Energetic new homes launch in Johnstown

It"s a rare event these days, the launch of a new residential housing development. But this weekend, that"s precisely what will be taking place in Navan - the launch of Cois Glaisin in Johnstown. In recent months, those passing through Johnstown will have seen the site clearance and preparation and the marketing suites going up on the section of land almost opposite the entrance to the IDA Industrial Park. Cois Glaisin is a selection of detached and semi-detached houses, townhouses and maisonettes being launched by estate agents Raymond Potterton & Company. Developed by Tailored Homes Navan Ltd, there are 13 different styles in the development of 85 two-, three- and four-bedroom homes, with 24 being launched in the first phase. Already, six are booked, the agents say. Launching in the first phase are the house designs styled as The Laurel, The Spruce, The Beech, The Birch and The Maple. The Maple is a 1,074 square feet three-bedroom home; the Beech and Birch are two different designs semi-detached to each other in each instance; the Spruce is a 1,475 square feet four-bedroom home; and the Laurel is an apartment development of 854 and 809 square feet, available at €149,000. The semi-detached Maple houses are €199,000; the four-bed corner Birch is €219,000; the three-bed semi-detached Beech is €199,000, while a number of the Spruce style are already reserved. Cois Glaisin, which means 'beside the stream", immediately conveys the idyllic setting for this development. All homes in Cois Glaisin are designed and constructed with the new Energy Performance of Buildings Directive in mind. Each home has high-spec wall, roof space and floor insulation, airtight construction, solar-assisted water heating systems, hardwood exterior doors and airtight construction. All homes are finished to a very high specification and come complete with a turnkey package. Features include stylish coving in living rooms, energy efficient and condensing gas boiler heating system in all homes, solar panels (capable of providing 80 per cent of domestic hot water and 40 per cent of heating requirements); white bathroom suite with chrome fittings; bathroom wall tiling to sill level and fully tiled shower areas; superior electric or thermostatic showers; panelled internal doors painted finish; hardwood exterior front doors to all units; quality door furniture used throughout, six inch skirting with painted finish; four inch architrave with painted finish; all walls painted in cream emulsion and ceilings in white emulsion; woodwork painted throughout; generous downlight specification to kitchen area; cobbled paving to car park areas, and all open space areas planted and landscaped. Bedrooms are carpeted, as are living/dining rooms, hallways and stairs, with ceramic floor tiling to kitchens and bathrooms and vinyl covering to floors above ground level; there is a choice of fireplaces piped for gas fire and stylish fitted kitchens with applicances, too. The properties are covered by a 10-year structural guarantee and external maintenance is a by property management company. Contact Pottertons on (046) 902 7666 for further information.