Drumcondra/from €395,500: Anyone in the market for an apartment just two miles from the city centre could take a look at a small scheme launching in Drumcondra this weekend. Kate McMorrow reports.

Hamilton Osborne King will be taking bookings for eight two-bedroom apartments and duplexes in a small gated scheme on St Joseph's Avenue, which is off St Alphonsus Road.

Prices at Hollybank Court start at €395,500 for two-bedroom apartments of 58.9-75.5 sq m (634-813 sq ft).

Two-bed duplexes on ground and first floors of 76.9-77.7 sq m (828-837 sq ft) cost €435,000.

Two penthouses with two bedrooms and 70.4-70.8 sq m (758-762 sq ft) of living space cost from €475,000.

Developers Surestone Construction has matched the top class location with a good quality fit-out at Hollybank Court.

The two penthouses, in particular, are most impressive. These include a glassed-in rooftop study accessed by a spiral staircase, with a mezzanine overlooking the sittingroom below.

The two duplex apartments also include a gallery overlooking a highly glazed wall, with an innovative shutter system. The use of natural light by the architects at the design stage ensures all units are bright. A central atrium will channel further natural light through the centre of the block.

Standard features include a very smart kitchen with integrated appliances, extensive floor and wall tiling, high spec bathroom fittings and brushed chrome door, furniture and electrical fittings.

The development is well under way and buyers can expect to move in by the end of the summer, according to the selling agent.