D15/from €230,000: Gunne New Homes is launching a new scheme from plans of 24 two and three-bedroom apartments in a gated complex at Mulhuddart, Dublin 15. Prices are likely to appeal to the first-timer market.

Good-sized two-bedroom units of 69-77 sq m (743-829 sq ft) cost from €230,000. Three-bedroom units of about 90 sq m (969 sq ft) are selling from €285,000. Developed by Galdevar, The Crescent is minutes from Blanchardstown and close to the popular Castlecurragh development.

Set behind electronically controlled gates, the contemporary C-shaped residential block is red- brick to the front, with good-sized balconies. Residents will have access to a landscaped roof garden.

Completions are expected to take place from September this year. Three shops will be located at ground floor level, a Spar, a pharmacy and a bookmakers, accessed from a separate entrance.

Large windows make the interiors particularly bright. Living/diningroom / ki-tchen areas will be open-plan, with terracotta floor tiles in the kitchen area and smart timber kitchen units. Bathroom tiling in neutral and white is also standard. Car-parking will be surface and free of charge.

An annual management charge for each apartment is expected to be around €1,700. Lifts will serve all floors and apartments will have audio intercom and buzzer access.

Plans can be viewed and deposits placed from noon today at the Shelbourne Road offices of Gunne New Homes at Ballsbridge, Dublin 4.