Houses in scenic Glengarriff, west Cork, which open for viewing on the Saturday after Christmas are likely to attract holiday visitors from far and wide.
Reenmeen Woods is under construction on a mature wooded site, about five minute's walk from the pier and village.
Four houses remain for sale in phase one of the 27-unit development, with eight already sold to locals and buyers from Dublin and Cork city. Bantry firm SWS Property Services is the agent.
Prices start at €255,000 for two two-bedroom townhouses of 70sq m (755sq ft). Also for sale is a three-bedroom semi-detached house of 104sq m (1,114sq ft) priced at €375,000 and one three-bed detached house of 112sq m (1,203sq ft) at €450,000.
West Cork developer Donal O'Rourke has built schemes in Dunmanway and Owenahincha.
Architect John L O'Sullivan designed Reenmeen Woods in typical rural Cork style, with high roof lines and unusual windows.
Interior spec is impressive. Vanilla gloss kitchen units come with a range of integrated appliances, including a microwave.
There are semi-solid wood flooring and a fireplace in the sittingroom. Kitchen and bathroom floor and wall tiling are also part of the package. Timber floors are laid in the bedrooms and en suite shower rooms are included with three-bedroom houses.
The houses will have compact lawned and fenced back gardens and Tarmac driveways. Communal green areas will be landscaped. Completions are scheduled for summer 2007, says the selling agent. Viewing is from noon to 4pm on December 30th.
