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    Last chance to get your hands on a home in Silver Banks, Stamullen, Co Meath

    The final release of 3 bed homes are now available at the Glenveagh Homes-built Silver Banks development in Stamullen, Co Meath, with prices starting from €330,000.

    Sponsored by Glenveagh
    Some of the superb new homes in Silver Banks
    Don’t miss out on your chance to get your hands on one of these superb new homes, which are set in a location where you can enjoy all the best of what life has to offer.
    If Covid-19 has taught us anything it is the importance of where we live. These fine homes in a beautiful setting will ensure you have everything you could possibly need close by no matter what the future brings.
    Stamullen enjoys close proximity to the sea and the beach
    Silver Banks is just a five minute drive from Junction 7 on the M1 motorway with Dublin Airport just 20 minutes away and the city centre 40 minutes drive.
    There are endless transport links nearby too, including Gormanston Train Station just five minutes away and Balbriggan Train Station 11 minutes away as well as a private bus service from the village and Bus Éireann services from Balbriggan.
    One of the living areas in Silver Banks
    While the towns of Drogheda and Balbriggan are within close proximity, Silver Banks is within walking distance of Stamullen village and all it has to offer.
    Stamullen offers a strong rural community within close proximity of the capital. Its amenities include a St Patrick’s primary school, Gormanston College, St Patricks GAA club, various sporting amenities, childcare, local shopping facilities and the City North Hotel.
    The kitchen in one of the homes at Silver Banks
    Your lifestyle will also be completed by a visit to Gormanston beach, just five minutes’ drive away.
    Stamullen has much to offer nearby including train stations and the beach
    Silver Banks is a small exclusive development with a good selection of family homes. With prices starting from €330,000, these fantastic houses are designed with family living in mind.
    Silver Banks caters for all your needs
    The spacious houses all have excellent interior finishes and with an A-rating they are future proofed to ensure this is a home that will cater for many generations to come.
    Another of the living areas in Silver Bank
    All houses are constructed to provide a high level of air tightness in order to retain heat. Internal features include walls painted throughout in a mid-tone easy neutral paint with ceilings painted in white.
    One of the bedrooms in Silver Banks
    All kitchens are integrated by Gallagher Kitchens while shaker style fitted wardrobes are provided in the master and second bedrooms. The houses also feature a stylish contemporary bathroom, en-suite and guest w.c. with elegant sanitary ware.
    Another of the bedrooms in Silver Banks
    External features include a tasteful mix of brick and render exteriors with composite front doors and driveways that are finished in Kilsaran paving.
    A child’s bedroom in Silver Banks
    Find out more about these superb family homes now on MyHome.ie at www.myhome.ie/4379627, by contacting selling agent Raymond Potterton on 046 9027666 or at www.silverbanks.ie
    All of the homes in Silver Banks are finished to the highest of standards More

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    Final chance to live in Ruxton Oaks, Blackcastle, Navan, Co Meath

    The final release of 3 bed homes are now available at the Glenveagh Homes-built Ruxton Oaks development in Blackcastle, Navan, Co Meath, with prices starting from €310,000.

    Sponsored by Glenveagh

    There’s few things more frustrating than missing out on something. Be it the concert tickets you’ve been dying to get your hands on, the last pastry in the bakery that you’ve been dreaming about all day or, even worse, seeing that bus or train that you’re meant to be on pull off when you’re just yards away.
    If all those relatively minor things are annoying, just think how annoyed you’d be if you missed out on your dream home.
    With the final release of 3 beds now available at Ruxton Oaks in Blackcastle, Navan, Co Meath this really could be your last chance to live in this modern and stylish new development from Glenveagh Homes.

    Ruxton Oaks consists of 2, 3 and 4 bedroom family homes located at a historic and mature residential setting just north of Navan.
    The development is close to a wide range of amenities including schools, leisure facilities and excellent transport links.
    Ruxton Oaks has something to offer every type of resident from the first-time buyer to growing families. The houses are particularly spacious and ideal for families of all ages. A fluid layout is enhanced by bright and airy hallways, while big, high-spec windows make the most of the natural light.

    Each room is also designed with modern life in mind with large living areas and kitchens ideal for family get togethers while the bedrooms offer the perfect sanctuary. Externally high quality materials and innovative building methods ensure homes that look great and are guaranteed to stand the test of time.

    Ruxton Oaks is located at Blackcastle, a well-regarded residential setting just north of Navan. As well as a wide range of amenities, they also offer beautiful scenery over the River Boyne and its mature forestry. The M3 and M2 motorways are also just a few minutes away while for commuters there are several bus routes as well as a park and ride facility a short drive away in Dunboyne.

    The area is steeped in history with Navan at the heart of the Boyne Valley region. With a wide range of attractions nearby, you can also take into the beautiful Boyne Ramparts Walk, a linear stretch of 8km pathway that runs from Navan to Stackallen that takes in Babe’s Bridge (the oldest bridge on the river) and passes by the ruins of Dunmoe Castle and Ardmulchan Church.

    As Ireland’s fifth largest town, Navan is packed with amenities for all the family. There are a wide selection of primary and second level schools in the area as well as three shopping centres, two hospitals and two parks. Navan also has a wealth of sporting facilities including a tennis club, rugby club, boxing club, pitch and putt club, hockey club, gymnastics club and several GAA clubs.
    Find out more about Ruxton Oaks and register your interest here by contacting selling agent Raymond Potterton on 046 9027666 or at www.ruxtonoaks.ie More

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    Blackrock Villas – Glenveagh’s new development is in the heart of one of Cork’s most sought after areas

    New phase launched at the weekend
    If Cork is the so-called People’s Republic then Blackrock is where most of those people want to live.
    One of the most coveted areas of the city, Blackrock has all you could ever need to enjoy life from the weekly farmers’ market, great walks and fabulous restaurants to sporting facilities, shops and tourist attractions.
    Now you could be living there right in the heart of it all following the latest release in Glenveagh Homes’ stunning new development, Blackrock Villas.

    This prestigious development of spacious three, four, and five bedroom family homes is located in the heart of the leafy suburb.
    Set in the historic Blackrock Village accessed from the Square, Blackrock Villas is situated at the end of a tree lined avenue surrounded by a mature formal landscaped garden square accessible to its residence.

    Since it was launched in autumn 2019 all 3 bed semi detached and 4 bed detached homes have been sold. A further release of 5 bed three storey townhouses overlooking the landscaped communal gardens, all with south facing rear gardens, are being released at prices starting from €495,000.
    Lifestyle
    One of the key benefits of living in Blackrock is the lifestyle it offers. The weekly farmers’ market every Sunday is a real treat while there are no shortage of pubs, restaurants, shops and schools nearby.
    The village is just a 20 minute walk to the city centre yet you have the feeling of being in nature due to living by the water’s edge, with plenty of wildlife in the area giving a country feel at times.
    Blackrock has undergone enormous transformation in recent times with a recently revamped waterside village square one of its main attractions.
    The Marina, the treelined south bank of the river boasts three rowing clubs, the modern Pairc Ui Chaoimh stadium and the iconic and world renowned Blackrock Castle observatory nearby attracts visitors from all over the world.

    Blackrock Villas offers the best of both worlds with the bustling city of Cork just five minutes away and all the outdoor amenities right on your doorway.
    Blackrock Villas is ideally located close to the south bank of the River Lee, located at the end of the driveway and set in one of Cork City’s most popular and picturesque locations. This exclusive development is located just 3km from Cork city centre and provides excellent transport connections to the city and its surroundings via road networks and public transport.
    The scheme has easy access to the N40 South Ring Road network providing access to western routes as well as connection to Dublin (M8) and Waterford (N25). The area is regularly serviced by several bus routes. The 202 and 215 bus routes link Blackrock to the city centre and the 219 bus route links Blackrock to the western suburbs via Douglas.
    Local Amenities
    Blackrock is a lively, family friendly location with plenty of local amenities to suit every member of the family. There are six primary schools in the area as well as three secondary schools. There are shops, a post office, medical centre, pharmacy, hospitals and a leisure centre including a gym, swimming pool, sauna and steam room within walking distance, while local restaurants, bars, cafes and a farmer’s market in the new revamped square cater for a lively and varied social life. Blackrock Villas is also positioned midway on the amenity 5km foot and cycle path which historically formed part of the railway line between Passage West and the city centre. The Marina which is the treelined south bank of the river boasts three rowing clubs, Pairc Ui Chaoimh stadium and the iconic and world-renowned Blackrock Castle observatory nearby attracts visitors from all over the world. ‘The Castle Cafe’ restaurant which is in the castle grounds is a regular haunt for locals taking a break from their outdoor activities.

    A new municipal park is to be constructed on lands to the north of Blackrock Villas which will incorporate a children’s playground.
    Mahon Point Shopping Centre is Munster’s largest shopping centre and is less than 3km from Blackrock Villas. The centre has over 60 stores including Debenhams, Tesco, Zara, Oasis, Next and a thirteen-screen Omniplex cinema. City Gate office campus adjacent to Mahon Point Shopping Centre is home to approximately 3,500 employees.
    History and Culture
    The historic Blackrock House is adjacent to Blackrock Villas sharing an access and both benefit from views over the formal landscaped garden and Oratory. The building now comprises a high-end apartment scheme. A short distance from the village is Blackrock Castle, which was originally constructed as a coastal defence fortification in the 16th century with historians telling us a castle has been on the site since medieval times. The present structure completed in 1829 is now a world-renowned observatory.
    Blackrock was formerly served by the narrow gauge Cork, Blackrock and Passage Railway. Blackrock railway station opened on 8 June 1850, but finally closed on 12 September 1932. There is a small section of the rail line preserved at the entrance to Blackrock Villas.

    House features
    Some of the notable features of Blackrock Villas include:
    External Features• Maintenance free, tasteful mix of brick and render exteriors.• PVC fascia, gutters and downpipes.• Composite front doors with secure five-point locking system.
    Electrical & Heating• Generous lighting and power points with chrome sockets &switches in the kitchen around the countertop area.• Smoke detectors and heat detectors fitted as standard.• TV connection in living and master bedroom.• Wired for an intruder alarm.• Air to Water Heat Pump High Efficiency Heat Pump.
    Kitchens• Superb Kube contemporary kitchen with soft close doors and stone worktop.• All kitchens are integrated with an upstand and elegant stainless-steel extractor fan as in the show houses.• Stainless steel sink featuring an elegant tap.
    Gardens• Driveways finished in paving with two car-parking spaces.• Seeded gardens with secure post and panel fencing to rear gardens.
    Bathroom & Ensuite• Stylish contemporary bathroom, ensuite and guest WC with elegant sanitary ware.• Beautiful taps, shower heads & bath fittings.• Carefully chosen tiles on all bathroom floors and wet areas as in our show houses.
    Windows & Doors• Two-toned uPVC double glazed windows with grey exterior and white interiors.• French double doors to back garden.
    Wardrobes• Panel style fitted wardrobes in master and three additional bedrooms as in the show houses.
    Internal Finishes• Walls painted throughout in a mid-tone easy neutral paint with ceilings painted in white.• Quality interior joinery to include painted internal shaker-style doors and contemporary skirting and architraves finished in an off-white satin paint.• Pull-down attic ladder in all homes.
    Energy Efficiency• All homes are A-rated and incorporate sustainable and renewable technology resulting in lower energy costs.• High level of insulation incorporated in floors, walls and roofs.• All houses are constructed to provide a high level of air tightness in order to retain heat.
    Guarantee• Each Blackrock Villas home is covered by a 10-year Homebond Structural Unit
    For further details on Blackrock Villas check out www.blackrockvillas.ie or find out more now on MyHome.ie here. Private viewings are also available by contacting selling agents Sherry Fitzgerald New Homes on 021 4270099 More

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    MyHome.ie Webinar – A chat with Ronan McKenna of Glenveagh Homes

    We’re delighted to bring you another MyHome.ie Webinar today.
    In this week’s episode, we chat to Glenveagh Homes sales director Ronan McKenna about the new homes market in Ireland,
    Ronan discusses Glenveagh’s series of new developments around the country, what impact Covid-19 has had on them and what is coming up in the weeks and months ahead.
    Check it out below…
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    Marina Village, Greystones: Perfect living in a modern world

    The recent Covid-19 pandemic has changed a lot of our perspectives on life, with where and how we live to the forefront of that. Marina Village in Greystones can offer perfect living in a modern world.
    After weeks spent at home and being limited in our movements, where we live and what type of home we reside in has become more important than ever.
    While it’s fair to say that Covid-19 will change the world, it has already put more of a focus on the type of property we live in.

    Remote working is now much more the norm, with quality of life taking more precedence than ever before.
    That’s why Marina Village in Greystones, Co Wicklow, could be the ideal location for you to set up home.
    These stunning 4/5 bed family homes from Glenveagh Homes offer stunning sea views, with plenty of sights, walks and leisure activities to enjoy.

    Located along the shore with views across The Irish Sea and Bray Head, you can be sure of waking up each day with a pep in your step. The homes are designed to make the most of these picturesque views, as the first floor drawing room has a large balcony overlooking the c. 14 acre park and out towards the Irish Sea. The real highlight of this new development is the detached homes overlooking the sea, which simply have to be seen to be appreciated.

    Inside the houses offer high specifications with impressive spacious hallways and 9ft ceiling heights, meaning you’ll never feel cooped up here.
    The space offered means there is plenty of room to work from home while entertaining is also an option.

    The open plan kitchen and dining space benefits from lots of natural light pouring in through the large double glazed windows and french doors leading to the private rear garden. Kitchens are supplied by Nolan’s kitchens and feature quartz stone worktop islands with wine fridges, beautiful detailed finishes and Siemens appliances as standard.

    All houses have superb energy efficiency ratings due to heat recovery ventilation, air tightness, high insulation, solar panels and an A-rated air to water heat pump heating system.
    As well as the seaside which is just a stone’s throw from the front door, there is a c.14 acres of parkland at your doorstep with the boardwalk offering access to the renowned Bray to Greystones Walk.

    Greystones also has much to offer but never feel like you’re cut off from city life either, with easy access to Dublin and all it has to offer provided by a regular DART service. The N11 and M50 are also just a short drive away.
    Given all that Marina Village offers in terms of sea views, outdoor living, connections and local amenities, this is the ideal place to spend the next chapter of your life. The Shore has just 34 semi and detached 4/5 bedroom family homes with nearly half either occupied or reserved to date.
    With prices from €775,000 for the Burford style and €875,000 for the Rowan detached style, some of the notable features of these truly stunning homes include:
    • Maintenance free, tasteful mix of brick and render exteriors.• PVC fascia, gutters and downpipes.• Composite front doors with secure locking system.• Driveways finished in Kilsaran paving.• Seeded gardens with secure post and panel fencing to rear gardens.

    Internal Finishes• Walls painted throughout in a mid-tone easy neutral paint with ceilings painted in white.• Quality interior joinery to include painted doors and contemporary skirting and architraves finished in an off-white satin paint.• Generous lighting and power points with chrome sockets and switches in the kitchen around the countertop area.• Smoke detectors and heat detectors fitted as standard.• TV connection in living, kitchen and master bedroom.• A-rated condensing Samsung heating pump heating system which is thermostatically controlled to maximise your comfort.• All homes are pre-wired for electic vechicle charge point.• Superb contemporary Bespace kitchen with soft close doors.• All kitchens are fitted with an upstand as in the show houses.• Stylish contemporary bathroom, ensuite and guest WC with elegant sanitary ware.• Beautiful taps, shower heads & bath fittings.• Carefully chosen tiles on all bathroom floors and wet areas as in our show houses.• uPVC double glazed A rated windows.• French two-tone double doors to back garden.• Shaker-style fitted wardrobes supplied by Bespace in master and second bedroom as in the show houses. Also fitted in third bedroom in 4 bed houses• All homes are A-rated and incorporate sustainable and renewable technology resulting in lower energy costs.• High level of insulation incorporated in floors, walls and roofs.• All houses are constructed to provide a high level of air tightness in order to retain heat.• Each Bellingsmore home is covered by a 10 year Homebond structural guarantee.
    For further details check out these stunning homes on MyHome.ie at www.myhome.ie/3728403 or visit https://glenveagh.ie/developments/marina-village-family-homes More

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    Glenveagh reports continued increase in reservations for new homes

    Housebuilder Glenveagh Properties has said that reservations for new homes have continued to increase despite the company’s sites and showhouse villages remaining closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. In a recent statement Glenveagh revealed that 5,702 units are sold, signed or reserved which it said reflected continued robust demand for its starter-home developments. In a […] More

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    Inside the Showhouse: Barnhall Meadows, Leixlip, Co Kildare

    Like a Christmas tree in your living room, The Wonderful Barn in Leixlip, Co Kildare, provides the perfect backdrop to the stunning Barnhall Meadows development by Glenveagh Homes. Situated on the edge of Castletown House estate, formerly belonging to the Conolly family, the corkscrew-shaped building – which was built in 1743 – sits in front […] More