First-time buyers are the target market for homes in the final phase of a mixed development of townhouses, duplexes and apartments at Beaumont Woods, Dublin 9, which will go on sale this Saturday through Hamilton Osborne King. Prices start at £129,000. Ivy Court marks the last element of the development at Beaumont Woods, a mixed residential scheme built by Castlethorn Development on former convent grounds beside Beaumont Hospital. On the northside of the city, this mature suburb has not seen many new developments in recent years. For that reason the agents expect a good demand for the remaining homes. There are 67 units for sale, with prices starting at £129,950 for the one-bedroom ground floor apartments with 485 sq ft. The two-bedroom duplex units, with 775 sq ft of space, are priced at £168,950. There are also two-bedroom terraced townhouses with 678 sq ft priced at £166,950. Three-bedroom end-of-terrace units with 914 sq ft and a private garden are available from £199,950.
All of the one-bedroom and duplex units overlook a landscaped central courtyard to the back, with car-parking to the front. The one-bedroom unit is compact, with a large double bedroom, bathroom and kitchen/living area with Rationel patio doors leading to a terrace.
The two-bedroom duplex, situated above the one-bedroom apartment, has a large private decked balcony off the dining area. There are large bay windows in an open-plan living area with the kitchen to the front.
Upstairs, there are two bedrooms and a bathroom; the main bedroom has an en suite with shower. The stairs are designed to maximise storage space and the kitchens are fully-fitted with a choice of colour and work-top counter. Fitted wardrobes are standard in all styles and there are six wall paint colours to choose from.
The townhouse units are very similar in design and have some extra features, including a fireplace in the living area. The three-bedroom house is the most spacious with a separate livingroom, large kitchen/ dining area, downstairs bathroom and en suite main bedroom. There are Rationel patio doors leading on to a small garden.
The two-bedroom townhouse is smaller and is available without a garden.
Beaumont Woods, which first came to the market in 1997, has a medical centre and creche; most residents are young first-time buyers, but the scheme has also appealed to retired couples trading down in the area.
