Trading up to five-beds in rural Ratoath

Jamestown Park, Co Meath: 2,100 sq ft five-beds from £275,000

The main bedroom is en suite, and has a large dressingroom

Another phase of 24 large family homes in Jamestown Park in Ratoath in Co Meath are going on sale today with prices ranging from £275,000 to £280,000.

Designed to cater for Dublin families looking to trade up to a more rural setting, the houses have five bedrooms and a study which can be converted to another bedroom.

With 2,100 sq ft over three levels, the houses have a large sittingroom with a leaded-glass bay window and a marble fireplace. Double doors lead to a diningroom with a sliding patio door to a rear garden. The kitchen has cherrywood units and there is a utility room.

Upstairs are four bedrooms. The en suite main bedroom has a large dressingroom. The attic is converted to contain an en suite bedroom and a study. Both have Velux windows.

The developer, Sherwood Homes, was also responsible for The Old Mill in Ratoath and Parsons Hall in Maynooth. The architects are PD Lane and Associates.

Ross McParland is marketing the homes at those who work in Dublin but want to escape to a quieter setting within the commuter belt. Many of the existing residents are young families. Located on the Ashbourne Road, close to M50 and 17 miles from the city centre, Ratoath has primary and secondary schools and shopping facilities.

The showhouse is on view on Saturday and Sunday from 3 p.m.-5 p.m.