Traditional homes for first-timers near M50

Dublin 15/from €342,000: The latest phase of 65 homes at a popular Dublin 15 development hit the market this week, writes Kate McMorrow

A new launch at Tyrrelstown, Dublin 15 this weekend includes eight different house types, priced from €342,000 for a two-bed. McPeake Auctioneers will be offering 65 units at Cruise Park, out of 320 in this section of Tyrrelstown.

Show houses open for viewing on Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4pm. Cruise Park is located at the golf course end of this popular scheme, which provided first-time buyers with a choice of apartments or townhouses.

Two-bedroom townhouses from €342,000 have 73sq m (740sq ft) of living space and an en suite shower off the largest bedroom. Two-bedroom semis of around the same size cost from €379,950.

Three-bedroom terraced houses of 95sq m (1,000sq ft) priced from €405,000 have bay windows, a front-facing sittingroom and open-plan kitchen / diningroom across the back, with doors to the garden. Another three-bedroom style from €410,000 has the sittingroom opening to the garden, while a third three-bedroom style has a very large en suite main bedroom, priced from €420,000. Traditional four-bedroom semis and detached houses of 107sq m (1,150sq ft) start at €512,000. These include a garage.

Standard features at Cruise Park include gas central heating, good quality kitchens, fitted wardrobes, fireplace with gas fire and interior painting.

Tyrrelstown is within commuting distance of the city centre by bus and minutes from the M50. A new commercial centre in the area provides a range of supermarkets and other food outlets, medical centre and crèche.