Safety first in energy saving four-bedroom

Oak Ridge, Carrigaline, Cork

Four-bedroom detached properties in Oakridge

Phase one of the Castleheights development at Carrigaline sold out and another seven now come to market in the 'Oak Ridge' section.

These are all four-bedroom detached properties measuring 2,100 sq ft and are BER rated A. Ultimately there will be 34 in this development over the next few years constructed by Hallmark Building Services Ltd.

The houses for sale currently will cost €295,000-€310,000 and comprise a kitchen/dining room (30' in width with fitted units and granite worktops), utility and guest WC with two reception rooms (lounge and sitting room or study), one to the front and one to the rear, downstairs, while upstairs has four bedrooms, two are ensuite and a family bathroom.

Internal doors are oak with a choice of finish to the skirting and architraves, paint colour and fireplace. Smoke, heat and carbon monoxide alarms are pre-installed and the houses are wired for burglar alarms with provision for a wireless security system. Kingspan solar panels and a heat recovery unit and wood-burning stove in the sitting room aid the energy efficiency. The external finish is brick façade to one side and smooth plaster render to the other. Front and back gardens are levelled and seeded with cobble-lock driveway for two-vehicles. Enquiries to: Dooley & Howard (021) 427 3800.