353,500: Spacious family homes in a Kilkenny development are a short walk from the heart of the old city.

Developed by local builder McCarthy Brothers, Ayrfield on the Granges Road, Kilkenny, will have 55 units when complete.

Selling agent Boyd's Real Estate Alliance is selling 32 houses off plans this week.

Four-bedroom townhouses with 134sq m (1,445sq ft) of living space are priced at €353,500. Four-bedroom semi-detached houses with 172sq m (1,851sq ft) cost €435,000.

Four-bedroom detached houses measuring 172sq m (1,851sq ft) are priced at €452,500.

Five-bedroom detached houses start at €559,500 for those measuring 221sq m (2,385sq ft). Five-bedroom houses with a garage, measuring 272sq m (2,910sq ft), cost €699,500.

The fit-out at Ayrfield includes Rationel timber windows and hardwood doors, a central vacuum system, coving and ornamental fireplace with provision for a gas fire.

The back gardens will be lawned and will include patio paving and an outside tap.

Ayrfield is located close to the city centre with schools, shops, playing grounds, medical facilities, and churches all said to be within easy walking distance.

Previous schemes developed by McCarthy Brothers include the Malthouse in Waterford and Gallowshill and White Gate Lawns in Kilkenny.

The first houses will be completed in May, according to the selling agent.