Co MeathMeath househunters will be interested in a new phase of 30 houses launching at Brindley Park in Ashbourne today.

Sherry FitzGerald New Homes will be taking bookings for two, three and four-bedroom houses in this Kingscroft scheme, which sold well when first launched earlier in the year.

Out of the 30 for sale, there are 12 four-bedroom units, 134 two-bedroom and six three-bedroom houses, all terraced.

Prices start at €216,950 for two-bedroom townhouses of 72 sq m (777 sq ft). Three-bedroom mid-terrace houses of 89 sq m (960 sq ft) cost from €242,950.

Four-bedroom houses from €258,950 are located at the end of the terrace and provide 115 sq m (1,232 sq ft) of accommodation.

Brindley Park is on the Slane side of the village of Ashbourne, within walking distance of shops and amenities.

Traffic through the village, currently chaotic at rush hour, should improve once a hoped-for bypass is a reality.

Designed by architects Peter White & Associates, the terraces of houses are faced with variegated brick, with pretty porches and open-plan landscaping to the front. Private back gardens are a good selling point in these high-density times.

Interiors include sought-after aspects such as natural gas central heating, fitted wardrobes and a full range of kitchen appliances. wall tiling in the kitchen, bathroom, en suite shower room and downstairs toilet are co-ordinated.

Ashbourne is a busy town on the N2 Dublin to Derry road, about 13 miles from Dublin and a short drive from the M50 motorway and Dublin Airport. Recent schemes by Kingscroft Developments include Mount Symon in Clonsilla, Bunbury Gate in Swords and The Burrows in Calverstown, Co Kildare.

Homes purchased in this phase will be ready for occupation from early summer 2004 onwards.

Three showhouses will be open for viewing today, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.