Dublin 15: from €260,000: A new block of 26 apartments at The Elms at Pelletstown Manor in Ashtown, Dublin 15 launches on Saturday through Douglas Newman Good New Homes. A mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments is on offer and a show unit will be open for viewing.

Prices start at €260,000 for one-bedroom apartments of 46sq m (496sq ft). Two-bedroom apartments of 63-81sq m (640-874sq ft) cost from €305,000. Three-bedroom apartments of 107-125sq m (1,079-1,304sq ft) are priced from €370,000. The location is good, near the Half-Way House and Ashtown train station and well-placed for city commuting.

The apartment blocks in Pelletstown are grouped around Pelletstown House, a 19th century house which has been restored. This will be sold when building work is complete. The Elms overlooks communal gardens in the centre of the development. A total of 85 apartments in three low-rise blocks and 15 townhouses will make up this development when finished.

Developer Caraghstone Homes has provided a high-spec to match the quality of the site at Pelletstown. Large landscaped gardens will incorporate barbecue areas. Roof gardens will also be provided and one underground car-parking space comes with each unit.

Windows and doors are Scandinavian pine and balconies or terraces are provided with all apartments. Good quality kitchens include integrated appliances. Wall tiling is also included in kitchens and bathrooms and there is an en suite off the main bedroom in two and three-bedroom units. Wardrobes are also fitted. Heating is natural gas.

Apartments booked this weekend will be ready to move into between the end of this year and early 2006, according to the selling agent.