A-rated new-builds in Rathmines for €595,000

These newly built three-bed family homes are in the heart of Rathmines, a lively and well-served area close to Dublin city centre where rental values are increasing all the time.

The dark exterior contrasts with the surprisingly bright and airy interiors which offset the wall-to-wall redbrick frontage.

These three Effra Terrace houses are the second release of this development; the first three were refurbished period homes and sold last year, with the third and final release (Effra Mews) due to come to the market before Christmas. That makes a total of just 11 houses in this small development.

They have 120sq m (1,290sq ft) of floorspace, which is smaller than the previous refurbished phase which had 160sq m (1722sq ft) – though that was reflected in their price of €655,000.

With an A3 BER rating, triple-glazed windows, digital showers and oak kitchen tops as standard, these houses have a high quality finish and an economic energy system.

On entering the house you can see directly to the rear garden through the double glass doors in the hallway and kitchen. There are also floor-to-ceiling windows in the front room making the entire ground floor a very bright space.

A unique feature – albeit slightly gimmicky – is the digital bathtub which will fill itself and turn off automatically while you busy yourself with other things.

The houses also come with a large utility room and parking space for two cars (at a squeeze), as well as a frameless gas fire and fitted wardrobes throughout.

Once past the redbrick exterior, these are bright, well finished homes, close to good schools and city centre offices.

The showhouse is open for viewing on Saturday at 12pm.