Vibrancy and value in Bective Lodge

'Vibrant, young and affordable" is what the brochure says about Drumloe Properties" development at Bective Lodge in Kilmessan. Prices start from €179,000 for a two-bed apartment (74 square metres/800 square feet) and all homes are ready for immediate occupation. Designed by Henry J Lyons, Architects, Bective Lodge features include well-appointed, luxurious kitchens, stylish fitted wardrobes, extensive ceramic wall-tiling, quality bathroom and sanitary ware and all homes are painted throughout. Most apartments have private front and back gardens, which are levelled and seeded. A limited number of townhouses and detached homes are also available. Prices start from €195,000 for a two/three-bed 'live/work" townhouse (96 square metres/1,040 square feet) and from €365,000 for the four-bed dormer bungalows (150 square metres/1,625 square feet). Kilmessan is a picturesque village which grew up around the former Dublin-Navan railway line, recently in the news for planned re-opening. Kilmessan is also a designated 'Heritage Village" in the County Meath Development Plan. Served by a good infrastructure with Navan only eight miles distant and Dublin only 25 miles away with the new M3 motorway nearing completion, there"s no need to compromise on the work and social necessities of city life, just the gains of the beautiful rural location. Historical sites and the lovely views aside, there"s plenty for all the family in Meath. Builders Drumloe Properties has appointed Mortgage Xpress as independent mortgage brokers, and they can be contacted on (01) 621 9799. Showhomes will be on a view by appointment basis. For further information, contact Sherry FitzGerald New Homes on (01) 667 1888.