The latest phase of development at Ballydowd Manor, Lucan, Co Dublin, is launching on the market this weekend. Prices for two-bedroom townhouses start from £142,000 (180,303).

Leahy Property Consultants and Kieran Brady Auctioneers are joint agents for the scheme.

First launched over 18 months ago, Ballydowd Manor is a maturing development located in the old St Mary's Parish of Lucan.

Willsbrook Park adjoins the development to the west side and Ballyowen Shopping Centre to the east.

There are 18 houses in this current phase of development, of which three styles are included in this launch - two-bedroom townhouses and two different styles of three-bedroom semi-detached houses, all of which have private gardens to the front and rear.

The two-bedroom mid-terrace townhouses have 720 sq ft of floor space and are priced from £142,000 (180,302).

The larger of the three-bedroom semi-detached houses has 1,100 sq ft of space and is priced from £168,000 (213,316).

The other style of three-bedroom house have 1,000 sq ft of space and are priced from £163,000 (206,967).

The larger of the three-bedroom semis has an attractive three-quarter brick front finish. A bay window is a feature of the lounge, from where double doors lead to an L-shaped family area. A utility room completes the downstairs accommodation.

Upstairs there are three bedrooms, the main one with an en suite. A slightly smaller house, with 1,000 sq ft of space, have garage space at the side.

The two-bedroom mid-terrace townhouses have a half-brick front and a canopy. The kitchen is located to the front of the house and has a bay window. The lounge is to the back and has sliding patio doors to the garden.

Upstairs there are two bedrooms and a bathroom. Standard features of all three house styles include Rationel doors to the rear, fully-railed front gardens, internal plaster skim finishes and standard fireplaces are in the showhouse. There is gas central heating.

This phase will be ready for occupation from next month, with the final house available before March 2002.

On completion there will be 97 houses in Ballydowd Manor.